German plans to control Russia's economy after war
German efforts to seize economic life in Russia expand via Copenhagen headquarters led by Mendelsohn. Germans target Russian metal, railways, banks, and shipping. claim control of Petrograd banks, Troitsky Railway, and Odessa’s Russia Steam Navigation Company. They aim to dominate Baltic and Pacific trade, with a 69-ship fleet and 92 sailing boats, amid Bolshevik resistance.
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Associated Press
Stuckiolm
Germany
Russia
Copenhagen
Christiania
Mendelsohn
Stockholm
Ger Man
Vtuahey
Petrograd
Turkey
Troitsky Railway
Zlatoust
Orsk
Troisk
Russian Steam Navigation and Trading Company
Odessa
Theussian Baltic Mercantile Marine
Pacific
Italians Reach Montagna Front in Italy War Report
Italian forces on Monte Grappa and the Aronta and Putve ridge lines gained ground and captured prisoners as they fortify the mountain front to deter Austrian offensives. Across the Piave, Italian troops completed the western bank, securing Montello and Nervesa while Austrians retreat under heavy pressure and high casualties.
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Associated Press
Diave
Monte Grappa
Aronta
Putve
Asiage
Srenta
Piave
Vienna
Montella
Adriati
Montello
Nervera
Atontello
San Dona
Conynander Eads
von Kronstadt
Nervesa
Conegliano Station
Baracea
Emily
Montelo
Burke
Annunsto
Airyan
Buracen
Tle
Are Advertised Medicines Worth While
Opinion piece argues against condemning all advertised medicines and notes fakes exist in every trade. It cites Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a lasting remedy trusted by American women for forty years and now widely recognized as a standard treatment for female ailments.
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Lydia
Pinkham
America
Austrian collapse at Piave river fronts Italian victory looms
Special cable reports Italy's forces press the Austrians along the Piave on June 26 with heavy artillery and river crossings. Austrian batteries seized, thousands of rifles and airframes captured while prisoners rise as retreat accelerates under dawn patrols.
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Ward Price
London Tits Service
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
the Public Ledger Co
Holt
Ttalians
Bonus Fren Ure
Death Traps Guard Front as British Hold Flanders
British soldiers describe defensive works and death traps laid to slow German attacks in Flanders. A Reuters-like dispatch notes daily routines behind the lines, the steady pace of operations, and air raids, with the front described as a fixed, grinding effort toward victory.
Liggett Chosen to Command First Army Corps Overseas
Maj. Gen. Hunter Liggett selected to command the First American Army Corps in France. He has long served in the Southern Department and is known for leading the Fourth Brigade, Second Division at Texas City. He married Miss Harriet Lane of San Antonio.
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Hunter Liggett
France
Liggett
Harriet Rr, Lane
San Antonio
Texas City
Navy sailor on ten days leave praises service
BE M Marceau a Navy machinist in San Antonio on ten days leave visits wife and relatives. Former truck driver from The Light, son of Arthur Marceau, he joined eight months ago and has served at Philadelphia yards in charge of the fire department. He expects further promotion to machinist first class and stresses opportunity in the Navy for willing young men.
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United States Navy
BE. M. Marceau
The
Light
San Antonio
Marceau
Arthur Marceau
Baylor Street
Navy
Philadelphia Navy Yards
Cound
Lfe
Reichstag in gloom as armistice talks drift on
In Berlin the Reichstag sat in near darkness during von Nülbmanns speech as talks on a Turkish Bulgarian settlement and Romanian indemnities continued. The foreign secretary urged patience and noted Romania must meet obligations to Germany, while observers marked a mood of muted acceptance and gloom. In Galway Ireland three time systems mix sun based time God's time and daylight saving time affecting locals and railways.
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Dokhtudja
Bulgaria
Tle
Roumainia
Turkey
Roumania
Germany
Brilliant
Roumanian Peonmle
Galway
Ireland
West of
Announcement of Candice Fly for State Senate Seat
Announcement names Candice Fly as candidate for the 24th Senatorial District including Bexar, Kendall, Kerr, Gillespie, Bandera and Real counties, pending Democratic primary action. Obscure byline notes Political Ang and Harry Hertzberg with tobacco house reference.
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Gtate
Cha
Bexar
Kenfall
Kerr
Gillespie, Bandera
Renal
Harry Hertzberg
Von Devoler declines to form cabinet in Vienna
June reports from London say Austrian premier Baron Von Seydier declined Emperor Charles invitation to form a new cabinet. Crown Council meeting in Vienna discussed critical food situation. Emperor Charles said he addressed Emperor William on the matter. Amsterdam dispatches later claim Banham to succeed Von Seydier as premier. other ministers reportedly persuaded to stay.
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London
Baron von Seydier
Emperor Charles
Zurich
Exchange Telegraph Company
Crown Council
Vienna
Himperor Wiliam
Amsterdam
Banham
Dr. von Seydier
Austria
von Swoller
Seydler cabinet crisis in Austria noted with muted surprise
The Hague dispatch reports the Seydler cabinet crisis as foreseen since Poles demanded a firm stance on Galicia. It notes internal opposition, Ukraine Brest-Litovsk ties, and possible short summer talks while focusing on food supply worries and political maneuvering. A teething remedy ad closes the item.
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London Times
San Antonio
Philadelphia Pubic Ledger
The
Public Ledger Co
Hague
Seydler
Austria
Cracow
Government
Firm
East Galicia
West Galicia
Kiebsrath
Galicia
Lrest- Litovek
Galichs
Khalm
Ukraine
Austro-Hungary
Bukovinyd
Wekerle
Ony
Brest- Litovs
Brest-Litovsk
Toles
Salicla
Burian
Czernin
Ais
Oyder
Seldier
Fermi
House of Deputies
Frank Sommers Nominated for County Commissioner Precinct 3
The Light 8 announces Frank Sommers as a candidate for County Commissioner Precinct No. 3. He is subject to the Democratic primaries vote on July 27, 1918.
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Light
Frank Sommers
Barrett Announces Candidacy for Congress Nomination
A. P. Barrett announces his candidacy for the congressional nomination subject to voters in the primaries. Political Advertising.
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A. P. Barrett
Poliical
Soldier seeks civilian contacts across states through Home Folks
A Texas based soldier in two years without meeting a civilian asks readers from Crawford Colorado Hepker Kansas Sedro Woolley Ellensburg Cleveland Philadelphia Anderson Newberry Baltimore Milwaukee and many more to write him. The Home Folks editor invites soldiers and civilians to share names and addresses to foster mutual contact and welcome visits.
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Home Folks
the Light
Hoe
Texas
Crawford
Col
Hepler
Kans
Home Talks
Sedro- Woolley
Ellensburg
Wash
Cleveland
Qohia
Philadelphia
South
Carolina
Watts
Greeenwood
Anderson
Newberry
Boston
S. T
Baltimore
Maryland
Milwaukee
Wis
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
del Rio
Grant Island
Neb
Juwa
California
San Antonio
Lst
Crawford, Co
Wepter
Sedro-Woolley
Ellenspucys
Anderson, Nawberry
Belton
S.C
Barnesboro
Greenwood
Greenville
Spartansburg
8. C
Lewisville
Columbus
Ind
Boyton
Brookline
Mars
Des Moines
Iowa
Lafayette
Beaver Falls
Los Angeles
Gal
Booneville
Dearborn
Mich
San Diego
Cal
Tucson
Arizona
Danville
Swin Falls
Idaho
Grosse Pointe
Rose Lake
Plymouth
N. H
Mapleton
Eglo Bake
Garden City
Amboy
Minn
Carbondale
Granville
Burnside
Mekecesport
Johnstown
Eysberg
Denmark
Russell County
Garrick, Pa
Covington
Charleston
W. Va
Cliffton Forge
Vac
Eastport
Light Proclaims Paul Steffler as Democratic Candidate
The Light announces Paul Steffler as a candidate for county assessor subject to the Democratic Primaries on July 27, 1918. Political advertising.
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Paul Steffler
Ward for Associate Justice Court of Criminal Appeals
The San Antonio Light authorizes the announce candidacy of I H Ward for Associate Justice Court of Criminal Appeals, subject to Democratic primaries. July 27, 1918. Political advertising.
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San Antonio
I. H. Ward
Court of Criminal Appeals
San Antonio Light seeks County Clerk candidate support
The San Antonio Light announces Russell St. Jennett as the County Clerk candidate for Bexar County urging good citizens to vote in the July 27 1918 primary. It notes the office and solicits support in the political notice.
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San Antonio
Russell St. Jennett
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