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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1917

Page

7

Great Parade Honors Drafted Men In Washington

In Washington a grand public demonstration honored the 1400 drafted men and the national army. President Wilson, Congress leaders, and diplomats led a procession from the center of the city to the White House. Senators and Representatives, sailors and soldiers, and many citizens joined the march, celebrating the eve of the soldiers departure for democracy’s cause.

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Presidents Message to Soldiers of the Nation Army

A constitutional era message from the White House to soldiers embarking on training and deployment. President Wilson commends the Volunteers for freedom and duty urging sober conduct, faith, and high standards as the nation eyes their efforts in the great war context.

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Stock Market Slump Hits Severe Setback

A damaged report describes one of the stock market’s sharpest drops in months as prices fell and investors faced broad losses. The scene references Amsterdam and mentions an abbreviated international context with unclear details.

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Last of Dark Forces Boris Sturmer Dies in Russia

Boris Vladiniovsteh Sturmer former premier and foreign minister died yesterday after a long career beginning in 1872 at Petrograd University. He helped organize ceremonies for Emperor Nicholas II and later led as president of the council of ministers in 1915. He and allies known as the Dark Forces allegedly influenced revolts and he faced indictment for overreach while imprisoned at the Fortress of Peter and Paul.

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Attacks on American Sailors Reported in Cork

A Cork dispatch details Sunday night assaults on American sailors, with crowds jeering and targeted acts including insult to a young woman. A raid on officers in training corps premises yielded rifles and revolvers, not recovered. several sailors say the violence seemed organized though no arrests were made.

Chronicle Cork PAL Ireland

Weather and wind shifts across cities with varied readings

A jumble of weather notes reports temperatures near 68 to 88 degrees across multiple locations including New York Washington and nearby areas. Wind directions shift with gusts and cooling trends noted in late spring patterns.

Washington

Sunset Limited Derails West of San Antonio. Nineteen Hurt

A Sunset Limited eastbound derailment occurred about thirty miles west of San Antonio at 7 40 Tuesday. The most seriously hurt was Lou Dudley of San Antonio who died en route to the dining car. sixteen others sustained injuries described as hind legs and chest crushes. Fireman and engineer injuries were reported. victims listed include William Jones and others as crews and passengers were treated. Officials investigated the cause as the wreck scattered cars and damaged the engine, with emergency crews assisting at the scene.

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Drafted men urged to wear overalls at Fort Riley Camp

Sept. 4 Fort Riley amid clumsy OCR shows draft recruits from Missouri Kansas and Colorado urged to use overalls. War Britain nibbled by domestic concerns and general Lowe Wand advocates government savings while many locals face shortages. The report notes attempts to improve supply and labor support for the war effort.

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Song Books for Army Selections and Ceremonial Use

Fragmented text notes a military program related to songbooks, an aviation or marching theme, and an executive nomination. It mentions an agenda item or award and a public or official event involving singing, a tent, and a ceremonial setting.

Drafted Men Parade New York

A garbled sector from New York describes drafted men marching, with mention of trains and coloration in a wartime parade context. Names and clearer details are missing, but the text references a mobilization event and preparations for departures.

Rev Mr Kelly Trial: Unclear Means and Mystery Court Scene

A fragmented OCR item describes a trial involving a Reverend Mr. Kelly and unclear references to names and actions. The legibility is poor, yielding uncertain details about the court, location, parties, or exact charges.

Old Glory Heads Historic March of American Troops in London

An American military parade unfolds in London with troops in formation. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the scene highlights a display of U S forces and the prominence of the event in the city.

London

Plan to Kill Borden Foiled by Officers

Report summarizes a foiled assassination plan against Borden as officers intercept the scheme. mentions explosive devices, alleged conspirators, and a thwarted attack with details obscured by garbled text. The item conveys a crime narrative with names and locations largely unreadable due to OCR damage.

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Russian Situation Still Pessimistic

Petrospad correspondent reports the international situation remains bleak as the government clamps down. General Koeniattae arrives to seize peasants for war effort, with forced caveft seizure and talks with Waymon over grievances. Reforms are suspended. arrests cited in Alsingedl affair, while Hoshi viks prepare for possible uprisings and arson attacks at Patragend.

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Kaiser S Jubilant Muslin and Selastian to Che emprees

Fragmented OCR text mentions Kaiser and various names like Selastian and Prince Loopakt with unclear context. The passage references Emperors, strength wind, and a ceremony or capture but lacks coherent facts or dates. Entities include Kaiser, Selastian, Prince Loopakt, and Cerifan.

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Germans in Hpanaag Aad Over England Bomb Pearl Fleet

German attack near England reported with extensive damage to Austrian ships at Pola. British authorities cite heavy casualties among naval ratings and civilians, while the raid affects the Thames area with mines and significant material loss. Authorities release casualty figures and naval reports detailing the attack and aftermath.

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Belgium Air Attacks Target Docks and Shelters

A chaotic report describes nighttime raids over Belgium, with mentions of attacks on dachn and subway shelters and on railing sidings near Bruges, amid German air activity and related consequences.

War Profit Talk Beaten in Tangled Phrases

A garbled and truncated OCR fragment presents a chaotic report with scattered names and terms. The legible parts suggest references to war profits, political figures, and financial plans, but most content is indecipherable. The piece lacks coherent events or clear entities to extract.

Drafted Men Rallying for War Effort in Arlington Article

A fragment from a 1917 report depicts drafted men rallying under President Wilson's appeal. It references military service, support from civic leaders, and the broader push to mobilize U.S. resources for the war effort, with emphasis on national unity and sacrifice.

British Loss 715,614 in War Report

A damaged item reports British losses totaling 715,614 with scattered names and locations including Sidmon and Ortleors. The fragmentary text mentions Wilber and a weighty tally of wounded and missing, with unclear places and dates.

Air Raid Noises Roar Over London As Alert Echoes

fragmented OCR reads of an air raid alert in London with mention of southeast coast and nighttime whine of aircraft. indicates citizens near coast heard noises and police or guards responded to a alert with uncertain details and disrupted activity.

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Norway Losing Ships Amidst Wartime Clampdown

The article notes a decline in shipping capacity with Atlantic routes affected and ships from Norway listed among those constrained. It mentions restrictions affecting literacy requirements for voters and a legislative move in Gunnajiata, with Waters Trust cited.

Wants and rumors swirl in San Antonio market scene

The notice describes widespread advertising and exclusive listings in San Antonio. It notes a push toward real estate and other wants being circulated by prominent agents and a major paper. The text hints at competitive deals and telephonic inquiries as buyers seek specifics.

Ferguson Trial Reveals Bank Indebtedness Count Error

Impeachment trial testimony shows Governor Ferguson may have double counted the Temple State Bank loan portion. Assistant Cashier Blum testified state funds deposited at the bank covered about 72 thousand dollars of loans, with ongoing questions about whether a separate 11,000 item was included in consolidation. Defense argues the governor’s busy schedule caused the accounting error and that misstatements affect the overt loan line with the bank.

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