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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1917

Page

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San Antonio Observes Fire Prevention Day With Inspections

Fire Chief and Fire Marshal led a citywide effort to inspect commercial premises in the business district and remove inflammable debris. Schools held talks on fire hazards as officers urged owners to clean sites before the Christmas season and a moving picture on fire danger was planned for Alamo Plaza.

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Liberty Bond Sales Campaign Reported In Army District

Publicity agent Clayton announced Liberty Bond sales advertising in the New Fourth Federal district. The committee met to discuss ads and events, with plans to mobilize local churches and community groups. Officials urged broad outreach and urged timely promotions. The document notes campaign costs and oversight by safety and local committees.

Clayton Liberty Nlewerth Fedral Ab Hatta Mikes San Antonio Hosa Tras Uu & Committee Wb Retails Ata Uises Dunal Arin Forest of the Dalmety Joan Bowls Execs Hinerly Jon Sunilay Giniserhins Clayton Ini Saskamt de Ke Sereltt Wipo Fevainer TP Dorle Amlharlow Selloole Foaphne

Desolate Ypres Region Turned to Shell Scarred Wastes

Oct 8 report from the Western Front notes Ypres once fertile farmland turned into a desolate sea of lime, shell craters, and ruined villages. German and British forces fought fiercely as towns like Zonnebeke were largely erased, railway lines damaged, and landscape pocked with graves and scorched earth.

France Seugium Ypres Somme Westhoek Bridge Zonnebeke Ypres-houlers

Suffrage Discussion Draws Notables at San Antonio Event

A large audience hears leaders discuss suffrage strategy at a city hotel meeting in San Antonio. Prominent citizens including Mrs Edith Winkle Lease and Congressman James Shaya speak on legal rights and plans for a national movement, with other officials outlining a comprehensive view of the current suffrage landscape.

Swale Wiatergubshed Thu Wily SOO Antonin Pawn Weaninse Boetory Lig Worath Seine Ugal Hdith Winkle Gatestan Ig Tey Huiteg Association Trinkione Ron MiMer Hemitey Jamo San Antonio Mr. Gleane Heagar

Denies Means Motion in NY Case Over Privileged Papers

Judge denies motion of Guston Means to compel attorney Dooling to produce papers in a New York custody dispute. The court held communications between Means and counsel privileged and exempt from service of process.

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Cool weather brings record chill to Texas towns

Cold snap sweeps South as Texas records subfreezing nights. Major Buell notes frost across Northern and Central Texas with towns like Dallas and Fort Worth reporting lows around 38 to 88 degrees, while conditions in the region trend cool and fair for the next day or two. Frost extends south to Taylor and Lake Charles, Arkansas and Oklahoma report freezing conditions.

San’ Antonio Texas Allen Buell Weather Bureau Maroc Buell Taylor Mississippi Valley Lake Charles Arkansas Oklahoma Haskel Vendetta Huntsville Kerrville Harvid Waod Dallas Erees Fort Worth

Teutons Press Peace Plea Amid Turbulent Assembly

An Allied peace plea faces disruption as German deputies interrupt and clash during ministerial declarations. Reports describe fits of anger and orderly conduct by officials while chairs and steps witness protests. The session continues under tight security as issues of war economy, civilian hardship, and food, fuel, and supply constraints are debated with intense public interest.

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BRITISH BRITISH PUSH CONTINUES IN FLANDERS

Paris dispatches report French troops joining British forces on the Belgian front at dawn to attack German positions south of the forest of Houtholst Drabank and Weindendreft. The French statement says the battle continues favorably for France, with ongoing artillery duels on the Meuse and Pantheon regions and German dugouts destroyed for captured prisoners.

Paris Thait Condincton Forest of Houtholst Dralbank Weindendreft Armiea Pwaltions Germany Honthoort Forest Ashgaen Drabank Alene Pantheon Glanynudgne Hutte Victure Meus Verden Chawmie Wood

Entente Plans and Allied Logistics Reported in Frontline News

A confused dispatch outlines plans amid mounting tension on the southern boundary regarding renewed Imatlan drive. It notes allied helicopter support for Paris defense, Russian and Serbian alignments, and coal and munitions supply via navy channels. Wireless updates describe intensified coating operations on the northern front as both sides alert observers.

Paris Roatis Serbia Navy

Two Russian Leaders Contrasting War Aims Split View

London reports from Aberdeen that Charles Crang of Chicago and Prof. Samuel Harner discuss Kerensky and Korniloff. They assess competing revolutionary pressures and the need for western aid to stabilize Russia while aiming for allied victory.

London Py Pattonainie Leoger Limee CIA Aberdeen Scotland Charles FH Crang Chicago Samuel N. Harner Cirivee Univn Amenics Rusia Linepear Rownsets Russi Kerensky Harper Gornilotl Nortitolaml Kherensky Professor Marner Wittcomdlott Uarper Drussia

Bond Granted for Miss Burgemeister in Pending Case

The court considered a motion to grant temporary bond for Miss Burgemeister amid ongoing proceedings. Attorneys debated jurisdiction and procedure, with discussions on witness access and potential conditions. The judge tentatively set or postponed hearings, noting the need for a writ of mandamus and bond details.

Cpurt Ate Anderson Cimpielt Sonia Dodge Anderson Grenter Sal Cavernor Campbell Didee Anderson Guy Ho Shwente Yanor Joan Lellave Arene Anderson McAskill Alee Tadge Anderson Campball

Fragmented Hearing Notes Include Bond and Inauguration Context

Fragmentary OCR recounts a bond hearing with state and defense attorneys, a governor’s involvement, and a pending October 14 hearing. It mentions Ot to Roehler’s murder story from 1904 near Miss Burgenminter’s cotine and Miss Hargemaletor’s hospital release, plus ongoing efforts to locate and return an individual with legal costs and possible trips abroad.

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Air Service Men Wanted For Navy Aviation Repair

The article lists vacancies for aviation service personnel including machinists and general technicians. It notes a high demand for experienced workers to repair gas engines and weapon systems aboard submarines and aircraft carriers, with roles in radio service and aerial maintenance at the Navy aviation base.

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John McBride Dies in Slum Lapse On Main Street

Fragmentary text indicates the death of John McBride tied to an on street incident. The report references a federal mediator and local figures, with unclear details about location on Main Street and surrounding chaos.

Lobe Got Tudun Jomit Meltrids eVay Howe Main Street

British Seeks American Aid to Supply Navy

Washington Oct 3 British government seeks United States help to boost naval supply lines. Sir Frederick Black of the Shipping Board and Navy Department officials met to discuss securing ships and tonnage. A shortage of American tonnage is acute, and Britain may commandeer American tankers to assist the war effort.

Washington D. C America Frederick Black Shipping Board Tie Navy Department

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