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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1917
Page
1
Folding seats and chairs can be used between the seats of most passenger cars or in a motor boat, at camp, or virtually anywhere. They offer compact, portable seating adaptable to various settings and needs.
Officials allege a 29 year old resident of West Nueva Street forged Mexican consul documents to issue passes to Mexico. The suspect was arrested by Bureau of Investigation officers and faced Unite State Commissioner Edweeds after a formal complaint was filed. Investigators say a pattern of forged documents tied to a ring of passport fraud was uncovered, with photos and signatures used to impersonate Mexican officials.
In Washington on the Senate committee's investigation into Senator La Follette, La Follette demands a full copy of all charges against him and the name of his accuser. He states no defense can be prepared until the nature of proceedings is known and insists on cross examination of witnesses. The committee maintains it will not disclose statements, while La Follette presses for access to all material and for the right to question adverse witnesses.
The report notes contentious actions by figures including Inspector Kelly and Armistead regarding pilings, field webs, and a planned South Lago location. It mentions Culonel Wood and Chitty in communications, with references to GHOWE and various names amid allegations of stirring agitation and influence on the project timeline and approvals.
Lieutenant Menton Mipringa Mee Glucaiin died Monday night at the Base hospital from injuries in a plane crash near Sam Houston. He was 24, son of Brig. Gen. Edward McGlachlin, assigned to the Phivd eli artillery Fort Myer and recently here. Military honors planned. funeral details pending.
The Bartenders' union reports raising funds and pledges for a Liberty Loan campaign. Subscriptions, committee plans, and posters are described as unions vie for top fundraising totals. Several branches organize drives, with estimates suggesting substantial per-member contributions.
The notice lists promotions and assignations across Army units including names like Dyer Urire, Mah Thame, George J Sventius, Ernest Te Washer, Wesleyan University figures, and officers such as Lieutenants and Captains. It notes changes in personnel at Fort, Bast, and various posts with mentions of infantry yard, relieve actions, and upcoming protocol.
Miss Susie L. Trevino of 1107 Vera Cruz street reports relief after taking Tan Jules a tonic her sister also used. She describes severe stomach trouble, gas, headaches, and insomnia before two bottles improved appetite, strength, and sleep. The product is sold in San Antonio by Wagner Drug Store and Meyer's Pharmacy under a special representative.
A typewritten confession, signed by one soldier and presented by Sheriff Jobe Tobin, details the assault on Bliven G. Ornelas the served chauffeur. The document, given under guard at Fort Worth, outlines an accomplice confessing to aiding the theft and the later conduct of the group.
Readable fragments indicate a call for expert mechanics tied to the aviation section and Signal Corps. Mentions of Warlington, Belly Field, and Harmog at I Harmog suggest a military or training context seeking machinists, technicians, and related roles for a forthcoming aviation program and mission-focused units.
Enlisted men at Camp do to be called to a meeting at the YMCA hall to organize a football squad. Capt. Walter Moore calls all officers and winter athletic coordinators to recruit players and select the best material for a team to play in November against the Thirty-second Division. A December game with the Seventh Corps Infantry team is planned, weather permitting, with scheduling delayed by conditions.
Wrat W Cook, Vories Brown and Myth Cuaringhan Javestedt bought two improved brick houses on Houston Street and Laredo Street from Theodora AM Lovie Vir. The properties have 9 feet on Houston Street and 85 feet on Laredo Street with two brick dwellings. The new owners plan development but have not denied possible alterations to the property.
Unclear OCR snippet describes soldiers moving toward Destin as parents face upheaval. text also hints at intense, disjointed series and warnings, leaving the exact events and identities impossible to confirm.
Detained men who escaped from a detention camp on Angel Island were recaptured within hours. The two officers of the seized merchant vessel were returned to Angel Island by military authorities.
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