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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1917
Page
1
In Louisville Kentucky officials report the formation plan for a new league failed as the Association of Baseball Leagues rejected a resolution from Edward Kurrity of the International League aimed at uniting the clubs. The vote blocked the expansion effort citing concerns over structure and control.
Government Food Administration moves to sell about 200000 tons of cotton seed cake from Galveston Port Arthur and Atlantic Seaboard to feed starving southwest districts. Distribution plans are discussed at a conference. officials urge a system to allocate the cake amid port hold ups and price drops for seed meal.
London dispatch notes fighting draws near Venice as authorities guard the historic city. Officials say every effort is made to prevent the enemy from entering while civilians are urged to flee. Civil trains run to aid population movement and morale remains high despite the threat. Prices listed for various items include metal goods and jewelry. Edna Poltomson, 209 Atania.
An advertisement extols Thedford's Black-Draught as the best medicine in the world. It touts relief from grippe, indigestion, headaches, and similar symptoms after using the product, noting long usage and urging readers to try two bottles. It emphasizes universal efficacy and low cost.
The text cites Repington doubting a new council’s approach or a fresh military advisory body and hints at secrecy resembling a former German policy. It stresses recording proceedings and assembling materials to aid deliberations, and implies loyalty to a government decision on military structure.
London Times correspondent reports Lloyd George’s frank, forceful speech impressing Paris newspapers. Critics laud his candor in admitting allied faults, urge unified focus on victory, and commend his sincerity and leadership during the Italian campaign and Paris press praise for his steadfast ideas.
London November 14 a Times critique of the proposed allied war council calls for a council with broad front purview and a mix of civil and military members. It notes U.S. representation is essential and warns against restricting the council to the western front. Paris and Washington exchanges frame the issue amid war leaders and public opinion. There is also brief mention of American influence in London related to the forthcoming conference.
Fragmented text describes an alleged device or method involving electric stimulation for toe corn pain, claiming immediate relief and possible nerve impact. No clear source details, dates, or credible organization names are present. The passage is garbled and uncertain.
In Dallas on November 14 a conference between Wiley Blair, state public administrator, and coal mine owners led to higher prices across Texas coal fields. Mine run coal in Strawn Thurber and New Wastie mines set at 4.05 per ton while Bridgeport mines reached 4.80 per ton. Owners pledged higher daily output.
Milan reports a broad Italian mobilization as military reverses sharpen resolve. Catholic leaders urge discipline and unity, demanding resistance to the enemy and loyalty to the nation. Mothers of fallen soldiers call for continuing the heroic tradition, while officers press front-line service amid wartime shortages and social upheaval.
A garbled obituary notice reports the deaths of Mrs Mey Th Fitanyy of San Antonio and several locals. Survivors include spouses, children, siblings, and extended relatives. Funeral arrangements reference the Wentworth and Undertaking Company with services in San Antonio and nearby cemeteries.
A garbled OCR fragment lists corporate names, stock figures, and locations including Houston, Crockett, and Pasquenertiv Private ambulance. It mentions undertakings, capitals such as 1000 and 5000, and references incorporators like M. Al qquel and Jake OF ML Fanderfara with scattered dates and roles.
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