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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1918
Page
1
American troops in North Russia encounter early combat amid Bolshevik shelling, praised by officers for resilience. They lodge in peasant huts and improvised stations along the railroad, using felled wood for fuel and trench construction, while hosts extend hospitality with tea and shineware.
Fairmont West Virginia November 5 telegram from President Wilson to C D Robinson confirms support for Colonel Clarence W Watson for U S Senate. White House denial of any administration opposition to Watson election noted. Also ad mentions Grove’s Baby Bowel Medicine and directions on bottle.
A Mexican federal cavalry detachment arrived at Ojinaga from San Juan del Rio with two wounded women camp followers. Another detachment is expected from the battlefield. In a fight near Villa headquarters at Pubello, 14 Villa men died and four wounded while ten federal soldiers were killed.
Oklahoma City November 5 The statewide quarantine closing theaters schools churches and banning public meetings ends at midnight Saturday. State health commissioner D J W Duke says reports show the illness checked statewide with only a few localities remaining and fatalities in Oklahoma estimated by him at over five thousand from influenza and pneumonia.
Washington voters cast ballots to decide control of Congress as 431 House seats and 39 Senate seats are contested. Democrats and Republicans claim confidence amid war, influenza, and allied news, with many Southern races effectively decided and women active as voters and candidates in several states.
London Times Service reports the Hochi via Tokyo indicating the United States plans military intervention in Western Siberia and beyond. It cites belief America will dispatch strong forces to Omsk as part of an assertive policy, while noting Britain France and Italy sending troops to the front. It asserts Japan is active and urges hastened aid to Czechs and counter to Bolsheviks.
Washington November 5 a drive to recruit 25000 limited service men for duty in the United States begins today through the labor department and war department. Only class 1A registrants certified for limited service are eligible. Posts include assemblers chauffeurs clerks cooks laborers mechanics motorcycle drivers transmission men and dire repairers with officers admission for some qualified men at Camp Gordon.
The eighth annual Lexus Conference of Social Welfare will discuss centralized supervision of correctional institutions in Lexag, reconstruction after the war, civilian relief by the Red Cross, and the future of social welfare programs. Dr C S Potts, Alfred Fairbank, Elmer Scott and James H Rawlings will lead sessions in Fort Worth November 17 18 1910 with prominent Texas and national figures attending.
Advertising notice for Johnson the shirt maker offering fitted shirts and socks at 210 Navarro, calling for Army men to get properly fitting apparel.
Rome reports Italian naval forces landed troops on Lissa Lagosta and Fiune and flag was raised. Admiral Milio named governor of the islands, Admiral Gogni governor of Kiume. Viliberto and St Ben ferried troops to Viume. Washington dispatches note Austria's demobilization and mass captures after armistice terms, with 500,000 troops, 5,000 guns, 250,000 horses captured.
PLAN TO FEED DESTITUTE by ENGAR ANSEL MOWRER and the Chicago Daily News reports the American Red Cross efforts to feed the destitute across reconquered Friuli, with distribution centers in Coneglium Vittorio Sucille and Pordenone Italy. Austrian retreat left towns bare and curious scenes of relief contrasted with looted homes as locals greeted advancing Allied troops with joy and hope for aid.
Thieves stole dry goods valued at $1000 from G. Rosen of 820 Refugio Street, including women's wear, coats, suits, quilts, and bedding. The wagon disappeared while Rosen briefly left to shop, police pursued but made no arrest until detectives Knight and Street captured a young man and woman later that day. An additional suspect, a Mexican youth, was arrested, linked to stolen traveler's checks.
A historic ad touts St Jacobs Liniment to relieve rheumatic pain with instant effect when applied to the tender spot. It claims most cases avoid internal treatment and promises freedom from pain stiffness and soreness, suitable for neuralgia lumbago backache sprains and swellings.
Detectives Peck and Burrows were charged at 11:50 p.m. Monday with stealing an automobile rim, casing and inner tube.
Commanders of machine gun units in the USth division arrive at Camp Travis from Camp Hancock Georgia after specialized training. Major J H Engleman Major F D Derohao and Major Thad C Jowitt lead the trio. The 18th Division artillery brigades are fully organized and nearing war strength. Three hundred NCOs from the Depot Brigade were transferred to the 18th division, boosting artillery regiments significantly.
An old advertisement argues uric acid from meat irritates kidneys, causing backache and bladder discomfort. It claims Jad Salts, made from grape acid and lemon juice, will flush waste, neutralize urine, and restore kidney activity, urging daily use and claiming wide pharmacist sales.
A detachment of 160 soldiers from the 19th Infantry left Camp Travis Tuesday for the rifle range at Camp Bullis to undertake a six weeks course in sharpshooting. The men were selected for special aptitude based on shooting grades. The course is described as extensive and detailed, though the text also oddly notes a device that adjusts cabinet height and removable bristles for a toothbrush.
A New York physician warns many suffer chronic indigestion from gastric catarrh. He promotes pure Bisulated Magnesia in hot water as a safe, non laxative remedy to wash the stomach, dissolve mucus, neutralize acid, and aid digestion, available from druggists.
Science says old age begins with weakened kidneys and digestive organs. Haarlem Oil capsules claim to cleanse and support these organs, offering renewed vigor and longevity, with money-back promise if not effective.
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