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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1918
Page
1
San Antonio Brewing Association will stop liquor manufacture during the war and remodel its plant for other lines of manufacture after the war. Vice president C T Priest said the policy aims to conserve food and fuel and to align with prohibition sentiments despite legal questions.
Reported push across the Piave south of the front as troops and supplies pour in to sustain a major assault. British Italian and French forces fight alongside reported American reserves in a heavy east bank engagement with Austrians striving to halt Allied gains.
Reports from Rome and London describe continued Allied operations along the Piave and in Albania. British and Italian corps extend bridgeheads north of the Arno Torrent, liberate villages, and press toward Monteciano and Alessio while advancing near San Guiyanni Menua and Oderzo.
Special cable commentary argues only two paths remain for Germany: capitulation with disarmament or continued war. It urges ruthless justice, cites potential German annexations and expulsion plans, and notes Allied advances in Belgium and northern France as the fight for peace continues.
A reorganization at Camp Travis changes the 165th Depot Brigade to four groups led by Col Marmet F Tranch and Col Ratgh Caldwell. Caldwell has been promoted from Lieutenant Colonel to Colonel and commanded the third group previously. A Development Group of three battalions under Maj J S Rountree Jr exists for development work within the depot brigade area.
London reports a bacterial investigation shows the current influenza wave mirrors past epidemics with higher mortality from secondary infections. Willidyn Hayes Wisher told the House of Commons there is no evidence the spread is caused by general malnutrition, despite rising death rates. He cited Vienna and other places as examples of similar trends.
The German Reichstag heard fiery debate on war aims with Polish claims of slavery and looting in Chemnitz, calls to abdicate the emperor, and a push for constitutional reforms aimed at ending monarchic power while preserving the army.
Transfers announced at Camp Travis relocate first and second lieutenants to the 18th Division and 86th Infantry under War Department orders dated September 14. Names listed include Garland DoeCraffenreid Gordon Wilix Testio Knapp Wilkard Stulivan and others with several second lieutenants also moved. A note mentions one lieutenant transferred to ammunition trains and military police.
An old recipe claims quick cough and bronchial relief using Pinex mixed with a pint of water or sugar syrup. It advertises soothing membranes, phlegm loosening, and eventual cure for bronchitis, whooping cough, and croup, with a money back guarantee.
Various newspapers predict the collapse of Germany as imminent and discuss the strategic impact of an armistice. They warn that an armistice could prompt Austria Hungary to seek terms with Italy while its armies are disarmed, reshaping Allied strategy and postwar terms.
Paris dispatch notes cautious editorial after Austria-Hungary signals potential peace. Newspapers warn of hidden traps and the risk of a separate peace, stressing that alliance terms must come from the Entente and that real decisive defeat or victory governs any settlement.
Basel Basel, Get 20. Austria Hungary informs President Wilson it is ready to enter peace negotiations and an armistice, and asks Wilson to begin overtures. The Austro Hungarian foreign minister instructs Stockholm to urge the Washington government to send the note to Wilson.
Mrs A Dixon a Brooklyn nurse endorses Orlex powder claiming it turns gray hair black brown or light brown. The box includes full mixing directions and a $100 gold bond guarantee that the product contains no silver lead zinc mercury aniline coal tar or derivative and it will not rub off or be sticky.
Vienna responds to President Wilson with conditions for peace talks and an immediate armistice across Austro-Hungarian fronts. The note, dated October 28, is signed by Foreign Minister Count Istvan Andrassy. Paris reports Colonel Edward Mylouse presented credentials as U.S. special representative to European governments.
Count James Minotto, internee, alleges in a deposition to Deputy State Attorney General Geeker that Joseph Caillaux former French premier and Count von Luxburg engaged in negotiations in Buenos Aires to reestablish Caillaux in Paris in 1916 and seek a separate peace with Germany. The testimony, sent to Paris, is part of Caillaux high treason proceedings.
The meeting of the state directorate of the 3 1. A. was to be held in San Antonio on Saturday but has been postponed due to an influenza quarantine. A new date will be announced later.
Crowds line Grande Place Lille to witness General Birdwood exchange flags with Lille officials. British Fifth Army commander heralds liberation amid a celebratory scene with soldiers, birds, and cheering citizens as airplanes patrol above.
Captain William A. Moffett, commander of the Great Lakes Naval Training Station, told the Chicago Association of Commerce at the Olympia Country Club that 75000 jackies have been sent to coastwise ships in the past year. He said the station can handle up to 1800 enlistments in a day and dispatch 600 trained men daily.
The speaker praises Midwest youth volunteers at the naval school, noting their patriotism and pledges. He highlights their willingness to give up honors and maintain their commitments, stressing the volunteers' solid character and dedication.
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