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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1918
Page
5
The Light announces Frank Sommers as a candidate for County Commissioner Precinct 3 subject to the Democratic primary on June 27, 2008. Volt. A. P. Barrett also announces candidacy for the congressional nomination pending voters at the primaries.
Lieutenant Carroll says American forces in France will give the Germans real sport as they train toward Camp Dodge. He toured the front, taught at the firing line, and noted troops are in high spirits. About 1000 officers and enlisted men from various camps report to Camp Yravin for a one week personnel school starting Tuesday to learn paperwork and related tasks.
The first influx of more than 1700 negro recruits arrives at Camp Travis as part of a 5000 plus call. The new reception system operates smoothly with volunteers from Texas and adjacent states eager to join the Army. Whites to follow later in a separate wave.
First Lieutenant ty M Hare of the 7th U S Infantry is selected to attend the school of musketry at Camp Perry Ohio and then instruct his unit. He previously worked as a reporter for The Light and hails from San Antonio.
The Light announces its candidate for County Commissioner Precinct No 1 in Bexar County for the coming primary election on July 27. Support urged from all good citizens and voters.
The San Antonio Light states R. H. Ward is authorized to announce candidacy for Associate Justice of the Court of Criminal Appeals. The notice references Democratic party guidelines and is dated July 27, 118 with political advertising context.
National Guard announces rapid enlistment for a new infantry battalion based in San Antonio. Officers praise the applicants as exemplary manhood noting most are under 21 or over 31. About 600 men expected. enlistment exams for those aged 18 to 35 will continue with no set end date. A meeting of the newly commissioned officers is planned at the State Tank Building.
An announcement states infantry officers will meet at battalion headquarters Tuesday evening at 9 o'clock. The Light announces Vanl Steffler as a candidate for county assessor, contingent on Democratic primary vote. July 27, TOES. Political Advertising. Liberty to Play. The Dallas Black Giants travel to San Antonio for weekend games with the Liberty team from Camp Travis.
The team recently traveled to Dallas and fell to the Giants. They plan to seek revenge during upcoming home camp sessions.
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