19 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1918
Page
1
Fragmentary text from a Texas state context discusses proposed liquor laws and political motives. It references a committee, the city of Austin, and legislative action, noting a governor’s stance and upcoming proceedings. Names and precise details are unclear due to damaged OCR but indicate debate over restrictive alcohol legislation and legislative timing.
Report describes a Bell captain rallying a girls team amid chaotic activity. Student volunteers and a male observer engage in a rumor filled sequence with unclear actions and potential charges under investigation.
Thousands suffer kidney trouble without knowing it and neglect worsens the condition. An advertisement touts Swamp-Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder disorders, urging readers to request a sample bottle and promising testimonials and a information booklet from Dr. Kilmer and Co.
Citizens and soldiers face a court martial over mutiny and shootings at Fort Houston. Major Snow testifies as civilian witnesses describe the unrest and alleged incitement amid white and black troops in Harris County. Proceedings begin, with 40 defendants, incl. civilians, awaiting evidence copies and defense filings.
Investigation of all phases of enormous expenditures at the government shipyard on Hog Island Pa has been started by the Secret Service and Department of Justice agents. Reports of padded payrolls and inflated salaries are under scrutiny as President Wilson discussed a general inquiry with officials at the Shipping Board. United States Attorney Fyke urged compiling all possible data, with findings to be referred to a DOJ investigator.
Fragmentary text cites accusings and a civil engineer from Houston, mentioning colored sale districts and a map exhibit. The passage references a trial with forty accused pleading not guilty, and a testimony locating points related to a vegra camp, Campy Lo fan, and the city of Touston.
A wartime treaty proposal outlines Russian assent to peace with Germany. Diplomatic officials in Petrograd read a communique asserting Russia’s willingness to abandon contentious measures and debt disputes. Representatives from major powers and neutrals are cited as observers in a broad peace initiative.
A confused dispatch from Copenhagen via the Exchange Telegraph claims Bolshevik agitation and a possible plot involving Nikolai Tenine and Leon Trotaky escaping toward Wea Vari or Sibamistadt. The report names M. Tohernott as a leader of a short lived pro Bolshevik faction, with ties to the Ravensky government and various regional figures.
General Kuledines, hetman of the Don Cossacks, killed himself at the Nova Teherkask headquarters during a government session. The council debated power transfer to local workers and soldiers. After the act, General Wiledines fled the scene and was later replaced by General Nescroft who ordered mobilization and artillery actions toward Bolnevitz.
Dispatches from London describe Roumanian and Bolshevik actions across the Ukraine, involving attacks on Kishine, battles near Beasarabia, and a Romanian squadron mutiny. General Sieberbatchere and General Alexiel are noted in defeats at Kosloy and Varonesh amid Don territory unrest. A farm dispute leader Ivanoef is mentioned as injured. A Senate committee report supports wheat price stabilization at two dollars per bushel for 1978.
Reports from London describe the Germans' third air raid as a costly failure with 19 casualties and damage. London anti aircraft fire and heavy guns fought raiders over hours while many residents sheltered or moved about as usual. Surveys note improved air defenses and continued civilian resilience amid nightly bombings.
A county wide gathering led by Peden and state food officials will discuss food regulation procedures. Attendees include Willis, Gurrligten deputies, and numerous county administrators, with speakers detailing new requirements and compliance steps.
London reports two daring German raids in Flanders with British losses and captured enemy positions. British retaliatory actions included bombing carriages and air clashes over Mautherst Wood Lens region Amientiers and Spres. American involvement near Chary and in the field notes mixed aviation activity with hostile aircraft driven down and antiaircraft responses.
The Chamber of Monnueree reports seed allotment details after a trip to Waen. Personal solicitation targets farmers in the San Antonin district with prices and limits on quantity per farmer. Applicants must file through Mr Vance at the Chamber of Commerce Central Office.
A garbled report describes a draft treaty between Great Britain and the United States signed amid wartime shifts. It mentions national guard units, forces deployed, and unclear plans for camps or detentions, with references to authorities and officials in Washington.
In a late fall incident a UK Senator underwent an emergency operation for appendicitis after a warning attack. Doctors decided to remove the appendix and transported him to a hospital for the procedure the following morning.
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