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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1918
Page
1
An mumps outbreak at Camp Travis crowds hospital beds as convalescent wards and six small buildings rise to expand facilities. Officials report about ten active cases and improving health, with new quarters slated for completion within days to house convalescents and nurses.
A report on prominent women in war work and national defense circles. Highlights include Flora S. Slelda a national stature in women's activities and roles in the National Council of Defense and the National Woman's Liberty League. Mentions meetings, lectures, and organizers with connections to political figures and worker groups.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Austria’s grain shortage due to barley crop failure raises fear of widening hunger. Arbeiter Zeitung urges workers in rail and coal to keep working for peace and food relief, while protests and demands for municipal suffrage and antiwar measures intensify. Negotiations with the government expected to continue.
AMSTERDAM Jan 23 A disordered dispatch from Vienna says a strike began at a motor works plant in Wiener Neustadt led by a comrade named Sehere felder. Hundreds of comrades were drawn to the action and the strike rapidly spread to other munition works threatening to halt printing and closing shops. Vienna remained newspaperless for three days as crowds filled streets with no songs or banners.
Amid Austrian wage protests and food shortages, government stability is questioned as rumors of cabinet resignations surface. International markets react as Vienna shares fall and censorship limits reporting from Vienna. The dispute ties to the Germany Russia peace talks and broader Allied tensions.
AMSTERDAM reports a rumor that Admiral von Mueller, head of Emperor William’s naval cabinet, may resign. German papers note a shift toward peace with England, while officials in Cologne say no confirmation exists of any resignation or major cabinet change despite circulating rumors.
The Negle Library offers a free lecture course with two talks by Cy Edward Toward Griggs in the new Bilin Avenue High School building. At 4 15 p m he speaks on Meaning and Honation of Sculpture and Paintings. at 8 19 p m he discusses The World War and Ethica. A critic praises Griggs as a scholar with rare intellect and artistic insight, able to illustrate his subjects from classic and modern literature, and to connect masterpieces to life realities.
Reports from Vienna and neutral countries indicate a massive labor stoppage across war industries, with over a million workers on strike. Authorities warn the action threatens food supplies and military production as Austria seeks to avert wider upheaval amid political tension and international pressure.
Fragmented OCR notes claim meals energize and ease indigestion with gas and mood effects. It promotes a remedy called Stunts from a local drug store and urges steady eating to aid digestion and avoid stomach discomfort.
General Wing Waday released details of a battle on January 21 naming Private Albert 608 and Private Flabey Ve Ga Tmnn among the fallen. Additional noncombat deaths included Privates Ovid Hrerivk and others, marking the first casualty reports in months. Military leaders hint at ongoing investigations and forthcoming clarifications while troops remain deployed in the front.
Major General Muriun completed a tour in the capital visiting Washington and spoke Friday night at the ambau auditorium. He addressed student officers emphasizing the duty and accountability of leaders and noted promotions within the ranks.
The Steletland delegation arrived Wednesday evening to meet and discuss arrangements with local organizers. Notable attendees included officials and a long list of supporters, with many members of the visiting party identified by name.
A small group of Giends of Senator Morrix Sheppard Mididite plans a noon meeting at the Gnoter Hotel to discuss re election strategies. Southwest Honey reportedly supported the idea, and local representatives may attend. The discussion centers on boosting Sheppard's interests in San Vile and Southwest Washington.
Advertises hot tea as a remedy to break a cold and relieve congestion. Claims boiling water with a spoonful of a remedy powder will open the pores, loosen bowels, and cure grip in a safe inexpensive way, noting it is a vegetable product.
Fragmented text shows Mr Henry proposing a plan to discuss feasible options for community support and recognition of Senator Sheppard. Mentions a small gathering and a chance for residents to express appreciation, referencing Turviodiy aunt and local timing.
A health note urges daily morning hot water with a dose of Rhinestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach and bowels. It claims the drink fuels digestion, stimulates bile, and removes daily waste, preventing toxins from entering the blood and preventing various ailments.
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