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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1917
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text mentions San Antonio and governance terms with unclear names and dates. The readable portion hints at an executive or legislative context and possible wire or data topics, but essential nouns and actions are garbled, leaving an indeterminate public notice vibe.
A harsh critique of the wartime tax plan taxing incomes over 6000 at eight percent. The writer argues professionals and high earners face unfair penalties while others share the burden. The piece condemns Congress for unequal taxation amid rising prices and wartime costs.
A fragmentary article discusses using public psychology to disarm critics in government finance and policy. It mentions George W. Perkins and a New York State fund commission, detailing a confrontation between Perkins and opponents who form a committee to challenge his policies.
The article portrays food commissioner Perkins defending a costly public advertising drive. It notes objectors seeking hearings, critics funding ads by farmers’ groups, and Perkins’s calculated strategy to win public support. The piece questions campaign ethics and fiscal transparency.
A dated dispatch argues that German troops at the war’s start faced scarce ammunition and poor initiative. It claims German supply strain grows as French and British shells increase, while German orders push cautious fire discipline. The piece questions German morale and army effectiveness on the western front.
Ambiguous notes describe Inichine’s actions and a poetic farewell as a tense moment nears a proposed final chapter. The language hints at a cultural or literary context with references to a Gernat smorate and a concluding phase labeled as au the yur.
A fragmentary dispatch criticizes American support for the Allies, quoting German and British observers about U S war efforts. It highlights mass mobilization figures cited by both sides, notes British and German leaders’ statements, and comments on public sentiment and propaganda. The piece mentions drafted manpower, aircraft and artillery production, and Allied coordination, with references to figures and names from the era.
Fragmentary OCR reveals a garbled Detroit News style note, referencing a Kaiser and music, plus a scene with a doctor and a token of affection. Names, places, and clear events are unreadable, yielding only vague hints of wartime sentiment and social imagery without coherent facts.
The Littlest Rebel story of a Confederate scout’s daughter who aids a Federal officer, is captured, pleads for release, and faces court martial. The tale follows both sides during a skirmish and ends with a pardon offer by General Grant. Next week a revival of Torry is announced.
Five sets of Pantages vaudeville at the Royal Theater feature Richard the Great with stunts and a comic monologue, Walter Gilbert in a clever routine, Marty Larned and the We-Mail Clerks musical, a photo play, and new acts by Flin Carus and Larry Uomer. Also six other big acts including a rapid-Cive interlude by Sylvester and Vance and a Chinese Circus act with acrobatics.
The current Agwha magazine from Maflory Steamship Cunijuy highlights San Antonio as a thriving Alamo City with commerce and culture. It profiles Byexny County and its history, noting the city as a growth center and vacation retreat while maintaining freight and distribution reach from New York to northern regions.
A federal court dissolves the SEW YORE corporation amid government action. Defendants face monetary claims and ongoing dissolution proceedings. The ruling impacts associated entities and beneficiaries amid post verdict adjustments and asset distribution considerations.
The League for National Unity, approved by President Wilson, launches an intensive campaign to unite American opinion for a lasting victory. It outlines a twofold aim to preserve democratic institutions and ensure a just, durable peace, warning against premature peaces that would betray the war’s purpose.
Washington reports a United States Navy notice that an Italian submarine was shelled by an American patrol vessel in European waters. The incident caused the death of one officer and one enlisted man. Secretary Daniels expressed regret and sympathy in a message to the Italian minister, explaining miscommunication and the patrol’s attempt to cooperate with Italian and allied forces amid unusual submarine activity.
Dispatches announce completion of sixteen large warehouses under a new material allocation system. Buildings rise in Paris and other sites, housing supplies including medicines, clothing, and food. An American college student group reportedly assists with the distribution and planning.
Former Port Commission member Heigndien cited as Chittendon ties figure. Wael Ort Erlen Aina M Chiteawlen, a former member, noted. Ho Was 58 years old, amid ongoing low ty todas fallout.
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