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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1917

Page

7

Regulations Ruling Draft Public Given Regulations Ruling Draft

Washington October 22 five regulations into which Wen awaiting draft will be divided under the new regulations approved by President Wilson have become poignant. It was revealed Saturday night in New York that an official secret for a week or more was divulged during a dinner attended by Secretary Baker and Provost Marshal General Crowder. The Provost General discussed the new rules, but some attendees tried to elucidate the general speech and printed materials showed classifications of those eligible for exemptions. The race of eligibility listed includes married men with dependent families, widowed or divorced with children, unskilled laborers, and skilled workers in various industries, with detailed personal outcomes provided for support. The draft classification system is described as intricate, with a special focus on family support and labor categories. The report notes the potential impact on men with families and those engaged in essential occupations.

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Caproni Flight To Mingola With BNL Passengers

A Caproni bigtane flight carrying Vy Ovth and two other diifin machines was launched via 10535 vtelnel toward Mingola, L.1. The Jalayaelator aims to complete the journey in four hours, with United States government affiliations reported as lent to those nutiting Lae elt.

Owe Kuws BNL Stile Jere Lang Caproni Bigtane Mingola Tle Jaliay Aelator United States

Dutch boat on fire near New York preserves few cargoes

An unidentified Dutch vessel caught fire off New York and burned for hours until control was regained. Several cargo items bound for America were destroyed while the fate of the remaining cargo and the ship’s destination remained uncertain today.

Blustery Norther Heads Toward San Antonio From Storm

A blustery norther 18 moves toward San Antonio with cold temps and possible snow. Major Alen Buell of the weather bureau says near freezing conditions could arrive as high pressure shifts southeast, while a pending storm track brings a cold wind and rapid temperature drop.

San Antonio Alen Buell Focal Weather Bureau Ie Rocks Nountains Ale Rech Mountain Texas Great Lakes Sado

Mary Rose Fought Historic Sea Battle tale

Fragmentary OCR reports a British officer’s song describing the Mary Rose in a north sea convoy action against German forces. Confused text cites battles, casualties, and ship movements with multiple names and garbled phrases.

Mary Rose Lunbon Tos North Sea Cie Jana Mary Akg Wisieh Mivy

Roll of men from Antilles made public list of the dead

The government today released a public roll of sixty Americans from the Antilles region who perished when a submarine sank near the wake of the vessel named in the report. Names and addresses were cable sent by General Pershing, with many listed as dead or missing. The document notes others will be given later and includes engineers and officials among the fallen.

Washington Homer Qadbalty Army Gengyal Pershing Gil Spacer Portugal Gilly Piakont Uae Wy OM Wali Unie Engineer Sitter Moy Dyak, Willer Lohans

Weather Forecast Readable Fragment

Partial weather note reports colder conditions and a possible change in wind tonight. Forecaster indicates a cooler Wednesday with a chance of lower temperatures and unsettled skies.

Weather Across Cities Shows Varied Temperatures And Winds

A garbled weather bulletin lists multiple locations including St Louis New York Washington and Chicago with references to temperatures winds and rainfall. It notes a warm period and cooling trends over the next days, with scattered gusts and shifting pressures affecting daily forecasts.

Cassin Destroyer Attacked In War Action Report

Washington reports the destroyer Cassin was torpedoed by a German submarine during patrol duty. The ship reached port under her own steam. crew member Osmond Kitty Tagram from Pratt City Alabama was lost overboard in the explosion. Five others were injured but not seriously.

Washington Kong P Cassin de Cassinway Jon Osmond Katty Tagram Pract City Alabame Evan

Can See No Peace Says Lloyd George Amid War Strain

Reports quote Lloyd George claiming no peace while Britain stresses continued submarine warfare and aerial threats. He warns that only lasting victory can end the conflict as punitive terms and allied effort shape the path ahead.

Lloyd George

Japanese steamer among the missing headlines a sea mystery

A Japanese steamer is reported missing with authorities and crews unnamed in the fragmented notes. The report mentions lookouts near Hoontober region and notes on possible sightings by the St Yate Beelstie area.

French Shortage of Coal Prompted Wartime Ration Orders

Fragmentary report notes reduced coal supplies and rationing measures, including allocations for households and industry. Mentions authorities regulating fuel distribution, with references to wartime controls and a loss of munition plants. Report also notes Allied actions and German involvement near front lines, plus hazard of fuel shortages affecting urban areas.

British air raids on Belgium spark Allied response

Fragmented report describes British aircraft attacks over Belgium with claims of German antiaircraft activity and losses on both sides. It notes Allied and German casualties, with scattered details of sorties, locations near Sarbruchen and Meurthe region, and subsequent weathered summaries from London press.

Press Demands Ton Govemmment Amid Confused Turmoil

Fragmented text reports a press demand directed at government figures amid political and social unrest. The garbled copy mentions London, international actors, and various names, with references to protests, wartime contexts, and alleged tensions.

Ton Upan

Milucking and Tigh Pew Wv Foreword Surprises

Fragmentary notice reports an unexpected event Friday with local figures mentioned. Names include Pablo Hedger and Conyrigtdy with vague references to Globo and Tids car nieh bs. Continued on next page.

Fondu Pimrs Seraive Pablo Hedger Tun

War Loan Drive Aims At Vast Subscriptions

The Washington weekly Liberty Bond issue reports a $9,000,000,000 goal with about $2.45 billion left to raise by week’s end. Subscriptions must exceed $547 million daily. apathy in certain regions hinders progress and Treasury denials counter fake figures. Campaign likely to climax Wednesday per President Wilson proclamation.

Washington Don Comguin

La Follette Resolutions Adopted Across Nation

Unclear text indicates La Follette allied resolutions on Americanism and loyalty were adopted by a national body. Mentions resolutions registering non-typerae and devotion to the cause of Greened labor. Epochal war context implied with broad civic action and public sentiment.

Distilled Spirits Import Rules From Wartington Showings

A garbled October notice discusses import of distilled spirits amid prohibition debates. It mentions beverage use, private practice, and enforcement by authorities, with references to Betobor and Wesgilelter. The text names agencies and dates in a distorted form, outlining restrictions and possible penalties.

Unclear OCR Fragment on Stage Show and People

Fragmentary OCR text mentions stage, guests, and various names in a nonsensical sequence. No coherent events, dates, or clear entities to summarize into a factual news item.

Mient Armies Reach Vast Global Positions

Fragmentary report describes vast forces with at least 38 million under arms and mentions numerous named places and groups amid a war context. Entities include Portugal, Crewe, Gaunt, Goprasny, and Liberte with scattered references to nations and motions, suggesting a wide scale mobilization and strategic coordination.

Sets Army Loop Record in Cha Agu Field Note

The document records an Armenian era loop sequence with names and dates, noting Cheese Myint and Tangais in a coded register. It mentions places like Loivutenaih BL and Pane Tve, with references to historic groups and wage terms. The text hints at a timetable or fiscal note, mentioning Hents Gaur and DuMULes.

Alton Thinal Pd Nates Wivard Denes

Police raid cabarets prompt preventive action

Police conducted a raid targeting cabarets amid preventive measures. The operation occurred in the morning with officers detaining several individuals. Details on charges or outcomes were not immediately available.

Coal strike disrupts end of week in St Louis area

Fragmented report shows coal miners near Saint Louis claiming work stoppage after weeks of tension. Details are unclear but the scene centers on a protest at a local site near Bh Lamis Street with limited legible facts about affiliations or outcomes.

Foreman Shot as Suspect Confesses in Train Yard Case

Local incident reports a foreman being shot near a Willing street area. A man named Wan was detained by authorities and taken to a facility in Trumiurg. The suspect allegedly confessed to the crime after arrest.

Trumiurg

In Nayad Heavens Readied for Service

In Nayad Heavens, Robert F. Hinington, father-in-law of Fine Post, has been assigned to a rangjor service amid the era of reserve. The article notes a staged ceremony and a gathering of relatives as plans advance for the formal enlistment.

York Iobert F. Hinington Fine Post Tha Veoolvidies

Government to Regulate Coal and Oil Soon

Government to regulate coal and oil soon as shown by fragmented OCR text. Police power to regulate supplies may be considered after months of debate and potential new authority.

Saunnys

French Advance and British Engagements on Belgian Front

French troops advance in Belgium and along the Ypres Staden axis reported by the war office. British forces fight on both sides of Ypres while Allied infantry push toward Poelkapelle and the left bank, with Haig noting progress and strong shelling along the front.

Belgium London Wart Office Tnes Ypres Poelcapella Phat Tawa Paris Marshal Haix Bringles Adnce Fueker Sqork

Night naval action near Mars Sound reported by press

Transcript describes a naval engagement with torpedoes and shelling near Moon Sound involving Moon Sound forces and German units. It notes battleships, transports, and torpedo craft engaged, with reported losses and shifting positions along the coast. The Associated Press dispatch details the battle's tactical movements and aftermath.

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