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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1918

Page

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Woman Suspect Held in Missouri Kanasa Train Robbery

Paoli Kansas July 12 a man and a woman are detained on suspicion in connection with the robbery of the Missouri Kansas Texas passenger train near here Wednesday night They were caught at Vance by Captain C F McClay Kansas State Guard and brought to Paola for questioning Identification by nearby farmers links the pair to the scene Officials withheld reasons for detention noting a woman as a possible bandit member.

Paoli Kan Vance C. F. McClay Kansas Strate Guard Paola Bandit Sang

Prison for marrying ends five years for Lt Ryan

Second Lieutenant John J. Ryan of the National Guard, formerly with the 800th Cavalry at Camp Stanley, was convicted by court martial of unlawfully marrying. He wed in Chicago on October 12, 1915, then married another woman at Place on April 1, 1918 while his first wife lived. He pleaded guilty, was dishonorably discharged, and sentenced to five years in prison. Maj. Gen. Willard A. Holbrook approved. Ryan will report to Fort Leavenworth Friday night to begin serving.

John J. Ryan National Guard 800Th Cavalry Camp Stanley Chicago Veace Willard A. Holbrook Ryan Fort Leavenworth

Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Liver Help

An old ad claims Dodson's Liver Tone purges bilious symptoms without calomel’s dangers. It asserts calomel causes bone damage and salivation, while Liver Tone cleanses the liver, prevents nausea, and leaves users energetic and pain free.

German morale questioned by Gibbs in British dispatch

Special cable from San Antonio Light reports Philip Gibbs describing German troops as physically strong but exhausted and disillusioned since March. He notes frontline units under strain from heavy bombardment and raids, with influenza and fatigue reducing fighting spirit, while Allied offensives gain initiative near Hemeland and Arras.

Philip Gibbs New York Times Co San Antonio Rupprecht Bavaria No Man's Land Somme Hemeland Flanders Seherperberg Planatians Neuville Vitasse Arras London

Casualty list reports WWI casualties and missing names

War Department release lists killed in action and missing personnel across multiple states including Lieut Wilmart Brown of Washington and Sgt Peter G Miller of Lancaster. Also shows wounded severely and undetermined and notes a political ad for county commissioner precinct 3 in 1918.

Wilmarth Brown Washington Harry Pe * Coorixeen Oklahoma City Ornl John Cannon Paisley Gibsonville North Carolin Augustus M. Trotter Camden 5.C Peter G. Miller Lancaster Vrivates Sherman L. Conklin Newark Sity F Rusanski Schenectady N. Y George KR Spalding Columbus Robert E. Ball Wolaston Ata Trivates John W. Bresnihan Rochester Harry L. Mrisman Sterling John VY. Penness N.Y Hyman Klin New York City Walter F. Ryan Puytage Wis Rion Dissadse Geongs Macnish Sittin Voint Goodwin Warner Jamaica Plains Massachusetts Frank A. Browne Petershurs Xa Waller Lux Fort Shaw Mont Constance Hundericks Havre Nee James. H. Ensley Ainsworth Neb Ray A. Nicholson Scotts Mills Ore Ainveans Acuiden Wael Robbi Wine My Asheville Sto Im acaEne Oanien Karl H. Deuber Benlela Cankivoray Arnold J. Peterson Beloit Harry Lk. Hollingsworth LeHaorpe Kaw Guy M. Cox Prekinon Tex Charles H. Cocke Nikolas Geanans Canta Greete Clyde W. Hall Kaette Samuel YT. Johnson Clinton Lamphere Dolgeville Blur Ll. Renand Joe Caedine Max A. Hertz Detroit Michi KurGerLy Age Estate Joseph Lb. Kauland Pittefield Machisetts Edward

Five American Planes Missing in Bombing Mission

General Pershing announced that five American airplanes failed to return from a bombing expedition. Berlin claimed five American planes were in German hands. The communique dated July 11 said the missing planes were part of a six plane squadron bound for Coblenz with crews reportedly captured.

Washington, D. C General Pershing Berlin Jrondon Coblenz Renort Voskes

Kelly Field to Add Three Swimming Pools for Soldiers

Kelly Field plans three swimming pools to serve soldiers after the post exchange council contributed 9000 dollars to the Athletic Council. Funds cover pools grandstands and equipment, with separate pools for officers and flying department personnel. Construction will be by the Kelly Field Construction and Maintenance Department as pools near the officers club.

Tiree Kelly Field Post Exchange Council Post Exchange Athletic Council Thiletic Drum Proton Heying Kelly Viel

Borglum questions Mitchel death not an accident

Washington reports CGutzon Borglum says the Mitchel aviation death may stem from a defective plane rather than pilot error. An official War Department note cites failure to wear a safety belt as the likely cause with no machine defects found. LaGuardia comments on Mitchel’s loss and flying age limits. John Drew undergoes cataract surgery at a New York hospital.

Washington Cgutzon Borglum Wilson Barghun Torglum Mitchel Washington, D. C Job Currey Mitchel War Department

Turky States Its Troops Have Not Cruled Yet

In the report from Washington on July 12 Turkey informs the United States that the alleged seizure of the American consulate and sacking of Labriz Hospital at Labriz has not yet occurred. The note adds Turkish forces may act at the earliest moment. The United States seeks explanation as the incident could risk war if Ottoman troops were involved. The Spanish and Swedish diplomats reported the attack on June 10. The Spanish consul described taking charge as Americans and others fled Labriz. It is suggested Turkey struggles to communicate with forces from Mersin.

Washington, D.C Turkey United States Labriz Mersin

Ward for Associate Court of Criminal Appeals candidacy announced

The San Antonio Light is authorized to announce the candidacy of Rk. 31. Ward for Associate Court of Criminal Appeals subject to the Democratic primary on July 27, 118.

Frank Sommers San Antonio Ward Ees Court of Criminal Appeals Volitigal

Undertaker Advertising Notice for Pearce-Hobinson

VYORTER LORING Fonerel Director at 206 Jefferson St advertises Pearce-Hobinson Undertaking, contact Dr Magy and McCollum Undertakers for services and arrangements.

Market smoke over German notices and fluctuating hops prices

A translated AP correspondence from Amsterdam describes German market notices. It notes cherry der smoket and beech leaves with irregular quality, large March Mountain stock, and prices ranging 33 to 38 marks per owt, with hops at 60 marks per owt in strong demand.

Associated Press Amsterdam Marz Woell

President Wilson Vetoes Wheat Price Bill Amid Clash

Daly reports 12 members of Congress say President Wilson began drafting a message to veto the 12 million agricultural appropriation bill over the wheat price amendment raising minimum to 2. bushel. Overrides unlikely. bill likely reenacted sans amendment. May show films at Camp Travis with theater changes after Col Williams orders.

Washington, D Daly Congress Wilson

Exchange 500000 Men and Postage Through Switzerland

Switzerland reports that over 300000 invalid or no sick prisoners of war have been exchanged and repatriated since the war began. Since 1914 the Swiss postal service moved over 500000000 letters and about 10000000 money orders, totaling more than 189000000 Cranes. Camp Bravis bars vendors from exchanges without permission after an intel investigation into a photo coupon scheme. A German pastor, Rev William Selignan, was sentenced to five years in Leavenworth for espionage act violations.

Berne Switz Switzerland Camp Bravis Oveder Dubuque Leavenworth Williamt Selignan Pomeee Town United States Ps Hia

General Holiday Declared for Noncombatant U.S. Forces

The Associated Press reports General Order from headquarters proclaims a national holiday for all ranks of the American Expeditionary Forces not actively engaged in combat. The measure signals a pause in operations as troops observe the day.

Freckles Removal Promise with Guaranteed Othine

An advertisement touts Othine as a reliable freckle remover with a money back guarantee. It claims visible improvement after early applications and some freckles may vanish, urging customers to ask for double strength Othine for best results.

Wilson Names Board to Equalize Sugar Price for Public

Washington July 12 The White House forms a Sugar Stabilization Board on Hoover guidance to curb price rises and aid distribution. Hoover chairs it with George Rolph and other Food Administration officials aboard to coordinate beet sugar and foreign sugar imports. The plan envisions a 30 million dollar capital, government loss coverage, and potential profits on low cost foreign sugar to keep consumer prices below peak costs. The board aims to ease wartime shortages and align overseas freight and domestic costs, forecasting a rise in sugar prices later year, but reducing consumer cost versus unregulated pricing.

Washington, D.C Wilson Pood Hoover Washington George Rolph Food Administration FLW Taussing Wavili Commission Re Wooley War ‘Urack Board George Zabei

Evaders Capture Ends Hunger Suspected Draft Ring

Heber Springs Arkansas reports the capture of 40 year old Nani Woet, alleged member of a draft resister band hiding in hills since Sunday. Deputies tracked the group for 40 hours, capturing Woet at his home five miles west. Fugitives may emerge as hunger increases. Major Leo Tieffernan assumes cadet wing command at Kelly Field No 2, transferring from the aviation section.

Heber Springs Ark Daly Nani Woet Hove West Leo. Tieffernan Relly Wield Weahington Tte Kelly Fie No. 2 Eieffernan Signal Corps

American launch sunk after towing seaplane to shore

A U S Navy launch aiding a French destroyer in towing a disabled American seaplane to safety was sunk by German shore batteries. Five crewmen drowned, two captured, two later reported missing, and three swam ashore with life preservers to allied territory. An official Navy note did not specify date or location.

Washington, D. C Albert Mason Stevens Naval Reserve of New York Philip Goldman Charles Joe Tatutinski Cleveland John Veter Vogt New Orleans Navy Department Toam

Germany plans Rhine dam scheme sparks Swiss protest

Washington dispatch reports Germany aims to build a series of dams on the Rhine between Basle and Strasbourg to back up factories, interrupt river flow, and threaten Swiss waterway access. The Swiss federal council is urged to open diplomacy with Berlin to block the project. Enigmatic aside about a neighbor seeking coal ends the item.

Washington, D. C Germany Rhine Basle Strasburg Switzerland Berne Federal Council

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