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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1917

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Food famine worsens in Petrograd as new cabinet row erupts

Telegrams from London indicate famine deepens in Petrograd and Moscow as the political crisis grows. Maximalists quit posts, alleging Bolshevik terrorism and urging a political cleanup, while premier Kerensky faces pressure to salvage the revolution amid deteriorating food supplies.

Associated Press Kerensky Lug WosTad Committee For the Salvation For the Revolution Petrograd Moscow London

Turbulent Revolution Enters Socialist Phase Amid Shutdowns

Reports from Helsinki and Petrograd describe a socialist government forming to address a prolonged strike over shortages. Armed clashes occur as White Guard disarmament yields casualties. Kerensky reportedly backs loyalist troops amid ongoing turmoil.

Dra Loud Shortare Sing Persis

Invaders Hurled Back Four Times by Italians

Italian forces report repeated repulsion of invaders along the Piave front during a tour of battle zones. Duke of Aosta, commander of the Third Army, addressed his troops praising their stand as Austrian attackers were driven back at Zen sun, Fugure, Solina, and Sega Mill amid heavy combat and disrupted lines.

Twalian Maly Aluke Zensun Fugure Solina Sega Mill Dius Ichid

Villa backers detained by U S visit plan

A fragmentary report describes Villa backers traveling to visit him being detained by authorities. It notes claims of support for Villa by Mexican and American figures, with reports of travel from southern Mexico and involvement of a conventional party, plus unresolved questions about permits and crossings at the El Paso area.

Mexico Die Tin von Mexico Chilmainsa Capraman Wortrot Novi el Paso Fornttris Milles Bul

Miners Rebellion Sparks Tense Clash at Portes Station

French and British officials confront revolutionists at Portes opposite Tintzanda. Shots and arrest threats surround routine dispatches while authorities report fatalities and casualties. The unrest long feared by authorities escalates as consulates intervene and negotiations stall.

Portes Tintzanda Kwwadinty Corelan Nelson Morris Aesean Wana Petron Notlce

Moscow Fire Exchange Endures as Red Cross Parties Rally

Nov 1 reports from Moscow describe artillery and rifle fire near the National Hotel and Red Cross HQ in Moscow as shelling continues during weeks of combat. Enlisted troops suffer minor injuries, buildings are damaged, and evacuees are aided by mission helpers as cadets are allowed to retire with arms amid ongoing clashes.

Red Cross Jueaila National Moscow Mascaw Kromdin

Lloyd George Turns Crisis Into Victory

In a continued Paris era, Lloyd George defended his wartime leadership noting allied unity and the need for a central plan. He rebutted Asquith's criticisms, praised naval and railway measures, and announced five submarines destroyed, signaling renewed Allied resolve amid strategic strain.

General Fayolte leads French forces amid World War I duties

An official dispatch reports General Fayolte, once retired before the war, rejoining the French army to command units and direct operations on the Somme front, with promotions and later command of the sixth army. The report notes activity around Verdun and the northern slope near the Upper Rhine as Allied and German forces clash.

Mare Alent Fayotte Petuin Germany Hindenbirg Wentral Guthaumar Newparandnes Vordun Atateky Val Tytle Pritvas Berlin Loniton Ssueng Tilun Munte Lonbit Vinye Ciins

Official probe questions sincerity of clean up efforts

A wartime inquiry reviews the citys vice crackdown amid reports of weak penalties and lenient enforcement. Officials cite immoral resorts, gambling houses, and liquor sales to soldiers as pressures grow for stricter action and real punishment. Police and military officers detail raids and arrests while urging sustained resolve to keep soldiers off local vice.

Fo Algo Saveral Pelle Ety Anderson Uselty War Department Gener Allen Verminder Quaip Travis Allen Land

Verdun Front Forces Hit by German Attacks at Night

The day's official statement reports German forces penetrating French positions along a front of about a kilometer near Verdun north of Courieres Wood before being pushed back. Separate dispatches note Allied operations east of Wancourt and a raiding party near Grimone driven off. At Indian Head Maryland a fire at the naval powder factory caused losses and an unidentified man was killed in the ensuing investigation.

Verdun Eetor Courieres Wood Wampoux Asaya Wischaele Grimane Washington D. C Naval Powder Factory Indian Hong

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