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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1917
Page
1
Reports from New York indicate Eastern trunk lines, Western, Southern, and other railroads plan joint pleas for higher freight rates. Executives meet to discuss submitting to the Interstate Commerce Commission after last denial of a broad raise. Cargo interests face higher costs as railroads push for increased revenue.
Reports indicate Mey authority seeks a constitutional move on expenditure while petitions renew efforts to block railroad funding. Governors weigh reforms as railroads report rising costs though receipts lag, with Grey plans under discussion and speed legislation deemed necessary.
Atlantic Port Oct 12 pieasant A Stovall United States minister to Switzerland arrived aboard an American steamship for a brief U S visit. He will consult officials on shipments to Switzerland and discuss war needs. Dr Otis A Glazebrook consular official was also aboard. Stovall plans to divert to Washington before heading to Savannah. The ship featured camouflage to mislead observers.
Front lines near Ypres show renewed British assault along a six mile sector as weather delays progress. Haig reports progress while German defenses hold positions near Moutrat Wood and Paschendale as renewed bombardment and trench operations continue amid difficult conditions.
Fragmentary OCR notes from a British Army roll of honour discuss wartime roles and honor, mentioning a British director, the work of a force, and unclear references to individuals and dates. The text is garbled, with names and actions only partly readable, lacking a coherent narrative or definitive outcomes.
The report portrays British forces pressing in World War I style, with rapid, relentless advances and mounting casualties. It notes heavy equipment use, depleted ammunition, and ongoing battles following closely, signaling growing strain and urgency among allied troops.
The Ir C building in Camp Travis will open Friday night with a Knights of Columbus dedication and entertainment program under San Antonio council No. 78g. Maj. Gen. Henry Z. Allan and Brig. Gen. W. J. Johnston will respond to accept the donation for soldiers use.
The Mexican government plans a loan to capitalize the federal Bank of Emission, proposing 8 million pesos from external sources and 3 million from interior subscription. Officials and agencies have approved varied rates and subscription steps, with details to be finalized by April 1918.
The indictment names several Kansans including Moore and Newman in a conspiracy case. Details indicate connections to a scheme involving illicit actions, with dates showing a late May hearing and a map reference. The article notes charges and the involved individuals alongside procedural notes from authorities.
A garbled wartime dispatch notes German treaty tensions and Entente forces, citing army headquarters figures. It mentions aerial losses in September, sorties against German positions, and captured aircraft, with unclear counts and wounded or missing personnel.
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Reported telegrams from General J J Pershing to General Haig commend Allied efforts in France after a key Ypres engagement. British Marshal replies thanking the American commander, expressing readiness to reinforce and continue joint operations with Allied forces.
Fragmentary text mentions white trout and actions by forces, with several garbled names and places. Details are unreadable, making it impossible to identify clear events, dates, or involved organizations.
Oct 12 reports from Paso Texas say a shipment of silver coins was seized and preserved for transfer to the United States. The coins are described as worth about 50 cents American, with the operation amid tightened guard. Governor Hobby comments on related territorial duties and enforcement actions.
Advertises a newly perfected calomel product claiming pure, purifying effects with no old style qualities. Describes faster, smoother action compared to the old preparation and promotes smaller doses and greater safety, priced at five cents.
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