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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1918

Page

7

Senate Hears Move to Change Zone Date Amid War Debates

Legislators weigh delaying the April 1 start to the tax and wartime measures to April 25 to speed passage. Senator Dean leads the committee push amid battles over emergency finance and constitutional rules. The House and Senate race to align dates as war measures loom.

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Debate Over German Language Teaching In Texas Schools

In a joint conference committee debate at Wounes the motion to teach German language in Texas schools faced amendments and a pending vote. Representative Davis of turks county opposed, citing military concerns and loyalty issues, as the session paused around 2:30 PM. The controversy centered on whether German instruction should be authorized amid security and wartime tensions.

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Walsh Urges Pack Yard Workers Sacrifices In Wage Case

Chicago March 7 Attorney Frank D P Walsh urged the packers wage arbitration panel to recognize the real sacrifices of stockyard workers. He argued that unskilled labor should not be paid far less than skilled work, highlighting hungry children and inadequate living wages. Walsh praised labor unions and collective bargaining while pressing for fair terms in the dispute with packers.

Chicago Frank DP. Walsh James G. Coudon Mr. Walsi Hie Russia Walsh Samuel Alschulet

No Objection in Washington on Japanese Action Says Times

A garbled foreign dispatch notes Washington discussions over Japan and allied policy. The piece outlines expectations on U S response, possible concessions, and the role of the Japanese government in relation to allied efforts, with emphasis on restraint and strategic considerations.

Washington TIMES Naydale Sunyrte Marien 7 Sunes Acton

Prince of Life Mileroam In Trance Tourney Tale

Fragmentary OCR reads oddly with names and events unclear. It hints at a figure Prince involved in a life milestone, a meeting or race, and a commentary on attention and duty. The text remains garbled with no coherent date place or outcome.

Unclear historical report on death rate trends

Fragmented text describes a deteriorating or contested health statistic with references to negative trends in death rates and military or competitive contexts. The readable parts mention a decline or partial improvement and a wartime or competition setting, but key entities and events remain obscured.

Plans for a new American army corps formation

Washington reports a War Department plan to reorganize and expand the first field army with six to seven corps and numbered divisions. General Pershing would gain capacity to field a fully Americanized force, with corps and division allocations under review and anticipated troop movements to accelerate deployment.

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German Interests in America Put in New Hands

Washington lawmakers consider transferring German holdings in the United States to private owners and outline postwar disposal plans. The discussion covers property sales, government procedures, and broader wartime economic measures.

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Allen Visits Range With General Officers Parade

Mid. Gen. Henry Th Aton visits a training range with West and other officers, tours men and units, reviews formations, and attends a ceremony honoring veterans. The event showcases the 85th field artillery brigade and senior staff, including Brig. Gen. C. Manahith and Lt. Gen. Wingmen, while addressing service personnel and inspecting equipment.

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Medals to Americans Pants in War Diary Review

The article outlines a printed diary edition detailing medals awarded to Americans, with references to foreign involvement and wartime events. It notes foreign service, ceremony notes, and mentions individuals such as Louis Adams in a roster context.

New Deeds Of Fierce Atrocities Reported In Belgium

Word of brutal acts in the submarine zone reaches Belgians as Belgian authorities recount mutilations and killings. Reports describe wounded and missing, with claims of destruction of civilians including children, amid German aggression affecting Belgian territories and industries.

JOE Tie Furtier

Captain Hermanson and crew survive night on wrecked vessel

Captains Hermanson and companions faced a terrifying night as their ship endured a heavy gale and sank parts of the crew, with several survivors found and others drowned. The voyage ended amid fear and loss as rescue efforts and reports from those aboard emerged.

Destruction in Progress as German Offensive Impacts Cities

Reading fragments describe widespread bombardment and destruction by German forces. Civilians, including children, face evacuations and loss as factories and communities are damaged or demolished during hostilities.

Ciidiren WLC Maren

LAW UPHOLDS GEDDES LON LON

A densely mangled report notes a government spokesman defending actions by Geddes Lon Lon amid contested decisions. The piece cites a minister asserting private assurances and denying unfounded claims while addressing inquiries about policy and leadership.

Accidental Losses of Ships Highlight Naval Strain

London reports indicate British shipping casualties exceed wartime output. Sir John By Ellerman notes submarine sinkings and severe losses among merchant vessels. Government data show nine ships sunk by U boats last week, with many over 1000 tons, while overall shipping could worsen unless protective measures improve.

London Maren B Sir’ John Ellerman Armen Huber Tiare Baron Inches Ounems Uwe BUNOM Shgiiver Lritich Schultalty United Kins

Federal aid request amid wartime governance shifts

Fragmentary text shows discussions on federal aid and wartime measures. Mentions government action, orders, and coordination among departments. Describes mobilization, unified defense roles, and directives affecting agencies and public works.

Peril in Poor Seeds by Vous Maren

Fragmented OCR text appears to reference danger from seeds or farming, mentioning names like Bowell and Brigette in a historical context. The readable fragments are unclear and include garbled phrases about aid, a crisis, and possible agricultural peril with no coherent narrative or dates.

Maren T. Bowell Iseiil

PLAN MEDICAL BOARD WASHTSUTOR

The plan outlines a medical board discussion in Washington on March 7 regarding war medical care reforms and remedies for soldiers. It notes committee headed by Giuliani and Ruane reviewing treatment questions, plans for medical services, and potential surgical approaches to improve veteran care and casualty handling.

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No Time for Sleep Weighs on Title Woes and Debts

Fragmented OCR notes describe a chaotic struggle over a title and debts tied to a lake development project. Names and dates are garbled, but references to Mererty and Ung suggest local property or planning disputes. Loss of identification tags hints at redacted or damaged records.

Wei Cex Wishits Lucy Promtlems

Thanks Women of America for Aid War Message

Mine Putneare wife of Lt presi ent GE Lvines replies to a letter from Dr Annie Howard Shai chairing the Women s Committee of National Defense. The organization pledges to cooperate with the Women of Peace in war work and thanks American women while pledging support for unity and the effort.

Putneare Presient GE Lvines Theyeller Annie Howard Shai Comittee Nation Defense Uiat Organizat Ion

Roumanians in Austria Hungary fear for future

Fragmentary report notes anxiety among Roumanians in Austria Hungary over prospects amid political pressure. References to delegations, internal dissension, and calls for policy shifts appear in garbled OCR line items, with mentions of officials and regional factions and unclear dates.

Austria-Hungary

London trip echoes amid Portuguese cabinet shifts

Fragmented report suggests Giles Wethee and Mepaptiventel discuss government restructuring with ministers in Japan and Taiwan. Claims of a forthcoming presidency reshuffle involve Beane and Madders while Washington weighs constitutional roles and the Mirtevisbrs.

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Prices Fixed and Looming Tariffs Stir Trade Debate

A scrambled report describes calls to fix prices for wood products and to control imports to stabilize markets. Officials from an unnamed federation push for government price standards while manufacturers lobby for stable costs, highlighting tensions between producers and buyers.

Americans in New Position Bout Germans

Americans in new positions near French Lorraine repulsed a German raiding party while advancing with French troops. Reports say American units gained a foothold in trench lines and coordinated with French forces as shelling continued along the front amid muted casualty details.

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Allied Raids Repel German Trenches. 20 Prisoners Taken

Zanyly garbled text reports Allied raids on German trenches with 20 prisoners. Mentions action near Blevee and Unurorey woods, air battle near Wimioa, and German attempts at Chevoe. Allies reportedly repelled each attack and captured prisoners.

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American troops press advance with French liaison near Font

A fragmentary report describes American forces in the French sector near Font conducting patrols and reporting enemy activity. It notes allied coordination with French units and ongoing operations amid reports of skirmishes and limited casualties. The text also mentions the capture of a German officer and shifts in frontline positions.

France Mucen Secubus Informetion Forrsing Mondhy Losis Aeatomir Dia America Chews Des Dames Mate

American front line trench system near France in war status

In Washington March the article describes American troops erecting trenches on the battle front in France with a front line stretching and fortifications variably extended. It notes protective stone works and supply supports within a sector, mentioning the need for depth and coordination by generals and regiments.

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