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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1918

Page

10

Corporal Leads Men After Germans and Rescues Americans

An American party led by Corporal Raymond Powell recovered captured American and Australian personnel from German counterattacks near Hamel. The unit faced heavy shelling as they advanced and secured a German officer, while praise was given for a separate Australian corporal who risked his life to move a critical machine gun under fire. Reports also note a Swiss outbreak of Spanish flu affecting children under ten, with no deaths among medical staff at Soloure.

Arny France Hamel Raymond Powell Fom Tle Ameria Marly Ean Joe Rick

Counter Revolution Begins in Russia Reports

A dispatch from Vardec Norway notes Russia has broken with the Bolshevik government and joined the Entente. Provisions from the United States reached Murmansk while American, British and French naval forces guard war supplies along the railroad. Allied operations may evolve under a new policy approved by President Wilken.

Tir Kola Peninsula Horlering Arctic Russia Vardec Norway Christiania Murman Kola Marin Ruesin Wilken White House Howe Uariss

Germans May Intervene Over Assassination News

Paris papers debate a suspected assassination's impact on Russia and Germany. Editors warn it could strain relations as public opinion notes potential rebellion in Russia and possible German moves toward Moscow. Kerensky comments on the event with measured caution.

Paris Russia Geramny Figaro Viiiianitin Natoa Valeasimilion Matin Alexander Kerensky Rulsi Moscon

Red Cross official leaves San Antonio aviation centers

N. R. Bancroft, field director for the Red Cross at Kelly Field Brooks Field Camp John Wise and Fort Sam Houston, departs for France. He directed an aviation service information bureau at Fort Sam Houston and secured a nurses home for Red Cross use, now under construction as a convalescent and nurses facility for military personnel.

N. R. Thincroft Red Cross Kelly Field Brooks Field Camp John Wise Fort Sant Haw Rede Cross Bancroft San Antonio Menivis Fort Sam Touston

Death of Maj. John Mitchel At Gerstner Field

Investigation continues into Maj. John Parroy Mitchel death after a plane crash at Gerstner Field. Evidence suggests his safety belt was not buckled when he left ground. Mitchel will lie in state in New York at city hall before interment at Woodlawn Cemetery with full military honors. Pallbearers include Col. Theodore Roosevelt and other notable figures.

Charles John Torrey Mitchel New York Iis Gerstner Field Mitchel John Parroy Mitchel Gorstner Field Tan City Hall Woodlawn Cemetery

Telegraphers Call Off Strike Pending Action by Congress

The Western Union Telegraph Company strike planned for today was postponed after a long distance call between S Z Konenkamp, president of the Commercial Telegraphers Union, and Secretary of Labor Wilson. Wilson urged no interference with vital wartime messages and the union leader promised indefinite postponement while Congress weighs a telegraph and communication act. Earlier reports said eight Commercial Telegraphers Union members were dismissed in Oklahoma City and New Orleans as the strike was averted.

Congress Chicago Wester Union Telegraph Company Gorlock Uis S. Z. Konenkamyo CMU Libor Wilson Washington Wilson Telegraphers’ Union Awatt Washington, D.C Daly Bay Ronenkemyp Kearnenkemyp Chicaga Olahoma City Ohio Paly Botteen Union Telegraph Western Union Telegraph and Cable Company Commercial ‘Telegraphers' Union of Amovica Uyian New Orleans Commercial Telegraphers Union of America Lool Western Union Telegrank Company Western Uiion

Committee Drafts 1919 Dry Law For Immediate Effect

Washington senators and the agricultural committee agreed on a substitute for the Norris amendment to stop sale of distilled liquor wine and beer after January 1 1919 and to prohibit beer manufacture after November 1. Exportation of existing liquors was to be considered and reported before the amendment vote. The plan aims to avoid discrimination charges while allowing wine growers to dispose of this year’s crop and brewers to use their malt supply.

Washington D. C Logishiow Senate Agricultural Comminates Senate Innt Examwu

Soda fountain tank blast kills doctor at Bison store

Dr W E Nay gond was killed Sunday when a carbonated water tank exploded at his drug store in Bison. The blast demolished part of the storefront and caused fatal injuries to the physician.

Sade Knit Osa Suly W. E. Naygond Bison

Enforced Speed Limits Improve Frie City Road Safety

Authorities and military police increased patrols on Frie City Road to curb speeding and accidents. Road repair crews patched and widened the worn middle strip to reduce wrecks as night service traffic to the field continues.

Frie Welly Field San Anteo

City Moves to Motorize Dog Catching Force

Mayor Bell proposes renting a light motor truck for a two month test to expand the dog catching division. A wire cage will be installed on the truck to transport captured dogs to the pound as part of a campaign to improve dog licensing revenue.

Cutiains Tele Bassenger Aranter Auto Rand Chalmers Hudson Renmana Shudevaker Stasbaed Travis Tsi Waves Travis Jefferson Highway Jorney Missouri Nee Shin Cartervile Bell San Antonio

Machine Gunners Pursue Draft Resistance Band

In Arkansas, 22 Arkansas National Guard machine gunners supported by state officers hunted a suspected band of about thirty draft resisters near Heber Springs. Three officers were killed, including the alleged leader Thomas Atkinson and his 18 year old son, as guardsmen seized two machine guns and 5000 rounds. Three captured suspects remain in custody at Heber Springs.

Bethy Beck Ark Tocal Cleburne County Fourth Regiment Arkansas National Guard Hebet Springs Thomas Atkinson Atkinson Porter Hazelwood Heber Springs

Fire Fighter Killed in Misoula Forest Fire

Missoula Montana July 5 E B Tanner of Richland Center Wisconsin a member of the firefighting crew in the Clearwater forest was crushed by a falling tree and killed instantly last night. Fires are noted two weeks earlier than in 1910 with Northwest furnace conditions. Fire crews rushed to the scene and forestry officials in Denver and Ogden were asked to send reinforcements.

Missoula Mont E. B. Tanner Richland Center Wis Clearwater Forest Northwest Denver Ogden

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