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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1918

Page

12

Furniture Bargains and Used Goods Advertised

Local ads offer easy pay plans for new and used furniture from Alamo Furniture Co and other Crockett shops. Buyers can trade, sell, or exchange items including beds, dressers, chairs, ranges, and appliances at high cash prices. multiple merchants advertise service, appraisals, and pickup for a wide range of household goods.

Alis Lins Paso Crockett Walker FORD Trinity St Ee Enema Reat S. Flores St Smith Chalmers Royal Mail Scripps-Booth Chevrolet Mission Auto Co South Flores Studebaker E. Smith E. H. Labadie Automobile Co VW Labaile Automobile Co E. Ti. Labaile Automobile Co Jeffery Willys Knight Soledak ‘ Ee Alamo Furniture CO Main Ave Max Karotein Commerce St. Crockett Cut Rate Furniture Co Commerce St Fhone Crockett Alanto Auction Co Alamo St Finch Post Corto Traiis Eagle Furniture Co Ehone Tate Make P.O Pravis Parker’s Bicycle Dalotose St Hayett Blus Sunsee Loan Co East Commerce St MRE Murnberger, Schmitt & Co Duerler Badan Urockrtt Houstonian Cate Aimuston Gt Wales FON OS Iveaghien Auurena Cseight UC Rigera National Cash Register Sf. Bb Texas Supply Co Beaumont Tex Ei Rans Durock Jersey Simoats Phono Travis i Elgin Sunact Loan Bast Commerce Midsumaei Soldier Alamo Jewelry Co Alamo Park U Airs Cout Braun Statley Wendink Tennessee Bag & Burlap Co Travia Monterey and Frio Sts William N. Caputo Houston Phone Crockett Shaunftein Commerce Joake Potchernica International Teeth CO West 424 Street New York Rte Ee Gotfaq St M. Polansky & Son Travis Aniston

German Lies Nailed Over Shipyard Safety Record

Washington reports that German propaganda alleging higher fatalities in shipbuilding is being debunked by the Shipping Board. Hog Island yard shows May accident rate at six per thousand, far below prewar norms, with two new safety divisions and ten reporting channels to curb injuries and infections.

Washington, D. C Ciernan Trewch Europe Bureau of Labor Statistics

WANTED TO BE KILLED

Jessica Appel, divorced wife of a Los Angeles attorney, is held at police headquarters after the shooting of saloonkeeper Br. E. Dunlap. Dunlap died later in a hospital. Police say she signed a statement that after quarreling she handed him a revolver and asked him to shoot her. while she held the weapon it discharged accidentally, striking him in the head. She says she had no intention to shoot him and called for help.

Kansas City Jessica Appel Los Angeles Br. E. Dunlap Dunlap Appel

Rich farmer held on disloyalty charges in Oklahoma

J C Chambers a 63 year old wealthy farmer from near Beggs Oklahoma faces espionage related charges for denouncing the U S government and capitalism. A complaint was filed in the U S Court at Muskogee after a public county defense hearing.

Okmulgee Oklo United States J. C Chambers Beggs O.M Jai Here Muskogee Chambers Nefense

Army Orders Announce Wide Officer Assignments

The Texas dispatch notes a broad list of Army officers assigned or promoted including Lieutentant Colonel Gallagher and Captain Me My, with duties at Camp Travis Fort Sam Houston and other posts. It lists changes in inspector general, tank corps, field artillery, and quartermaster roles, plus reserve appointments and anticipated mobilizations for Class 1 registrants and a call for 2000 Negro troops to Camp MacArthur.

Infantry Officers’ Club Fort Sam Bagton Army Post H. O. Gallagher Qauthermastir Capialer Furt Sain Fiat Wield Actisters Wy Mactiy 13Th Plott Artilesys McCoy Vth Weld Artery Montelth Aasth Infantry Murphy Tork Bidd Artitelery M. Dharnett Ath Field Artilery M. C. Cole Silat Blot Artillery MW. K. Urody Stoth Wind Nofria Pied Artllery Y. Toom Chaplain National Army First Infantry J. W. Tarnes Gleutenant National Army J. 2. Alison Dnfantry Nat Gorpays Henesses Cnalry Camaln D. O. Gregory Cavalry Cleataniat KB. Colina Edwards Cieutenant C. D. Daly Feld Artillery Capuisn & Gay Biel Artillery National Hollingsworth Eld Artilery Nationan Army M. Murray Field Artillery W. Bo Prouger Field Artilery Melt Artery Y. Cy Spatiha G. J. Wortenbaker Coast Artery Corps Walter BR. Tarler Ordance Crimp St. Louis Alsenal Annmend Harry S. Rhepparity Tottenants Samurel MW Miller Hobert J. Kellchar Tlarry T. Brown Willis ©. Perry Homer Reed Jr Waalter A. Walker Ralph Te. Gatarle Dona J. Seok Charlen Herretee Penjamin Bh. Jenkins Jed H. Jones James N. Lynch John J. Eckert Hugh Pierce Aignal Corps Keily Field Inspector General's Department Hugo . Pite Hawaiian Department John J. Incombe Western Department Chaarey Woodsword United States Army Governor's Island Joh TK Wyeloa Rusern Department Halcombe Tank Corps Austin Tex Texas J. ©. Townes Texas Selective Service MacArthur Waco Texas Draft Department Crowder

FIX BLAME FOR DEATHS

Washington reports assign responsibility for the sinking of the excursion steamer Columbia on the Illinois River between Peoria and Pekin July 6 with 12 lives lost. Inspectors and Secretary Redfield Mom Reese placed charges of inattention to duty and incapacity against Captain Ho Mehl and of unskilledness and negligence against Pilot George Williams.

Washington, D. C Columbia Illinois River Peoria Pekin Ho. Mehl George T. Williams Secretary of Commerce Trelfield Mom Reese V. Owns George R. Bower Redfield Mehl Wiliams

Return of sugar seized as unreported stocks prompt action

Forres district enforces sugar return after discovery of 342 pounds hidden in a small ice cream maker's closet. Deputy Food Administrator Taylor ordered the supply returned to the wholesale house. Ad listings and notices surround local civic and commercial matters including meetings, elections, and services.

Forres Wederal Witd Texas Taylor

Rotary luncheon speaker ushers in St Anthony Hotel event

The weekly Rotary program at the St Anthony Hotel ballroom features Dr J Y Hill as presiding toastmaster with principal speaker duties. Friday’s concert program is led by G Berni Chichester and H W Kinsey. Advertising notes promote Palm Beach Kool Cloth Mohair suits at high prices and a closeout sale.

Rotary Club St. Anthony Hotel J. Y. 1Ill Robert Green Memorial Hospital Rotary G. Berni Chichester War Camp Community Service H. W. Kinsey Palm Beach Aluminel’s West Commerce St

British recognize work of Generals Pershing and Bliss

London reports the elevation of Generals Pershing and Bliss to knighthood as evidence of British gratitude for American services in the great war. The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, revived by George I, includes 55 military and 27 civil members, excluding sovereigns and royals. The Order of St Michael and St George honors those with foreign service roles, while the Knights of the Grand Cross limit is 100 members.

Pershing Bliss England London Order Bath Great Britain Charles HE George I Sis

Honor for Greble at Travis Club breakfast in San Antonio

Brig. Gen. Edwin St. Z. Greble, former commander of the 46th division at Bowie, was guest of honor at a Thursday breakfast at the Travis Club hosted by C. H. Den evIt of Fort Worth. About fifteen San Antonio businessmen attended as Greble, arriving Wednesday night, prepared to face a retiring board at Fort Sam Houston after failing the overseas physical. He had led the division for overseas duty before being relieved and reverted to brigadier general in the regular army. The retirement board included Maj. Gen. Willard A. Halbrook and other senior officers.

Edwin St. Z. Greble Tp Bowie Travis Club C.H. Denevit Mort Worth San Antonio Greble Fort Sam Houston Texas Oklatomat Mon National Army Willard A. Halbrook George Teo Thin Ralph Haerelson Mak Mrederick Thad Joseph CU. Breitling Moyves

Texas Rangers Move Prisoners From Beaumont

Rangers expect to bring a group of four men to Camp Teavis on Thursday afternoon. In custody are Din Keans Sam Wilelnme Sol Williams and Dave Eeans. The men are tied to alleged draft evasion and aiding escape of draftees. No crimes are confirmed locally. offenses would be in federal court. Ranger Didley White was killed and Hinger Rowe wounded in a prior encounter with the evaders.

Texas Rangers Teavis Military Norvice Beaumont Rangers Din Keans Sam Wile San Augustine Ranger Didley White Wd Hinger Rowe

Ruckman to Leave Northeastern Command

General John W. Ruckman former Southern then Northeastern Department commander in Boston is to be relieved of command after failing the overseas duty exam. Washington dispatches say a major general will lead the Northeastern Department, with Maj. Gen. William Crozier expected to be named. no final decision on Ruckman has been announced.

John W. Ruckman Southern Department Boston Northeastern Department Washington Buckman William Cro‘yior Ordnance Ruckman

Turks claim success in Palestine fighting

London dispatch of July 18 reports Constantinople issuing a statement on July 13 and 14 battles east of the Jordan. Turkish forces attacked, British countered with cavalry and armored cars. Turkish division said nearly annihilated. Reuters notes Turkish attack yielded no ground and 600 prisoners taken, many Germans. Also mentions King George VI awarding a knighthood and A T Barrot announcing congressional candidacy.

London Amsterdam Constantinople Palestine Jordan Turkish War Office Reuter

Today’s Casualty List From General Pershing Report

The casualty list reports soldiers killed in action and other fates. Names include SERGT WAHL C CAMYE nt Fresno California SUDELL M LEUSHEH Kansas City Missouri WILLIAM FL McFADDEN Great Bond Set WILLIAM L TRAVIS Hoespria Arkansas and many others. DIED OF DISEASE and MISSING IN ACTION notes appear for several privates across multiple states and countries. A previously reported missing case is now listed as hospitalized.

Pershing War Department Sergt Wahl C. Camye Fresno Cat Sudell M. Leusheh Kansas City William FL McFadden Great Bond William L. Travis HoespriaArtkansas Pigbo Italy Fairfield Conn Philadelphia Alexander Crosbie Kalgoorlie West Australia

Army Personal Names From WWII Rosters and Locations

Privates Frederic S Bennett Nehav Broomfield T Arles Chalz McConnellsvi le Opred­erick L Riebold Baltimore Maryland Piper were Set e dACTION Private Mered C Walburn Wellston Ohio Following previously reported In sum Mary but omitted re list Sergt Thomas A Sturgis New Orleans

Frederic S. Bennett Nevah Broomfield T. Arles Chalz McConnellsvile Oprederick L. Riebold Baltimore Maryland Pipper Mered C. Walburn Wellston Ohio Mary Sergt Thomas A. Sturgis New Orleans

Baker Urges Probe of Porto Rico Labor Conditions

Secretary Baker urged President Wilson to appoint a commission to probe industrial conditions in Porto Rico. The recommendation follows a report by Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, charging incompetence in labor handling by Governor Yeager. The War Department conducted a preliminary inquiry, and Baker argues for a general islandwide inquiry.

Washington, D. C Porto Ric Wilson Baker Sampel_ Gempers American Federatiion of Tabor Porto Lier Yeager War Department Tatay Baker Ovines

Flyers Work in Shop at Kelly Field

Shortage of mechanics at Kelly Field forces 10 flying cadets and eight student flying officers into shop duties. They relieve current backlogs while gaining hands on practice in interior airplane arrangements under enlisted mechanic supervision, half day shifts, continuing into fall.

Kelly Field

Food for Reflection on American Troops in Europe

Paris reports Col De Vhomasson cites a semi official Nord Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung passage calling American soldiers cannon fodder and unable to stand up to seasoned German troops. The German view contrasts with American conduct toward a German division at Fossey, offering material for reflection.

Paris Fossey Te Thomasson

Kaiser on the Job At Rheims Fire Attack Scene

Amsterdam July 18 Emperor William watched the German offensive from an advanced post northwest of Rheims. His favorite correspondent Karl Tosner reports in a dispatch to the Berlin Lokal Anzeiger that the emperor listened to the terrible orchestra of surprise fire attack and viewed the unprecedented glare of projectiles assaulting the enemy positions.

Amsterdam William Rheims Karl Tosner Berlin Lokal Anzeiger

Missionaries Conference Slated in San Anton

A conference of the Southwest Texas division of the Church of Jesus Christ Lat Saints will be held in San Anton at Woodmen of the World hall on Sunday, July 1. Sessions are planned for 2:00 PM and again later in the afternoon. Delegates from across the west will attend, with A Bennion of Kanaan City in charge of the event.

Southwest Texas Central States Misshoe Church of Jesus Christ San Antes Woodmen of the World Hall East Honaton Street Texar Bennion Kanaan City Wih Wih Jaion Hy Oriahoms Arkaos

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