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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1918
Page
4
A large gathering of union workers in San Antonio pledged enlistments for shipbuilding under the United States Public Service Reserve. Mayor Bell reported about six hundred men enlisted at six on Saturday evening, with the Trades Council urging others to join.
The meeting led by Eser County National Defense official Lague urged volunteers for shipbuilding labor. Chairman Marty Hetteberg noted the call for workers, with government wages and potential housing provisions. Speakers stressed patriotism and encouraged men to answer the bulking call and recruit friends.
The report notes an enrollment extension from February 18 for much of the country. William L. Hoefgen submitted a resolution pledging support for shipbuilders, adopted at the meeting. D. A. Moser spoke of leaving Germany, and Mr. Moyer condemned Kaiserism saying few Germans are in Germany while hundreds of thousands reside in New York City.
A garbled list names many individuals and towns visiting venues such as the Menger and Laine. Residents from Detroit Adrian Philadelphia Atlanta Chicago and others are shown at hotels and gatherings with scattered affiliations and dates, reflecting a social column vibe.
In a heated exchange President Wilson's aides clash as Director General McAdoo demands specific data from Herbert Hoover to accelerate allied food shipments. Hoover replies promising daily information and appoints Conrad E. Spann to coordinate transport, while Wilson calls for co operation between the railroad and food administrations.
Brig Gen Johnston issues a memorial order urging Camp Travis to pause in daily routine for twenty seconds to honor fallen heroes. The notice links the Alamo defenders, the 90th Division, and U S soldiers who died in war, calling for daily reflection at noon from Camp Travis Station No. 1.
The City Y M C A five fell to the Orioles 30 to 12 in a decisive upset on the Young Men's Christian Association court. Bertetti led the Orioles with ten points while Dohsey added three field goals and several free throws as Gusset and Marines contributed, and the Orioles’ guard play drew praise for its passing and improvement.
A sensational tale from the Mexican Consulate in Guatemala reports Nicolas Pantoja shot and killed a Swiss woman who rejected his marriage proposal and then shot himself. The account, from Excelator, details the lovers quarrel, a dramatic courtroom moment with a mule case, and the jurist’s admonition over expert testimony.
Sheriff Tobin believes a Houston arrestee is a national car thief, linking him to at least four thefts. Two Houston cars moved to San Antonio, two others stolen locally and sold in Houston. A grip with a hat and item connected to the suspect was found in a bag.
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