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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1917
Page
3
Government coal administrator Dr Dartiekal approves higher wages for miners to address months of wage and labor shortages. The move, welcomed by merchants and workers in the region, is seen as easing the industry crisis and stabilizing prices for coal.
Army dispatch riders show off bicycle style motorcycles at Fort Sam Houston. Company 203 from New Jersey and Company 302 from New Jersey demonstrate the fluid roll and rider formations. First Lieutenant Thomas and Sergeant Lee Stafford supervise the drill as Privates jump and perform maneuvers on the cavalry hill.
Avivo representatives announce the value of water freight routes amid plans for a large gathering of industry leaders. The delegation, including officials and industry figures, will attend the Inluid Waterway League convention in New York area, with inspection tours of Port Aransas and Rockport and related events in San Antonio.
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous names and initials in a jumbled module. It appears to be a historical newspaper clipping with scattered references to people, possibly lineup or staff names, but no coherent events or dates are discernible.
A chaotic report from Dallas notes Ter Dimas and Nuss facing a threatening incident linked to a telephonic dispute. The piece mentions Wine, Tes furnibe, and Wien Vinteenee in unclear context while referencing Wingendler, Hoberk Dein, and Sholtoe as named persons. The fragmentary text hints at guard actions and possible investigations conducted by authorities.
The article discusses magnesia baths claimed to aid indigestion and related stomach ailments. It mentions preparations, possible benefits, and cautions about cost and effectiveness with references to digestive discomfort and remedies.
A garbled report describes charges for bread and butter at dining venues. It mentions hotels and grocers joining the impulse, with references to taxation and wartime rationing. It alludes to price controls and public notices about costs, plus mentions a December deadline and possible home consumption of goods.
A fragmentary military notice reports large scale discharges of personnel amid reorganizations. It notes numbers of men released, divisions affected, and mentions a Medal office remark, with unclear references to individuals and ranks.
Election era notes report student officers to report Wednesday for a review and commissioning. The event includes a formal inspection, with expectations of officers becoming lieutenants and assignments to posts, followed by post-ceremony duties and travel details.
Seven hundred Shrine dignitaries will attend a Wednesday banquet at a local hotel in San Antonio planned by Potentate. Charles Me Ovnahine, Potentate Qvenahire, will serve a Wednesday meal prepared by a large delegation from the San Antonio Animals group. Tickets for the event list a price of four dollars with hotel arrangements and a program featuring a trail ride and song.
Four people were hospitalized after a collision at Gras son Street and Tatavitte Aveaun Monday afternoon. Injured persons include Monae Ornelas and Johnston ee Dumett among others. Police and safety officials, led by director I Adinn, are investigating the crash and enforcing protection measures at the scene.
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