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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1917
Page
17
A chaotic wartime scene features British civilians and soldiers in a night incident. A boy recounts a close defense near trenches, spurred by fear and a sudden blast. Spudhale and Bowdy confront danger while waiting for dawn as the strange surreal atmosphere unfolds.
British reports detail a covert air raid scenario with dummy mines and hidden explosive devices. The piece portrays a tense sequence of events as soldiers respond to a supposed attack and investigate the origins of the threat.
A fragment describes French troops training in actual trenches with hand grenade throws and practice fires. It notes training conditions closely resemble those of American forces in France, aiming for parity in intensity and readiness.
A fragmented Irish folklore tale links a prophecy of ending war to a Mayo woman named Margaret Reans born to Ballyeroy. She allegedly bears a son who will marry Michael Cullighani, foretelling a dramatic final horror at the Rock of the Horse and a world ending war.
A highly detailed account honors British soldiers for gallantry amid heavy fighting. It recalls acts of bravery, leadership, and endurance during a night bombardment and subsequent actions, naming several officers and units. The narrative highlights courage under fire, battlefield sacrifice, and the enduring resolve of the troops.
A New York businessman in Platteburg last summer became a target of an attempted telephonic scam. The visitor accused him of complicity while a semaphoric display and staged gestures played out in the office, ending with a prompt ruse about “Wigwagging.” The scene escalated as the intruder demanded a payment to reveal a supposed deal as workers looked on in confusion.
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