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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
1
Austin Texas Governor Hite plans a weekend trip to Jarado to meet Governor Zambrang of Nueve Loon, Mexico. They aim to discuss extradition arrangements between the two regions and to resolve related border issues.
A misread ad promotes Pinex as a powerful cough remedy for throat and bronchial irritation. It claims quick healing of chest coughs and bronchial infections, with a recipe to mix with gin for a family supply, and guarantees satisfaction or money back.
The British government will study why the Cambrai reversal occurred as Chancellor Bonar Law said criticism of military actions was exaggerated. He noted two small German attacks were repelled while a larger assault broke through where surprise aided the foe. Cabinet ministers ordered a full report from Field Marshal Haig to judge proper action and accountability.
A Times editorial urges a thorough inquiry into Cambrai actions, praising cautious reflection on German and British conduct. It critiques sensational campus estimates, exonerates Marshal Hing, and argues for disciplined blame and perspective on wartime mistakes.
Dec 1 report outlines industrial problems facing the nation as War Industries Board officials discuss purchase of war supplies. Garten and other administrators warn of possible shortages and call for cooperation with government efforts amid efforts to modify tariffs and industrial policy.
An article recounts claims of Bolshevik setbacks in Russia with details on reorganization under Plehkov, Siberian monarchy talk, Cossack actions, and the Patriarchate's revival during the wartime struggle. It notes Jewish influence, Jerusalem’s capture, and movement of Nicholas II and his family.
Fragmentary report from San Francisco describes a broad appeal for a pact to influence events east of May Crhmouh ung with prices cited for ruble sales. The piece mentions Hoffurt of Margaviiin arriving from Nicolatevaly and leading British mining ties while noting arrests and revolutionary actions tied to a constitutional struggle and Kalilinod.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a corn peeling picnic and various scattered proper nouns. It references places like San Antonio and a World, with mentions of a pharmacy and a virus store, but the text is largely incoherent and lacks a clear event, date, or identifiable individuals. The item reads as a fragmented, noisy diary-like collection with no coherent news to report.
Information from state food administration sources indicates secret service operatives will assist deputy food administrators across districts. Swearing in of officials and committees is delayed, with credentials expected before the weekend, enabling civil service oversight and rapid investigations to enforce wheatless, meatless, and other days. Deputy John B. Carrington works to assemble expert committees and await credential confirmation to finalize appointments.
General Crozier criticizes Secretary Baker for delays in wartime mobilization and ordnance orders. He cites $94,000,000 to $1100,000,000 appropriations and says many materials were not delivered in time. Senators Weeks Hitchcock and others press for specifics on delays and design substitutions.
A fragment describes postwar visa considerations under section 8271 involving aliens and citizens, noting applicants awaiting eligibility, court actions, and a renaming list of 72 applicants. It mentions Merk J A Crimpbesl and postponed filings after the war, with references to United States authorities.
The article notes hearings limited to petitions filed 80 days before December 17 under Pedera Court rules. Austrian citizenship applicants are listed, with a premier denying likely action before Tuesday. Eleven member committees in the Chamber of Deputies will report on General Duball's petition, aiming to finish by late Tuesday.
A domestic science expert asserts most specialists favor a single baking powder brand. The writer claims this product meets high standards of purity, reliability, and performance, producing light tender cakes while delivering economical use and cost.
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