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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1918
Page
2
Paris reports a cheerful mood as French troops advance beyond the Marne and engage along other fronts. Weather hindered operations with storms and lightning but troops held steady from March 23. Generals Mangin and forces near Lonor await the signal as artillery opens and fire erupts.
The report describes rapid Allied advances in the Chateau Thierry region with American troops capturing German positions. French forces and U.S. units push through German defenses, capturing field guns in the Sacouin ravine as German morale and artillery retreat. News notes the German retreat accelerating toward Montdidier and Noyon, with Chateau Thierry first to fall and nearby towns advancing under French leadership. The piece also mentions political notices and local ads surrounding the battle report.
Paul Steffler appeals to voters for support in the upcoming election. He pledges honesty efficiency and fairness as core principles. He vows no rebates or envelopes for contributions and advocates fair tax valuation with no special favors.
The piece reports rumors of a potential legal move to bar women from participating in party primaries in Texas. It notes officials and campaign leaders denying plans, citing constitutional limits and political risk. It suggests any suit would challenge women’s suffrage and reference anti suffrage sentiment among some politicians.
An advertisement proclaims Groves Baby Bowel Miendl Cine as a rapid and harmless remedy for both adults and children. The claim emphasizes equal effectiveness across age groups with an assertive health claim and marketing tone.
A roundup of investigators probes an alleged system where agents obtained army contracts and collected retainer fees. Officials trace evidence from Boston to Philadelphia as more names surface for surveillance. The inquiry highlights bribery, substandard coats, and misused contracting channels amid wartime supply pressures.
Washington reports famine and economic collapse threaten Russia with 11 million acres under cultivation versus prior levels. State Department notes Germany and Finland allegedly reached conclusions, with unverified claims of 80,000 German troops in Finland and plans for 40,000 white troops aiding their advance.
A War Department memorandum issued at Camp Cravis states the department will not allow soldiers to designate enemy aliens as beneficiaries under war risk insurance. This formal ruling follows a Pershing inquiry and addresses eligibility of enemy aliens when a soldier names such a beneficiary.
The cross country flight from Brooks Kiel to Tellington Field Clous ton logged four pigeons on a leased route. Aviators reported speeds averaging about li miles per hour with altitudes from 200 to 500 feet. All birds reached home safely though one air times message was delayed. The note records observations and notes training effects over months.
Tol Noibaean of Ackeusus denounces militant aims and urges universal peace as Congressmen in Rome meet with Cardinal Sennine and Foreign Minister to discuss closer ties between the United States and Italy. Judge Villain criticizes the crowd at the reception, praising the visit’s potential to foster harmony between nations.
United States district attorney in Kansas seeks warrants for Fred J. Robertson and three others in a July robbery of the Missouri Kansas and Texas express car at Kansas City. Police seized a large amount of jewelry identified as taken from the express safe.
In La Paz the Bolivian government concluded its inquiry into the July 1 death of John Davis O Rear of Missouri the American minister at La Paz The investigation refuted rumors that the funeral was a ruse for an escape and proved the reports of an empty coffin buried to be false
A June 29 1918 Saturday Evening Post excerpt cites the United States Senate Investigation into the German American Alliance. It recalls telegrams after the Lusitania sinking urging against drastic measures toward Germany and questions Congressman Slayden about records and telegrams. The piece references attacks on Slayden for wartime votes and public letters from the American Moral Security League.
An Associated Press dispatch from London reports a Danish patent for an underground steel cylinder that rises to fire a fixed 400 rounds in any direction. The apparatus is wireless operated and designed to defend positions by rising from ground level to expose a rifle mounted on the inner cylinder.
Austin July 28. At the request of the federal railroad administration and on application of the American Railway legal company the Texas railroad commission issued an order effective August 1 to suspend and amend tariffs. The change will materially affect some rates and increase inter states charges between Texas lines.
A conference of food contractors opened with John Robert Clyris, the British Trade Contractor, presiding. Terbert C. Traver, American food administrator, attended with controllers from Italy, Belgium, and allied nations. Wattort Astor named new Pure Hamenivy secretary to the British food department.
Vinson of the University of Texas has been named chairman of an executive committee formed by member universities to plan military training for students up to 21 years old for the coming collegiate year. The War Department has approved the plan.
A report from the front states Major Roosevelt was wounded in the back of his knee while leading a battalion during an attack on a machine gun nest southwest of Soissons on Monday. The injury occurred as he stood at the front, and he was carried from the line. Also noted, a missing dirigible balloon previously missing from naval air stations has been landed at Summerside, P.E.I., with three occupants reported.
Porters Loring Fane director services advertise steel undertaker and motor service offerings at 206 Jefferson Street. notices list editing and phonograph components with addresses and phone numbers for related services.
The Army and Navy Journal says Secretary Baker has no plan to form new divisions in the National Army. Training at cantonments continues with recruits, and Vietnam era style reorganization is unlikely. Estimates suggest existing divisions and brigades will fill future needs, with no immediate expansion at Camp Travis or other cantonments.
Report indicates Washington interest, including District Bank signals, to aid cattlemen amid drought. Governor Harding oversees actions within the Federal Reserve system to stabilize agriculture finance in Kansas City and Minneapolis districts.
The Schober Tee Brownhig Co, on prosephine Street, will dismantle and offer for sale their plumbing and brewery equipment. Included are boilers, bottling machinery, steam pumps, storage tanks, and other appliances. For prices and particulars contact PLO Boy S871 or call 126.
In a July 21 1918 issue the Express published a ticket claimed as hobby campaign material. The Hobby Campaign Committee states the ticket was not prepared by them nor approved, and they were not consulted. Md Arnold chairs the committee and signs the reply.
A wartime casualty note from Washington lists seven deaths in a two week period ending ICT teat sililt nary. The report names Barron Field 11 and Scott Field as locations with fatalities. Readers urged to call Wield Wichita Kansas for details.
Total sales for the fifteen banking days in July reached 157,859,000 with weekly figures topping a new record of 10,000 stamps and related restorations. The report notes growth in sales and stamps amid market activity.
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