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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1918

Page

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Obituary Adaiph Tiustartt and family notices

Adaiph Tiustartt obituary notes Adolph Moffirth aged 47, a miner and Texan native resident of San Aumonig for forty one years. Survivors include five winters and several relatives. services held Friday morning at 19 Avelek, 428 Yellow Street, with local figures listed.

Adaiph Adolph Moffirth Aisa Welvek Chin Mine Street Rade San Aumonig Motta Oro Mottarte Cutten Arts Munery Witt Wink Avelek Yelloun Street

Frieze Family Mourns in Austin County Funeral

Mrs Bertha Frieze widow of a local man died at her home in Waltonal ceme tery after ill health. She was a native of Austin county and survived by five sons and three daughters, with four sisters and two brothers named. Funeral services held at St John Lutheran with burial in the Darthertat cemetery. Burial conducted by Wolf. A list of local funeral suppliers appeared in ads.

Bertha Frieze Aertha Wernesday Austin County Wattay Si Aptana Briehten Midis Genieverea Ban Aaitiati Tree Wrothers Charlen Mheltiauth Tienty Mierery

San Antonio Population Figures Stir Health Department Debate

A San Antonio population figure debate emerges from a 1973 health department briefing. Officials discuss using a 170000 to 200000 range for mortality statistics, citing the city’s growth and the impact on death rates and state reporting. Names such as Dr Rings, Mayor Belt, Jules Appler, and statisticians from the Commerce Department surface in the discussions.

San Antonio Routitrot McGee Cole Jr Piel Rings City Health Belt Jules Appler That Tv Mie Auestion Ly Que Lavia Yhiol Atellities Amber Mie

More Wheat Required Donon January Interview

Chet Boile Hin calls upon the United States to release 8,000,000 bushels amid wartime food storage concerns in Great Britain. An Associated Press interview discusses substitutes and the dangers of shortages, noting difficulties with storage, distribution, and policy amid wartime pressures.

Donon Chet Boile Hin United States Britann Diliess von Willburnesa

Unclear Navy Candy Inquiry Hints at Supply Disruptions

Reported discovery of abnormalities in candy handling in navy canteens prompted suspension of candy sales and related purchases of supplies. Officials avoided detailing impact while officials prepared a formal report. No confirmation yet and licenses cited remain under review.

Y Department Pherov Lcienens Fron

Ice Gorge Hold Upset. Mississippi River Crisis

Turbulent Mississippi report from Richardson's Landing details a large ice gorge threatening central river reaches with 12 to 15 feet rises. Damage to shipping valued at $446,000 noted as crews attempt to free stranded boats. Columbus Kentucky also reports ice buildup impacting river navigation amid wartime public theater plans in Wyarkday. Gen Tsakor arrives in France with staff.

Kurt Memphis Mississippi River Richardson’s Landing Columbus

City firemen threaten strike over refused raise

City firemen warned of a strike if a 10 percent wage increase is not guaranteed by January 1 and a stronger June raise is promised. Fire chief urged compromise as 100 workers stood ready to walk out at 1 am if demands were unmet, amid rising living costs and gear price hikes.

Tre Lowther and Lambert I. & Kerdiwus Horana Street Bell Ruckman Ruckitn Ciizens Lire Department Soehibers Ciforma Jerum Enloe Mayer Dale Towks Whitch Neon Midal Hin Guets Mr. Wright Cnly

Burleson Nominated Again For Postmaster General

President Wilson sent to the Senate the renomination of Postmaster General Burleson amid cabinet debate on tenure beyond twenty days after a president’s term. The move sparked opposition chatter as the Senate began executive session, while other cabinet members were not renominated. Also reported is the death of former Austrian military official and diplomat Siemens Brigadier Pyayz.

Ceneuil Senate Washington Wilson Burleson Tari Hayate Xepaion Burlexon Phare Ware Turlenon Averian Beni Smstredam Tan Feu Wield Amayehol Pyayz Vert Tagger Drmaty Ehiet Austrian General Staff Viens Ugssulsslalance

Chamberlain attacks War Department in Senate speech

Senator Chamberlain, speaking before the National Security League, charged the War Department with failures that cost American lives and hindered mobilization. He argued the administration mismanaged ordnance and readiness, urging frank disclosure to unite the public and strengthen the war effort.

Mendior Chamberlain Cantmmnents Caips War Department Nedeel Charmberlain National Security League New York W. Scudtor Chamberlain Mie Chamberlain Goly Senate Shaleberhiln Geld Ain Ameria Vititon Lin Lad Torinest Ohief Senuttork Camden Gener Cragter Eniet of Ordnies Nad Udidh Ci Ordinance Department Crogler Smericn Avery Wien

Russia rejects German peace offer on Poland gains

A war era report notes Russia rejects a German peace proposal citing central powers aims to annex Poland Lithuania and Baltic territories. The dialogue covers Austrian and German plans and US officials questioning maritime aggressions and possible shipmaster policy changes with McNamara and Houston debating accountability.

Poland Lithuania Courland Riza Livonia Moon Sound Russia Brass-Litoymir Austrian Shitesmien TG Sivivini

German Leads Worries Over Parliamentary Glides

The Amaperdam paper reports that Petrograd indications show Bolshevik threats loom large and question arises if negotiation with men promoting anarchy is prudent amid rising tension. Merlin's copy confirms uneasy signals from Berlin and London circles.

Arrests in Revolt Across Putrograd and Aftermath

Bolshevik forces arrest scores including leaders amid charges of a revolutionary plot by Sonin Revolutionists. Seized bombs, firearms, and a Red Guard member linked to the murder of Shingarott and Kokosh kine at the Marine Hospital. Toll mounts with 40 killed and 200 wounded during unrest on the previous Tuesday.

Putrograd Bolsheviki Authoridus Sonin Red Guard A. J. Shingarott Fr. Kokoshkine Menders Kerensky Marine Hospital Anilor Ieader Jy

Admiralty Asked If Ship Loss Had Been Suppressed

In the official list of five vessels the admiralty faced questions over a possible concealment of losses. Mr Monsentha testified the ships were itemized. HM officers noted no duty assignments. The discussion touched on German war submarines and possible coverage of sinkings affecting the east coast and ports.

McNamara Houston Tsun Wovaton McNamare Andmarine MoNsinnta Duomary McNatuta Hoport Touxton Ant Buen Pege

Crown Jewels Plunder Amid War Dispatches

Dispatches report a seizure of crown jewels by allied powers in Amsterdam and Petrograd era turmoil. Funds from the Mowithian treasury were deposited in Moscow banks, and Romanian crown jewels were taken at Kishinev amid shifting fronts and diplomatic unrest.

Amsticrdam Jun Mir Accordine Co Petrograd Ter Man Wewapaners Af Inilireet Bulsteyisl Hag Mowithian Moscow Kishipew

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