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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1918

Page

4

Celebrities recall past films amid new sensational achievement

The millions who remember his other great pictures The Spoilers The Neer Do Well and The Barrier will be in a hurry to see this sensational achievement.

Uniforms Too Light Says Senate Panel In War Dress Debate

Washington Jan 2 Senators clashed with witnesses over if U S army clothing in Europe was too light and shoddy wool blends were used. Michael J Driscol of New Jersey testified that German uniforms were heavier and warmer, while cost concerns and possible profiteering in sorting scrap fabric contracts were explored by the Senate military committee and the National Defense Council observers.

Washington DE. C Almerica Senate Military Committee Michael J. Driscoll Clath Raritan N. J Pershing Driscol Council of National Defense National Defense Council Gaurles Wisenman Cleveland Samuel M. Kaplan New York Ritter Scorting Chant, Incorporated J. Kaplan Brisenman Quartermaster General Newbeys McKellar Miseniman Misenman Athennai Kaplan Meixtellar Weeks Dle Ins General Sharpe Quiartumaster Penery Kigennim Tiseniniin Niphin Gore Sluipe Melellar Regard

Eisenman Defends Stock Ties Amid Mill Contract Questions

Eisenman, a director and stockholder in Cleveland firms including Cleveland Worsted Mills, faces Senate probes over contracts. He denies advising on contracts with the mill but acknowledges commissions placed orders through his firms. Questions arise about self dealing and related laws.

Eisenman Cleveland Cleveland Worsted Mills Company McWellar Frederick Edington Supplies Committee Fkisenmain Senator McKellar

Rail Head Discusses Wage Problem Amid Government Run Railways

Movement of non essential goods is under debate as McAdoo and advisory board review wage issues. Officials warn against wholesale job or salary cuts while transfers to new branches and reorganizations to improve efficiency are planned. Drafting of legislation to support government rail operations nears completion ahead of Wilson address to Congress.

McAdoo Gervies McAdon AL Tf Smith Ned Missouri Wilson Congress Wilkon Wilkon Today Finished To Address of the Railroad Situation, Fos MccAdoo Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Tnt Interstate Commerce

New York Faces Prolonged Coal Shortage Amid Winter Strain

The city endures cold and scarce coal as officials warn conditions will worsen through winter. Crowds gather at yards, police intervene during coal theft, and officials order 25 percent electric usage cuts in many buildings while steam heating is limited to prevent pipe freezing.

New York New York City A. T H. Smith New York Centre Lines Feneral A. Tl. Wiggin Reeve Sehle Sehley

Russians Press for Peace Terms and Demobilization Plan

Pravda denounces German peace terms as unjust and calls for self determination for Poland, Lithuania, Courland and Livonia. Trotsky hints negotiations may not resume at Brest-Litovsk, while a Soviet meeting endorses shifting peace talks to a central country and urges demobilization.

Pravdi Poland Lithuania Esvonia Courland Issthonia Germany Vinen Trotsky Brest Stockholm Sweden

Cocoanut Oil Shampoo Warns Against Harsh Soaps

A vintage washing tip recommends cocoanut oil as a pure greaseless shampoo. It urges avoiding alkali in commercial soaps, claiming cocoanut oil creates rich lather with one to two teaspoons, cleanses hair and scalp, adds shine, and is inexpensive for family use.

Leaders Summoned as German Russian Peace Talks Stumble

Amsterdam dispatches report German Austria Hungary leaders pressed to press Reichstag on Brest Litovsk talks. Von Hertling and von Kuehlmann face sharp Socialist criticism over Soviet negotiations and alleged aims to annex Russian territories.

London Brest- Litovsk Amsterdam Berlin Germany Austria-Hungary William von Jlertling von Hindenburg von Judendorff von Roederm von Kuehlmann Bundesrat Count von Dandl von Hertling Admiral von Tirpitz Marine Charles Kucharzewski von Wachlmann Brest-Litovsk Reichstag Phillip Scheidemann Frederich Eber von Kuchimann Count Czernin Leipsig Volks Zeitung von Kuchhanan Russia

Propaganda Pamphlet Circulated by Gelshevik In German Lines

Izvestia prints a pamphlet circulated among German lines claiming central powers seek a joint Austrian German domination over Poland Lithuania and Courland under German capital. It accuses German government of forcing labor hunger repression and antisocial aims and says Russia cannot enter negotiations on such a basis.

Berlin Poland Lithuania Ceparland Tsthonia Livonia Petrograd Germany Courland

Marie Corelli Fined Over Sugar Purchases in London

Marie Corelli and Lady Mabel Langton were fined under food controller rules on hoarding sugar and provisions. Corelli faced a 40 pound fine plus costs after defending the stock as for making preserves, while Langton was fined 30 pounds.

London Marie Pay Mabel Gore Langeton Mari Temple Lady Langton Corelli Langton

German Industrial Output Slows Amid Equipment Shortage

A Washington cable reports German industry is slowing as machinery breaks down and shortages of tube rubbers and rare metals hinder production. The note estimates output falling from prior levels, signaling continued industrial strain. A separate London記 report confirms the Norwegian steamer Vigrid, 1617 tons, torpedoed with five dead.

Washington, D.C Sowess Ongineer Madgeburs Germany Ths Wrehington London Foreign Office Nore Weslin Vigrid

Cage of Funds Takes a Child From Mother

A charity appeal exposes mothers losing children due to poverty and the limits of relief. The Associated Charities faces insufficient funds as a ten year old child may be placed in an orphanage or adopted, risking permanent separation from the mother. Readers can help by subscribing, with donors listed in the campaign records.

Associated Charities Mrs. Leary HM. B. Chandler J& Jarratt Nat M. Washer Martindale Tartalff A. B. Chandler Lanhiun J. M. Bennett Lapham B. A. Wilson Lockwood National Bank Liberly Mills J. B. Lockwood Ad. Bo Uawood Petrich-Saur Lumber Company Otto Wallmund Priest Albert Irrederichk Tyske Brothers Company J. Ch. Oppenteimer Oppenheimer Adolph Wagner Obhile Hers Ederici Terrell A. UL de Dane Gus J. Groos J. N. Brown Alamo National Tank Central Trust Company Camp Travis Lauling Russell Minnie Jones A Kolarian Ed Sachs A. W. Burnett Jose Stern Johnson Farris A.D. Zucht G. BE. Gwinn John B. Carrington B. I. Stourt B. J. Stout Silva Heimann J.B. Bayne Jay Bo Adiams Joseph Muir H.C. Sarrant Amacious Guy Ss. McFarland Stephen Ja Slumberpy Higion Ss. Scott J. O. Tersh Georges EL BK. Heilbron Charles Wall May Heurn Dr Fernandes Arueheuc Mose Harris John David Lapham A. Vogel Just News & Hote Vomwany

Camps Are Inspected by Military Committee at Camp Travis

A joint inspection team from the commission on training activities visited Camp Travis and the Ninety first division rifle range camp with Brigadier General Johnston and other senior officers. They surveyed the base hospital and infirmaries for sanitation and will continue the review Thursday. A report of findings is expected. Soldiers in Newport News reportedly froze to death while on guard duty with no official confirmation available.

Camp Travis Ong Labs San “Antonio Col. Wy S. Hendrick Z. T. Jackson C. IL [Kearney J. TM. Savage W. IL. Johnston PS Halloran Alfred and Joseph M. Heller Divison Amp W Department Newport News Jans

Twenty men sentenced for liquor sales to soldiers

Judge Duval West imposed three months in prison as the minimum for pleading guilty to selling liquor to soldiers. Three defendants had already spent three months in jail, with others having two to four months credited. additional penalties applied for those held longer without bond. Nearly sixty liquor selling cases were processed in two days, all defendants pleading guilty. The court warned that a second offense would bring heavier penalties. Frank L. Tirey led the prosecution with United States Attorney Hugh Roberts assisting.

Havin Duval West Uni States Court West Frank Lb. Tirey Waco United States Western District of Texas Hugh R. Robertsor United States District Antone Muntowsky N. M. Mosler FE. Miller Frederick Mendaz D. Murphy Joseph Miller Joe Nobl Wesley McCall Willie Osher Michael Pappas Dan Riley E. I Tieese Jesus ‘Rodriguez Mil Rika Henry Russell Ronaldo Reyes Victoriano Santos W. R. Sills Charle Shaler Reyno Segular

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