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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1917
Page
14
A lengthy war dispatch reports Austro German formations preparing a major offensive in the northern sector. Allied and enemy actions near the Italian front are described with heavy artillery activity, troop movements, and renewed efforts to break through Alpine defenses.
Thanksgiving is described as a big day with soldiers at the camp, featuring a full turkey dinner for every man. Officials plan extensive preps at Travis Camp for meals, a football game, and interservice athletic events. Civilians contributed food and crafts, while warnings about waste and a curtailed schedule were issued. Department offices will be closed, with limited hours for those on duty.
A large rally of YW A workers gathers at Mrs. J J Kokernet home to boost support for a national drive. Leaders Barnes and Mevin appeal for $4 million to fund war relief and allied efforts, stressing immediate needs and foreign relief allotments while urging coordinated action across chapters.
A wartime drive seeks funds for national housing and relief centers for workers, with campaigns led by Mrs Bianes and Mrs Hanan, including meetings in Carnal and Wilding. The drive aims to raise 2200 to 20 000 dollars, plus efforts by headquarter New York associates to support Man and Thannid. A separate note reports a jewelry store break in on Crochet Street with glass broken and trinkets stolen, pursued by police, recovering some items.
Weinberg, a jitney bus driver, was acquitted by a jury of murder charges linked to a planned day parade bombing that killed ten people last year. The trial began October 9 and the jury deliberated 22 minutes.
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