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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1917

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Germans Launch Heavy Attacks on Arras Front

London reports a major German offensive along the Arras front with bold assaults on Bullecourt and nearby French defenses. British positions in the northwest part of Bullecourt were briefly forced back, while German gains elsewhere were claimed to be limited.

Tha Assoulate Press Branco Epoch Pomla Aroun Gartecourt Chonula-Tes-Dames Platoau London Garmens Hecourt Arras Bullecourt Hritien Vllage

German gains halted at the Aisne front reports

The report states German forces failed to gain footing except in an advanced trench along the Cherin-Dux-Dames sector as French detachments on the Woerre and Larralie fronts penetrated German lines and captured prisoners.

Aisne Cherin-Dux-Dames Woerre Larralie

Seay Victory on Aisne Front Reported by Tealian Forces

Bethan May 15. Crow Prince reports victory as German crown forces seize farm Ste Booth near Mort De Mulinsé on the Aisne front. Avi Headquarters statement confirms a major offensive by Tealians.

Ste. Berth Farm Aisne Front Crow Prince Aisne

Appeal to Surgeons Frame Announces Considerentite

An appeal to physicians in the Middle West urges to perform operations on men who have been rejected for service. The noted NACHT recruits with certain physical ailments are targeted, as officers seek to mobilize healthier individuals. The statement, dated May 13 from London, references naval forces and a military context involving the United States Navy and Transatlantic actions.

SV. A. Mattert London Igilang Tralnis Fsdnenze Baltimore Airighan

Uncertain OCR Summary of Eastern Front Movements

Fragmentary text describes movements near Palva area east of Gorizia and Vortoiblaza with lines touched east of Dosso Foil. Mentions Migonera and a minute detail of roadsides, with numbers of prixoviers and lottery images implied.

Wis Palva Te Eppes Monte Curco Ani Gorizia Ayula Worthern Dosso Arti Lotantry

Regiments on Border to Form New Army Units

Orders from General Walker designate camps at Fort Bunt Howston and Camp Wilson for new regiments and engineer units. Troop withdrawals prompt station changes. multiple engineer regiments and mounted engineers to be formed at Paso. Arizona units shifted to Douglas, Yuma, and Naco to relieve others as reorganizations proceed.

Sifeney Fort Bunt Howston Syriense Porte Gentral Walker Fonan LL Nery Third Field Artillery Muneampns Vareker el Paso Douglas Ariz First Cavalry First Arizona Infantry Naco Yuma Hid Inttalian Mounted Engineers Firth Regiment Mounted Engineers

President Wilson Cails Off Cabinet Meeting for a Wedding

President Wilson calls off a cabinet meeting on May 1 to attend the wedding of Miss Nina Meadoo, daughter of the secretary of the Chugadry, and Ferdinand Monvengehihit of the Rowsinn nyabysss stn.

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President Wilsoly Tackles Universal Suffrage Debate

Washington May 1 President Wilsoly met a women suffrage delegation at the White House to discuss universal suffrage in the Federal constitutional groundment. The visit marked the first time in over a year that the President had received a delegation, and his policy indicated suffrage questions should be handled by the states.

Washington Wilsoly Wamnen Hla Anthis Iui Iversal

War mission returns to Washington post talks with Africa

May 15 report from Washington describes British and French war missions returning from conferences with African governments. Officials say the reception in the United States was enthusiastic. Vivid reports praise the Middle West and East tour, while Foreign Secretary Balfour and British leaders visit New York. French troops are cited as having completed the journey with strong support.

Washington Ilc Afucriana Peemies Vivigui Starshal Isffre Coit Vrenely P Enh Middle West East Tamis United States Marshal Jeffre M. Viviant Rey Higve Meir Prengh

Government of Austria Urges Army Stand Against German Advance

The provisional government calls troops to resist the German advance as it seeks unity among diverse factions. It warns that socialist entry into government is conditional and outlines efforts to form a coalition while urging the army to cease fraternizing with the foe.

Ling Tussi Russia Council of Galdiers Seculist Wxteene Ue Counsil Gorntuna Ug Yesumee

Russia faces military resignations and wartime unrest

Provisional War Minister Guehkert resignations announced as generals Brugsilott and Gur seek relief on the southern and western fronts. A Dunleste text from the Russian workers urges continuation of the war, denounces peace as impossible, and calls soldiers to defend revolutionary Russia while resisting fraternization with German officers. The appeal warns that separate peace would threaten the revolution and urges active defense and unity at the front.

Prerogian Mary Lonilon Guehkert Alexis Brugsilott Gur Stv Gurithers Hay Council of Soldiers Delernes Lie Emperora Ater Vincent William Russia Council of Soldiers and Workmen Germany Austria Traops Boxe Reops Nirmat William and Charles Statf Nussia Petrogran Tday ALY Remenkyy Doinister Inter Renres Council of Workmren Yney Abu Rewchimsr Antigus Guchkoff Tes eWathone M. Guehkot Paris M. Guenkoff Kornjligs Petrograd Etter Alyén Sociatist Humanite Daulures

Russia Faces War Strain as Provisional Government Struggles

The Petrograd scene reflects deep public doubt as M Kerensky and the Provisional Government grapple with war pressures and a shifting army mindset. Calls for freedom and discipline collide with fear that Russia may not endure the conflict without broader social and political changes.

Theosophical lecturer Miss Holbrook to speak in San Antonio

Miss Tillbrook Holbrook of Los Angeles will deliver four free Theosophical lectures in San Antonio under the San Antonio Theosophical Society auspices. The talks, Tuesday to Thursday, cover war causes and the emergence of a new race, with lectures in the Gunter Hotel on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

Amerizi Misa Isael B Holbrook Los Angeles Gat National Ineturer Theosophical Soriets San Antonio Gunter Swearingen-McCrain Miss Tillbrook Touston America Miss Holbrook Astori

Wartime Balance and Principles Cited in Speech

A speaker recalls the United States must enter the war to fulfill duties as a great naval power. She argues responsibilities were immense as neutrals and now are vastly greater, urging the nation to confront war’s evils while upholding justice for all.

United States

Peace Query Not Answered By Hollweg

International press discusses the stalled peace drive as Russia’s war leadership resignations shock observers in Paris and Petrograd. Reports from Amsterdam and Vienna note growing consultations among European powers, with Austria Hungary’s Czernin and Beichmane Hollweg forming a limited understanding to expedite negotiations.

Hollweg Amsterdam Cyin Lonton Uvenpest Journalinta Agi Neue Wiener Tagabitatt Vienna von Beichmaine Hollweg Count Czernin

Peace conference delays stir in socialist talks

London reports say the Neutral Peace conference may demand a statement from the Stockholm socialist gathering opening tomorrow. Delegates show dissatisfaction as the situation further complicates, with German independent socialists refusing to negotiate with the Seelderman group led by Belgian Sophi alists Limite Nendervelde, amid renewed tensions.

Copenmagen Bay li Politiker Stockholm Tha Reat Seneidermann Limite Nendervelde Feader Sophaliels

German authorities crack down on radical Leaflet plot

A prominent Berlin radical socialist is arrested on treason charges tied to distributing leaflets urging a May 0 salute as German authorities widen probes. Officials consider further penalties against leading party members for related activities.

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Magical foot relief ad promises comfort and rest

An OCR fragment promotes a 25 cent box of Fiz foot remedy claiming Tie relieves aching feet, blisters, and fatigue. It touts rapid effects, states shoes no longer hurt, and urges purchase from druggists or department stores for 23 cents for a year’s relief. The tone is promotional with misspellings and garbled phrases.

Jay

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