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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1918

Page

9

Men to Operate Government Wire Systems

Four men named as the omens who will assume full control of telephone facilities in the United States under a presidential order. The article lists David J. Lewis and others as stepping into government management roles, with Postmaster also named.

Tele Phteiie Rom Ares David J. Lewis A. Burleson John Cligriph William Hy Lamar Selies Post Office Department Mer. Koons Lewis Maryland United States Comission Birleson Ander Teie-tofhe Lines

Allied Forces Press In As Britons, French Advance In Battle

Reports describe Allied forces crowding toward the German lines at Rogoy and the Butte de Chatiment, with British and French divisions under General Mangin pushing through heavy artillery bombardment and rugged terrain. The attack gains ground near Grand Razor and Bagneux as troops fight to seize key ridges despite strong German resistance.

Gerard Caweb Pathe Rogoy Butte de Chatinent Mangin Pont Whem Choy Prenell Aegie Qureq Comuny Exuubordinariy Snr Grand Toay Willeh Togo Bagneux Taowas Rowey Horth Tadgy Qulehy Enelossy

Planes collide and fall as German flyers attack American supply train

Two German aviators with machine gunners attacked an American supply train south of Sergy. An American pilot arrived and fought the attackers, causing the German machines to crash. Both sides suffered fatalities among the German crew and American air forces claimed a downed enemy aircraft behind the German lines.

Unie Associated Press Aisne-Marne Sergy A. Bone Framinghan David G. Patoun Newman Mass Geremia Puta

Teleplaning Camp Adopts Official Use Rules At Camp

Telegraph and telephone policy restricts official use to authorized business, with pay stations available on request. Unofficial calls after hours noted. leaders must curb such use. Also reports a fatal crash at Payne Aviation field near Aberdeen with Lt. Rose piloting and Lt. Aid? as passenger. aircraft fell from 600 feet after a tail spin. flying partner unharmed.

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Draft age graduates to take training courses nationwide

General Crowder announces that senior graduates of draft age are qualified for general military service and may enroll in training programs at colleges across the country. The text notes exceptions and mentions a person or unit named Woxay not included.

Calis D.C Crowder Woxay

Frontline Push Near Rheims and Marne Fronts Intensify

Wartime dispatch describes fierce engagements along the Soissons to Grand Reims corridor with British divisions on the Bois de la Grande route holding, Prussians driven back near the Marne and Aisne front, and French and Allied forces concentrating northward. It notes Allied lines tightening, French command advantage in intellect, and pressure continuing on German wings as they contest for ground and supplies amid gas bombardments.

Athalan Dhe Dine Boisens Oulehy Virani Rosey Buter Seissons Soissons Mire Rhein Eneon Ardre Marne Lesiser Barelevand Loulehy Orbeny Farm Grand Resay Ais Pismes Rheims Te Aisne Anes Boel Pla

Extra session urged to pass war law by legislature

Report discusses calls for a new legislative session to approve wartime measures. Governor Joblow reviews the proposal, noting officials and state staff have studied the plan. The piece outlines expected appointments and ongoing debates over legal authority, appointments, and the scope of wartime powers.

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Topeka Avintar Killed in Prone In Topeka Kan

A garbled report from Topeka mentions a person named Avintar killed in Topeka with unclear details. Robert Willard is cited as the source, and his brother Lieutenant Gillard is noted in connection. The text references prior California service and a board or senate context, but specifics are unreadable.

Topeka Avintar Topeka Kan Ldeit Bhord

War costs Britain twenty five thousand a minute report says

A wartime study estimates Britain spends about 9.2 billion dollars annually on arms, navy, air services and munitions while loan commitments to allies total around 8.16 billion dollars. The report notes Britain has raised extensive taxes and loans to sustain the war effort across the years.

Great Britain

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