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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1917

Page

9

Americans Parade In France For President Review

Americans in France parade for President Poincare as French officers praise the United States troops. Pershing leads the expeditionary force during a grand review with encampments, American marines, and French dignitaries observing from a plateau near the racing arena.

France Vhrance Munis Secompas Nied Vaol Pailieve General Potain Overas Otter Ciel Pershing Kloher Latayetty Battle of the Marne Puingure Ts Fleet Marney T Alarag Bath Ameren Taining Poincare Resiaental Marseilles Ashis Automobile Eine Genel Pershing Baines Ulase Oliverins

Americans in France Hold Fierce Artillery Demonstration

A desultory World War I field report describes American troops in France enduring and replying to heavy artillery and trench fire. The piece details German and French fortifications, a large artillery show, and the Americans’ cautious participation as they train and observe, with scenes of shell bursts and distant bombardment shaping their armored exposure. The narrative emphasizes the intensity of artillery, the familiarity of American troops with such demonstrations, and their tentative engagement as they advance toward potential counterattacks.

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First Americans Killed at Front by German Aerial Attack

German air raid on American hospital units in a coast village killed one army medical officer and wounded three, with two enlisted men killed and sixteen wounded, including five Americans. No War Department confirmation by press time.

London St. Louis Harvard Washington, D. C War Department

Inquest Details On Mrs King’s Fatal Wound

A Concord inquest heard that Mrs Bitude A. Kins widow of Fame CL Hing was shot on August 29 near Concord. Dr M Hoffmann ruled the wound not self inflicted after post mortem findings showed entrance behind the left temple about two inches from center of skull with no powder marks. Testimony described a rough terrain in which slipping caused her fall, with a bullet striking her head. witnesses including Gaston Means and Ernest Kury testified to the sequence of events during a spring outing. The coroner’s jury returned a verdict of death by accident rather than homicide.

Chicago Morten Bitude A. Kins M. Buemaister Northwestern University Or. Hoffiman Ligey Pner Concord Onkla Mbsut Mr King Gaston R. Means

Weather summary from scattered city notes and forecasts

A garbled weather dispatch lists temperatures and conditions for multiple cities including Milwaukee Chicago and Washington with cloudy skies and cold winds. It notes highs in the 40s to 60s, periods of rain, and windy conditions with varying forecasts across hours and locations.

Hospital bombardment report from enemy air raid

A World War II style dispatch states the Vaodghi Cuayvl Hospital at Verdin was bombarded by German aviators for six and a half hours on a Wednesday night. Nineteen soldiers died and twenty six were wounded, with many others severely injured.

Prenom Vianne

San Antonians Drag Into Austin Inquiry Subpoenas

San Antonians were subpoenaed in an Austin impeachment inquiry. President Vinson continued testimony as records were demanded from San Antonio National Bank and American National Bank of Austin. Officials testified about currency deposits and other financial matters connected to the probe.

SAN Antonians Austin Senate Fox Sept Jasetin Gmani Clifton WU Hoorses D N. Brown Atuma Narional Bank San AR National Astros Otased Berni Iecekeur Govenor Wergiaye Gms Brere Magduteng Houston Fiell KR. B Dupres Wienwielt Odie Mitton Azores M. Chane House Mammers Nisl Akil Digan University of Texas At Toray Vinson Hanger Mir Thinger

Unclear OCR fragment discusses universities and church separation

Disjointed text recounts a 1918- era U S university hearing on faculty conduct and loyalty. Mentions Dr Vinson and the University of Texas among others. Describes salaries, student counts, and a contentious vote on professor expulsions or resignations amid war era politics.

Senate Defeats Income Amendment in Washington

The Senate rejected a plan to retain war taxes and fund allocations totaling about 49.1 million dollars. Senior Hollis and other officials supported the measure, but it failed 55 to 0, halting the proposed amendments and related fiscal provisions in the session.

Washington Fassia Agen Sean

Actor Arrested For Adding The Germans San Mca ngio

An actor was arrested in California amid a border related case involving charges of aiding a foreign entity. The arrest followed a flagged plot, with authorities naming a suspect tied to New York and San Santo. A $10 bond was set for the detainee pending further proceedings.

Wennel Conmleta Santego

Training Camps Expands Options At Washington Camp

A government official indicated a broader program to establish training camps will be offered. The plan aims to provide more opportunities for qualified individuals to enter and complete courses, with emphasis on accessibility and timely enrollment.

Washington, DL Simentags Maea

No Flags For Kaiser London Sapt Til Visit Inward

A scrambled report notes Une Amatordam correspondent from Exchange Selectrapl Company on a journey toward the Wandnes front. The public showed a muted response as banners remained folded and blinds drawn, amid a request by a charity to display Thaw.

London Sapt Une Amatordam Exchange Selectrapl Inorior Witham Broxnels Inn Ok Wandnes Fox National Mourni Ug

Congress to Adjourn as War Effort Looms

In a wartime session lawmakers plan to adjourn in the near future after voting on measures to sustain the war effort. Officials indicate Congress will return if needed to address funding and policy, while administrative officers project the next steps to support military campaigns and allied actions.

Artillery Men Prepare to Go to Fort Worth Parade

Soldiers assemble after a Katy Station entrain for a Fort Worth parade and demonstration. The event involves a large contingent, with detailed timing, routes, and caravan movements through city streets, including pre and post parade activities, refreshments, and a subsequent march to Fort Worth.

Fort Worth Katy Station

Fragmented note lists payments to diners and officials

A mangled OCR item records various payments for refreshments and tips in San Antonio. Names and amounts appear, including figures such as 52 and 107 dollars, with several entries like Mes, Anson Bennet, Mrs. Ray Bestel, and others. The text ends with a prompt about continuation on the next page.

Hate Anson Bennet Ray Bestel

French Cabinet Asked to Resign After Crisis

In Paris a crisis prompts President Holicnze to task the premier and ministers to withhold their resignations until the president and the Chamber of Deputies return to address the situation. The leaders of both chambers have been summoned to Paris by the parliament.

Paris Devidon Nheir Demeuhnawshy

Senate debates war bond bill amid broad opposition

Washington reports Republicans push to curb Treasury control over bonds and certificates as the war finance measure faces strong resistance. Lawmakers flag large public spending and the risk to wartime funding, with a major ad campaign seen as pivotal in shaping opinion.

Washington Moses Stigas Stepubtiouny Renutlicans Representa Fee Datas Toe UN Recpolty Scott Newsnanor Ameo Danish West Indies Vent Prana Canal Naga

Tobacco for Soldiers Shipment Arrives at Atlantic Port

A large shipment of chewing tobacco sent from the United States arrived yesterday at the Atlantic port for American raiders. The supply is described as the largest of its kind yet received, intended for soldiers and marked for the war effort.

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Lloyd George Defines Peace and Sea Supremacy

England Sept 7 Lloyd George declared that global freedom hinges on sea supremacy and British strength. He argued German submarines cannot defeat the empire and urged unity with Russia, warning against democracy’s peril if the enemy gains. He praised empire unity and warned small nations rely on Britain for protection.

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Insurance Bill Up London Speech On World Peace and War

ALondon and Washington dispatches report controversial comments on the proposed insurance bill and wartime policy. The London figure Sir George features in a debate about peace efforts, Germany, and global preparation for forthcoming century conflicts. The Washington note cites military spending and fortification plans, with emphasis on air and naval capacities and the risk of renewed tensions.

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Wallingford aviation tale notes Sept ambers

A terse report from Paris on a French aviator tied to Wallingford details a Sept date and the arrival of aircraft. The item mentions aviation activity, a tent setup, and a possible munitions or aircraft event with limited readable names and places.

Luthery Paris Anorout Faythery Wallingford LG Lafayette

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