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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1918

Page

2

Must Be Their Way in San Antonio and New York

Opinion piece attacks San Antonio residents as egotistical and obstructive, cites a New York burglary incident involving a security guard and a criminal with a police union twist. Voiced distrust of police and municipal spending, claims corruption and incompetence in cities.

San Antonio New York Woreda Daryglas Mths Wilcox Ali Wileus Owen Wileus Targhir Meg Vwmie Lorghur Wiles

Governor Ferguson Campaigns Amid Framing Election Law Debate

The article discusses Texas lawmakers and correspondents debating amendments to election laws that could block James E Ferguson from the ballot. It notes Ferguson’s ongoing campaign despite legal challenges, his growing support, and opponents’ concerns as he leverages public exposure and campaign strategy.

Tobby Ting Texas James E. Ferguson Fergusih Tia Texus State of Tye Taerr James I. Ferguson Court of Justice

Texas Voters Power and Limits in Franchise Debates

Editorial argues the electorate should freely express will through initiative and referendum, warning against state laws that curb voting rights. It cites Texas figures and recalls General Greble’s stance on military nonpartisanship, urging restraint and adherence to civilian governance.

Universal military training sparks fierce debate after war

A dense discussion argues for universal military training as essential to national safety, warning that opposition fears military dominance and civil control. It cites distrust of standing armies and warns against allowing any general or army interference in civilian matters, naming Major General Jol We Rik and the South Jor Department.

San Antonio Ani Lexas Greble Fort Worth Trad Ruckman Ruckmian Ruchitan United States Germany Ameriew Sur Utis Cavatry Republic Armerica United States Army Jol We Rik Tan Tsheen

Conscience Fund tale raises questions on counterfeit gift

A long standing Conscience Fund at the U S Treasury accepts gifts from remorseful defectors, sometimes pennies, sometimes hundreds of dollars. A recent $108 note sent with repentance was rejected as counterfeit and prompts doubt whether the donor knew of the fraud or aimed to repay a debt. Local officials comment on patriotism and a clash with city authorities sparks curious questions about Turley sticks and the shillalah.

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Two Americans Held in China Demand Ransom for Rifles

Unclear report states Chinese bandits hold two Americans and demand seventy rifles as ransom. The dubious analysis claims each American equates to thirty five rifles, a claim likely based on faulty reasoning rather than verified facts.

Amtrican Sworth China

Miscue in Morris Co as Board Chair Faces Suit and Debt

An executive named Istwaard Moris, 34, of Morris Co suffers amid allegations of excessive pay and stockholder losses. The suit seeks about 1288 dollars and 6 years of unpaid funds to support a family, while a broader figure hints at millions in stockholder impacts. Interwoven are literary fragments and arcane lines from poems, presenting a mosaic of unrelated items tied to the era’s newspaper style.

Sylwan Dmioreid Alyertors Morrik & Co Istwaard Moris Ov Morris & Go Morvin Ghoes Motoke Yey Hix Poyet Louis Lapuplis

Submarine F-7 at Majestic Theater prompts awe

The Majestic presents Submarine F-7 portraying a fatal submarine incident with realism that stuns audiences. Weing shows feature Ted and Corinne Breton On the Boardwalk and a comedy sketch Just Landed by Broughton and Wirner, Edna May Foster’s novelty act, and Wills Gilbert troupe. The Belgian stars Walter Whiteside and Valen Grant headline the photoplay at the Princess.

Prince Ee Pill Pringess Theater Ted Corinne Breton Broughton Twirner Edna May Foster and Company Walter Whiteside Valenling Grant

Film Attractions Promising Western Theatrical Storm

A garbled review lists film notes featuring William S Hart and mythic desert landscapes. It hints at action scenes with daring stunts and romance involving a woman torn by two marriages while Ferguson and Aubert present a melodrama of passion and danger.

Phe Bargnani Bigus Thoma H. Mee Productics William S Hart Hart Phis Pony Arizona Tank Desert Marcela Jan Ateonyen Erlend Usi Ferguson Mlext Aubert Vlav Dimlie Wate Camp Travis

Ill at the Peart Theater Tomorrow Feature

The Star previews a vivid film presentation at Peart Theater tomorrow. The piece recalls a bygone era with a leading actress cast as a big sister figure shaping both joy and trouble for a family audience, highlighting performance and family dynamics.

Ema Peart ‘Theater Wise Land Pearing Earry Warack Tina Mise Markey

Publication rules for letters in The Light

The Light outlines that letters intended for publication must be signed by the writer and typescripts or stamp submissions are considered anonymous. Anonymous communications are excluded and editors endorse only letters bearing the author’s name, with publishers not accepting unsigned pieces.

Fighters Are Also Polis in Historic Poem

A fractured historic poem by Serguinl Miviwell and Corporal Herman T Brooks of the Eide Crovaley laments a long stay away from home. It blends wartime bravado with political discourse, referencing civic leadership, national unity, and a call for restoration of order after conflict, with scattered garbled names and places.

Serguinl Miviwell Herman T. Brooks Eide Crovaley Tha Brentust Micsess Merman Sixth Cavalry

Fragmented Texan editorials mix on war and labor

A garbled survey of Texas papers discusses looming war talk, labor strain, and political strain across cities from Dallas to Galveston. Observers weigh ten mile zones, Gulf port use, cabinet needs, mosquito concerns, and calls for preparedness amid unsettled labor conditions.

Syne Baker Wwe Galveston News Galveston Tribune Galveston Dallas News Alfonso

Wartime Prohibition Debate Echoes In Civil Rights Struggle

Fragmented, archaic prose argues against blanket prohibition and stresses civil rights during wartime. It references federal versus state power, military discipline, and the impact on allies, with scattered historical allusions and names, reflecting a protest voice amid broader national tension.

Potatoes in Twenty Eight States Food Guide

A garbled excerpt lists various potato cooking methods and dishes. Mentions multiple regional names and unclear guidance on preparation and serving, reflecting a disrupted OCR capture with numerous misspellings and disrupted sentences.

Patchy Drift in Gainesville Register Coverage Sparks Debate

The Gainesville Register questions how minor political shifts and religious discourse impact public opinion. Yorktown News reports a young woman’s stance on belts and addresses local sentiment, while Clifton Heoamt suggests religion influences community views.

Gainesville Register Tony Belta Yorktown News

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