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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1917

Page

2

Philippine Militia Debate Reaches Congress Over 25000 Troops

A Chicago report details Philippine militia formation as Manuel Quezon pushes to offer 25000 Filipino troops for the U S side of the war. Congress delays action while Quezon and Harrison push for inclusion in the national guard amid growing Philippine independence sentiment and opposition lines.

Wasitlystan TD. C Muchigan Guards Philippa Weston Senor Manuel Quezon American Congress Philippine Senate Chicago Washington Quezon Comex Wasisintton Queapn Congo Wilson Consor Quezon Lee Quegon Horton Foerelson Mr. Queen Conares Congress Eich Quexen Kavernar Reneral Nlite Ariinie Stivrison Balds United States Breaknenie Ten Heo Diekin Frasey Quezen Tom Littigan Seror Gunton United Sites G Quezon United State Jms Noro

Army Personnel Details and Training Assignments

The text lists several army personnel including Cal Mathew GG and others, assigned to various depots and training commands. It notes orders to move to Austin for aviation training at the University of Texas and mentions units such as the 165th depot and Camp Travis, with references to aeronautics and engineering training.

Secwud Liews Howard Ittsomn Ielande Camp Travis Austin Tex

Secret Russo Japanese Pact Aimed at Britain and America

Petrograd reports a purported joint Russo Japanese agreement to prevent any third power from gaining political dominance in the Far East. The treaty dated July 9, 1514, allegedly binds both nations to mutual defense and joint action, with secret clauses limiting peace without ally consent.

Petrograd Japa Russia Armud America Great Britain Juvestia Japan Chien Sergius Suwonori Visentiné Maton Chint Artiele Kent Roina Artiele IV Thal

Secret Articles of Russo Japanese Treaty Debated

The article discusses a secret Russo Japanese agreement described as aimed at guiding Far Eastern power balance. It notes speculation on its purposes including guarding Chinese interests and limiting exploitation, with reference to U S Secretary of State and Japanese officials and the broader British Japan accord context.

Waslington D. G. Dee Americin Tidiths Russia Japan Asherion Greatefit Patton Ie Linke IL Lugsia Viarhin Schovia United China Anseria Eamsime Viccount Ishi

Pay Roll Payouts For December Vouchers In Advance

Officials and employees across departments will receive December salaries. The arrangement ensures payment within ten days after the month begins, with funds to be disbursed through established channels.

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Canadians at Camp Travis Offered Army Commission Path

Telegram from Camp Travis indicates Canadians serving with the National Army may seek commissions. Air Secretary replies to a Bris inquiry about eligibility for the officers reserve and begins January at Camp Travis. The note mentions a potential opportunity for a commission in the army.

Cami Travis Utink Renetal Secre Bris Fom J. A. Gaston Ax Camuchin Ine Amy Yina Aitizen Camp Travis

Bouthorn Peeble's Odd Trip Through Sitepera to Memphia De

Fragmentary OCR notes describe an odd journey by Bouthorn Peeble, a Haw figure, traveling through Sitepera toward Memphia De with unclear purpose and minimal detail.

Bouthorn Peeble Sitepera Memphia

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