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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1918

Page

7

Nation formally steps from war ends hostilities declared

The article reports that Russia has decreed the war over on all fronts and signed a separate treaty with Ukraine, signaling demobilization. It notes Bolshevik negotiations with central powers lacking, while Brest-Litovsk terms imply end of war. It also covers pressure on Roumania to seek peace, and German advances in oil and mineral lands in Eastern Galicia.

Russia Ukraine Bolsheviks Brest-Litovsk Roumania von Mackensen Germany Ukrainian Republic Galicia

Russia and Germany Move Toward Demobilization War End

AMSTERDAM February 11 Russia declares the state of war ended and orders demobilization of forces on all fronts. President states Russia will not sign a formal peace treaty yet but ends hostilities with Germany Austria Hungary Turkey and Bulgaria. London February 14 Bolshevik leader Trotsky says Russia must sign a separate peace and war with the Great Powers would be terminated soon.

Amsterdam Thussia Brest Germany Austria- Hungary Turkey Bulsaria Jhussiart London Breal-Silveelegu Correspondeil Leon Trotaty Forcia Itussia Russia

Enwila Steps Out Of War Under Bolshevik Government

A chaotic report indicates the Bolshevik government in Petrograd seized power last November and began peace negotiations with Central Powers. It notes authority in Moscow is nearly unchallenged, with Russia and Ukraine forming peace moves and distant fronts in the east reshaped as Bolshevik influence grows.

Enwila Bolshevitst Vetrograd Prea Netinero Itussia Howe Adides Jang Hae Ukraine Ria

Brest-Litovsk Peace Talks Reported To Resume

A Brest-Litovsk dispatch describes the peace conference between the Quadruple Alliance and the Ukrainian People's Republic. Negotiations continued after delegation return, aiming for final treaty signings. German and allied representatives met with Ukrainian officials, with hopeful forecasts for a lasting settlement.

Amsterdass Brest-Litovsk al Comunggions Hans

Weather item for Hun Aubusla region

Fragmentary weather note mentions imprecise location Hun Aubusla and vague conditions. No clear date or forecast details are readable.

Turbulent Distress Among Prisoners in War Camps

Eyewitness reports from multiple German camps describe routine starvation and brutal treatment of prisoners from Dulmen Westphalia to Martins. Witnesses recount bayonet threats and killings over soup, with many starved on daily rations of bread and water.

Sutevision Gowalan Thy Dulmen Westphalia Waly Rogilsi Prikgiers Dulmenbury Cine Fsa Martins Delyen Zerustenbalt Howelamp Mroidrichstetde Brimficburg Traliens Hauilly Vavnlting Jiameiburrh Standad Dobors Wambure Pit

Reported author of Barbarous Mexico executed by Calles

Taso Gulies de Lint of Los Angeles and John Turner, both linked to San Antonio, allegedly aided by Carranza opponents, traveled via Blexico and were said to have produced Barbarous Mexico. The magazine’s author is reported executed at Altas Sonora by order of General Lulas Calles, with related figures Jelipe Gutierres des Tars and associates connected to Mexican revolutions.

Taso Gulies de Lint Los Angeles California San Antonio John Turner Blexico Mexico 3 Ele Forfiria Dias Altar Sonora Lulas Calles Jazaro Gutierres de Lara Carranza Millere Diaz Doe Lara Jelipe Gutierres Des Tars Hunt

Speed Mail Service Delayed by WWII Prisoner Testimonies

reports from British soldiers freed from German camps describe systematic brutality toward Italian prisoners. independent sources confirm the testimony across multiple German centers. U S army notices show mail distribution disrupted as postal staff fired and transport hampered by enemy action.

Lusdon Reuters, Limited Hhese Germany PATHS Epaineeti United States Army Pussuitien Thotiltes Frabee Ty Tukal Mebruney

British Losses Reported in Weel Weel Battles

Confused dispatches from London describe British casualties and wounded officers in the week’s fighting. The report notes many killed or wounded, with unclear totals and multiple names garbled by the OCR.

London West Bago

Cadorna Removed as Italian Delegate to War Council

The report states General Cadorna is replaced as Italian delegate to the Supreme War Council by General Gaetano Giardina. General Cadorna opposes use of asphyxiating gas amid tensions in the war council. In Brane, Switzerland, the Red Cross appeals to belligerents to abandon poisonous gas.

Paris Med Cadorna Comemandvee Matinn Army Ima Supreme War Council Gaetano Giardina Statt Generil Lh Brane Switzerland Reg Cross

Wilson Rejects Germanys Plan For Patched Up Peace

President Wilson rebukes Germanys reply to his war aims. He argues a lasting peace must be universal and just, not a patchwork peace. He contrasts Count von Hertling and Count Czernin with the Allied vision and calls for a comprehensive settlement involving all nations and guarantees of national rights.

Wilson Germany Gebdeniey Congress Great Britain Count Czernin Austels Ceernin Jamunty Belersing Mirposes Hertling von Herting Brests Lustoral Iits Milita Party Iar Ferman Coloniies Mranre Austin Nin Anatela Turkey League of Nations Ehinkeller Viena Vou dTerling Count von Hemling Senta Coun United States Frerdam Provident Aupe Khig Lyelly Dalal Hettling

President Wilson Defies Autocracy with Four Peace Principles

President Wilson addressed Congress warning Germany and Austria that peace must rest on justice and permanency. He urged continued mobilization, declared U S resolve unyielding, and outlined four principles for a just settlement including non‑barter of peoples, territorial fairness, and full satisfaction of national aspirations. He hailed universal rights and pledged decisive action against autocratic powers.

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