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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1917

Page

2

Kentucky Troops at El Paso to Return Home

War Department designates one company from each of Kentucky’s three infantry regiments at El Paso to return to department headquarters. Company A First Infantry, Company B Second Infantry, and Company D Third Infantry will entrain when transportation is available. Washington issued the orders. officers offered no explanation for the release. General Funston plans to reach San Antonio Friday night after a two week inspection of border troops and Mexican area.

War Department el Paso Department Washington Kentucky Funston San Antonio Mexico

New York Cavalry to Play Texas Infantry in San Antonio

One thousand New York men arrive by three trains to join football at Texas League Park against the Second Texas Infantry. The Cavalry Frolic show supports the trip with large seat sales, military dances, and a Military Night with General Funston and staff expected to attend.

Turkish Rule and New World Order Postwar Debate

The article argues that Turkish rule remains aggressive under German influence and must end, warning that treaties and international laws cannot ensure lasting peace. It notes Germany’s war aims, the ruthlessness of occupiers, and the danger of a peace built on conquest and fear rather than justice.

Turkey Near East Union and Progress Abdul Hamid Germany Armenia Syria Europe Alsace-Lorraine France Italia

Allies Must First Win in War and Peace

The piece argues that peace must rest on three aims: remove causes of unrest, delegitimize central powers, and devise international sanction backed by law. It stresses American sacrifices for durable peace and views Britain’s note as a move toward a world federation aligning with President Wilson’s vision.

Europe Great Britain World Federation Wilson United States

Guardsmen Likely to Finish Border Duty in Five Days

unofficial reports from Columbus New Mexico say the militia may be released from border service within five days. Officials offered no formal confirmation on the rumor and provided no details.

Columbus N. M Border Service

North Texas Dealers Join Special Train to Chicago Show

Automobile dealers from Dallas Fort Worth and Waco will travel to the Chicago Automobile Show January 27 on the San Antonio Special. Dealers from Waco Waxahachie Hillsboro and Dallas anticipate reservations and a large turnout. A St Louis luncheon with Texas visitors is planned for January 28.

Dallas Fort Worth Waco Chicago San Antonio Walter Walthall M. E. & T. Railroad L.B. Sheppard Southwestern Chicago & Alton Railroad Waco Automobile Dealers’ Association W. G. Crush Walthall R. G. Buford Hillsboro Buford St. Louis Texas St. Louis Business Men's League St. Louis Automobile Dealers’ and Manufacturers’ Association

There Are Dogs and Dogs

Sam reads a paper and balks at a $5000 dog sale while Maria defends the high price. A Pear con's Weekly aside notes some dogs' worth exceeds their owners. A German scientist touts curing obesity with trace metals in food.

Sam Maria Pearcon's Weekly

Caupolican to Speak at Rotary Luncheon in San Antonio

Chi Caupolican the Chilean singer and orator will guest at the Rotary Club luncheon at the St Anthony hotel Friday noon. The event also hosts several First New York cavalry members in San Antonio for the big football game, including a rare quartet. Chief Caupolican is remembered for his oratory and song. About fifteen New York cavalrymen who are Rotarians in civil life are expected to attend.

Rotary Club St. Anthony Hotel Chi Caupolican Mjestic Theater First New York Cavalry San Antonio Chief Caupolican Rotarians

Yorkshire eating contest winner shuns wife’s dinner

In a country town in Yorkshire a large eating competition ended with one victor consuming leg of mutton vegetables and plum pudding washed down with ale. As he was paraded home he warned the crowd not to tell his wife or she would not feed him.

Yorkshire Toronto Globe

New Warships Ten Exceed Estimates in Naval Row

Washington January 18. Five big ship builders told the House naval committee that the 16.5 million dollar cost limit would have to be raised whether ships are built privately or in navy yards. They said hull and machinery costs would run near 19 million per ship, yielding about 1.5 million profit per vessel, and that aging labor markets and yard equipment would strain supply. Some indicated a possible compromise to raise the limit to authorize private yards for cruisers and fund yard equipment for later ships. No final decision was reported.

Washington, D. C Navy Department House Naval Committee Congress Daniels Navy Yards Fore River Union Iron Companies Federal Trade Commission

Not Up in Golf President Defends Attacked Airplane

Alan R. Hawley of the Aero Club of America defended an American airplane that was attacked in New York during a dinner. He contrasted attackers with a farmer who misheard a golf shout and insisted on paying four after the gag.

Alan R. Hawley The Aero Club of America New York Washington Star

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