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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1918

Page

9

German Positions in the East Falter as Bolshevik-Ukrainian Forces Retake Odessa

The report notes German advances collapsing in the east with Odessa recaptured by Bolshevik and Ukrainian troops. It cites Russian and Ukrainian actions near the Black Sea ports, including others like Niller and Nherson, as German control weakens and supply lines falter.

Kussia Ukraine Agenex Black Sea Nherson Nillayev Thy Bolshev T Germiny Tag Orient Gernciy Seportesdt Central Wits Fonds Austria Haya Ornibley

Front Warships Battle Confusing World War II Notice

Fragmented OCR notes describe naval fronts and troop movements with references to Lomwin Minter and Uirsinian troops. Mentions Moscow fronts and cities in Ukraine with recapture claims of Husanyens areas and southern regions.

Lonwin Ouessi Des Heer Gavict Cmd

Reproductive turmoil as Ukraine sues for peace terms

Reports from Moscow and Kyiv describe unrest over German demands in Ukraine, including grain and sugar requisitions, with Ukrainian leaders protesting, famine fears rising, and German troops pushing east. bankers’ loans, wheat share disputes, and food exports worsen civilian strain as frontier tensions intensify.

Moscow Krharkey Muw Ak Gernushay Germany Ukraine Dett Skrimne Ituda Kiev Nevel Vitehall

Hog Island ship yard costs May hit forty million

Washington March 27 Government costs for Hog Island Shipyard, Pa, where 120 fabricated steel ships will be built, are expected to range between 35 and 40 million dollars under the agency contract plan. John Freeman, an expert architect from Providence, testified to Senate Commerce Committee. Original estimates ran higher. officials said the total could exceed past forecasts.

Washington, D. C Hoglam Senate Commerce John T. Peeorman Providence Lestihy Infornational Corporation Senate Dayo Mix Freeman

Court martial verdict in Houston riot case of 39 soldiers

The court martial reaches a verdict for 39 African American soldiers of the 24th Infantry charged with mutiny and murder from the August Houston riot. The verdict, delivered to the department judge advocate, will be reviewed by Maj Gen. John W. Knudman, department commander, and carries death sentences without discharge.

24Th Infantry Houston Venrge Sunn Department Judge Advocate John W. Knekman Washington Tor Paineboe

Appointment for New York math censor contemplated

A Washington attorney from Au Antone is reported to have made an application for the math censor post in New York. Mr. Morris, also an attorney, is mentioned as part of the surrounding bidding and a decision on the nomination is expected to be announced Wednesday.

Washington, D.C Waudero Martix Au Antone Dax Boo Math Ny York Uin Morris Offix

New Turkish Atrocities Reported From Trebizond

An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Athens reports Turkish forces entered Trebizond and looted the town. Greek and Armenian mercenaries said to be among the attackers fled from the Black Sea region. Widespread property destruction followed the raid with significant devastation reported.

Wondon Maeda Marchi Trebizond

Spainish liners suspend calls to Mexican ports due to coal limits

In Havana on March 27 the Spanish liners operating between Spanish ports and Cuba may cease voyages to Mexican ports because they cannot secure coal. The American Food and Fuel Administration has decided to refuse to provide coal for these liners’ Mexican traffic.

Vwavana Cuba American Food and Fuel Administerion

Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Nearby Areas

Weather forecast shows tonight and Thursday cloudy with rising temperatures and winds from the northeast. Regional data for San Antonio, Kansas City, New York, and Washington indicates varied temperatures and winds, with chance of clearing or more clouds.

San Antonio Clovdys

American Troops Press Gas Shelling Near Toul Sector

American artillery continues to shell German positions opposite the Tout sector in France as gas and high explosive projectiles hit nearby trenches. Reports describe American observers, snipers, and infantry fighting through intense shelling with several engagements and enemy casualties. Distinguished service crosses awarded to several U S officers and French allies for bravery under fire.

France Luesdard Tout Tehecour Xivray Saint Boussant Hidecourt Geran Trenency Mnitz Agli Raar Fay Wight Darte Bie Inti Pines Utley Crass Jacques Cordaron Luneville Teutenant de la Gighie Aresa Iso Veen Donging AeAritur George J. Leach Trent Willam A. Trohobite Phooey Handy Philp At. McAutes Teun Charles F. Casey Ds Low Richard Soeith Pe Rosenwald Dineville Perabing

Medal honors wound in action deputy guardian named

Fragmentary text reports a military wounded in action named Peterson and others cited for devotion to duty. It mentions awards of the French cross to several Americans and references Lt Luneville and Captain TDy. The passage is incomplete but indicates a wartime recognition context.

Tial Messize Peterson Dail Cotoret Macarthur Captain Tudy Lie Luneville

Spanell to Get New Trial After Court Reverses Verdict

A criminal appeals court reversed and remanded for a new trial of Barry J Spanell, once convicted of murdering Lieut. Col. M. C. Butler in 1918. The court rejected a former jeopardy argument and ordered a fresh trial, noting venue and double jeopardy questions. Spanell’s case had moved through San Angelo and Coleman County courts.

Spanell Austix Tex Cowit Barry J Spanell Coleman County M.C. Butler al Hing Woodward

Plan for No Furloughs Opens War Department Debate

Washington reports plan to withhold furloughs for soldiers this spring and summer as the War Department weighs the approach. President Harding and General McAdoo are cited, with Bilson expected to return before a decision is made. The European crisis adds pressure as manpower grows lean for agricultural needs.

Washington Marelli Phint Mts McCaht Sys War Department Bilson United States

Government plans aid to farmers with large appropriation

Washington D C March 27 secretary of agri lands says an appropriation of about 2,000,000 will be provided by Congress to boost food production. An additional 6,100,000 is to fund cooperative extension work with state agricultural colleges. Secretary Hunton also proposes that 8,000,100 of the total be used to purchase and sell seed at cost to farmers.

Washington D. C Maren Wouston Apricul Forat Hunton Alga Tarmera Tol Cael

Wilson to See Aides and War Council Members

Washington officials gathered at the Waite Home for a briefing with most executive leaders of the war council. Attendees included Secretary McAttoo Admiral Flogger Muel Garfield Chairman Munley Daniels Baruch and McCormyedl. The meeting discussed abolishing cabarets in Chicago after May 1 per city council ordinances reported yesterday.

Washington, Llc Maren Provident Wilson War Council Waite Avin McAttoo Flogger Muel Garfield Munley Daniels Baruch War Industries Lowrd McCormyedl War Trade

Turning Tide Hints At Broad Allied Counteroffensive

An air of expectancy grips American and Allied officials as major German drives near France's front lines threaten a turning point. Pershing reports hold key to American participation while British and French forces reinforce and plan a major counterattack in a rapidly shifting battle.

Waliington France United Prenen War Department Pershing Matand Tew Sung Ale Mewily Supreme War Council Sar Geman Vrance Paris Nivencen

Violent Quarrel Between Aiser and General von Ludendorff

Paris reports a Swiss interview with a Temps correspondent recounting a fierce quarrel between Emperor Wilhelm II and General von Hindenburg at German headquarters before a major offensive. The general allegedly challenged the emperor while pounding a table, asserting his status as a soldier.

Aiser General von Ludendorff Paris Emperor Witvane von Lidandorff Zurich Seiie Wees Germany Tut Mas Ween The Temps Thi Henin van Lue Jendarte van Jindendarte

Fire at Jarvis Warehouse Tied to Accidental Cigarette

Alaved £ 7 toler headquarters announced that Altman confessed to starting the blaze that caused the explosion at the Jarvis Warehouse near Jersey City. Police say he dropped a cigarette, leading to a fire that destroyed the six story Jarvis Company building and damaged nearby shops. No deaths reported, property loss estimated around $1.5 million. Fire officials described a heavy smoke cloud and a later collapse as the blaze burned through the night.

New York Toler Cas Altman Jarvis Jersey City Aion Wild Vet Stulal Polleg Jarvis Company, Inc Tersey City Hile Reputy Itn Hadeen Torney Gu Ikl

Plays Way to Liberty and the Silent Violin Tale

A fragmentary report describes a youth’s quest for freedom and a guardian’s instructions during training. It notes the boy’s fixation on a violin, his refusal to perform a larger act, and a disputed sequence of events involving a guard, a court officer, and a probable revelation about his dedication to music over heroic deeds.

Memjagg Arnold Uwit

Crisis at Hand Prompts British Army Mobilization

A wartime dispatch dated February 27 reports ongoing British efforts to defend Flanders. The message emphasizes disciplined action, heavy losses on both sides, and the resolve to prevent the enemy from achieving its objectives while urging continued exertions and unity among the forces.

Wil Hai Flanders

USE MORE POTATOES urges diverse crops to balance market

A bulletin from Mry Peslea's assigns calls for wider and more diverse use of potatoes in Texas. Under Fi Ay Peden authority, it urges housewives, restaurants, and hotels to stimulate demand to offset higher costs and align with upcoming crop yields.

Texas Houston Tulletin Peslea

British counter attack halts German drive near Somme

London reports the British with French and American units repelling German pressure west of the Somme front. Morlancourt and Chippil recaptured, Allies hold line from the Scarpe to the Senne, as German attempts to roll up the front falter amid heavy losses and uncertain outcome.

Ssomate Albert Noyon Oise Diederal von Gudendorff Scarpe River Mbert Senne Ancre Amie Somme Roye Suh Roye- Noyon Perhass Langer

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