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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1917

Page

9

Italy Holds Veneto Front Near Piave River

Italian defense in the Piave front remains stiff as Austro Hungarian and German forces renew pressure to pierce northern Italy. Despite encirclement attempts in Monte Nelodla and heavy artillery, Italian and Allied reinforcements bolster positions along the Brenta to Piave line as Venice remains under cautious defense.

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Constantinople Raid by British Plane Reported

London Times dispatch notes an Admiralty announcement of an air raid on Constantinople from England. The report claims a long-distance flight of about 2090 miles, describing the mission as a war measure with the aircraft crossing the Mediterranean and returning.

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Second Training Camp Produces 1436 New Officers

The Leon Springs training camp graduates 1436 student officers in classes A B C. Class A remains on existing warrants. Class B commissions as second lieutenants in the officers reserve corps. Class C inclines all others for commissions. They will be assigned to active duty or reserve roles with units as vacancies arise.

Leon Springs Leutenant Adelonk da Wat Glagera Acta War Department

Aliens Seek Release From Waco Naval Writs

Clumsy OCR text lists names such as Willig Jilav and Lamp Miu Acehuey tis Dea. Mentions a premander and five en now se Keres et the cwmn. References Camp Custer and Renee to Woop. Details unclear. describes a legal or military matter with multiple individuals named.

WACO Wex Nav Willig Jilav Premander Lamp Miu Acehuey Nivis Keyleh An Vase “Witt Dint Harryana Virwsitayy Pitt Mwotis Willis Fred Appell Bethy Ynoski Toussiana AC Deters Anarney

Capps Out as Ship Building Manager Name Ferguson

Turbulent leadership changes ripple through the Navy fleet setup as Capps exits. Ferguson is named ship building manager amid friction reports between Admiral Can and Chin. Health concerns and possible intercession by Homer Forgan cloud the reassignment as the Shipping Board contemplates further reshuffles.

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Paris speech from Colonel House amid French mission chaos

In Paris Colonel House declares the tramp of American soldiers will be heard until permanent peace is assured. The garbled text shows a disrupted World War I era dispatch with mentions of American and French officials, a European mission, and allied expectations amid tension and uncertainty.

France Colonel House Paris

Mission to Europe and the American War Effort

Reports describe the American mission to Europe, its purpose to coordinate supply and mobilization, and the presence of key figures such as Walter Hines Page and Bainbridge Coleridge. The departure, quiet arrival, and reactions of British officials are noted as part of the broader wartime alliance and logistical effort.

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Commons Reject Bill New UK Proportional Representation Vote

London reports: Parliament rejects the proposed proportional representation bill by 208 to 126 amid late night voting. Other dispatches note U.S. Food Act price discussions and naval transport updates as officials confirm shipments and travel plans.

London

The Light to Publish War Supplement Next Issue

The Light will issue for the first time a six page war supplement in its next issue on November 26 in collaboration with the New York Torad. The color plates mirror London and Paris weeklys, with no extra charge beyond the usual five cent copy price.

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Soldier Tried For Desertion Is Given Ten Year Sentence

Private Ganald Vanittas of Company HK SAR regiment was convicted of desertion after a court martial. The judge advocate called the offense a serious act of war and ordered a ten year confinement with forfeiture of pay and allowances. The prisoner pleaded guilty. the sentence was approved and will be carried out at Fort Leavenworth.

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Food Minister Quits Amidst Turmoil In Novotage

A garbled dispatch reports a food minister quitting amid political upheaval. It mentions Norwegian party divisions, a resignation by Minister Mirador, and a voyage incident near Alaska involving the Pavitle! Stenrnhiniy Company vessel.

Tha Alaska Jiner Spokane Pavitle! Stenrnhiniy Company Britiah Colwayan Vesagl Morodiate

Refugees recount liberation after years in German hold

Civilian refugees liberated by British troops in France report three years of German occupation. Families describe terror, food rations by the American relief committee, and widespread destruction. A man hid in a cellar for years and was fed by his wife, while German officers conducted searches and seized goods. The town’s civilians celebrate the British arrival as a release from fear.

France Jolene Alsace Lorraine Chateng Ann Germany Tegard Coutsa Weeardanns Aiyona Wits Inobhia Nostell Angus Hepler Xeon Lyde Anstadts Zeverud Dias Dial Carr Chappy Neagle Heuheran Irene Yeiurs Phey Iu Leen Ameren

Ach Oh He Was Mad This Colonel Over His Capture

British headquarters in Pranga on November 23 reported several officers among the prisoners of the British. The regimental commander was captured and his reaction described as a frenzied outburst in harsh language directed at the British.

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Germans Retake Village Near Cambrai as British Hold Line

British forces retook Tadpole Copse near the Canal Du Nord and Movenyes while German counterattacks pressed. Fontaine Notre Dame changed hands amid heavy fighting. British advances wedge toward Cambrai, with German reserves rushing to counter. The front remained volatile as casualties and population movements continued.

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Invalids Forced Into The Battle Line

A chaotic front report describes Allied and German forces in France near a coastal and inland sector. Heavy fighting, heavy casualties, and shifting advances surround civilians, prisoners, and medical units amid a widening bombardment.Continued on next page.

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