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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1917

Page

11

London Air Raids Teach Bravery in War Time

Londoners endure a brutal air raid as German planes bombard the city. The piece recalls a world famous war correspondent retreating to a cellar and notes the crowd's reaction, the responsibility of authorities, and the subway basement as a rare shelter during the blast.

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Lizard Crawl Drills And Trench Training For Students

Soldiers in training prepare for trench duty with physical drills and a first day hike. They undergo injections for paratyphoid prophylaxis as War Department officials reorganize barracks transfers. Instructors emphasize cleanliness and discipline while planing marches, drills, and classroom sessions across Infantry and Field Artillery units at Camp Wika.

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Obituary for Enger family and crash victim Tysart

Obituary notices report Hamas T. feeart and Tysart perished in an auto crash on Booth Loop. Relatives arrange funeral logistics with Shelley-Loring Undertaking and Riche Undertaking. Survivors include husband Mans ter Enger and four sons with extended Norweigian connections. Body to be sent to Cran Gap for burial.

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Army Orders Fragment Reflects Disjointed Dispatches

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Cotwel Perry and Captain Aiewrader with scattered phrases about university, military, and a widow. Readable content is minimal, hindering clear events or dates. The fragment hints at orders or assignments but lacks coherent actions.

Iruckmian Predicts Universal Serve at Rotary Club

Major General Jann Wy Tuetian and Colonel Kenneth Morton address Rotary Club on social and military reforms after the war. Widespread changes to the armed forces, care for soldiers, and the elimination of vices are urged, with plans for new cantonments and increased supply movement at the San Antonio Arsenal.

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Inheritance Tax Law Enforcement Expands in Texas

State enforcement of the inheritance tax, passed in 1907, is set to strengthen under a spring amendment. Special deputies, appointed by H B Vere and with 10 percent of collected taxes as fees, will pursue 46 cases in county probate records. The schedule links tax percentages to estate size and relations, with non-relatives facing higher rates.

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Disarming a Negro Officer Sparks City Police Incident

Prompt action by Ted Stowe a deputy gman prevented three men from shouting and attacking at central police headquarters. An armed clash occurred as officers tried to restrain them. One suspect fled with a revolver while two others were disarmed. Investigations continue with officials awaiting reports from the county court.

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Miles County issues new state plates for autumn distribution

A state highway commission report notes 180 000 plates allocated for Tess with 160 2100 as early Friday total. Distribution will begin Monday at a to be designated game place. Plate sizes are 6 1 2 by 12 inches and plates are front and rear dual. A night crew works to expedite seal and license issuance.

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Shriners and Masons Event Planned at Scottish Rite Cathedral

A local community gathering is planned at the Scottish Rite Cathedral on St. Mary's Street featuring Shriners and Masons. The event includes refreshments, performances, and entertainment by professional athletes, with preparations underway for winter activities and a new program to be introduced next month.

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Indian Plough Road Incident Reported in Verve Era

A hazy news snippet describes a rural collision on a ploughed Indian road where a wagon hauling hay met a stalled or slow vehicle. Witnesses crowded the scene as Autod, a vehicle, collided with fresh plough marks near the Wil line, causing minor chaos and prompting local concern over road maintenance and safety.

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Theft Reported As City Notes Multiple Local Thefts

A Thursday theft report cites Richa'd Jesters on Douglas Avenue robbed of about $188 after lending money to a friend. He later recovered none of the funds. A separate Wednesday entry notes TV roomers at 1204 West Comoter Street reporting $10 stolen and items valued at $15 missing from another room. Police report pipe faucet thefts at Union Stock Yards and a car stolen from East Houston Street, later recovered abandoned in a different city.

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