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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1918
Page
8
President Wilson praised national unity and the armed forces in a brief address to troops in France and in Dover. He thanked supporters at Chaumont and London, described the peace effort as a people's undertaking, and anticipated future talks with British leaders about postwar aims.
Waco Texas December 26 W W Seley 65 longtime chairman of the Texas Drought Relief Fund and head of fund distribution since its creation died at 3 20 this morning at his home He came to Waco in 1876 and led the Wauco State Bank serving as its president and as city treasurer for 20 years A widow and two sons survive in Waco Texas.
Dover welcomes President Wilson arriving from France aboard the Obizaba amid booming guns and royal salutes. Warships fire a last salute as Miss Wilson steps ashore at Dover in bright, crisp December weather.
The government orders mobilization of Uruguayan army units amid labor unrest threats. Foreign agitators, mainly Russians, are trying to foment a general strike.
Three young Mexicans were jailed on charges of intoxication following a collision between the automobile they occupied and a street car at 7 pm Wednesday in the 900 block South Vresa Street. No injuries were reported.
A St. Anthony Hotel luncheon heard Lt. Isaacs recount his escape from a German prison camp during World War I. He described German food, the Hindenburg look, and the brutal regime, then detailed his transport sinking and twelve days adrift before reaching German shores. He also explained a 13-man escape from a Black Forest camp using improvised ladders and wire, with only Isaacs surviving the breakout.
A fragmented narrative recalls six days of walking potatoes to the Rhine and swimming across it. Swiss customs guards aided travelers to Berne where passports were obtained and a guest received a club remembrance at a formal farewell with toasts and a gracious speech.
Berlin’s sailors clash with government troops after attempts to end the mutiny fail. Marines seize university buildings and the chancellor’s palace, with casualties reported. A demand for pay and a sailors guard grows amid political turmoil in the capital.
General Mangin praised American forces for their role in the war during a pre Christmas visit to Mayenne. He noted Germans seek favor across the sea and criticized German propaganda while highlighting divisions that fought bravely. Aides invited correspondents to witness the assessment.
An old-time grouch becomes Sunny Jin after taking Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. The ad claims digestion improves, reducing gas, heartburn, and sour risings, letting the user eat freely with comfort and energy.
Paris December 6 Count von Bernstorff former German ambassador to the United States says belligerents praise Wilson four teen points but interpret differently. He urges washing hands of Russia and safeguarding German territory while noting the White Book may show collective faults, not individual responsibility of the Kaiser.
The White Hart Inn in Salisbury, over four centuries old, hosted Henry VII, Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, and royal guests. Sir Walter Raleigh reportedly stayed there. notices on the walls reference stagecoaches to London and aging flying machines. The narrative also recalls local hunting, fishing, and social custom, with anecdotes of travelers and patrons.
The Mexican Chamber of Deputies extended extraordinary financial powers to President Carranza after he requested them. Decrees are expected to suspend import duties on basic foods and irrigation equipment through mid 1919, and duties on automobiles may be lifted for three months. The body also debates constitutional reforms on clergy participation limits and native-born clergy, plus church property nationalization.
Doyle Gillette aged seven died after a motor truck struck him near Sherman and BlackBerry streets. He was crossing the road when the truck passed over his body, suffering internal injuries and a broken left leg. Son of Mr and Mrs A A Gillette of Milam and Mesquite, funeral services set for 4 pm at Riebe Undertaking, burial in the local cemetery.
The Associated Press reports health among American occupation troops in the Third Army area is unusually good with about 4000 sickness cases in eight evacuation hospitals, mostly influenza. About 200000 troops are cited, sickness around 0.334 percent, attributed to suitable billets, balanced drill, and no fatigue or exposure illnesses.
A lengthy roll of dignitaries includes Aapun H H and the Ree of Kuieh the Maharja of Alwar the Sultan of Jabore Lord Terphichen Lady Gwenth Ponsonby the Right Hon Lord Hindlip Lady Joan Tegge the Lord Knollys Marquis Gandolphi Hornyold the Earl of Coven 2 Lord de Mauley Lord Playfair the Rev Tyrwhitt and many other prominent notables.
New York dispatch reports an American relief expedition with physicians nurses and medical supplies to sail next month for the Near East. The American Committee for Armenian and Syrian Relief and the United States government announce a transport will sail mid January carrying agricultural experts doctors and farm implements to aid next year's crops.
In Los Angeles Colonel William B Purviguee an officer in charge of recruiting for Southern California and a portion of Arizean was found dying at his home by his wife on Wednesday. He appeared to have inhaled gas from an open jet with a funnel over his face and no rubber tube connected. He died before medical aid arrived. Relatives said he had been ill for some time.
Snowdrifts blocked lines across Western Kansas and the southwest delaying freight and passenger service for days. Officials reported most lines clear and normal schedules expected to resume with trains on time tomorrow. about half of freight traffic persisted today.
A young white man and woman accused of bootlegging were arrested by vice squad detectives at 2 o'clock Thursday morning in a downtown hotel. They were held for transfer to federal authorities. Tumulty, secretary to President Wilson, arrived in New York from Washington on personal business.
Washington reports urged extension of purchase dates for 1919 crops and continued or new agency to buy store and sell wheat for government. Memo to Rep. Lever outlines protections against foreign wheat, price controls, and possible legislative provisions. Also notes Reichsbank leader resignation in Germany, 270,000 French prisoners returning, and cotton mill fire in Arkansas with losses.
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