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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1918

Page

8

Public hearing set on new gas and electric rates in city

City commissions to hold a public hearing after November 1 rate changes draw complaints from consumers. Officials plan to review bills and meters, with San Antonio Public Service Corp ready to present its case. The Manhattan Cafe and other restaurants cut gas use after steep November bills as rates rise across consumption levels.

San Antonio Public Service Corporation Bell Jr. J. McMillan Beil Wifey Jhuidge Jd. Brooks McMillian McMillin Wnh Kifer Novoor Binssi Vie Ulk Mi Kifer Manhattan Sas Porle STAQ

Russian problem to be taken up at once by president

Washington reports say President Wilson will address the Russian question immediately. Allies seek a definite policy acceptable to all, with focus on Prussia’s fate and Russia's future government. Discussions include Omsk, Kalchak, Kerensky figures, and whether Bolshevik rule requires extraordinary action.

Washington, D. C Wilson United States Prussia Omsk Qnisk Russia Admiral Kalchak Prince Jooff Kerensky Lfe Boris Bakhmeteff Washington Kyensky Paul Milukoff Paris Vetrograd Siberia Archangel Black Sea Baltic Sea Germany Austria Ni Tim Wil

Firebomb plot alleged in Paris during WWI blitz

A fragmentary report describes alleged German plans to drop incendiary bombs on Paris to ignite fires and overwhelm defenses. It mentions a second squadron of 34 machines to target fire stations and crowds, with bottles to spread accelerants. Separate item notes a Kansas City streetcar strike reaching a pivotal mass meeting over reinstatement terms.

Kansas City

American Troops Enter Coblenz and Win Friendly Welcome

An American army column flows into Coblenz across the Rhine drawing astonished locals. Villagers, impressed by the show of force, turn from hostility to friendliness overnight. A German resident asks where to hire American officers, noting English is spoken nearby. The scene reflects the impact of American strength on local sentiment.

Tperbert Bailey Antonio Light Vhihrdelphia Jubite Ledger Copstight The Public Ledger Co Coblenz Dac Rhine Columms Amy Wift

Guard Ex Kaiser’s Palace at Coblenz Under American Guard

The Royal Castle in Coblenz, once Kaiser Wilhelm’s summer residence, now guarded by American troops. It sits near the business district, surrounded by royal gardens and housing historic items and royal silverware. Attempts to remove valuables prompted a heightened security measure to protect furnishings and art.

Associated Press Royal Castle Cobleng Eneror Lynder Aterigan Thhree Apstone Coblenz William 1

Incoming American Army Arrives at Coblenz Bridgehead

About 40,000 American troops arrived at Coblenz since the advance guard a week earlier. The Third Army established headquarters in a government building and took over the largest hotel as officer quarters. Troops crossed the Rhine toward the bridgehead with several divisions marching through Coblenz while German staff transferred war material to the Americans.

Coblenz Cobleng Coblong Rhine Dee 'Third Army Hargest Third Army Kind Army Vivoul Coblony Mettef Cablonz Corman Sh. Heseeverest Wess

Weather Forecasts Across North America Tonight

A fragmented weather page reports rain and colder conditions for Yor Fan Antonio and nearby areas tonight with a chilly Thursday ahead. Temperatures span from the mid 30s to mid 80s in cities including St. Louis Chicago Kansas City and New York with variable winds from the southeast northeast and north. The forecast also notes Toronto police strike action and Vatican denial of Pope Benedict leaving the Vatican.

Antonio Texas

Eggs on Blacklist in Cafes Amid High Costs

San Antonio cafe owners urge patrons to avoid egg orders due to skyrocketing prices. Propr proprietors say supplying eggs yields little profit as costs for eggs butter and overhead squeeze margins.

San Antonio Colin R. Furman Restaurant Men's Protective Association Cepa

Haig Bids Farewell to Writers in Cologne

Marshal Haig met war correspondents at Hohenzollern Bridge in Cologne for a farewell gathering as British troops complete occupation duties. He thanked the press for shaping the war narrative and urged continued effort toward everlasting peace. Overnight curbs on civilians led to mass fines as authorities enforce movement limits.

Haig Associated Press Cologne Viell Marshal Unig Rhine Ately von Hia Hohengollern Bridge Anc

Bomb sent to doctor in San Francisco. influenza mask push

A rudely made bomb in a cardboard box addressed to Dr William C Hassler, city health officer, was turned to police by a passerby in a downtown office building. Hassler has urged strict mask use to combat the Spanish flu epidemic and has received threats over the issue. In Lancashire, meetings are expected to end the cotton strike with about 100000 workers returning to mills, roughly a 40 percent wage increase.

San Francisco Willian C. Hassler Hassler Board of Supervisors Tie Lancashire Handen

Berlin Faces Political Upheaval as Ebert Proclaims War on Bolshevists

Chancellor Ebert told Berlin crowds that the state must act to halt revolutionary unrest and warned the government will oppose interference with the future national assembly. A people’s defense force will be formed to safeguard the assembly, with elections looming amid socialist, liberal, and radical factions.

London Times Servier San Antonio Philadelphia Vuplte Ledger The Public Ledger Co Ebert Berlin National Assembly Hell U.S Atbke Reheidemann Vm Hhert Tae Bers Tageblatt Brankfurter Aeitung Stressemann National Liberal Party Mi Hias Tional German Peoples Party von Kardoff Volkssehe National Democrats Republicatus

German rulers seek united relief as revolution fears rise

A Paris based report claims German manufacturers and financiers fear a revolution and secretly seek allied help to preserve the regime. French Radicals oppose dissolution of the Soviets by allied authorities. In Kreumach a Soviet is ordered to vanish and German dignitaries are placed to replace Soviets. Major General Buck arrives in Dallas en route to command Camp MacArthur after Cantigny battle.

Paul Scorer Mowrer Antania Talght City Baths Nvavs Chicago Daily News Co Paris Bee Journal de Geneve Cominy Germany Marchaud Kreumach Chen Buck Dallas Tex Beaumont Wuek Cantigny France MacArthur Ile Dave

Beatty Reflects On American Squadron In Grand Fleet Farewell

Admiral Sir David Beatty praised the American battleship squadron on the New York during its detachment from the grand fleet. He lamented the inability to meet the German fleet and called the moment a pitiful day, yet noted the true comradeship and sacrifice shown by American sailors.

David Sir David Conades Tt Wars

Flu death toll far exceeds war losses, London reports

London correpondent cites World flu outbreak casting influenza deaths in the millions. He notes 2,000,000 to 3,000,000 deaths in six months and claims the epidemic is five times deadlier than war, with Bombay Delhi and Samoa heavily affected and virulence rising from mild to severe.

London ‘Times Ledger Pohtle Ledger Co London Wimes India Bombay Delhi Sqc Cape Town Samoa Spain Iynehind America England Nin

Casualties Reported in Newfoundland Regiment Armistice Figures

Figures from the militia department show 8757 total casualties for the Newfoundland Regiment up to the armistice. Of those, 210 men received military decorations for bravery.

St. John’s N. Op Dee Viso Militia Department

Boston Avenue fire destroys brick structure

A brick building on Boston Avenue was destroyed by fire today causing an estimated loss of 400000. Investigators believe the blaze started from a lighted cigarette discarded on the floor during a boxing exhibition the previous night.

Roston Boston Aven

Berlin Welcomes Returning Troops as War Heroes

The dispatch describes Berliners greeting returning German troops with jubilant ceremonies, laurel crowns, and bands. Women wear greens, crowds cheer, and officers are saluted. dancing halls and cabarets run late as the city basks in victory mood. Also noted is the death of Rabbi Isaac Vendrovsky in New York at age 65.

Uv Regient Weamen Berlin Berliner New York Isaac Vendrovsky

Wilson silent on League of Nations plans in Paris reports

Paris reports indicate President Wilson and the American peace mission review the network for the peace conference set for early January. Wilson plans discussions with Clemenceau and Foch and may meet King Victor Emmanuel III amid debates over Italy's territorial claims and the postwar order.

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