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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1918

Page

2

Hughes Urges Unity and War Victory in N Y Rally

In a Union League Club speech Charles E. Hughes urged bipartisan national unity to support President Wilson and win the war. He defended Republican loyalty to the war effort and rejected opposing anti-war rhetoric while pledging support for Republican candidates.

Tammany Hall Alfred G. Smith Samuel Untermyer Wilson Tuntermyer Congress Hughes Charles KE. Hughes Union League Club National Assembly Republicae Party Republican Party

Peace note and charges on Republican Congress influence

The Swiss Legation official Frederick Oederlin says German peace votes reached U S officials to push a Republican Congress. He accuses Republican reactionaries of profiteering and seeking to repeal progressive wartime legislation, claiming their aim is postwar power rather than patriotism.

Fei Eee Green Frederick Oederlin Washington

Brady Case Affirmed In Texas Court Of Criminal Appeals

The Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed George Brady of Bexar County and Melvin Foreman in murder verdicts while reversing Adelbert D Young for defective indictment. Tom Mansfield’s liquor sales conviction and Young’s forgery term were reviewed as well, with some cases dismissed for lack of statements of facts.

Austin Tex George Brady Bexar County Court of Criminal Appeals Brady Murier Carrie Stanley Tbs Adelbert D. Young Young

Daniels Raps Opponents in Campaign Talk

Secretary of the Navy Daniels urged a Democratic victory in the elections as he spoke in Providence Rhode Island. He accused Republican politicians of forgetting their duty as Americans by seeking Senate and House control and said Congress has not fully cooperated with the president during the war.

Providence R. J Secretary of the Navy Daniels Congress Senate House Har

Digestive tips claim excess acid causes indigestion

Medical authorities say about one tenth of stomach troubles stem from too much hydrochloric acid, not a lack of digestive juices. Do not take artificial digestents. instead use Bisulated Magnesia after meals to neutralize acid and ease sourness and pain.

Muditer of the Iwagest Chiiistera Organization

Fragmentary text references an organization named Iwagest Chiiistera in the United States. The readable portion hints at a course or program but provides no clear event, date, or outcome to summarize further.

Police Warn Harsh Crackdown On Halloween Pranks

Chief of Police Lancaster announced that explicit arrest instructions would be issued to every shift on Thursday. He warned pranksters that damage to property or bodily harm would lead to vigorous prosecutions despite Halloween celebrations.

Hallowe'en Lancaster Hallowe'n

Dandruff Cure Promised by Liquid Argon Treatment

An article asserts that applying four ounces of ordinary liquid argon to the scalp at night dissolves dandruff by morning. Three or four applications allegedly destroy all signs of dandruff, stop itching, and leave hair fluffy and glossy. It claims liquid argon is inexpensive and available at drug stores.

Austria Surrenders Would Shift German and Italian Forces

Officers analyze the Austrian capitulation and its impact on the war. They say Italy’s armies in France could be redeployed to pressure Constantinople if Turkey exits. German divisions in Russia face danger without Austrian support, risking a retreat of troops toward the Russo-German frontier and broader Russian losses.

Germany Turkey Constantinople France Russia Danube Gerstatts

Important Decisions At Crown Council In Berlin

Paris reports urgent dispatches about a crown council meeting under Emperor William in Berlin. Reichstag agitation grows and German military circles show nervousness as extreme measures are planned. Austro-Hungary faces pressure while armistice terms divide allied leaders and potential delays in hostilities loom.

Paris Crown Council William Berlin Zurich le Journal Reichstag Julius Andrussy Wilson Austria Rhine Petit Parisien Germany Matin de Thomasson Petite Journal Austro-Hungary

Austria Says It Follows Wilson On Armistice Talks

A Vienna note explains Austria-Hungary will align with Wilson’s approach and pursue independent armistice and peace talks. The monarchy pledges reform after an armistice and clarifies readiness to negotiate separately if needed to restore peace.

Austria-Hungary asks Lansing for armistice and peace talks

Vienna reports Count Andrassy delivered a note to Secretary Lansing seeking U.S. mediation with President Wilson for an immediate all fronts armistice and start of peace negotiations. The appeal cites Wilson’s points and a league of nations as essential to ending the war.

Vienna Austria-Hungary Count Andrassy Lansing Wilson Ministry of Foreign Affairs League of Nations Charles Pacific

Information Held by House Amazes European Statesmen

Paris reports Colonel E M House has taken a Paris residence near the war ministry and has held lengthy talks with Clemenceau Haig Milner Sharp Venizelos and Bliss. His bureau in Washington has been receiving for eight months original studies from many sources on conditions in every belligerent country, startling European statesmen.

Paris E. M. House United States Seine Ministry of War Clemenceau Colonel House Atlantic Washington Europe

Call for Armistice and Negotiations in Austria Hungary

The speaker appeals to the Secretary of State and the U S President to secure an immediate armistice across all fronts in Austria-Hungary and to open negotiations for peace, stressing humanity and relief from war’s disturbances.

United States Austria-Hungary Price

Many Nations Ask Aid From War Allies

London dispatch reports The Times asserting Emperor Charles and Wilson notes spur national self determination across Austria Hungary. It notes Czecho Slovaks Ukrainians Romanians Poles and Hutenians gains and warns allied leaders to frame armistice terms securing all aims of the war.

London ‘Times San ’Antonio Organization of Ruthenaus Limburg Vienna Roumanian Transylvania Austria Italy Cracow Bohemia Hungary Wilson Transylvania Prussia Varig America

Army Would Shift Blame in Armistice Debate

Berlin dispatches reveal a clash between military and civil authorities over admitting defeat in battle. Independent Socialist Cohn told the Reichstag the military seeks to dodge admitting soldiers must sue for an armistice, highlighting political tension in wartime leadership.

London Times San Antonio Philadelphia Public Ledger the Public Ledger Co Hague Berlin Cohn Reichstag

Health boards warn of influenza danger nationwide

Public Health Boards urge immediate action as influenza and pneumonia sweep the country. Prompt rest, warmth, and anti infection inhalation therapy with Hyomei are advised to prevent spread and reduce severe illness. Carry and use the Hyomei inhaler for quick relief and protection.

Military still seeks social standing after defeat amid calls for revolution

Amid rising unrest the military resists capitulation while storms over a constitution grow. Tageblatt warns against military pronouncements against popular fights and notes a shift after west front retirement. A Socialist observer says Germans will not bend to army headquarters humors.

Tagibblat Rive Tageblatt West Front

Austro Hungarian Crisis Credited to Revolt

The Temps says Austria splits as Hungary rebels and Andrassy cannot claim to speak for Czecho Slovakia. It argues the government must instead offer military guarantees amid the national uprisings and the collapse of Austria.

London Times Service San Antonio Light Philadelphia Public Ledger Canyright Public Letter Co Paris Wilson Temps Andrassy Austria Hungary

Elks Campaign for War Savings Stamps Sets City Record

Elks open Wednesday drive to sell war savings stamps with 25 stands and street booths. V. G. Sharver chairs the campaign. W. Roach tracks sales. Captains include Dahikin Wendell Sentter Vosert Chey Manitis and others. Women workers led by Mrs Sharver and Mrs Ustyant man booths and volunteer teams. Woodmen report strong Tuesday sales. totals to be released after campaign ends Saturday night.

The Elks Eelock Oach Che Elky Jka Tks V. G. Shorver W. EF. Roach Elks’ Club O. P. Dahikin Charles 4 George Lorwein F. B. Betters Walter Smith Misses Manley Smith Marguerite Allensworth Wilter Oliver Tessien Allensworth Jennett Louise Lorwein Moenny Betters Estaan Ruby Late Gwendolyn Mull Woodmen of the World

16th Regiment in Champagne Action Captures St Stienne

New York reports the Second American Division bore the brunt of recent Champagne fighting and captured St Stienne. The 16th 17th and 18th Regiments formed the attacking artillery attachment. A cable dated Oct 9 indicated the 16th Regiment served in this division instead of the 17th.

New York Champagne St. Stienne

Refugees flood into Holland as war tactics shift

Dutch authorities report thousands of refugees, mainly elderly and French civilians, crossing from Belgium into Brabant and Limburg. Frontier centers along the Meuse meet entry points at Maastricht, Deventer, Arnhem, and Zutphen with food depots and Dutch Red Cross aid. Some pursue repatriation by sea while France surveys repatriation through liberated Belgium.

Amsterdam Frontier Dutch Red Cross Toai Brabant Imbourg Meuse Maastricht Holland Border Cambrai Woun Zutphen Arnhem Hague Ing France Belgium

New Draft Calls Reinstated In Texas Camps

Austin announces October influenza pause ends and draft movement begins in early November under Major Townes. November calls include 2049 white men for Camp Bowie and 300 white men for Camp Travis on November 11, plus 500 negroes for Camp MacArthur and 260 negroes for Camp Travis on November 19 and 10 respectively to fill Class One readiness. Local boards urged to finish physical examinations to enable early selection.

Austin Tex John T. Townes Ips Selective Service Texas Bowie Camp Bowie Camp Travis MacArthur

Navy Secretary Daniels Sees Postwar Navy Jobs in Newport

Secretary of the Navy Daniels visited Newport and said after the war there will be a large navy job as munition workers gain experience at the naval torpedo station. He spoke of building a target naval establishment on the site and stressed the expected postwar expansion. The remarks followed a quiet city stop during wartime efforts.

Newport R. J Naval Torpedo Daniels Navy

Stearns Electric Paste touted as easy rat control

An advertisement claims rats destroy over two hundred million dollars of food yearly and promotes Stearns Electric Paste as the simplest, effective method used by the U S Government to exterminate rats mice cockroaches and waterbugs with a small inexpensive box.

Stearns U. S

Austrians Retreat in Disorder as Prisoners Captured

Ital ians cheer the retreating Austrians as more than 20,000 prisoners are taken since the attack began. The scene shows a disrupted withdrawal with cheers and relieved expressions among Italian troops and prisoners.

Tiall Fing

Allied push stirs gains as 600000 foe oppose Italians

On Oct 30 reports detail a major Italian offensive with 46 enemy divisions totaling about 600,000 troops. Eleventh Army British and Italian forces advance east of the Piave while the Eighth and Twelfth Italian Armies sweep north. French attack near the Argonne and Oise fronts signals possible breakthroughs as Debeney is promoted to grand officer.

London Timex Servier San Antonio Chiladelphia Public Ledger the Public Ledger Co Lord Caban Piave Monae Honorable Artillery Company Gordons Northern England Italia Italy Conflans Argonne Forest Aisne Argonne Vouzieres Quentin-le-Veti Herpy Oise-Serre Guise Ghent Beel

Allies Break Through Piave Front as Italian Push Advances

Allied forces including Italian units with British and French support and American contingents press along the Piave line. Con termen seized Conogtana and Oderzo rail corridor as prisoners exceed 20,000. Meuse fighting continues with American gains east of the river while German shelling hits Western fronts.

Uress Piave River Tagliamento Conogtana Meuse Tie

Start Tomorrow and Keep It Up Every Morning

An article extols daily morning hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels. It claims this simple routine eliminates headaches bad breath and indigestion, boosting appetite and health for all readers. It urges obtaining a quarter pound of limestone phosphate to try the regimen.

Doan's Kidney Pills End Back Pain for San Antonio Man

John McCabe, a local barber, reports relief from soreness and back pains after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He states the remedy kept him free of trouble since the first use and notes occasional tiredness from standing, not kidney related. Price and dealer locations are mentioned.

San Antonio John McCabe Barber Mitchell Sr Doan McCabe Foster-Miltore Mfars Buffalo

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