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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1918
Page
2
A garbled text fragment mentions Munich, police, a ban, and various names and places. It appears to be a mixed OCR of local items with several proper nouns and dates likely unreadable. The readable bits point to community references and partial event notes without a clear single story or outcome.
Across a night of storms a Hull House blaze and a nearby Arama Oil and Helling Company plant fire caused extensive damage. Firefighters battled intense flames for hours while radiators and electrical equipment froze, preventing rapid containment. Damages estimated between two and five thousand dollars with water lines kept to the scene to prevent further outbreaks.
The city endures a fierce snowstorm beginning Friday night with dark clouds, wind, and heavy snowfall. Soldiers slept under air tents as bunkers filled with snow. early Saturday saw roads closed and preparations for broader weather impact. The weather hindered communications, with power lines and department telephones affected as troops conducted drills in freezing conditions.
The report describes widespread damage to produce in the region with cold storms and drought harming onions and other crops. Farmers face delayed planting and halted shipments as harsh weather affects fieldwork and storage conditions.
A Texas region reports heavy snow and blizzard winds disrupting telegraph lines and delaying trains. Wires down north of Dallas slowed government freight and passenger services, with many trains running late due to the storm. Substantial parts of the network suffered outages, but some lines held up for critical traffic. Authorities note that wartime freight rights affected scheduling and track clearance.
Weather notes detail rainfall and snow measurements failing to align with forecasts. Major Buell and local officials discuss the discrepancy between observed snowfall and predicted totals, noting a seven inch accumulation and unsettled conditions across the area.
The region faces harsh conditions as stock losses rise and pastures fail. Officials warn the drought will spread throughout the South. Livestock deaths and weakened crops threaten farm incomes, with farmers hoping for better rains and relief measures amid widespread hardship.
Unclear reports describe heavy snowfall and record low temperatures across Texas. Browneville reported ice and snow accumulation while Dallas and surrounding areas faced subfreezing winds and slippery roads. Meteorologists warn of continuing winter conditions and dangerous driving.
A scrambled OCR style update notes heavy snowfall across Fort Worth with inches of snow and single digit temperatures, while mentions of Austin Houston and other locations are tangled. Reported readings include six inches in Fort Worth and 14 in some areas, with sleet and a mix of near freezing temperatures and unclear wind conditions.
Snow and ice halt flying at Kelly Field No 2 as dust storms blow tents down and wind lashes the camp. Students from northern schools are kept in constant practice from daylight to dark when weather allows, reinforcing Kelly Field as a major U S aviation training center despite temporary interruptions.
Snow blankets Houston and surrounding areas as sleet and snow disrupt city life. Businesses trim hours and workers help pedestrians navigate the winter streets. Camp Ggan reports heavy snowfall altering schedules and poses pipeburst risks, with water pressure issues threatening supply.
A blizzard on January 14 1900s night brought record cold with heavy snow and sleet across the stock regions. Grain growers face minimal losses while cattle suffer poor condition. snow extended through northwestern territories affecting stock and grain areas despite limited damage to some markets.
Severe storm grips Oklahoma City with heavy snow and strong winds. Temperatures fall to three degrees, marking a state record. Rail service stalls as four of five railroads abandon freight shipments. Dozens stranded. two boys nearly froze to death before neighbors aided them. Local streets and utilities struggle as the storm worsens.
A winter storm swept the Southwest and nearby areas bringing strong winds and heavy snow. Temperatures fell to single digits in Tulsa and Little Rock with several inches reported in Kingston and nearby spots, while other locations saw lows near zero.
In Wichita Falls residents faced a fuel shortage prompting many to stay in bed through a cold night. Snow accompanied the blizzard as both households and schools prepared for continued disruption and hardship.
The passage records a jagged weather note with an eight to eleven spelling drift and mentions a fall to Alissayet Kunaas, a six inch sau, and a seven degree temperature drop. It also references Oblatumia, a seven below reading, and marks a morning of extreme cold for a broad region.
Unclear text shows Crops damaged by cold spell and two inches of snow with strong winds. Weather drops to single figures and temperatures linger. Ground conditions worsen for farmers. some losses noted as crews assess crop viability amid heavy winter cold.
Reports say at least three men died in last night’s blizzard near Mark, Wichita Falls region. Two Burk Burnett field teamsters unaccounted, a third worker unconscious. conditions described as severely dangerous with widespread loss of stock, fires burning and crop danger across the county.
A fragmented weather snippet describes a cold morning with near ground coverage and rising wind. It notes prior sun and dust in the air, followed by snowfall as a wintry front passes. The period ends with weather remaining extremely cold and turkeys mentioned oddly in the text.
Report from Tex and surrounding areas describes freezing temperatures, sleet and wind. Damage noted to a church and nearby buildings as a tornado or blizzard-like conditions move through the region. A white trailer vehicle used to aid the injured caused panic among onlookers. authorities advise caution. Text mentions power supply issues and deep snow in multiple locales.
The area reports unusually frigid weather from Sherman to Shaw and Brown, with several towns recording subzero temperatures and the coldest conditions in years. Reports mention heavy snowfall, early January frosts, and a general chill across counties as thermometers dip to single digits and below. An advertising insert promotes Lentz Tailored Officer uniforms, claiming mastery of cut and quality.
The article reports claims that Secretary Baker’s testimony and statements on army preparedness mislead the public. Senator Weeks criticized the accuracy and urged no sleep through statements that do not reflect actual facts.
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