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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1918
Page
6
London reports strong belief that William Morris Hughes the Australian Premier plans to contest a British constituency for a seat in the House of Commons after the imperial conference If successful he would enter the house as Lloyd George's lieutenant.
The Fort Sam Houston YL ML CoA building, the post’s first of its kind, will be dedicated Monday evening with guests Maj. Gen. Willard A. Volbroat Col. Mathew C. Smith Lieut. Cal C. Whittington and a program including music by the 209th cavalry hand and remarks by Dr. J. oA. Ryan and Urban Williams. Also noted is Wallace Dies in Prison at Fort Leavenworth after a 1917 sedition lecture conviction.
The city police adopt a new operation plan reducing the force by twenty two officers and shrinking beats from 29 to 2 while cutting salaries about twenty thousand dollars a year. Traffic units expand from 14 to 20 as the motorcycle squad merges with the main force.
Camp Travis trains 12 000 rookies with early rising and revised reveille. Morning drills precede heat, with emphasis on salutes, sanitation, and reclamation rules. Some officers return from Camp Perry to instruct. two week detention after arrival to check contagion, and a host of details on water conservation and menus.
A chaotic list shows guests staying at the St Anthony, the Menger, the Gunter, and the Lanter in San Antonio and nearby cities including Severance Kansas Dillag Philadelphia Dallas and Tyler. Names include Mry Ware Vivian Ware M G idosromh John Slims Clementine Wehmeyer Allan Rutledge and more with several registered or stopping at various hotels. A separate note states American soldiers will be sent to Italy for Fourth of July celebrations.
Debs four times a Socialist candidate for president was arrested in Cleveland by federal officers on a secret indictment linked to his Canton Ohio Canton speech June 16. The espionage act counts carry up to twenty years in prison and $10,000 fines per count. Debs remained jailed awaiting arraignment as supporters funded a defense.
Mrs May Lamberg Becker leader of the May sign News Bureau urged listeners to fight war with heart not just mind. She spoke to two hundred women at the Travis Club urging action and courage in wartime duties, while Ita M V Larbell organized foreign news for home audiences.
A 1917 gathering highlights women’s pivotal role in national defense. Mrs. Becker voices resolve to advance the most effective action for victory, framing the Council of National Defense as a central conduit. The meeting opens with business, led by Mrs. Lee Joseph, detailing organizational activities and leadership credits.
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