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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1918
Page
10
The fragment notes a publication, one magazine, recognizing an awakening among women and its service to mankind, reflecting a broader cultural shift and the period voice of progressive gender topics.
The city commission adopted an ordinance regulating driverless car rentals, requiring a $10,000 bond per vehicle and a $25 annual license, to cover injuries from owner fault. Violations for immoral use carry fines from $25 to $1,000. The measure passed unanimously.
The British shift to protective tariffs alarms German trade circles. Vorwaerts notes England’s move will reshape the war economy and politics, as the empire binds colonies tighter. Lloyd George drives unity, challenging German hopes for market access. Also: prisoners of war can receive books only via publishers, from American offices. 35,890 tons of new steel ships delivered, plus several launches.
Degnon and Clifton headline a comedy skit faking Things Easy at the Royal Theater to lift blues with fun. Also on offer Al Noda in Brilliant Bits of Juggling and The Messenger Boy sketch, Solitaire by Grew Dates Company, Baxley and Porter singing, Bunny Whelen in The House of Gold, and Moore and White at the Princess. The Princess vaudeville features singing dancing and novelty acts including Adams and Thomas After the Tall, Don ald Dunn and the Three Aitkens with Constance Talmadge in The Lesson.
Theda Bara stars in a new photoplay at the Grand titled The Forbidden Path Miss Tara is drawn into modeling for an artist and a wealthy patron. The plot follows her rise and fall through romantic entanglements with Robert Sinclair and the studio figure known as Sin. The storyline promises dramatic opportunities for Miss Bara as the denouement unfolds.
Major General John Biddle, who led American forces in the United Kingdom, has been appointed Knight Commander of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath in a formal ceremony. The honor elevates his status among Allied military leadership and marks a notable display of Anglo American cooperation.
Secretary Baker and a Senate committee prepared to reopen hearings on the DeHaviland aircraft, with three Dayton test officers subpoenaed. The inquiry will examine criticisms from General Pershing and other senior officers about design and construction, including wing fabric, bolt strength, and structural integrity. Delays to the final report are anticipated as more witnesses are summoned.
The war secretary cites Sena tors saying 93 De Uavi land machines are completed in the country with over 400 shipped to General Pershing, who has reported receipt of only 67 so far. No further reports are available.
General Pershing notes no American built De Havilands have seen front line service. The Senate military sub committee investigating De Havilland production reports that criticisms of the American produced aircraft are not yet established as well founded.
Private Phillip Nero of the 17th Company 1st Battalion 165th Depot Brigade died Sunday night at Camp Travis Base Hospital from pneumonia. His nearest relative is listed as his mother on College Street. Another soldier, C Tam, died at Camp Travis Base Hospital Monday morning. his father BT Tatum of Canute Oklahoma is named as next of kin, with Private Leo Nero also noted in the text.
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