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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1918
Page
10
A San Antonio crowd erupts at 1:45 a.m. upon news of the armistice, sparking dawn parades, weaponless displays, and constant street celebrations. Automobiles, horns, and flags flood Houston Street as workers and soldiers join a citywide, noisy tribute to peace.
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Prisoners were allowed to walk out of the city jail at 10 am in a celebratory day ordered by Commissioner Wright. The police chief halted normal enforcement, while traffic rules were lax and gunfire was reported without injuries.
The city commission did not meet on Monday afternoon by order of Mayor Bell to allow participation in a peace celebration. No business of importance was expected. the next regular meeting is likely Thursday.
Crowds, workers, and motorists flood the streets of San Antonio to celebrate the end of hostilities. Madame Alicia Bettielve leads dawn street concerts while shops close and flags, whistles, and improvised noisemakers fill the city. Police tolerate the revelry as residents wave Old Glory, hymn and march, marking a festive, disorderly citywide outpouring of joy.
Mayor Well directed all city departments that could suspend operations to do so for the day. Civil courts closed at 10, county government offices followed, and major businesses shut by 1 o clock. A downtown parade formed as city employees joined in the patriotism.
Local businesses closed at noon as hints of wartime mood swept San Antonio. Signs ranged from playful barbs about Kaiser to solemn tributes, with many stores posting closed today notices and a few displaying block letters courtesy of Roberts Printing Company.
Soldiers at Camp Travis and Fort Sam Houston rise to a dawn celebration after Germany surrenders. Troops drill and march as bands play patriotic airs while officers and men react with cheers and impromptu parades. A peace dance is planned for Monday evening hosted by the regiment with officers and civilians in attendance.
A fragmented historical note describes a communication effort around San Antonio camps at 2 o clock with attempts to relay war ending or major news to Fort Sam Houston and Kelly Field. It portrays the challenge of delivering important messages within military surroundings and the curiosity of soldiers.
The camp erupted in informal cheering and band concerts after a victory, with soldiers celebrating despite no official observances. Whistles and light displays filled the morning and midday, as routines continued yet spirits remained high and communal rejoicing spread among units.
A large downtown procession marched along Market and Soledad Streets with many participants carrying signs. One float displayed Kaiser Bill memorabilia while another featured goats as Angora banners. Crowds cheered as a local militia band played and residents invited support for the celebration labeled a military fest.
Fragmentary report notes CEI children and You Street study. The text references warning, fluctuations, and a day when a person felt a sense of civic concern amid holiday peace.
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