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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1917

Page

13

Baltic Fleet Not a Factor in Situation

London Oct 17 The Russian correspondent reports German forces eye the Oesel island landing as a late-season move. German troops aim to clear the Gulf of Riga channels via Doesel and Linga, using dominant positions to threaten Para and Narva routes, with Estonian fishermen and farmers inhabiting the area and Baltic provinces largely German in origin.

London San Aplonio Miladelphia Conwright Tin Public Ledger Oesel Gulf of Riga Mogsund Gulf of Riva Gulf of Finland Doesel Linga Gesel Dago Island Hapsal Royal Narva Petrograd Mises Para Nags Balti Provinus Batons Esthonia Tapsal Narva

Baltic War News and Naval Moves Across Finland and Estonia

The article details scarce food stocks in the Baltic region, German landlords, and mutinies affecting allied operations. It discusses potential German naval bases, Finnish independence moves, Kronstadt shelter for Russians, and risks to Baltic fleets with suggestions ships may be scuttled to prevent capture.

Petrograd Baltic Grand Duchy Helsingfarn Kronstadt Vitebok Me- West Tha Yimes Oesel Assia Germany Shipa Tisi Petergrad Winland Tere

Handball drama at YM YWCA sports night Class C D matches

Reverend George Betsey defeated Maya Smith 11-4 11-3 in the opening bout. Dung Dugger won a three set marathon over Werner Wesnix I 10-11 11-7 7-11, a close contest to conclude the night.

George Betsey Maya Smith Abn Dunes Dugger Werner Wesnix I

City 10 Wage the Payment of Bage Taxes on Installment Plan

Mayor Bell proposes installment payments to clear up back taxes as San Antonio faces about 400 000 dollars in unpaid taxes likely rising to 500 000 against personal property and real estate. Tax collector to issue notices urging payment, with a 200 000 to 500 000 target to fund city needs amid wartime demands. Political and financial context outlined, with the equalization board meeting daily to hear back tax issues.

Bell Thad W. Sath Lneen San Antonio Taek Smith Ha Aittorney Uell Ter & Dond Tame Giese Board of Equalization Taux

Trenches Game On At Camp Stanley Training Exercise

Student officers at Camp Stanley simulate European trench warfare across 100 yards of No Man's Land from Monday night to Wednesday. Observers including Maj. Gen. John W. Ruckeno and Col. Medvern watch night bombardments, flare signals, and camouflage work as troops practice tunneling, barbed wire, and bayonet assaults under realistic artillery and gas-like effects.

Camp Stanley Joan Springs Leo Wpoxng Alan Atirenen Lutersils San Antonio John W. Ruckeno Medvern Varnum Eliot Slac Wid James Boswell Xevern Uremai Met

Reenactment of a Wife's Death Trial Drama Spotlight

New Jersey trial witness Mrs Boutinger, a Jamaica native, now to star in a film re enacting the death of her wealthy War Department employee husband. Acquitted months earlier, she discusses abuse claims and plans to adopt a stage career under the name Mariott Clave.

Jeti Ra Mangarrt Teutlager Coldwell X. 1 New Jersey Heutingey Hussband War Department Bentinger Ted Boutinger Jamaica West Indies Ag & Child Puivain Atinge

Sox Win Exhibition Game From Giants in Garden City

The Chicago White Sox defeated the New York Giants six to four in an exhibition game at Garden City New York on October 17 before about 000 soldiers from Camp Mills Mineola. Chicago’s six to four win came after a fast start in the first three innings and three rallies in the sixth inning while Giants pitcher G Smith struggled. Donertth allowed two runs in the ninth as New York attempted a late comeback.

Garden City N. Y Chicago New York Willams White Sox G. Smith Giants Donterth Wate BR. H. B Hite Sox Motono Ady Beng Nusselt Dan Corth Schath Lava Denking Domires G. Swi Been

Loyalty Rifle Shoot At G W Temons Event

G W Temons wins loyalty rifle shoot with a 4h score of 4 out of 108 while Arthur H Krady ties for high in another event. Miss Adaline Cay exhibits high rifle score 88 of 100. Associated Press dispatch notes British bequest of sugar plantations to UK secretary and Alfred Lee urges boosting Chinese production for food and clothing during war.

OG. W. Temons Morris Tr Malmmer Morris J. West al Pahner G. Ve Riehter West Loys Adaline Cay Taf Carey Wit London Alexander Ashy Iit Barbados Great Britain Alfred Lee Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce

Brackenridge Five Defeat Highland Park In Close Court Battle

Brackenridge five led by a standout star edged Highland Park 27 to ? on the farmer's court Tuesday afternoon. Wilkens starred for Brackenridge while Cervantes and Welker played key roles for Highland Park in a hard fought game.

Brackenridge Gruman Belial We Highland Park School Tab Scamilla Brackenridge Cervantes Highland Park Thadineuy BEM Davie Welker Boul Vest Jatemustiay

Green's Five Triumph Over Allen Hines Quintet

Tallis Greens team prevailed in a hard fought game against Allen Hines' quintet at the YMC as Tuesday night action tested both sides. Green Loum led with seven points while Clarence Rabit added five of seven for the winners. Jay McChakey and Leute Seeename contributed, and for the lasers Budwis Wheoni, Vanj Moluve, and Thwainess added points.

Tallis Green Allen Hines Buskess YMC Leute Seeename Oly Gonk Lleh Mnager Jay McChakey Enleh Lasers Jae Budwis Oni Sepree Ssiptwe Gens Williaan van jMlouve Ail Thwainess Raysie Han Pext Tveh Lena HTH

Will Honor White Sox At Chicago Event

A report describes Chicago coverage of a World Series celebration with fans and dignitaries gathering to honor the White Sox. Comiskey returns ahead of the parade, speaks by phone, and thanks his managers as New York players prepare for the game. Also noted is a large shipment of bars from a Texas smelting company to the United States.

Cuhcago Chaves A Prynt New York Brose Comiskey Cmiewgy Mil Wellewishig Sertex Sind Mumiger McGrawe Herzon New York Mexien Corresyandener Ico United, States Tilton

Edward Barrow May Succeed Ban Johnson

New York reports Edward Barrow, president of the International League, as the likely successor to Bill Johnson as American Baseball League president when Johnson retires to military service. Gin details suggest Barrow could lead amid organizational changes. Jacob Osburn and others referenced in the bustling local chatter.

Edward Barrow Ban Johnson American League New York Gerard G. Barrow International League Bill Johnson American Drasue Johnson France Johnison Mugene

Boxing suspensions hit Wisconsin fighters after forfeit loss

The Wisconsin boxing commission suspended Jack Britton Ald dytruger Dan Morgan and the lacy ery stall of Yoners for Mare vans failure to fost a forfeit for Britton s bout at Superior. Morgan gets a hearing on October 29. Charlie Merri¢, a local boxer, drew a thirty day suspension for rough tactics against Byer Hammec.

Milwalker Wisconsin Baxing Hag Jack Britton Alddytruger Dan Morgan Lacyery Yoners Beitton Superior Wis Morgan Charlie Merri Byer Hammec

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