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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1917

Page

5

New Coal Price Hike Aims To Cover Wages For Miners

Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt ordered a 45 cent per ton increase in bituminous coal prices at all mines to offset miners wage boosts. The move, effective Oct 23, follows a joint agreement and seeks to prevent stall in production while limiting operator profits. Garfield notes the rise targets wage costs and applies only if agreements hold, with prior contracts exempt.

Washington, D. C Wisen Garfield Walte House Garflett Federal Trade Commission The Fuel Administration St .Tha United Mine Workers Ui

Death of Captain James under riot probe at Fort Sam Houston

Colunbus New Mexico dispatch reports Captain Bartlett James Twenty Fourth Infantry died of a gunshot wound at his camp tent near Houston. Army officers travel to Columbus to investigate the death. Witnesses from Houston will testify at a court martial at Fort Sam Houston.

Colunbus N. M Bartlett James North Infantry Otvlenes Fort Sam Houston Conloess Houston

Grand Opera Singer Joins Evangelistic Revival Party

Miss Virginia Shaffer of the Chicago Grand Opera Company sails with a gospel evangelist team for a revival titled A Revival of Old-time Religion. The event uses a 2000 seat tent near North Flores Street and San Pedro Park with daily 2 40 pm and 7 30 pm sessions after the first week, barring Mondays. The party includes Evangelists Rev B Milton Willan and Rev Bud Robinson, singer Miss Shaffer, and staffers John E Moore Stephen B Williams and A L Kipple among others.

Williams-Hobinson Evangelistic Company North Flores Street San Pedro Park Shaffer Paris Jean de Reszke McCormacy Homer Melbe Dlaca Milton Willan Bud” Robinson Msg Shaffer John E. Moore Abop Girls Stephen B. Williams Mev A. L. Kipple

Fashions Show Promised To Entertain Soldiers At Park

A new fashion show titled The Awlyuiublic andion Show, successor to the Morse Show, will be held at Ron-De Vou Park on Saint-Quy afternoon November 10 to raise funds for the War Recreation Board. Clarence Bennett will conduct the show featuring latest women’s wear with automodels. committee headquarters at the St Anthony Hotel. entry blanks available. political ad announces Andres Coy for Commissioner of Taxation at the upcoming special election.

Ron-De Vou Park Saint- Quy War Recreaion Board Clarence Bennett Ulaw St. Anthony Hotel Eli Tertzerg Sterling Price Adama

Texas probe eyed to begin Thursday in audit push

An Austin legislative probe into state institutions moves toward a Thursday start as house and senate committees plan a joint session next week. Governor Hobby urges a full audit of departments and the penitentiary, seeking accountability and possible debt relief prior to November.

Austin Tex House Sreton Fuller W. H. Holiday Senate W. DB. Cope Henry Sackett Treasury Department Bruce W. Bryant W. L. Hudspeth Department of Insurance and Banking I. C. Fairchilds T. Pillaw Jr Department of Ptate F. Spencer M. M. Obanion Raneral Land Office B. R. Bryan Eugene Dabogory McMillin A. W. Seawright Department of Agriculture Jack Johnson RL. Dowra Tuerday Yavorss Hobby Tha Etreda Trivon Eelem Sunt Gosvelen Perguson

Colonel Burton A Veteran Kentucky Officer in Training Camp

Colonel Burton, veteran Kentucky officer and former National Guard commander, has long served in state military and political circles. He led troops in notable feuds and wars, earned commendations, and is listed for an Army officer role in the camp.

Kentucky Leon National Falda Brinig Duis I. C. W. Beek- San Burton Ame T Pinlang Rob

Woman Wounded. Mexican Arrested After Assault Near Cemetery

A woman near Ban Fer Nendo cemetery was assaulted Saturday afternoon but not seriously wounded. A 56 year old Mexican man was later arrested and charged with the assault as the area near her home drew police attention.

Ban Fer- Nendo

Tobacco Fund Supports Soldiers With 25 Cent Kits

A local drive by The Light tobacco fund collects small donations from workers at Chexing Fur niture Co and others, reaching $149.75 total. Contributors include J. C. Myvaier and A. J. Graseel among many, funding 25 cent kit packages of pipe tobacco and cigarettes sent to American troops in European trenches. Dr. R Menger endorses tobacco’s morale value, framing the gift as aiding brave soldiers. A lettered note and stamped cards accompany each kit for soldiers to acknowledge receipt. Pastor J Reichert departs for Wisconsin with farewell services planned before his relocation.

Chexing Furniture Company Eath France J. C. Myvaier Wade A. J. Graseel G. B Toad F. Pasche Jr D. Ridgeway B.B. Mickeljohn Charles Lorant Stafford Ni H Big WY. Nance E. J. Yorkie W. I Beatty Shelli Irvin Wddia Behmidy Carlos Cervantes B. B.mclalf HL Schrat J. M. Warner W. EH. Holmes Hebdon G. Syed Mia Grace Ross Alma Lorens Mise M. Bumpf A. Shinski Ruth Logan Zula_Coston Ey 1 Deckert Wip Branch Jr J.J. Glade Jc G. G. Gesslar Finyd Cheeter Greeman Eddie Cervantes Jim Wetherspoon Lee Shannon H.J. Bishop Frank Vidal King Wore Awag Company Hadden B. Lucrett Northwood DiMediovex Ngland J. Waed Weston Street Max Goodman Hortaberg Jewelry Co Zintamunrlg West Jerry Hite Commerce Rest Re D. Morrow Sce Mra G. B. Feaster Avene Vaughan RE Willian Ward Infantry Company Camp Stanley Id L Bievenbuch Foot Street Miss Va Shawn Los Angeles

German ties denied as Cuellar disputes claims

iCuellar rejects accusations linking him and others to German agents in Mexico after Roberta Peayuters alleged the bonds. Cuellar calls the claim a deliberate falsehood aimed at discrediting him and colleagues serving in the U.S. army.

Laredo Tex Samuel Garela-Caallar Dine Army Cur~renga Roberta V. Peayuters Cuellar Agante Mexico

Retirement hinted at by war review from Berlin front

Berlin Tagedbuch reports a hint of retirement for German field marshal Jinew ie Vrance and Beiginen after Allied pressure. General von Ardenne notes a substantial Allied threat along the Belgian coast and French attacks near Rivers Olas, Atynce, and Alllette. He cites progress toward a 26 kilometer advance and potential German front split if French penetration succeeds.

Tomdon Times Servier Amsterdam Berlin Beiginen Bandwielhed Lone Ronere Olas Fa Renily von Ardeane Allion Laan Ardeane

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