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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1918
Page
1
Report from The New York Times Co datelined San Antonio describes heavy rains over the northern front aiding French farmers and hindering German positions. It notes German guns damaged, troops weathering No Man's Land, and Welsh and Australian raids yielding prisoners. Mentions Maj. J. B. McCudden, a top RAF ace with 45 claimed victories, killed in France. Governor Hobby to speak in Houston July 95.
Digest details suggestive of a weight gain remedy. The text urges extracting a nutritious concentrate, using Tabule at meals and at night, with money back promise if no weekly 0.25 pound gain. Claims boost to appetite, muscle and blood, and enhanced health and attractiveness.
New gains by French menace Hun positions off German raiders. Continuation of Ue gain on the British front may tam per German plains as the battle grounds of Flanders sail Picardy are likely to turn into seas of mud. Rain has been falling off and on, on the British front for five days. Terlin now reports that the sixth American airplane of the squadron, which was flying toward Coblenz was brought down. Thursday it announced that five out of six machines with their crews had fallen into German hinds, New Gains in Albania. Vra nco-I Malian success in Albania has enabled the allies to establish a connected battle line over a stretch of two hundred miles from Saloniki to the Ardiatic, the Italians rapidly-are clearing up the territory taken from the Austrians in Western Albania and preparing for further attacks. Between Berat and Lake Ochrida, the French have decapied at the territory between the Devoli and Tomorien Riv ers except near the confluence where the Austrians sill bot out. Prisoners taken by the French in the Tomorien valley have increased to 400.
AP dispatch from the French front reports a bold operation southeast of Amiens capturing a large number of prisoners and taking control of the Rouverelles plates corridor between the Aisne and Somme rivers. More than 500 German officers and men were sent to the rear as others arrive. Pershing notes repulse of a raid near Chateau Thierry with American forces, and an enemy aircraft shot down near Shiaucourt.
Karl Neufeld known as the prisoner of the Mahdi who was rescued from Omdurman in September 1894 after ten years as a prisoner and torture died recently in a Berlin area sanitarium. His release followed by British troops under Lord Kitchener and he later made Mecca pilgrimages and passed a Koran exam amid claims that Emperor William is the caliph of European Mohammedans.
Reports from Moscow say Trotzky cites Anglo French propaganda weakening Soviet unity with desertions to the enemy. British reinforcements arrive in Siberia to aid Russians and Czecho Slovaks guarding allied stores as German prisoners threaten Vladivostok. Guerrilla fighting spreads in Ukraine as peasants arm with captured weapons. Senator Horah urges US military and political action to back a stable Russian government for lasting peace.
London July 13 allied powers will have full support of the new Siberian government assurances sent by Lieutenant General Horvath proclaimed provisional ruler of Siberia to Daily Mail correspondent at Harbin. Horvath telegraphed confirmation of acting in accord with allies and restoring Bolshevik decrees international treaties and a disciplined army while favoring autonomy and religious freedom. Also notes Grodekovo dispatch proclaiming him premier of a temporary Siberian government and notes his prior roles with the Chinese Eastern Railway and anti-Bolsheviks.
Washington July 13 reports Navy Marine Corps casualties with 83 listed as killed in action wounded and missing. Army list shows several Texans among the wounded and missing including Capt. James G. Tillis Jr of Denison and Private Clarence D. Shelton of Fort Worth.
Amsterdam July 13 The German emperor in a Lokal Auzeiger interview outlines a future where nitrates are drawn from the air and gas motors advance. He envisions purified wastewater fertilizing fields, deserts blooming, oceans yielding treasures, and sun rays harnessed once Germany secures a strong peace amid postwar recovery.
German chancellor von Hertling says Germany will endure privations and hold out for an honorable peace. He stresses unity with the army administration, readiness to reconsider if the other side shows serious peace intent, and that discussions on peace questions occurred at a July conference. The stance signals no change in policy unless genuine proposals arise from opponents.
The remarks, spoken under the presidency of the Kaiser, outline broad lines for the east based on the Brest-Litovsk peace. The German imperial administration wishes the peace carried out in a royal manner, with support from the army leadership.
Copenhagen July 13 A German official telegram says public misunderstanding may come from the Reichstag chancellor’s Belgium remarks. It states Belgium is only a pawn for future negotiations and that Germany has no intention to keep Belgium in any form if negotiations yield a favorable result.
Amsterdam reports a Reichstag committee session where progressives and Centre and Socialist groups condemned a government contract with Westmark Company to buy estates in Alsace and Lorraine and settle them with “reliable” nationals. Centre leader Mathias Hraberger said the Alsace Lorraine chambers did not support the plan and would vote against it.
May or Roy Miller of Corpus Christi and a city delegation visited San Antonio to advocate Barrett A. T. Barrett for Congress. They urged support across the district and predicted a strong countywide showing from Corpus Christi to the coast. The trip was described as social, not tied to other projects.
Maj J T Roundtree reports a Saturday inspection of 400 soldiers at Camp Travis before transfer. Only one soiled undershirt and one dirty towel were found unfit. overall neatness and cleanliness across dress and equipment met Army standards. Weekly inspections emphasize thorough checks from shirts to camp gear, with minor issues noted.
Washington July 13 The President vetoed the 28 million dollar annual agricultural appropriation bill over its price guarantee for wheat at 2402 bushel saying farmers need not rely on price stimulation to aid the nation. He argued fixed minimums raise costs to consumers and impact world markets. House sustained the veto 172 to 72. few Western senators favor overriding. This is his third veto in two weeks.
A stream of names appears visiting or staying in San Antonio and nearby. Emnanilte Savin of Houston frequents St Anthony while Jose T. Cantu of Mexico City registers at the Menger. Others include Chicago’s W Prank Butts and New York’s Gallegy at the Gunter, and Fort Worth’s A M McBlever at the Menger. Gruening leaves Tribune as internal reasons cited by Ogden Mills Reid.
The San Antonio Light announces the candidacy of W. G Jaiiden for State Senator from the 24th District comprising Bexar Wendall Kerr Gillespie Tan dern and Real, subject to Democratic primary actions on July 27 1918. Political Advertising. Screen doors frames wire and hard Crockett 167 Ed Steves & Sons.
William H. Carter, 11, died Thursday at Messiny Texas at 9:80. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs William M Carter, a brother and sister. Funeral Saturday 6 PM from family residence. Interment Mission Burial Park. I. E. Beloie. J. B. Belore, 68, died in his Soledad St apartment Friday at 3:30. A well driller from Memphis, Tenn, two months in San Antonio. Survived by wife and several children. Body to be sent to Memphis Saturday by Pearce Robinson Undertaking Co. Porter Loring Funeral Director, 206 Jefferson St. Adv notices and local undertaker ads follow.
Naval aviator Ensign Andrews was killed and Ensign Parks fatally injured in a seaplane crash on Chatham Beach Massachusetts. Second Lieutenant A. W. Hill, Maiden Massachusetts, died at Armone Heights during solo training for the Royal Air Force. Chief Quartermaster William Wraser Beham, naval aviator, perished when his hydroairplane plunged 500 feet into Great South Bay near Babylon New York.
Dr Hill formerly pastor at Laurel Heights Methodist Church will address the weekly patriotic concert in Brackenridge Park Tryvelock. Mass singing led by W Kimsey and Mrs Chester Terrell will perform solos. Attendance grows weekly with civilians and soldiery joining the event under War Camp Community Service auspices.
About 1100 of 10000 men gathered in a two day raid to find slackers are held for failing to comply with regulations. Figures were completed after midnight as federal agents and police activity waned. Some detainees are sent to camps or death hoards. Most young men were released while awaiting classification cards from home safety locations.
The British air service mourns Major James McCudden, once credited with 58 aerial victories, killed near a village in Northern France when his single seater crashed at low altitude. He had just returned to the front from Scotland and was to assume a new command.
President Wilson announces army promotions for four officers including Maj Gen William Crozier and Brig Gen Henry G Sharpe. The Texas Squadron of the Texan National Guard undergoes federal inspection with Maj BoP Ganeham praising the unit. An American flag is presented by Maj Charles Barnes. Col Walter Napier presides. Gov Tobby to speak at Terthoven Hall Monday night.
New York date states that the Foreign Press Cable Service Bureau under Walter Rogers will edit and distribute neighborhood news to American soldiers abroad. Herman Suter will oversee the feature, delivered daily by a government wireless plant to military publications in France and other units, ensuring soldiers receive letters from home regardless of distribution.
Isolated Press correspondence reports French mothers and sisters mourn American servicemen killed in the second Battle of the Marne. Funerals are held at Suresnes hospital and cemetery with French guard, American flag wreaths, and taps at the hilltop burial.
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