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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1917
Page
1
Reports from Peerograd and Moscow describe Bolshevik and Frolshevik clashes, while Premier Bevery’s government faces internal pressure. London notes urgent talks as German delegation invites immediate convocation amid war strain and domestic political turbulence.
The London Evening Standard reports Britain debates a supreme war council with U S support. Colonel Houss gains power to help form the council representing President Wilson, with General Bliss as a military rep. It notes Allied leaders favor centralized coordination to defeat Germany and shape future peace, while domestic critics warn against subordination to national aims.
Henry J Allen of Kansas will address a San Antonio audience on November 21 in a Wichita meeting room. The program supports the American Red Cross, with plans to explain relief work and the nation’s war effort. Organizers highlight Allen’s wartime service and emphasize public support for postwar civic duties.
A ceremony dedicated a building for the Negro volunteer unit with Col. Janith and Gen. Smith in attendance. Adjutant Geers and Mrs. Orta Williams spoke as the group planned a Sunday event at the park and a Saturday visit to entertain at Brackenridge Park by the Texas civil group.
Advertisement fragment mentions red apples at $1.60 a basket and urges bringing a basket to 615 S Mee dma Si with hints of a room audition and a Marshall and staarna Disappearing Red in an interior setting referenced to STEVES BASE. & DOOR Co.
An early report describes a military air objective reaching Kelly Field. It notes injuries, rescue attempts, and ongoing recovery work for crew including Colonel Hishey and Lieutenant Robertson after a crash. Civilian reactions and the surrounding search efforts are briefly mentioned, with emphasis on securing the scene and aiding the wounded.
Lokotorada reports potatoes priced at $2.25 per hundredweights as Consumers Supply Co. advertises in the city at 128 Garden Boulevard. The ad notes bulk availability and local distribution.
London Times correspondent notes reaction in British public to Lloyd George Paris policy hints. Reports on political commentary in Paris and London press, with emphasis on cabinet stability and potential shifts related to wartime strategy and public opinion.
A fragment discusses Tonie and Grave’s, noting Tonie as valuable for containing QUINT id TRON properties. The text mentions a price of 60¢ and compares general tonie usefulness to the old standard grave’s taste.
London dispatches detail a German press hope that Lloyd George resigns. The Paris speech and Asquith’s position spark Berlin reaction, with Tokyo and other capitals watching. The piece notes political strain, potential changes, and press speculation surrounding the wartime leadership.
Eyewitnesses at a court martial recount rioting infantrymen from the Twenty Fourth and other units marching into town, exchanges of fire near the Winkler home, and later killings as troops scoured streets and approached bridges and police posts. Names and roles of several soldiers are cited in testimonies about the incident.
The last prosecution witness describes actions by Supt Johnson and soldiers on San Felipe road and downtown routes. He recalls pistol handoffs, a dead officer, and orders to retreat or face punishment, with sergeant Henry guiding a patrol and civilians warned away. The testimony outlines the sequence of events and the movements of troops toward town.
A Texas forest fire near Hols d'Arc, twenty miles from Wallas in the Trinity River bottom, has grown rapidly over the past week, driving residents from nearby pastures as firefighters attempt containment. An ad for Laxative and liver tonic appears among the text.
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