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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1918

Page

5

Nation honors wounded as 16 000 return from war effort

New York dispatch notes 190 000 wounded and 58 000 dead from the expeditionary force. About 16 000 wounded have already been returned, with 10 000 to 15 000 monthly care planned by the Army Medical Department. Debarkation hospitals and medical staff prepare to reunite veterans with civilian life, aided by Red Cross volunteers and hospital trains for transport.

Medical Department of the Army New York America Goncern Pershing Nuion War Department Newport News Rhein of France Washington Londly Yoo Vases Kennedy Josten Arny Medical Corps United States Mr. Kennedy Sears Servive Columbia University Red Cross Ase Camps Merrilt Milly Hort Farope Woat

Americans praise Germany in gold book of war orphans

The Gold en Book of German War Orphans filled with American signatories praises for Germany and its army. Capt. Lester testified to German propaganda links showing donations in 1916 and 1917 and inscriptions to Kaiser Wilhelm II. The volume, seized by army agents, holds hundreds of names and remains under Senate committee review with hearings resumed Tuesday.

Washington, D. C Dee Germany Senate George B. Lester Army Intelligences Service Whs United States Leone Aimimerman New York Wilhelm II J. Dietz Prospect Artnup Brookly George Sylvester Vierree Vierreck Deadeg Propagenda Investment Bran Seine Committee

Mack Elected Head of Jewish Congress for the Future

Judge Julian W. Mack of Chicago was elected president of the First American Jewish Congress held on the Atlantic coast. The body brings Jews from all classes and factions together to pursue equal rights and end discriminatory laws. Nathan Strauss of New York praised liberation for Jews worldwide. the congress will meet most of the week.

Philadelphia Dee Julian W. Mack Chicago Mack Wilson Woodrow Wilson Nathan Strauss New York

Trade Growth urged as US expands foreign commerce effort

Washington reports call for extending the government role in promoting foreign trade with new posts in Rome Madrid Ottawa Mexico City Santiago Athens and more trade commissioners to travel a region. The expansion aims to build a sound ethical and economic framework for increased international commerce.

Washington, D. C Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce United States Rome Madrid Otawa Mexico City Santiago Chile Athens Poace Colombia Venezuela

Bayer operations shift to Sterling Products in Wheeling

The Dre. Russell Company has exited Bayer’s New York business as Sterling Products Company of Wheeling acquires Bayer’s complete stake for about 2.5 million dollars. Sterling also notes a separate payment of roughly 60,000 dollars. Marine officers at Quantico announce commissions for 430 Marines after training at the Third Marine Officers' Training Camp.

Wheeling W. Va Dre. Russell Company Tayer Company New York Sterling Products Company Chasselli Company Bayer Ne Sterling Company IL. F. Behrens Sterling Company Quantico Dan Marine Officers

Tignity Marks Tie Farmer and the Modern Meek Spirit

A fragmented portrait of farmers at a fair traces evolutions from frontier types to modern technicians. The piece notes a Frenchman, a backwoodsman, a permanent settler and a prairie pioneer, and remarks on rising expressiveness, dignity, and businesslike self reliance amid new agricultural machinery and shows.

Chicago Orimel Clark Springfield

Bamboo organ pipes replaced in Shanghai church

The Church of St. Francis Navier in Tungkadoo Shanghai plans to replace its fifty year old bamboo organ pipes with metal ones. The reform will remove a famed curiosity though supporters praise the bamboo tone as sweet yet woolly and note the instrument showcased skilled local craft.

Kansas City Star Church of St. Francis Navier Tungkadoo Shanghai North China Daily News

League sets 129 days to Lexas season start for Texas teams

Fort Worth Texas December 16 The Lexas League club owners and officials meet to set April 24 as opening day and September 7 as closing day for the summer pastime Walter Morris of Fort Worth is re elected president with Perry Weiss Leaumont and William Allen Austin named vice presidents Plans discuss restoring the old eight club format or a race among six cities with San Antonio Fort Worth Dallas Waco Houston and Shreveport as possible entrants Beaumont Galveston and Austin seek entry. schedule meeting to confirm number of teams.

Fort Worth Tex Teague Walter Morris Wort Worth Shreveport Beaumont Galveston Austin

Dempsey to Face Morris in Monday Night Match

Jack Dempsey, favored heavyweight contender, meets Carl Morris of Sapulpa in New Orleans in a bout seen as a stamina test rather than a championship challenge. Morris seeks a rematch after a disputed loss in Buffalo, and observers doubt he can threaten Dempsey, who may not need full effort unless Morris raises the stakes.

New Orleans Jack Dempsey Carl Morris Morris Dempsey Dempsay Buffalo Ncw Anny

Fathers and Mothers in the Household Roles

A reflective poem from the Columbus Dispatch praising fathers for labor and provision while noting mothers endure domestic work. The verse contrasts maternal care with paternal toil and ends by imagining a peaceful afterlife reward for fathers.

Seeking Origin of the Japanese People

Archaeologists from Tokio Imperial University and others excavate at Takusan shrine in Oyama prefecture. Dr Shibata of Dokio University notes the site may reveal origins of Japanese forebears, possibly ties to Korea or Shanghai. Several bones of women and children are being unearthed.

Tokio Imperial University Takusan Shrine Oyama Prefecture Shibata Dokio University Korea Snghalien

Knights of Columbus win close season finale on Travis Wield

The Knights of Columbus defeated the 2nd Field Artillery, Camp Travis, 7 to 66 in a tight Sunday finale on Travis Field. Juntz, a fast right halfback, returned a pass for 70 yards and Linens kicked the extra point after a late Knights score.

Knights of Columbus F2nd Field Artillery Travis Travis Wield Knights 62Nd Artillerymen Chinenes Goat Juntz Linens Artillery

Liberty Club marksman event at Brackenridge Park range

The Liberty Club held a Sunday rifle range meet after a six week inactivity. Scores neared 100 with Sergeant Mitchell leading at 300 yards. Close contenders included Rieber and Shenk tied for third, while Magowan missed 90 by two points.

Liberty Club Municipal WL Mitchell Rert Alvey G. Shhenk Vient I M. Soyar TP. A. Rieber J. A1. Magowan J. A. Rieber Javed Yowarka CO. Geant Thompson I. H. Zowirke CL Baersel B.E. Saunders Dr., Dolingon Covington Toad R.A. Gruenwald Ben Lumberg WT. Royer

The Wrong Letter at Camp Wright Secretaries Dilemma

Hogan Morrissey, a rotund secretary of the K of C I station at Camp Wright, faced clothing troubles after arrival. His khaki breeches were tight, the tailor inserted a V in the seat, but discomfort persisted, prompting a return and a comic request over the phone for political vote support.

Hogan Morrissey K. of C.I Camp Wright St. Paul D S Wogan Hogan

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