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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1917

Page

9

Training officers fired at El Paso scheme scraps plan

War Department eyes abandon plan for officers reserve training at El Paso and Camp Stanley to host the program. Camp Stanton and Leon Springs would support student officers while York Lee Springs and PasA sites are dropped. Ruckman asserts Camp Stanley can handle the cadets and telegrams the War Department seeking approval. Regulations for the January opening are in draft, with department headquarters guiding details and division commanders supervising as schools form.

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Battalion Signal Unit Seeks Puzzle Experts

A fragmented notice describes the MEH Licht Signal battalion, a mix of volunteers and transfers, seeking pyrotechnic experts and telegraph operators. Maj Hy CO Puta, division signal officer, urges skilled applicants, noting the battalion’s duty at Leak Springs target range and the need for capable technicians to meet wartime signaling demands.

Sat MEH Licht Mista Hy CO Puta Baa Osfort Menon Vic Enimeerss Gangris Leak Springs

Army Personal Notice From Far-Flungitory Detachments

Fragmented army personnel note lists names and ranks including Captains Coif and Vor Alen, and mention of duties, absences, and an upcoming leave on October 28. Several garbled terms suggest POWs, detachment roles, and postings across multiple units and locations.

Gold Medal Teachings Offer Quick Kidney Relief

A garbled advert claims Gold Medal Teachings provide rapid kidney and bladder relief through imported remedies. It promises genuine, proven formulas with proper dosing and safe usage, urging readers to try its products for prompt results.

Stolen Automobile and Public Notices Prompt Local Police Inquiry

A four wheel passenger automobile with five-passenger seating was reported stolen from an S240 o'clock Sunday morning after being left on a street. A description of the vehicle has been furnished to police. The page also lists public notices and local advertisements including property sales, pawn loans, and unrelated commerce items, with details of auctions, fines from traffic violators, and business advertisements.

Pawarger Dudse Bebomastistae Arate Whirteen Cp Soto Cycle Ghaufeur

Fragmented Military Brief With Names and Orders

A fragmented report mentions General Dreyer Belk and Reyes with road representations and a department meeting. It notes discussions on permissions, possible actions, and a decision timeline, with mentions of Lee, Lokston, and Rand related officials in a wartime context.

Dreyer Belk Reyes Mifor Donng Sint Lokston Raokoun Lee Thad Geanrad Muller Hien

Rheumatism Relief Story From San Antonio Reader

Tamarte reports pain relief after taking Tanne at Swerdrs Drug Store and Aller’s Pharmacy. Melury Steadman of 512 Frank Street describes severe shoulder pain, sleepless nights, and renewed mobility after using Tanne. She urges others with rheumatism to try the remedy.

Melury Stediman Frank Street Wagner Mrs. Steadman Warneri Tanine Tanne Tamarte San Antonio Swerdrs Drug Aller Parmacy Antae Lay

Sheriff Believes Band A Mexican Citizen Involved

A sheriff reports belief that a Mexican citizen named Banalo was involved in a violent incident near Camp Pravis. The guardhouse detainee faces investigation for possible assault and related charges after a confrontation that left two people injured and an officer wounded at a roadside report scene.

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Negro Prisoners Exercise Amid Abuse Claims

Fragmentary report describes guards overseeing African American inmates at a jail or camp. Text mentions beatings, intimidation, and guards patrolling lines while prisoners are marched and restrained during a Sunday incident. It hints at official inquiry and departmental concerns without clear names or dates.

Record of chaotic OCR fragment prompts a farce of names

A garbled OCR passage lists an unclear sequence of names, places, and events. It mentions individuals such as a county highway official and a secretary, plus scattered street names and times, but provides no coherent narrative or verifiable facts.

Indictments Against Official Involve County Officials

A Cochise County grand jury returned three indictments against a county official, the chief defendant, with bounds that prosecutors say the acts may be extortion or misconduct but not criminally punishable under current law. Witnesses include county clerks and lawyers. supporters say the accused acted politically and lawfully.

Curil Grand Jury Flgiengadia Erin

First Detachment of Negroes Arrives for Draft Service

A long fragmented report describes the arrival of the first detachment of Negro volunteers at a cantonment. It notes assignment to a designated group, medical examinations, and planning for further movements and reception of about 700 additional recruits. The text mentions officials and procedures for physical exams and classification for military duty.

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Teachers raise funds for library amid strong local support

Community members including teachers contribute about 100 dollars toward a library project. The drive, led by school staff and local figures, aims to raise funds for books and library services as part of a broader effort to enhance educational resources at the Cotnigi Library and related facilities.

Three Planes Make a Flight Amid Wartime Confusion

Report from telegraph cites a dramatic air display as three of five planes complete a flight near Fort Sam Houston. Amid garbled text and shifting details, observers note ongoing testing and repairs. The piece mentions military personnel and regional aviation activity, with uncertain dates and a focus on readiness and endurance.

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Dinners Postponed at City Site Amid Planning Confusion

A local notice reports postponement of dinners and related events at the St Arties Hate site due to scheduling and safety concerns. Officials from the KoMoern Lesmartigens oversee the delay as the city coordinates revised arrangements and routing for this week’s program.

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