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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1918

Page

4

Pro German Stance Forcing Berger Editor to Resign

In Judge Landis court the government cites Berger’s pro German editorials at Milwaukee Leader as aiding an espionage case against five Socialist chiefs. Testimony details Berger resigning in May after a print order dispute and publishing war proclaims, with letters from Young People’s Socialist League members discussing draft resistance.

Chicago Victor Ti. Berger Milwaukee Milwaukee Treader Mibwaukee Beerger St. Louis Berger Wat Cress Warris Junke Ss Clemimany London Paris Wiliam F. Keause Nations Young People’s Socialist League Kruserote

Fort Worth Votes Day Ends Saloon Presence

Fort Worth Texas reports saloons ousted in Tarrant County by a three to one margin as about 60 00 votes were cast defeating local option. Fort Worth remains dry since April and the vote reflects fear of court action overturning prohibition.

Fort Worth Tex Tarrant County

Dodson's Liver Tone Offers Safe Calomel Alternative

An advertisement warns against Calomel use citing sickness and hazards from mercurial laxative. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, non salivating remedy that purports to cleanse the liver and bowels, with a money back guarantee if not effective. It stresses ease of use and child friendly taste.

Dodson O. Dadson Dadson

Allogiang in Germany May Be Sent Home to Feed Prisoners

A special dispatch reports about 1.3 million Russian prisoners in Germany starved for food. Russians suggest Entente aid or sending prisoners to feed the Bolsheviks, while Bolsheviks at home strain under rail stoppages, food shortages, and rationing.

Allogiang Germany Ajr Decker Hes Kerlin Dee Entente Red Guards Sea of Azov Red Guard Russia Bolysheviki Bourgesis Switzerland Flere Goqmionth

Dispute Grows Over Banat Possession Between Slavs Romanians

Paris reports rising tension as Jugo Slavs claim Banat while Roumanians push for control. Mixed population includes Slavs, Tunga, and Roumanians. Possible peace conference action expected. echoes past Dalmatia and Galicia disputes as Czech Slovaks near Neutra and the Danube.

Paul Scott Mowaker San Antonio Lions Chicago Daily News Chicaro Daily Newe Co Paris Banat Yomesvar Jugo-Slavia Dalmatia Galicia Neutra Danube Vienna Hungary Ger UU

German Fire Kills Russian Prisoners at Cracow

German soldiers fired on Russian prisoners who refused to work at Cracow, killing six and wounding seven. The act was reported by the South American Pageblatt and noted to have occurred since the armistice signing between the Allies and Germany. Admiral Castro named president of Portugal succeeding the assassinated Sidoni.

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California Syrup of Figs Ad Claims Gentle Laxative Cure

A vintage advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle inside cleanser for children and all ages. It promises swift relief from constipation with no injury, urges checking the bottle for the California Fig Syrup Company branding, and warns against counterfeit syrups.

California California Fig Syrup Company

Society notes and weddings brighten winter headlines

Red Cross groups meet at St Mark Churely circle and Mozart Society holds Wednesday sessions in central work rooms. Mrs Shelton H Wheeler travels to Washington with her mother awaiting Major Wheeler’s France return. Lt Howard in France with the Fifth Machine Gun Battalion unites with his wife after reception of his promotion. Gladys Burns weds Marian Ramsey in a Chester ceremony as Wolfe family announces Tene Wolfe's betrothal to Hubert Lord of Stamford. Christmas program delayed due to quarantine and French troops enter Wiesbaden. Canova resigns due to ill health.

Red Cross St. Mark Churely The Mozart Society Shelton H. Wheeler Mary Wester Washington, D.C G. J. Wester Major Wheeler France Gladys Burns Alice Burns Crosby Street Marian A. Ramsey Chester Anna Kunkel Estelle Davis Walter Roberson Joseph Young Loveys Burns J. King Chicago Ramsey Port Sill Mrs. Ramsey South Carolina

Governors Conference Urges Strong State Roles in Postwar Transitions

Thirty six governors or governors elect met in Annapolis as Secretary Baker urged strong state governments to mobilize and demobilize troops, place returning soldiers in work, and improve training. He pressed local autonomy for cities and urged informal CO N D offices remain to assist re adjustment. Agriculture head Houston proposed surveying farm lands for returning soldiers with caution on placement. Draft boards to end this month. state CN D branches to wind down.

Baker Council of National Defense Houston Dau‘Gels Lane Council of National Defense Wr Oklahoma Goverors Allan of Kamsas and Robertson

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