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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1918

Page

4

Navy guns move to western front two months after arrival

Washington reports naval guns, initially for battle cruisers, are now deployed on the western front. Rear Admiral Earle approved the redesign and dispatch. officers under Rear Admiral Plunkett command the operations. First crew reached France June 9 and matériel began shipping June 20.

Washington D. C Navy Department Daniels Earle Navy Bureau of Ordnance Western Front United States Navy Plunkett France Hans Standard Steel Car Company Baldwin Locomotive Works Naval Gun Factory Army Proving Grounds Sandy Hook N. d Army Navy Great Lakes Naval Proving Grounds

After Effects of Measles in Coal Creek Tennessee

Mrs. A. Srritts of Coal Creek Tennessee recounts using Thedford's Black Draught to treat her son James after measles led to diarrhoea and swelling. She credits the vegetable liver remedy with saving his life and says it relieves pain and eliminates the need for another doctor. She recommends the product to neighbors and notes it treats constipation indigestion and biliousness.

Coal Creek Tenn Red Thedford

American Nurse Decorated by France for Bravery in War

Florence Bullard of Glens Falls New York an American Red Cross nurse serving in France received the French War Cross for unflinching sang froid under bombardment. The citation lauded her bravery under fire and her calm care of the wounded as bombs burst nearby.

Florence Bullard Glens Falls Red Cross France Ae TS

Breach of Promise Suit Awards $100000 in New York Case

Virginus St Talian Mayo of New Haven is ordered to pay Wilhelmina Meyer $100,000 plus costs for breach of promise to marry. The decision was handed down by the appellate division of the Supreme Court in New York, noting the ceremonial marriage and ten years living together.

New York Virginus St. Talian Mayo New Haven Coun Wilhelmina Meyer Mayo Appellate Division S Supreme Court

Air Raid Could Not Be Called Pleasant Diversion Says Cook

Rev Philip Cool former rector of St Mark s writes on a night march and front line exposure as American troops move through Nestle Woods to Mareuil en Dale in France after a 60 mile hike. He notes bombing raids are terrifying yet sometimes low danger and recalls a gas alarm marked by sirens and gas masks.

Cook France St. Mark’s Philip Cool Nestle Woods Kot New Division Stara Mareuil-en-Dale Pere-en-Parde

Casualty List Reports Broad Range Of WWI Died Wounded MIA

The roll lists Privates Lemuel L. Johnson Wallace Texas and Worth B. Burleson Bastrop Texas among those Died of Wounds and Disease. Wounded severely or slightly are named with multiple units from Texas Oklahoma and other states. Missing in action includes Benny J. Boyd Brownwood Texas and David D. Hin Crowley Texas. The tally covers in action disease wounded missing and deaths with many named individuals across states and nations.

Charles BK. Dever Casper Tex Joe Owen Dallas St. Elmo David D. Hin Crowley, Tex

Morning List of Action Casualties and Postal Notice

The list names Andrew P Alves Walter Clegg Joseph Loeffler Charles Mason David Apuienilv James Beany Willie Cordes Fred Kleinman John Shaughnessy and Sergt Joseph Humonil among those reported in action wounded or dead with totals for killed in action died of wounds disease and missing. The post office department issues a notice urging separate envelopes for confirmations of cablegrams to expedite censorship handling. Also a political ad notes the Republican nominee for Congress in Texas 14th District seeking support for the November election.

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New Opportunities for the Older Men in Training Schools

Reports from training programs show men over draft age gaining skilled production roles in factories. At Boardman Trade School New Haven a 60 year old painter became adept machinist producing 25 percent more in three days and later earned 60 cents an hour. A 65 year old farmer with prior mechanical training qualified as a foreman. An 68 year old pattern maker and a 65 year old munition trainee also demonstrate rapid progression. Employers in Worcester and Cincinnati confirm older men prove dependable, ready for responsibility, and capable of reaching skilled status. England and France likewise train older merchants and professionals for mechanical work.

Boardman Trade School New Haven Bridgeport X-Factory Worcester Mass Rm Millwright Cincinnati Bre England France

School for snipers and observers to open soon

The 18th Division announces a four week training program for snipers and observers at Camp Bullis. First Lieut Edward C C Thomas will command a provisional infantry battalion with four companies. instructors include Capt Martin J McAllister Capt Morris B DePass and Capt Richard F Kinnear.

18Th Division Tavis Camp Bullis Hirst Edward C. C. Thomas France Western Front Laving Martin J, McAllister Morris B DePass Richard F Kinnear Howard II Gibbons Thomas Thel

Paris Expresses Gratitude to Davison for Red Cross Aid

The Paris municipality welcomed Henry P. Davison, chair of the War Council of the American Red Cross, at city hall Friday. Vaul Chassaigne-Goyon, vice president of the municipal council, praised the growing charity from Mr Davison and the Red Cross act.

Paris Davison Henry P. Davison War Council of the American Red Cross Vaul Chassaigne-Goyon

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