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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1918

Page

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Home Folks plan links San Antonio soldiers with hometown civilians

Soldiers stationed in San Antonio can request to be connected with former residents from their hometowns. The Home Folks plan, run by The Light, prints the soldier's home town and pairs them with local civilians to exchange letters and encouragement. No charge or publicity is involved beyond listing the town name.

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Negro student officers join third Army camp at Camp Stanley

The third officers reserve training school opens January 7 at Camp Stanley with about 60 negro student officers expected. The 24th infantry and Tenth cavalry contribute most recruits. Des Moines and Camp Travis schools allowed, with War Department directives. Fort Sam Houston witness Bran sol from the 24th among those attending. Perry details show mixed origins and current delays in announcing all attendees.

Camp Stanley 24Th Infantry Arizona Tenth Cavalry Branson Fort Sam Houston Houston Bransol 24Th Camp Travis Emmy Des Moines Iowa War Department Dseny Stameywy Ixelly Field Riday Jatticey Tere Naonal Guard Vrow Eightn Cavery Charles W. Craig Otton A.sperber Jr Harry P. Pugh Ralph B. Gair John C Ward Frazier Rychardson 67Th Ininute Ney A. Peterson Herbert J. Shepard Charles 11 Motte Warren S. Gui J. Dalansky Joseph WT. Zak Albert Teagarden George 15 Aew Vani Travis

School Opens at Fort Sam Houston Training School

The Fort Sam Houston training school opened Thursday morning despite many high ranking officers not yet in attendance due to delayed trains. Organizing work proceeded and twelve additional officers reported for the session including Col F Jocd and Col G I Davia along with other field artillery and infantry officers.

O Chers Fort Sam Houston Atteadance Arguving Senoor F. Jocd Antry G. I. Davia 13Rd Field Artillery CG. H Greene 129Th Infantry Claude V. Birkhead John D. McNeely Coby

Military Officers Named in 231st Infantry Roster

Eons M. diddy and Lieut. Col. Walter J. Fisher head the lineup with the 122 fieu artillery and the 10th infantry under Lieut. Col. Elizah Clayton. Lieut. Cobh William H. Brodunies leads the 129th infantry.

Eons M. Diddy Walter J. Fisher Fieu Artllery Elizah Clayton Cobh Willam HH. Brodunies

Theater opens Sunday at Camp Travis Majestic Theater

Opening performance scheduled for Sunday January 4 at Camp Travis cantonment with a 2 30 matinee no night show seating nearly 2000 and described as the camp's only vaudeville venue A cone shaped paper container doubling as a funnel is noted as a new oil carriage device.

Camp Travis Cantonment New Playhouse

Third Trial Soon for Negro Soldiers in Houston Riot Court Martial

More soldiers from the 24th Infantry are to face court-martial over alleged crimes during the Houston riot of August 23. A new court will hear the next trial after Col John A. Piuil leaves as Judge Advocate, with Colonel Null continuing the evidence gathering for charges in the third case.

24Th Infantry Houston Thursy Fat Ligusten John A. Piuil Judiye Null Martin

Candidate Ousts Bid Cites Low Support in Remarks

A political scene notes a candidate claiming he would not sell his chances for any other nominee ruing a bid to oust the governor. The remarks emphasize stubborn stance and personal conviction amid weakened backing.

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