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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1917

Page

9

Army Airplanes at Camp Travis Thanksgiving Game

A large crowd gathers at Camp Travis for the annual Army Airplanes game against Kelly Field. Maj. Gen. John Weitickman and other officers attend, with bands, megaphones, and distinct pennants enhancing a festive atmosphere. Transportation is arranged, and seat sales rush continues with select reserved seats still available at hotel lobbies and cigar stands.

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Men in Final Workouts for Kelly Weld and Ciap Travis

Men in final workouts for Kelly Weld and Ciap Travis football squads were held Wednesday afternoon as part of preparation for upcoming games. The report notes practice details and team readiness ahead of the Neal Page edition.

Kelly Weld Ciap Travis Tmayers Reais

Pershing Line Direct to American War Headquarters

A telegraph line from General Pershing's headquarters in France to American military headquarters in London was installed today. The first message, sent by General Pershing, conveyed festive wishes to staff in London. The event marks the first transmission over the military line to London and signals direct Allied coordination during the war.

Pershing London General Pershing Dershing Waller Army Headquarters

Scandinavians Consult on German Threat Across Europe

Reports from Christiana indicate Norway Sweden and Denmark planned a three nation meeting to discuss German threats to seize bases in Northern Europe. The plan involved premiers and foreign ministers in Oslo or nearby, with possible Stoltenberg-era tensions and fear of Norway yielding strategic positions. The dispute heightened between Sweden and Denmark as consultations continued two weeks prior.

Ivenmark Norway Christigna Sweden Denmark Germainy Beomiek Germany

Two Airplanes Fall In Training Crashes

Two Cadets escaped injury as one aircraft collided with another during a training session at Kelly Field on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning. Cadet Franklin attempted a tailspin, crashed the aircraft, and was able to exit. Cadet Glyton also fell from his plane but was not seriously hurt.

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Private Dies in Aero Lane Accident Inwar Report

A November 24 aviation mishap injured a receiver and led to a provisional War Department action advised by General Pershing. Private Raymond Uiinner acted in the incident. Mrs. Mary Tunner of Dallas, Indiana, is named in the report.

Waslisg Raymond Uiinner Aeronaeron Troy War Department Pershing Mary Tunner Ildalis Vind

Weather forecast snippets across cities

The readable text shows multiple city weather notes for a period including Antone Chicago Milwaukee and Washington. Temperatures range from near freezing to mid forties with mainly cloudy skies and light to moderate winds. Snow is hinted near Fort Wayne and Kalama.

Barratry Law Upheld by Higher Court

A high court ruling sustains barratry statutes in a habeas corpus case. Frank McCloskey, jailed in Verne County for alleged barratry tied to use of legal fees, challenged the act’s constitutionality. The court found the law broad but valid and upheld the prior ruling.

Higher Austin Lex Cour of Criminal Appeals Frank McCloskey Besar Cuanty Elwrith McCloskey Hla McCloskey

SULTSNORO WINS DUPAT AGUSTIN Pox Nov 28

The Third Court of Givi Appealy reversed and render Ue case against Katy Gebton Belt Trinity and Brivos Valley Railway. The decision orders three railroad companies to contract, maintain and operate a joint depot at Hillehere. Written by Astartsted Juelien Jen king, the opinion upholds the railroad commission’s revival of the condemnation and apportions £281 of construction costs among the three firms.

Agustin Pox Givi Railroad Commissioy Che Katy, Gebton Belt Trinity and Brivos Valley Railway Company Ths Lie Suman Hils- Boro Wepotrae Jraiiroad Hillehere Venrt

Demand for Eight Hour Day by Wallington Telegraphists

News reports workers on telegraph lines across the United States demand eight hour shifts with higher wages and overtime pay. In several cases, crews including Captain William Hoberta of Chance Maryland report some gains while details remain unclear about the destruction of the American schooner Margaret Roberts by a German submarine near an Atlantic port.

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British Gains and Losses Near the Hindenburg Line

British forces reported advances toward the next line after storms at Fontaine Notre Dame where the village changed hands in a German counter attack. Haig’s troops widened positions while German supply stores were seized, signaling shifting fortunes on a volatile front.

Thintenburg Fontaine Notre Dame Arto Igter Haig Fontaine Notry

Long drought ends in western Texas sections

Reports from Dallas to Wichita Falls show rainfall easing a long Western Texas drought. The heaviest rains fell near Fort Worth and western districts, lifting dry conditions that had plagued cattle regions for months. Central and eastern areas also noted improvements as precipitations continued.

Texas

Thanksgiving Day Forecast Warns Mild but Windy

A cool fair Thanksgiving day is forecast with mild daytime temperatures and a noticeable wind. People are urged to enjoy outdoor activities in parks and on trips, as football games and travel are likely. The observatory notes the “sorter” aid will cut temperatures by evening, reducing above normal levels from recent days.

Sartonia

Night Flight Thrill Over Mission Plane Shines Light

In Mission Texas on a clear night about 3 30 a powerful searchlight from a traveling aircraft illuminated the sky as it moved westward. Witnesses reported the plane seemed to follow the Llano area and sparked considerable excitement among locals tonight.

Tex Mission Carnyine

Warship Acton Suffered Casualties Near Warhington

U S Navy reports indicate Acton, an American steamer, took part in a battle near Washington December 18. Ten crewmen were killed or missing, including six Americans and four foreigners. The vessel was reportedly captured by enemy forces while cruising near Bordoway after leaving New York. Commander W. J. Johnson led the Action.

Warhington Acton Navy Eupe London United Sites Acteon New York WJ. Jotason

Six sailors drown as launch capsizes near Baltimore harbor

A launch capsized in Chesapeake Bay near Baltimore, tragically killing six seamen and injuring others. The crew of the steamship Win torah and others were among the drowned, with hospital patients treated for injuries. Local officials reported the incident occurred during preparation for departure, listing named crew members among the deceased.

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New Chief Named for Muskogee Creek Nation

Ort Mataahi of Mataahi named chief of the Crock Usbe of Indijins after Pleasant Porter’s death. The commission, approved by President Wilson, was delivered to Cate Sells, comynsigueur of the Cie dian wttalia, who spent the day at the focal astrefats of the Ana of ie Cluet Grayses, a veteran of the Chi Wier.

Muskoghe Dinasson Mataahi Ana Ofie Cluet Grayses i Jy Creek

Belgian Army Readies for Offensive In Manders War

November 18 report states Belgium’s army stands strong for a push when warned. The war ministry notes the force began with 117,000 volunteers and officers, grew by 20,000 in August 1914, then trimmed to 60,000 after the Yser battle. Refugee enrollments and frontier volunteers have since boosted strength to a robust levy.

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Germans Make vain efforts to end drive at Cambrai

General Byng presses toward Cambrai from the west as heavy reinforcements arrive. British troops encounter stubborn German resistance near Vuntaine Notre Dame and adjacent areas. Despite fierce counterattacks, Hyng forces advance with over 600 prisoners taken Tuesday in the Cambrai region.

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British Hold Bourlon Wood In France After Close Combat

British forces fight in hard close quarters around Bourlon Wood and Notre Dame shire, repelling counterattacks and driving hundreds of German prisoners from the area. The fight centers near Fontaine and Hourion as engineers and tunnel defenses figure in the day’s violence.

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Advance A Bow No Greta Y in War Dispatches

War correspondent Perry Kopin reports from the Western Front near Cambrai and the Gauri Wood region. He notes German attempts to deny allied advances, the heavy cost to soldiers, and calls for continued reinforcement and focused railway center operations.

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Bolshevik Delegation Opens Negotiations With Germany

Bolshevik delegation crosses front lines to enter talks with German military authorities at the center of the line. Reports from Petrograd say the armistice proposal aims at a broad peace by agreement, aligning with German desires while opposition grows from the Allies. The move follows the Pope’s peace note and US statements urging a broader settlement among belligerents.

Germany Pope Henesict

Germans Set Date for Armistice Conference

The Bolshevik leadership announced that Germany has consented to mediations for an armistice on all fronts. December 2 is set for a conference, with three Bolshevik envoys crossing into German lines and awaiting a reply. Officials claim the move may signal German willingness to negotiate, while observers warn of propaganda aims.

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