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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1918

Page

9

Invaders Lose Hussin Town Near Capital

A fractured World War I era dispatch reports Bolsheviks, German actions, and Ukraine battles around Kiev and Petrograd, with claims of Bolshevik internal splits and shifting front lines. Names and places appear in garbled form, including references to Moscow, Finland, and allied pressures as fronts move south and east.

Deane Tamburg Aietrograd Tey Arya Iseslenko I Vist Mulsheviki Splrits Wits Bolshe-viki Aihough Levine Tralsky Kiev Unik Leer Pere Berlin Thal Veglan Fermi Finland Winn Ann Chalk Winland

Colonel Back Home At Oyster Bay After Health Break

Colonel Whowhore Staasevels returns to Oyster Bay after several weeks in New York City for medical treatment. Mrs. Roosevelt accompanies him home as the public tours remain restricted during recovery. The march weather lists and a military update are noted, with plans to resume duties once fully fit. The report also mentions wartime shipping losses and port clearances for the week ending March.

Oyster Bay N.Y. Maren Tongevall Wen

Polish Brigade Revolts As Protest To Treaty

Amster­dam dispatch notes a revolt by the Polish brigade of Austria as a protest to a treaty. The report cites tensions within factions in Russia and mentions reactions from socialist outlets Vorwaerts and other officials.

Polish Brigade Austria Asi Teceence Tornes Seine Viekees Meunee Baya

New Cavalry Regiments Ordered By War Department

Washington March 3 five new vestments of cavalry are to be organized under Pershing's plan. The regiments will form part of an expanded cavalry division with units stationed at Fort Doughes Fort Sam Houston Fort Myer and Fort Talley. One squadron to be formed at Fort Sheridan.

Washington J. C Pershing Eaumete Cavalry Division Severulat Arms Fort Doughes Tili Port Sam Houston Lexus Fort Bihan Allen Vermont Fort Talley Isauwes Diuth Fort Myer Virginity Kort Sheridam

Will Boost New Loan Wastis Iron 1

unclear text fragment mentions a planned loan boost and dates in March April. no clear persons or organizations identified. context suggests an economic or political note about anticipated spending and timelines in the west region.

Notable General Alten Speech At Rotary Luncheon

Major General Henry Alten of Camp Travis made a forceful public statement urging readiness before an imminent offensive. He described brutal sea transport and arduous travel by train and ship, recounting weeks aboard, cold bivouacs, and a long voyage to join American forces. He recalled trenches, air sightings, and wartime weather while praising Allied cooperation and the purpose of American entry.

Henry Alten Vonte Manter Camp Travis St. Anthony Tote

Senate authorizes furloughs for soldier farmers

Washington March report details Senate approval of furloughs for soldier farmers amid wartime policies. Administrations evaluate grants affecting education, plantations, and farm operations while coordinating with War Department.

Senate

Coal price cuts spark nationwide energy worries

Fragmented text notes reduced coal prices and government or industrial limits as states like Wyoming Montana and others weigh moving to curb coal production. Mentions fuel sales, electricity, and potential restrictions amid market shifts in coal regions.

Wabhington Coloma Cle Alontune Wyoming

Unclear OCR fragment hints at political and sports notes

Fragmentary text mentions target ranges, events at Crop Ballinds and Monk, references to Colied Shiites, Gen. fheney and Moran Hike Cuil ffier son Nave Veen i Prager. Also notes New Spanish cabinet resigns, premier duties, and unrest.

Noremwonth Division Perfoee Mod Regina Begada Gump Travis

New Hitler Reach More Wanth, LORD WOLD, Tesi Abin se Nin Mhouscord

Halted rifles with gractically equires ale Tan Uber division of Texans and Chloe hamang Towched here todas.

Hitler Lord Wold Chloe Hamang

Refugees in Finland Seek Sweden Aid Amid Turmoil

A jumble of names and places shows American refugees in Finland appealing to Sweden for help. Reports describe evacuations, governmental figures, and transit through Stockholm as tensions rise in Helsinki and surrounding areas with refugees seeking safe passage and relief amid uncertain political tension.

Finland Sweden

German Prices Soar Amid Confusing Market Notes

Fragmented OCR report notes rising prices in Washington and nearby areas with references to automobiles, beverages, and grocery goods. Mentions of specific vendors and dates are unclear, but the piece highlights price surges across multiple items and regional shortages affecting shoppers.

Bandits Loot Ranch After Shootout Near Campo

A description of a daylight raid where armed men stopped at a ranch household and looted items while residents and a Mexican party fled. The article notes no fatalities, mentions a posse pursuit, and references local county names and individuals involved. The readable parts indicate a violent looting event with limited survivor details and names.

China proof of German plan for revolt in Siberia

A London report claims German operatives plotted a revolt in Siberia and sought sympathy from local powers. The piece discusses alleged schemes to incite resistance, the plan’s exposure, and potential shipments or support moves connected to German aims.

China Siberia London Murch Apne Dave Muenkity Davinene Bermoangy Ubu Werthore

Fragmentary Civilian Hove Hie ated Naw dieting War Crimes Trial

Fragmented OCR text hints at a court on a murder case linked to a civilian incident and a Tort San Shoinebip association. Mentions shootings, a person named Yelena Whyne, and possible mentions of Winates Volver in Ele avenpent.

Hove San Antonin Agama Lvatwie Bath Pier Creda Walid Winates Yelena Whyne Weir

American Patrol Holds Line Under Fire on Lorraine Front

An American patrol of five men engaged German forces near No Man's Land in Lorraine. Two Germans died and prisoners were taken as American automatics and machine guns halted the enemy advance. The Americans returned to their post with no injuries. Weather and dusty roads slowed movement as troops moved to the front and faced shellfire and air activity.

Tyre Armauetated France Wedlesiey March Lorraine Inicka Jase Che Imericana Trenenes Tout

Big Guns Busy London March Fronts Foreign War Report

March dispatches describe heavy artillery exchanges near Ribrcuare and the Searye Valley with ships in the ports. The war office announced continued Allied operations around Und Verdin tenive as German troop movements were noted.

London Ribrcuare Maite Road Touthobit Forest Vatis Maren Lonlene Gireman Wednesdan

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