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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1918

Page

8

Germans Die As Our Troops Attack in France

American patrol engages in the Luneville sector routing German forces with light machine guns. A German sergeant surrenders after calling for an end to fighting. Americans report no losses. Four American airmen missing on the British front amid ongoing air warfare. Pershing issues daily communiques to U S papers from Washington to avoid cable congestion.

Associated Press France Luneville Kamered Kaiser von Hindenburg Toul Willam Wilson New Castle Picardy United States Montdidier St. Miniel Pont-a-Moussen Lys Washington, D. C Pershing Lorraine War Department England Italy Washington

Seven Years of Back Pain Ended by Vegetable Compound

Philadelphia woman Manoaner Ness reports seven years of back pain improved after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She and friends credit the remedy with relief, urging others with irregularities or headaches to try it and seek advice from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Mass.

Philadelphia Lydia B., Pinkham Lydia B. Pinkham Manoaner Ness EB. Hazzard St Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia EL Pinkham

M'adoo Raises Freight and Passenger Rates Nationwide

The order increases freight charges by 25 percent with detailed class and commodity increases. One cent a mile travel for veterans at encampments and related events remains, while children under five ride free and older children pay reduced fares. Excess baggage fees rise and mileage books issued before June 10 are redeemable at original rates.

Grand Army of the Republic Portland Oregon United Confederate Tulsa Oklo Parelor ITK Mississippi River

New Wages Announced For Nearly 2 Million Railroad Workers

General pay raises take effect next Saturday and retroactive to January, totaling perhaps 306 million dollars a year. The plan includes a basic eight hour day principle with pro rata overtime, new wage board, and equal pay for women and for Black workers.

Washington, D. C McAdoo Railroad Wage Commission Union Station Pullman Railroad

Wright seeks fire and police commissioner post

Phil Wright announces candidacy for fire and police commissioner subject to a June 4 special election. He pledges efficiency and harmony with the administration if elected. David Maitland Armstrong dead. New York May 27 artist and writer David Maitland Armstrong dies at age 91. former American consul general to the Papal states and Italy.

Phil Wright Fire and Police Ape David M. Armstrong New York David Maitland Armstrong Mr Armstrong New Burgh Papal States Italy

Taft and Roosevelt Meet in Chicago Hotel

Former Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft met in Chicago after the 1912 Republican convention, shaking hands and sharing a long chat in a hotel meeting room. Onlookers cheered as the two leaders exchanged greetings and discussions, renewing their acquaintance with a warm, informal visit.

Taft Roosevelt Chicago Theodore Roosevelt William Howard Taft Colonel Roosevelt Mr. Tat Meing Mr. Taft

Czech and Slovak Guards Join Wales Arrival in Rome

Rome reports a notable reception for the Prince of Wales with a battalion of Czecho-Slovak troops in his guard. The mixed formation included Grenadiers and Czecho-Slovaks, reflecting Allied ethnic contributions amid the war. In London a new sea loss is recorded as the Clan Matheson, 4500 tons, built in 1917, sinks after a collision in a Lloyds notice.

Tandon Thnen San Antonio Light Philadelphia Public Ledger The Public Ledger Co Rome Prince of Wales Clan Matheson Sunderland Cayser, Irvine and Company, Limited Glasgow

Taft and Roosevelt Trade Brief Meeting in Chicago

The two former presidents, Taft and Roosevelt, met briefly in Chicago after Roosevelt’s earlier dinner in New York with Joffre. Roosevelt’s half hour talk with Taft was reported as lasting about thirty minutes before Roosevelt departed for Des Moines and his Western speaking itinerary including Madison, Wisconsin.

Joffre New York Mr. Taft Roosevelt Des Moines Madison Wis National Security League Chicago

National War Labor Board Meets Midwest Labor Disputes

The National War Labor Board convenes today in the Federal Building to hear labor differences in the Middle West. Also note Travelers' Cigar Shop in Ava offers the cigar you like.

National War Labor Board Federal Middle West Travelers’ Cigar Shop Ava C

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