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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1917

Page

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10000 Merigans for Service in All Reprisals by British

New York May 76 United States Aircroft Production Board announced training and equipment of ten thousand American airmen for the European front. Hawley said the force would blind German batteries and enable giant air raids to bring the war to an end. Immediate manufacture of tens of thousands of airplanes was also announced. Details emphasize air supremacy and the need for high integrity volunteers, including young college men and boys, to join the new force.

New York GersiAxh Britiga United States Afrcroft Production Board Tawhey The Aero Club of Uhr Front Hawley Germany America Haley Rees British War Commission V. C Coronel Hees

England Bombings and Submarine Atrocity Reported

London dispatch describes a German air raid on England killing seventy six people including twenty seven women and twenty one children and injuring many. It also relays a Norwegian steward and wife saved after a German sub crew threatened to drown them, while Britain warns of continued subsurface attacks and hospital ship torpedoes amid daily war news.

London England Haeyror Geran Aji Germany Countie Christhamia Keepin Ielore Miosuy Royal Flying Corps Dunkirk Farge Stuncre Belgium

Berlin raid yields air squadron success on south coast

The admiralty reported a successful raid against Dover and Folkestone on the south coast. It said air squadrons dropped bombs and long distance fighting inland showed good results, signaling aid objectives for Dover and Folkestone.

Berlin

Gortty Neath by Bell, SUAMONT man killed by bull

Mikel Dani, 54, hotel employee at Sour Lake, was gored to death this afternoon by a bull while being taken to water. He was placed in a state car and rushed to Beaumont but died en route.

Gortty Bell Suamont Tex Mikel Dani Sour Lake Wis Dana Beaumont

Cardinal Gibbons Buys Liberty Loan Bonds

Cardinal Gibbons buys a block of Liberty Loan bonds as Catholic clergy are urged to participate again. The brief report notes the purchase and mentions a new aircraft invention delivering numerous revelations, though details are unclear.

Cardinal Gibbons Washington, D. C

Mystery Gift Home Drawing Names Large List of Entrants

The article lists hundreds of participants in a drawing at the Gift Home event with numerous named residents including Alexander Bailey, Miss Brewer, Mrs T L Blackmon, J Goulevard, and many others across streets like Garden, West Agaritan, Dakota, and Pine. The formatting shows a long roster of entrants, each tied to specific addresses and neighborhood streets.

Anode Alexander Bailey Jill Beaver J. Goulevard Charlie Pargeley Garten Street R. Bederhelt West Agaritan Avenue Fred Hell Dakota Street Binge Nareh Pine Street T. L. Blackmon West Hutsache Street A. S. Bourdon Chichester Maes Hat S. Bloom Theo Avenues Everitt Barrera Street Th. Mans Enelid Aynus FG. Fy Quiney Street Max (. Friedrich East Crackett Street B. W. Fuqua Belmar Street J. Geehan Marshall Street Key C. Gorton Statford Street James B. Shyer Ronthe Hackerry Streat Mary” Hargrave Wharton Street H. M. Harrington Dallas Street L. D. Hohn St Elmira Street W. Jenson Post Avenue Kirk Street Jackson Palmetto Avenue Henry Jacobs Wads Avenue Bert Johnson Sorter Street J. K. Johnson King William Street A”, Jones South Mesquite Street John's Jones Dulnng Street Mire Alo Welly Panama Street Mrs. Nelson JE Lawds Wickes Street Richard J. Lawrence North Cherry Street Grover Lee Riddle Street W.W. Lee Nolan Street J. M. Leigh South Presa Street W. M. Lewright Brooklim Avenue Paul A. Lewis J. C. Loftin Castillo Avenue Herbert Long F. L. Ludeigh Ogden Street C.L. Lyons Monterey Street James DU. Martin Mission California Street H. V. Rankin Gunter Hotel Fiazel Relil-Azuiela

Mattoon Tornado Wrecks Town and Surrounding Areas

The Mattoon area reels after a major tornado devastating the north part of town and nearby communities. Two women died and ten were injured, five seriously. other towns such as Paris, Charleston, Manhatten, and Elwood report damage and missing residents. Wrecked houses, a church, and disrupted rail lines span three counties with multiple casualties feared. Medical crews rush to assist as lines of communication remain down.

Modesto Wil Macotpin Sarah Pof Bertha Por Ben Padgett Martin McGinnis Walter Mershers Louis Cardinal St. Louis Feorta Wilegs LW. Young Westervelt Myrtle Christalan Mary Christman Samuel Jackson Eugene McDonald David McDonald Paris Charleston Mattoon Manhatten Joliet Elwood Jalles Falwyria Mance Ceboose Tiennis Parla

Deadly Cyclone Ravages Mattoon Area Killing Dozens

Reports from Mattoon and surrounding towns recount a devastating cyclone that struck the region, with mayoral messages and governor alerts describing heavy loss of life. Efforts by militia and Red Cross teams began as details remained scarce, with confirmed fatalities surpassing two hundred and injured numbering many. A church disaster at Westervelt added to the tragedy as children sheltered inside during Sunday services.

Mattoon Herth Chicago Swan Lowden Mattoon Gray Dickinson Effingham Corpany Red Cross Maltoon Springfield Champagne Pana Westervelt Gwendolyn Carroll P. W. Amuelke Bloomington Dunkle

Tornado Rakes Indiana Towns Killing and Wreckage

Terr e Haute reports extensive damage from a freak tornado that struck Mattoon and Charleston and spread to Black Hawk Lewis and nearby towns. The toll includes fatalities and widespread destruction of depots stations power and farm structures as relief centers mobilize.

Terre Haute Ind Il- Maais Towes Indiana Mattoon Charleston TiInois Indiana Line Black Hawk Lewis Oirele Terre

Restrictions on alien enemies near Fort Leon Springs

The Army lists Camp Funston Leon Springs and nearby sites as within a half mile of restricted zones where alien enemies must obtain permits. Enemies must register by June 40 and apply in person. Recruit demand is high. blanks exhausted. more applications expected from Washington.

Funston Leon Springs Army Yeaterday Ferral John H. Mogers Rogers Army Past Arsenal Sougt San Antonio Hogern Washington Apprca Palais Elena

Martial law ordered as Wichita guardsmen rush to Andale

Adjutant General in Topeka directed Captain Menkemey and thirty National Guard members from Wichita to take charge of wrecked Andale after a tornado left at least twenty three dead. Rescue teams list twelve dead in Andale, eight in Sedgwick county, two near Peabody. Dead were moved to Wichita morgues. remaining injured are treated locally. Wichita residents pledge financial aid. Also Galveston report notes Texas Grain Dealers Association officers elected including Tom Conney and Wy ML Purdy.

Wichita Kat Andale Martin Topeka Menkemey' Ee Kanygag National Guard Kansas Village Sedgwick Nochen Antong Peabody Andala Antha Contey Galveston Tex Texas Grain Dealers' Association Elvates Tom Conney Clarendon Wy ML Purdy Wichita Falls Ben Clements Aves

Special Preparedness Rates at Local School

Day classes at Blenography school priced at 100 dollars per week. Registration closes June 1. Contact Crockett 5442 for advance enrollment.

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