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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1918

Page

3

General Buckmann accused of meddling in Texas legislation

A report condemns Major General Buckmann for endorsing pending Texas Legislature measures and denouncing dissenters, arguing it violates Army Regulations. The piece notes his public remarks in San Antonio supporting prohibition and his meetings with governors, describing interference with civilian affairs as improper for a federal officer.

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A Scrap of Lumber on Texas Democratic Platform

A fragmentary critique questions the Texas Democratic platform and its liquor plank. It argues lawmakers violate the El Paso and San Antonio conventions by pursuing Prohibition legislation despite public endorsement, noting impeachment gravity and the party’s drift from stated wishes of the people.

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Shortage of Teachers Hampers Schools Amid War Strain

The article notes a national shortage of trained teachers driven by enlistment in the armed forces and the lure of higher wages elsewhere. It cites rising living costs and wage pressures as key factors, with New York City highlighted as facing difficulty retaining qualified teachers unless salaries rise or standards adjust.

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Domestic Disputes Open War Over Shipbuilding Roles

The piece argues behind the scenes in wartime shipbuilding debates, noting how departments clash over housing for workers and who should oversee construction. It discusses leadership, bureaucratic feuds, and public perception, citing figures like General Goethals and General Ruckman while touching on domestic policy tensions and supply concerns.

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War Time Letters Critique German Cause and Liberty

A fragmentary wartime letter page debates German conduct and Allied liberty, urging steadfast resolve. It argues sacrifices at home and abroad define freedom while criticizing German claims as hollow and calls for continued resistance. The piece reflects Northern France expectations and Montreuil Star tone.

Letter on Prohibition and Liberty in The Light

A reader responds to Rabbi Marks in The Light of March criticizing his anti liquor stance. The letter argues prohibition reduces crime and asylums, defends personal liberty, and questions claims about liquor abuse versus religious zeal. It urges enforcement through lawful means and dismisses leanings toward fanaticism as misguided.

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Prohibition Debate Echoes in Leviticus and Industry

Pastor H. G. Leonatid of Trinity Methodist Special Church criticizes alcohol use while invoking Leviticus to argue for moral distinctions. He warns against industrial excesses damaging food supply and society, urging restraint among workers and youth amid wartime pressures and temperance debates.

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When Dreams Come rue at Grana Opens Louse

The wosteal comedy opens for four days tonight at the Grana Opens Louse with newlines' Wednesday and Friday. Wealthy New Yorker’s spry young spy falls for a French dancer in Paris before a cut allowance forces him home to steerage.

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A Vaudeville Review With Bits of This and That

A fragmented report on a vaudeville bill featuring Whitewit Brothers and the Licutertsy, plus Magelnating Plv with Patt Adams in the lead. The revue includes high-spirited dances, songs like Chicago and A Hunk of Fin, poems by a soldier, and acts by Fascinating Flirts and Ladin club tricks.

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Prosperity allegorical plant act at Princess Theatre

A fragmented brochure lists acts including Prosperity a allegorical play by Mara Mathews and Jamipeny on the vendeville, along with Moments Muaslet by Gilbert in MeKutehoon and a comedy singin act by Tyler and Crolins. A ten-dog novelty performance and a Luis Weber Photoplay The Price of a Good Time accompany the program.

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Film Attractions Backstage Flight at New York Theater

The article describes a cinema event featuring Tab and Matinee Tol Az proye shack siebe with Marguerite Chul hosting and Paramount stars. Director T Sule Dawley arranged a major flyhouse sequence to capture effects over several days in New York. A notable scene involved water imagery shown at the cinema today at the James Threaters.

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Unclear OCR fragment from Weark theater notes and names

Fragmentary text describes a theater or performance setting with scattered names such as Beasie Morten and Agnes Hermon, interwoven with garbled phrases and stray terms. The readable content offers no coherent event, date, or location to summarize beyond a damaged page segment.

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Fragmented Echoes From A Fragmented Era In Lost Notes

A garbled mosaic of names, questions, and stray phrases from a bygone issue. The text drifts from medical musings to war references, pockets of humor, and ritual observations, with scattered mentions of Germany, Texas, and a stray reference to a Netherlands-like scene. The overall piece reads as a collage of clipped thoughts and misread OCR fragments.

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