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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1918

Page

8

Marines for Transfer Announced For Various Units

San Antonio alerts 22 trained Marines from the signal battalion for transfer to heavy artillery at Quantico. Mechanics enroll in Class 6 for transfer to Marine Barracks Philadelphia. Electricians and ten stenographers in Class 4 are listed for transfer to the aviation section at Miami. Barrett seeks congressional nomination pending voters at primaries.

San Antonio Marine Corps Quantico Marine Barracks Philadelphia Miami Ila

Decorated for Gallantry and Dies in Action

Lieutenant Vrenil of the 19th Infantry was killed on the western front June 20 shortly after a gallantry decoration. He served in the Philippines Alaska Vera Cruz and France and was survived by his widow Mrs Katherine Prem and family in Vail Town. His wife spoke of his bravery and said he never knew fear while sharing mourning with friends and neighbors.

Wesley Rem Formarly van Ness Street Western Front Prenil Vrenil Vail Nineteenth Infantry United Statos Philippine Islands Alaska Funston Vera Graz United States del Rio da Kort Sam Touston Wrance Jem Comand Enpany Franece 20Th Infantry Roosevelt Ile Katherine Prem Town Frey Alex Rey

Left Bonds to Friends Amid War Bond Gift Mystery

A Swiss born officer and his lieutenant formed firm wartime friendship in France and were decorated together. Captain Prey left Liberty Bonds to Mrs Freml during a leave in Switzerland, claiming the Vremls were the only people to truly know him. The Bonds have not reached Mrs Freml, and no word has come from her husband since his decoration.

Mreml France Ifantry Captain Prey Switzerland Prem Mrs. Frem Alcs Freml War Department Vremls

Turko Bulgarian frontier dispute colors Turkish views

Constantinople reports from Sabah that German shifts in Turco Bulgarian frontier policy affect Turkey. The Turkish press questions Sofia's reactions and Bulgaria’s likely restraint as Dr. von Kuehlmann backs Turkish claims.

Amsterdam Roumania Constantinople Reinische Westfachsche Reitung Essen Sabah Germany Turkey von Kuehlmann

Arledge Family Golden Wedding Celebrated in Coke County

Joe W. Arledge of the Arledge ranch returned from Stanton where he attended the 50th wedding anniversary of Ale and W. Arledge. The couple, aged 75 and 70, have four children and multiple grandchildren with no deaths in the family. Children listed include Floyd W Arledge, W W Arledge, Noah M Arledge, and Cole Arledge.

Robert Leo Vex Joe W. Arledge Arledge Coke County Stanton Goldon Ale W. Arledge Cake County W. W. Arledge Isbnd Maryneal Clackwell

Rumor Denials From Juarez On War Refugees

General Murguin states reports of German refugees and a campaign in the north are false. He asserts Germany is not allowed to campaign, and civilians show no sign of mass movements toward the Durdige foothills amid ongoing tensions.

Juarez Mexico Hinentete Tress Frineisen Mucguia Novi Hwosterny Wilitar Mans Nee Bein Mesivo Durdige Ape Jonger

Russia Lost Fleet Allegations Stir Press Debate

The Paulle Ledger reports Petrograd claim three quarters of Russia’s fleet destroyed by own crews under central soviet orders to move vessels to Sebastopol with later German agreement for return. Sources cite delays from the Blak Sea. Antonioa Wight exposes Stayden’s reward. Beethoven Hall event announced for Tuesday night.

Tomtom ‘Cimes Paulle Ledger Co Petrograd Blak Sea Sebastopal Ander Russia Waersion Antonioa Wightshite Ledger A. P. Barrett Mr. Stayden Beethoven Hall

New Hats Feature Banded Sailor Styles in Retail Show

A New York Times design note describes rough banded sailor hats displayed by millinery firms. Extensions of white Georgette, pineapple straw colors, and felt brims create transparent effects with matching bands and embroidered wool flowers. The report links fashion to broader farm and textile trends shaping the nation.

New York Times Retail Millinery Association of America

Two Aviators Die in Ardmore Plane Crash Near Oklahoma Border

Edward Gurke Sullivan of San Antonio and mechanic Doyle of Grand Rapids died when their one-seater aircraft burst into flames near Ardmore Oklahoma during a return flight from Fort Worth. Sullivan, 20, was educated at St Mary’s College and Cornell, and served at Kelly Field before teaching aerial gunnery at Barron Field. Doyle is survived by his mother in Grand Rapids.

Trent Edward Gurke Sullivan San Antonio Mechanic Hd GC Doyle Grand Rapids Mich Barron Biehl Fort Worth Ardmore Okla Sulof Liest Sullivan Sun- Tisai Gainesville Bexas Mechanic Vale Mare von Field Oklo Sullevan Lidtlemint Sullivan Tex Jad Mes Janes Sullivsin Janes Sullivsin, Whom Hie Was 1 Smalh Boy. He Was Only 20 Years Old At Cie St Mary's College Adpring Kelly Pield Om Kelly Mield School of Mineola N.Y Corneth University Ielt Prom Cornell Barron Field Mort Worth API Mrs. Sullivan Nowidew Wgh Green Avenue James Lathiick Welly India Jerry Michael Alphonse Francis Sullivan MD C. Doyle Bliru Teamnt Sullivan Gand Rapids Sieh Aa Fens

Society Social Calendar Notes for Monday to Tuesday

A society schedule lists Ohio Society meeting at San Pedro Park and Red Cross Circle events in Alamo Heights. Equal Franchise Society gathers at Chandler Building, Riverside Park hosts Varent-Teacher Association at Central Red Cross rooms for dressings, with others traveling and committee members named.

Ohio Society San Pedro Park Red Cross Circle Alamo Chap Ter Daughters of the American Revolution Equal Franchise Society Chandler Riverside Park A.m Central Red Cross Rooms

Class in Dressmaking Opens at Y W L A This Week

Ag and war emergency measure to use dress materials by teemaking a vo tte se in reconstruction of track and suits will be opened at the Y W L A this week under Mrs Meek a San Antonio dressmaker. Five mornings a week for six weeks the class will meet at the association building starting Wednesday at 9 o'clock.

Ag & War Y. Wol AL Meek Association Sixy Theo San Antoni AM Norton Elizabeth Trown Camp Idlewild Stella Jellison

Campaign to raise troop funds for Yesas cavalry bride unit

The campaign seeks about 1000 dollars to cover pre federal service expenses of the Yesas bride of cavalry unit. Local business leaders including Albert Steves Jr and Carroll Burns pledge aid as officers urge the city to fund organization costs incurred over the past three months.

Yesas Unite Miceity Baiqnees Albert Steves Jr WH. Bitter Frank James Carroll’ Burns and Droiss Wallace Rogers Thasimert Lavagne Charles Sehoff Clartes W. Gibson Ceorge Itoas John Fentiman Frank M. Lewis Carl Newton Fred Barnes Wy Pichtner George Allensworth Porter Loring Ebner Arbey Raymond, Hood Enrl Ga

Nien Welcome Mother's Friend Nien Welcome Mother's Friend

Detected as fragmented OCR with unclear context. Readable elements reference a phrase about a mother’s friend and a race, but concrete facts, dates, or names are missing for a proper summary. Unable to determine a coherent event or subject from the text.

Proper methods for motherhood and relief during childbirth

This ad promotes Mother's Friend as an external preparation to ease childbirth. It claims long usage reduces pain and nervous strain, keeps muscles pliable, and supports a brighter disposition in mothers. It offers a drugstore purchase and a free Motherhood Book from Beads and Regulator Co. in Atlanta.

Beads and Regulator Co Tamar Bng Atlanta

Calotabs Promises Safe Purified Calomel Use

An advertisement touts Calotabs as a purified form of calomel that reduces nausea and danger. One tablet at bedtime with water is claimed to leave the user feeling fine next morning with a clean system and appetite. Sold only in sealed original packages for thirty five cents. druggists offer refunds if not delighted.

Abstracters Meet Monday at Annual Texas Convention

The Texas Abstracters Association held its annual convention in San Antonio at the Gunter Hotel hall with about 45 counties represented. Leaders welcomed delegates including C. A. Davies and J. Kirkpatrick. President BR. El Sutton spoke as the session opened. Afternoon discussions covered abstracts practices, with plans for a theater party, meals, and a Tuesday luncheon.

Texas Abstracters’ Association San Antonio Raymond “Edwards Herman Eastland Dad" Eastland Triulsboro BR. EL Sutton Belton J Maki & Abstracts Ya. W R. P. Tagram Sana Antonio American Association of Title Men T. M. Scott American Axion of Title Men Charles A. Leddy Federal Land Bank of Houston Shearon ,Banner Dallas Federal Laml Bank of Houstons Lobban Vormiliers Mie Agsneition Ro. Sutton W. A. Wilson Chandy WB. Thay Honto Pinmons Roby Weallin Groesbeeck S. We Hurhes Brady R. B.sutton Telton Psident

Bolsheviki Raid TurKEstAn and Mass Murder Reported

Fragmented reports describe Bolshevik advances in Central Asia with mass killings of Chinese subjects and widespread looting. The Tashkent Soviet is accused of arming troops and disarming locals while refugees stream into Chinese Turkestan. Allies are urged to provide rifles and ammunition to protect the region.

Kondon ‘Times Servier Sinantonio Cent Asia Senamn Uldimatum Alareh Bokahart Tashkent Prirkestan Simerechia

Come and Help Us in Irish Crisis Plea to Roosevelt

Colonel Arthur Lynch, Irish Nationalist MP, appeals to Theodore Roosevelt for help in Irish recruiting for the Allies. He urges Roosevelt to send a message or visit Ireland, linking German threats to Irish fate and urging Ireland to support the Allied cause with renewed zeal.

Roosevelt Dubin Arthur Lynch Westelare Ireland Theodore Roosevelt Treland Lynch Paris Potsdam Trug Ho Nevers

Irish Boer War Colonel Arthur Linen Pardoned

The article recalls Arthur Linen a physician and author who led the Second Irish Brigade on the Boer side. Convicted of high treason in 1903 his death sentence was commuted to penal servitude and he was later released on license and received a free pardon in 1907.

Arthur Linen

Belgian Ace Jan Olieslagers Downed Sixth German Plane

Belgian airman Jan Olieslagers, once a leading flyer seven or eight years ago, credited with downing a sixth German aircraft. He has led Belgian air fighters since the war and was previously a renowned racing motorcyclist with continental records.

Ress Jan Olieslagers Oliestagers

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