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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1918
Page
6
The American Agricultural Commission urges postwar France reconstruction under military supervision. German failures to respect the Red Cross and deliberate attacks on aid workers are cited, with claims of German deceit behind Red Cross emblems and attacks on churches.
A cablegram announces promotions of Owen J. Watts and A. D. Bruce from clothing to majors in San Antonio. Mrs. M. B. Patterson visits Memphis relatives as Mary Woith Wright and Thelma Bennett attend Briggs School of Expression luncheon saluting Mary Idella Adelman. The 43rd Field Artillery at Camp Stanley hosts a formal program with dining and dancing.
New York announces official recognition by the French government for the American Committee for Devastated France. The group plans to continue manufacturing and shipping civilian garments and bedding to France, maintain traveling food distributors and dispensaries, operate civilian hospitals, motor service, and provide feeding and clothing for refugees for months more.
Distinguished scientists hear of the largest lizard ever discovered in the wilds of Borneo by H C Raven of the American Museum of Natural History. The 16 foot creature, described as a flesh eating monster, unsettled experts who had doubted such a size. Raven noted the find after initial disbelief and stated the specimen stood 16 feet from nose to tail with proportional build.
Major General Omar Bundy who halted the German advance at the Marne, recalls Paris victory, and reports to Washington. The Indiana native and West Point graduate led regulars in the Second Division and later commanded the Sth Corps in France. He declined publicity during New York stay and heads home to assume command at Camp Pike Little Rock.
Nov. 16 dispatches say American troops are advancing about twelve miles daily as they press German forces retreating toward home. British papers claim German capitalists seek to evade war costs by moving wealth to neutral nations. Paris reports Germany's debt to France at 340 billion francs about 68 billion dollars with allocations for indemnity, wartime expenses, pensions, and damages.
Washington Rep Heflin of Alabama urged an investigation into the New York and New Orleans cotton exchanges in a prepared statement. He planned to confer with Sen Smith of South Carolina on Monday after his return about a government inquiry into the recent cotton price break.
Washington Nov 16 estimates for the 1920 naval appropriation bill total 2 441 900 000 dollars but reductions are expected as the bill is drafted for peacetime. The House naval committee will begin framing the measure next Tuesday.
Washington November 16. The chief cable censor announced immediate removal of rules restricting merchant shipping cablegrams from mentioning movements locations and names and requiring masters names or numbers to identify ships. All other existing requirements remain in force. Texas Infantry Designated for Federal Draft. Austin November 16. A telegram to the governor says three Texas National Guard infantry regiments are designated for draft to be determined later by the War Department.
Miller show reports total contributions in Robstown reach 2900 toward a 23100 quota with 20000 raised by chairman Mil. Corpus Christi area expects final figures to bring county totals to 13050 against a 25000 quota.
Treasury officials warned that even with the sinking fund absorbing bonds, prices will likely stay under par postwar if holders rush to sell. A nationwide education campaign to urge bond owners to hold was planned, while stabilizing price schemes were abandoned. Also reported are a 1120 mile 60 minute flight by two pilots, Florida moving to ban alcohol imports, and Czecho Slovakia declaring a republic with Masaryk chosen president.
The Rev. Dr. J Wade Conkling once pastor of the Unitarian Church in Atlanta died in France on October 16 from wounds received in action while leading his company in the Second Division. He had resigned last year to join the military and was commissioned a captain after attending the first officers training camp at Fort Benning. He said he could serve God and country better as a soldier.
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