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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1917

Page

3

Mexican Citizen Banda Discharged After Proof of Citizenship

After two months as a U S soldier at Camp Travis Banda was discharged upon proving Mexican citizenship. The case drew on Mexican consular support and the Mexican government attorney, with claims of citizenship presented and the arrest episode and subsequent guard-house confinement noted. He received pay for his service before discharge.

Banda St. Lidgion Nother Wwother Alain

Morris Plan Bank to Be Started Here for Thrift

The Morris Plan Bank aims to start in San Antonio with $100,000 capital to aid those of small means. Promoters at a dinner at the Gunter Hotel outlined a system tying thrift to eventual ownership, borrowing, and disciplined repayment to build self-respect and financial independence.

Gunter Hotel Linanciers Chirk Williams New Yor City Morris Plan Bank Lund Willing Cits Cinton G. Brown Fred W. Guck Smush Stang Doey Treads Sony A. Richy Dapwuvid Wey Ab Oftt Kirby Morris Plan Bagk Inky Gunipertion Prineal Joan San Antonio

American Multigrany Company stock amendments filed

Secretary of State notes amended value changes for Multigrany Company of Delaware. Observed actions include increasing par value from 100 to 50? and increasing total stock from 20,000 to 25,000. No further clear details due to fragmented OCR.

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Plan to Use Army Fliers for Other Purposes Than War

Washington plans propose using army fliers after the war for aerial mail, coast guard patrols, distress salvage, and mapping the United States from the air. The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics outlines routes, airfields, and personnel, stressing a permanent air service as a national investment.

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Jewish Rally in Odessa Reacts to British Palestine Declaration

A delayed Odessa dispatch reports a Jewish demonstration reacting to Britain’s Palestine support. About 190,009 marchers gathered to the British and American consulates with speeches. The crowd blamed British aims on fomenting unrest and dividing Jewish groups to derail peace efforts.

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Lecture on Christian Science by Virat Uhuveh in San Antonio

Virat Uhuveh of Christ, Scientist, San Antonio, Texas, announces a free lecture on Christian Science. The event is set for Tuesday evening, December 1, at a local venue, hosted by the Mother Church and The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston.

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Tie up averted as critical rail traffic blocked by mediation

Washington reports a resolved standoff over a major railroad bottleneck involving munitions and coal routes. Federal mediation under Commissioner Chee Wager eased the crisis, reopening one of the nation's key transport lines and reducing congestion along the system.

Washington Bralthmore & Whia

Society notices and charity events in local churches and clubs

Readable fragments describe a busy schedule of Society events. A dramatic recital at Central Christian Church features Miss Onice McKeen. Various church groups plan Christmas bazaars and luncheons at St Anthony and Prospect Hill Church. The Girls National Honor Guard will sew surgical bandages at Red Cross HQ. The 187th Acre Bqavadron plans a December 21 dance at the Gunter Hotel. Groceries and food conservation talks are also advertised.

Briggs School of Eixpreselen Onice McKeen Jim Sorasis Red Cross St. Anthony Hotel National Honor Guard Wolff & Marx Marintin McGown Volumander Gorps Jen Gunter Hotel

Cavalry Brigade Joins New Division Units Formed Here

A regiment of horse artillery with 1 inch guns arrived from Fort Sam Houston to join the new cavalry division being formed here. Headquarters and brigades will be stationed at Fort Bills Fort SantoMoustad and Douglas Arizona. Also noted were officials in Washington detailing the division's preparation for potential overseas service and the broader mobilization of infantry divisions, with no immediate plan to employ mounted troops with Pershing's forces.

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Miss Corbett to Attend National War Work Council Conference

Miss Mildred Corbett, city clerk in San Antonio, travels to New York for a conference of the National War Work Council of the YWCA. She will help plan war work efforts in the district and return to San Antonio before Christmas. The War Work Council plans a hostess house at Camp Stanley to aid troops, with construction set to begin next week. Southern Pacific operates through Chicago?

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