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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1917

Page

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Austrians Hold San Gabriele as Italian Push Grows

German and Italian reports describe Austrians stubbornly defending Monte San Gabriele amid heavy Italian pressure on the Falasizza Plateau. Cadornas lines show cautious progress, with potential to split Austrian forces and threaten Trieste if a secure hold is gained. The scene signals a decisive phase in the campaign with strategic implications across the front.

Associated Press Monta Sanahrile Cadgarna Cadornas Cadorna Iran Cadarna Monte San Gelbiers Falasizza Chipagonno Trieste San Gaiety Petyngrad Viiices Stent Iurssin’sa Poliitendaaereis Mselptina Tod Uicea la Fistae Ao Ge Petrograi

Riga Disaster Sparks Calls for Immediate Action

Reports from various newspapers describe a broad mood of urgency as the Riga disaster prompts Socialist and Social Democrat outlets to urge workers to act with iron discipline. Observers note wealth transfers and strategic frontlines shifting toward Moscow and Dvinsk as the conflict expands.

Vlild Moscow Niga Novgorod Huxsian Front Dvinsk Riga Social Democrats Rebotohayor Gazeta

Austrians Pressure Northeast of Gorizia

Italian war office reports Austrian defense in the northeast of Gorizia collapsing under heavy Italian pressure. The enemy reportedly suffers extremely heavy losses after days of desperate resistance.

Rome Gorizia

Submarines Only in Gulf of Riga War Note

A Sept 7 wartime report says no enemy ships but submarines have been observed in the Gulf of Riga. Russian naval forces remain ready to engage Germany. No material changes reported yesterday in the Riga region.

Petrograd Gulf of Rize War Office Riga

German Cavalry Engages Russian Rear Guards Near Riga

Reported from London on September 7 describes German cavalry in successful clashes with Russian rear guards up to 40 miles east of Riga as they press the retreat from the lower Dvina. Headquarters issued a brief update.

London Ain Higa Lower Duin Amy I. Ee SH

German Victory Signal After Falls of Key Towns

Reported Allies gains and German resolve cited by Emperor Willem and London officials. Messages from merchants praise the fall of Kira and stress Germany’s industry and will to continue the defense war. British raids near Armentieres Lens and Champagne Verdun flanks noted with ongoing heavy fighting.

Lwbock Kira Willem Gays Germany Vefense Ywus Brenion Chamber of Commerce Renules Wada London Armentieres Lens Sy Gaday

Supremacy of sea safe says Lloyd George

A fragmentary article quotes Lloyd George on sea power and peace. It discusses enforcing peace, international law, and treaties with Germany, citing cautious hopes for future security and the peril of war lingering in 1919-era discourse. Names appear in quoted passages, with limited readable context.

Lloyd George Gontinved Kram Wibsard Teron Geminis

Consider Woman Reply and Sew Committees to Sort by September 12

Fragmentary OCR notes discuss committees and a German reply to a papal memorandum. The text mentions consideration by executive bodies and a likely deadline of September 12 for action or response. Names and places are unclear due to garbled source.

Copemaghn Herman Sonmittes Aoven Probull Pope Honudiet

San Antonians Subpoenaed to Austin Front Page Continuation

Testimony in a Houston House investigation centers on University of Texas budget clashes. Dr Vinson says students were dispersed from glasses on May 28 to control a mass meeting and regulate activities. Witnesses discuss resignations, appropriations, and governor Ferguson’s objections to dean remarks.

Olieudonthia Slau Wilbur F. Allen Quring Hever Jed Vade Allen Vinson Hunger Aten Severnor Crane Dr. Vinson Ferguson Dean Mi

Americans in France Parade for President

In four waves American troops paraded under a sunny Septembr day. French citizens lined the trenches and cheered the troops while Marshal Joffre reviewed units near the Marne. President Poincar and other officials addressed cheering crowds as the parade honored Allied actions and the French Woop.

Inspector General Here In Fort Worth Era Patrol Report

Brigadier General John L. Chamberlain, inspector of the Arkays, reported traveling from El Paso to San Antonio for a few hours and then to Washington. Word reached headquarters that Major General Kawin St. J. Greble commands an advancement unit ready to replace the former guard. Dispatches set the line of march for the day, but whether the troops will be hung for delays remains uncertain. Major A. S. Margin notes arrival at Fort Sam Houston within a day or two as Major Mor Hon shifts to Fort Riley.

Gener John L. Chamberlain Pumeral The Arkay St Antonio EL Paso National Guardien A. S. Margin Sigmel Ag Dassalant Smotigen

KUEHLMANN FOR PEACE AMSTERDAM CONTEXT

Fragmented report from Vienna cites German foreign policy debates and a statement attributed to Dr Skvehhinaan. The text mentions opposition to imperial policies and a wish for peace, with references to no consensus and a disputed list of supporters. The source is unclear and garbled.

Amsterdam Viena Skvehhinaan Vienna Gina Pate

Conspiracy 10 Hamper Government Revealed

Washington reports reveal a nationwide conspiracy to hamper war efforts through draft resistance crop burnings and sabotage of war industries. Investigations by a federal grand jury in Chicago and other juries aim to map all phases of the alleged plot with arrests and seizures across the country.

Washington, D.C L W. W Federal Grand Jury Chicago Grand Jury Cnicago Ita Pacific Northwest

ARTILLERY MEN PREPARE TO GO TO FORT WORTH

A disjointed local notice lists names and small sums donated for a Fort Worth event. It names numerous individuals and firms, with varied contributions from $0.50 to $107, including Mrs. Loe f xony and Mr. Yriedrielh, and mentions hospitality preparations and associated vendors.

Fort Worth Bates William Andrey Blae Adolph Wagner Ars Darratt Vanderligertn Nye D. K.urns Ma Aknermann Fla W. Stacke W. Simpson Sty Anthony Hatel Admarech Botars M. Chittin J. Steele Aros Hee Mbert Heltel Loe F Xony Mer. Gildermetater Cash BM Oantas Herne Senachart van Toward Rn Dowden Aly Orick Ab. Mee. da Straus Guenther Street Gunter Hotel Son Matar Company Haims Mya Ay Be Spencer Mackay Arvivar Pay Ing Clommiy Awift & Cony Jobin Yriedrielh Rottes Holland Tea and Coffes Coonpans Mee Yeon Deehman Tae Conmpany Elotfintins Hayman Cote Tea Conmuns Dewel Coffee Company AN Aruwad Mir. Koehler Hugak Bam Hell Callwell Willam Nexley Tennk's Baadston Brown Alm Solilamant Mbraxes Weatentt tox-Taylor Company Htevernagel Matthies Snavlng Bt. Mark's Purist House

No Prices for Beef in Washington Meeting

A three day conference between cattlemen Hoover and the Secretary of Agriculture failed to yield a definite meat price plan. Colonel Pryer said assurances were given by Mr. Hoover that progress would be made, while critics accuse price fixing and agricultural policy as factors. The debate reached Congress with widespread protests from western lawmakers against meat pricing and market controls.

Varius Wililey Riga Rovgiwnehl Cabintet Uni Pan Washington I. C Hoover Pryer Congress Xouilwest Lie Cattio Wen Hulk Asean Apy

Fraser Tailoring Co Promotes Uniforms in San Yabeihy

Advertising fragment notes Fraser Tailoring Co advertising uniforms made locally in San Yabeihy with emphasis on W T W Commerce 4 and CANe details. The readable text suggests urging customers to have uniforms made at the local tailor.

San Antonio Fraser Tailoring CO San Yabeihy Felis Fraser Tailoring CO W. Commerce

Federal Roads Funding Sparks Debate Across States

A garbled Washington discourse shows a proposed federal road funding package totaling about 1.783 million dollars with allocations and opinions scattered. Analysts note debates over how to distribute for state projects, while a stream of anecdotes touches on transportation needs and political perspectives.

Fragmented Fragmented Tale of Oddities and Dreams

The excerpt presents a surreal, fragmented narrative about a mysterious figure named Samar and a cascade of dreamlike images. Vague references to existence, forms, and strange collections hint at a mythic or allegorical journey without clear events or resolutions.

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