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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1918

Page

7

Hertling Center Party Spirit Dominant in German Politics

London Times analysis argues Count Hertling and the Center party shape German policy. It links Center influence to the Prussian franchise, church immunity, and potential alliances with Austria-Hungary, warning of dynastic aims and aggressive policy. The piece cites Hertling as a skilled diplomat and notes his chancellorship foundations for Germany’s aims.

London Times Service San Antonio Philadelphia Public Ledger London Tagdeblatt Theodor Wolff Count Hertling Herr von Kuehlmann Herr Wolff Hel Foreign Office Catholic Lithuania Saxony Bavaria Bavarian Center Party Germany Austria-Hungary Italy Center Party Reichstag National Liberals Herr von Payer Bonn Center Hertling

Draft boards to discuss uniform work or fight rulings

A joint meeting of San Antonio and Bexar County draft boards will gather in Bedell building to set uniform rulings on work or fight orders. Officials will review reclassification cases, including those who claimed dependents, and address rapid declassification of remedial defect registrants under new Provost Marshal General guidance.

San Antonio Bexar County J. B. Martindale Bedell Glass A

Delegation of City Firemen Seek Salary Increase

A group of nine company captains and a labor leader met with Commissioner Wright to press a 10 percent salary raise for city firemen. Wright said the budget is being formulated and he has asked for increases, but not a straight 10 percent raise. He urged the firemen to stay on duty and meet with officials at stations, noting threats of a walkout.

Wright Bell Fire Department

Notable Guests and Visitors Stay at San Antonio Hotels

A string of travelers visit San Antonio lodging at the St Anthony the Gunter and the Menger including T O McLaughlin from Kansas City and W T Wertheimer from Dallas. Pacific coast visitors Mr and Mrs Aber Vees also stay at the Menger en route to Philadelphia. A lecture by Mrs May Frenel-Sheldom African explorer is planned for Kelly Field.

T. O. McLaughlin Kansas City St. Anthony Stone Uvalde Lanter A. Wynn Jorrdanten Gunter W. B. Oliver Houston Menger Fred A. Burness Dallas St Anthony Burchard of Generies Lanier I. i. Barry Boston Mass Ja Regis Erie Scudder Chicago Robertson J. B. Anderson Goldthwaite J.D. Brown Jr Gatesville B. ¥. Johnson Harlingen W. T. Wertheimer Fuarpred F Ossenbere Henderson Ty Winginf W. P. Northcut Lonviews Oping L Philadelphia San Antonio Vees Velde Menger Hotel Ver3 Emma Bunting Mae May Frenel-Sheldom Kelly Field Knights of Columbus Mall Kelly No. 4 French Belgium

Wolf Tamer Gets Surprise In Kansas Wolf Chase

Earl Garrison, employed by George M Powell, chased what he thought was a wolf across a 50 acre field in Big Bend Township Republic Kansas. The animal turned out to be a polecat, prompting local papers to dub him the champion wolf hunter of Big Bend Township.

Republic Kan Earl Garrison George M. Powell Big Bend Township

Lieutenant Linn Killed in Action in France

Second Lieut. Frank C. Linn of San Antonio was killed in action in France after returning to duty from a trench fever hospital. A 24 year old salesman before service, he had trained at Leon Springs and served with the Sixteen Infantry. He is survived by his parents and one brother at Camp Travis. A recent letter described frontline dugouts and German equipment found during a night raid.

Frank C. Linn San Antonio Ward War Department F.C. Linn Goliad Road Linn Wilson & Co Collins Company Tilo Wome Vannet Yoakum University At Austin CL Linn Herbert, Linn Service Camp Pravis, A George Kirby Lun Yuling Street Missouri George L. Kirby Antonio City Cemetery H.W. Lorey KW. Lorey South San Antonio Sterrville Houston Peden Iron Works Lottie Ruth Lorey Monrovia Cal Ed Lorey Gisik Undertaking Company Carter Loring Eharre Roy VT. C. Long Conchets Faeneral Se Alasouie Cemetery Mary Mary Micha Histor KL. I. Wickett McKinley Avenue Texas Hind Beer Lock Hill Hang Michaelson Theodore Rinks CL Smith OW. Smith He. Sheppard

Irvin Cobb Quip Becomes English Classic in Press

The New York Herald notes American humorist Irving Cobb’s quip about an Oxford graduate becoming an English classic. Shaw adds a Shavian wit on the Etonian in the street as a funny figure driving through Eton and penguin imagery.

Linday Tevin Cobb Oxford New York Herald George Ternard Shaw F O Eton

Russell Redennett Declares Candidacy for County Clerk

An announcement from Boxar County endorses Russell Redennett for County Clerk. The notice urges voters to support him in the upcoming primary and notes it as political advertising.

San Antonio Russell Redennett Boxar

Hood River Home Folks Sought by Oregon Soldier

Hood River residents are sought by soldiers in nationwide Home Folks column. Readers asked to welcome soldiers from towns nationwide including Clinton Massachusetts Alameda California Terre Haute Indiana Westfield New Jersey Lafayette Indiana Beaver Falls Pennsylvania and many others. The column invites all soldiers stationed at San Antonio camps to send names and hometowns so civilians can reach them.

Hood River Ore Home Folks Centerbury Ohio Clinton Mass City California Alameda Kelly Field Hospital San Francisco Terre Haute Ind Westfield N. J Cannp Morse Leon Springs Lafayette Ind Beaver Falls Texas San Antonio Terre Haute N. J Hafayette Elgin Scotland Billings Mont Kinston Omaha Neb Marshalltown Towa Nashua Vineland Det Heloit Bridgewater Veaver Colo South Bend Ckhart Indes Gary Logansport

Announcement of candidacy for Seco Senator district 24

Barry Hertz berg announces his candidacy for the office of Seco Senator from the 24th Senatorial District comprising Bexar Kendall Kerr Gillespie Bundera and Real counties, pending Democratic primary action.

San Antonio W. C. Linden Bexar Kendall Kerr Gillespie Bandera Real Seco Kerr Gillespie Bundera Barry Hertzberg

Kelly Field expands machine gun training for cadets

Kelly Field plans an intensive machine gun course for cadets with a larger target range. Forty nine acres east of the field will be developed for stationary and moving target practice including motorcycle targets to simulate air combat conditions.

G. C. Brant Kelly Field AML

Barrett to speak on Slayden’s Congressional Record at Beethov en Hall

A. F. Barrett announces a talk on Slayden’s Congressional Record to be held Tuesday night at nine in Beethov en Hall. The notice, by Politicat Ady, promotes the event with local color and mock headlines.

Barrett Slayden Beethoven Slall Polition A. F. Barrett Beethoven Hall Alt. Barrett

Obituary notices for several San Antonio residents

Obituaries report the deaths of Ruby M. Ketcham 61 of San Antonio and several other local residents. Included are brief burial plans and survivor details such as daughters and spouses, with funeral directors Shelley Loring and Gisk, and mentions of burial in City Cemetery and Anchor Alamo Cemetery.

Echo Meeting Plays At San Antonio Christian Endeavor

San Antonio delegates to the state Christian Endeavor convention met last month in Fort Worth. The gathering features reports from 22 delegates, convention songs, pennants and banners, and talks including a patriotic address on The State Service Flag.

Mort Worth San Antonio The Alamo Dennie Perrin Nsome State Service Fred Wl Deutoné Christian Enedeavor Ate

Fort Sam Houston chaplains board to examine applicants

Brig. Gen J A Ryan selects a board headed by Chaplain C Bateman to examine applicants for National Army chaplain positions. The panel meets July 10 at Cavalry Post quarters 112 under War Department authority with ministers from San Antonio urged to present orders and await appointment.

J. A. Ryan Fort Sam Manston C. Bateman 14Th Cavalry App National Army Cavalry Post Art Sam Houston Ino Y Antonio War Department Mort Lane Houston San Antonio Chaniain Rutenin Wwe Board le War Department

Searchlight System Proposed for Kelly Field

A new trewteclight system would flood hangars at Kelly Field No 2 with light to deter night intrusion and protect aircraft. The plan aims to reduce dangers to landing crews, aid cadet training, and resume night flying once conditions permit, replacing darkness with improved illumination.

Kelly Field Kelly Stark Feamig Kelly Wield

Political notices and campaign items from 1918

The fragment lists a county assessor candidacy, Democratic primaries on July 27, 1918, and references to judicial appeals and political advertising. It also notes public interest in world events affecting women, mentions Spanish America, and includes miscellaneous reform-era notices and unrelated text.

Paul Steffler

Women awakening in Spain and slow advance of the movement

Writings on Spain note women showing renewed political interest at recent elections. For months they studied public questions, reflecting a broader shift as war impacts society and daily life. Public discourse hints at rising awareness and participation among Spanish women.

Spain Linus le Des Moines

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