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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1918

Page

5

Mexicans Learn the Meaning of Draft Law at City Meeting

A Market Hall meeting in Ellis City addressed Mexican residents about the registration system amid German propaganda fears. Mayor Bell presided as speakers, including Manuel Murquiz Bianco and Feliciano Flores, urged registration between 18 and 45, clarified it is not conscription, and emphasized Mexicans may continue labor and uphold democracy.

Ley Bell Willard A. Holbrook Eivic America Mayor Bell Sam Belden Mexico United States My. Kelden France Manuel Murquiz Bianco Tle Agiierre Y Fierres Mr. Pierres Feliciano Flores Guadalupe M. Baez Sociedad de la Union

Food shortages in Austria worsen amid disaster year

An analysis notes Austria faces an immeasurable catastrophe from climate and war tolls. Farmers lack seed grain, labor, and transport as rains rot crops and inventories fail. Critics say government inaction will deepen hunger across Austria and Hungary alike unless urgent aid is found.

New York ISIS Pab, Co Wart Zurich Teinberg Austria Brest-Litovek Vienna Lnbor Hungary

Casualty List from the American Expeditionary Forces

The casualty tally lists killed in action and wounded by rank and name across numerous towns and states, including Lieutenants Harrison A. Dick and JM Vincent Mann ing, Corporals Martin J. Ria and Abraham Zippen, and many privates. The report shows totals by action, wounds, and deaths, with a nationwide spread of names.

Harrison A. Dick Bus Springfield Vincent Manning Jersey City Rede Martin J. Ria Bay City Mich Abraham Zippen New York Babanea Klove Ats P Caton St. Joseph Mitoghell Walter Okla Henry F. Peterson Arlington Neb Frank LG Andrea Beresford Clifford W. Cahill Hartford Conn Deredt Hubert Handley Berekely Cal Bernard Henry Huelsman Covington William J. Birmele Christofferson Milwaukee Cooney Cherry Welley Thomas Ge Ae Ioan Portland Ore Eldman Quincy Wislington Colo War Rockaway Washington D.C Srecion Alf Boson E Jobson Clifford B MA Oliver Peterson Winn William I. Spencer Ailian Prank Stanake Paliadoipils Don Sutton Langerton N.C Donald dJofm McDonald Cheneygan Mick Deanie Ball Otto FL Uoese Kulispel Clifton Angelo Campanclo Nic TP Relinson Pion Walter Q. Schatter Frue Shatterr Ihs Noureddin EB. Steel Oak Bite Casper Stelmachowski Milwaukee Joseph Stakes Brooklyn Log Younsen Kennett Edmund Edmund Tybore Milwaukee, Wis.5 Trobert Urban, Nowak; Frederick J. Vinson Acts Glen Wagner Ind Morris Watson String Whitaker Casey Springs New Lawrences Thoms White Ann Arbor Willian J. Whitlock Dedtor Percy Joby Wicks Carson City Fred Wheex Morley Hartie Wrist Middle Creek Naw Wright Laporte Judd John Hronkforst Jt Miciyamphei Ian Junta Colo Aon Gawhey Fo Duago Ration Derillippe Sag Peatelscn Sel- Hangland Maltiy Philadelphis Pug Arth Buotreit Ernest Andrew Otensen Mino. Hiebert Db Mebermrwtt N. Pappas Worcester J. Fowler Noyinger Schafter Hunt W. Va Fosston Mini Jatinman B .Oscar Toterson Corning Necer Ten Morrison Oli Nichols Barthowmey O'Conner Hoy A. Pl Himer Bb Cloud Comap Nieholg Cady Waityroy Cogley Los Angeles Caward WS Craven Youngstown Victor Collar Allee Texas Charles Cushman Hroken Low Net Richard Mc Cutter Ain Amery den Creston Frank A Donn A. Watlstrom Falun Wins Blarens Jr Fenton Phililelphia Harry Hartley Fish Kirkland Wash Alva A. Freema Sungould ATK Laurenen Urstenbere Sioux Pass Mont Edgar Girard Louisiana Thorvale Granby Poplar Minn Smithettte Anthony Morkus Showalso James R. Muckie Steubenville Wil Neubauer Martin Thansish Tudison Mass George Os. Paul Dixonville Pat Clarenesse Perry New Waverly Cart V. Peterson Minneapalis Clement K. Porter Rexhurs Jane Harry vi. Purdum Glencoe Barton Vy Nobeson Taring Moa Roman Ryhinakt Ralph W. Shutt Mantrase Uy Smith Summerfield Cheay Nashville Tenn Oscar 1 Syvkeon Andrew Ragsell Thomas Ellwood City Tear Withim O New Cumbersland We Wit Fosenh Caradanna, Jr Stouchton Loren Danforth Durem Enadleatt Bingham Utah Tehard F. Hurt Chattanonge Tease McAfer Pale Iston Mant Bete Manastan Emil Radtke Sheehorgan Wis George GC Rourhenhere Geneseo Brean W. Rhea Summer Tawa Willim Schlim Port Washington Walter Sehnaider Mulwankes Wias Aree WL Trotter Belle Prairie Foxter T. Ward Inez Bert Watkins Manhattan Kan Jaseph BO Weseny Auburn John DR. Weitine Bloomington Karl Whttener Tratyora Way Wallies Kafaine St. Touts John FT. Tennerrey EL Rano Fenjamiln T. Meeks Pelz LeRoy Musselman Argenta Plt Canada Joseph A. Betka Ludington Arvin Weatlind, Attester Mira Stevens Point Wiss Charles Fb.eckh Dertig Phova Ray Anderson Akron Ilo

Morning List of Dead in Action Names and Locations

A long OCR fragment lists soldiers and units from multiple states including Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa and Massachusetts. It mentions private and corporal ranks with scattered place names such as Pittsfield Cedarburg Itasca and Adel and includes a few high level notes like died of disk. The text appears as a damaged roster or casualty listing with numerous misspellings and unclear lines.

NIN Action Elmer Joy Disclicey Pittsfield Wistry South Winshire M Proud Leo Mil Etah Tetotil Jounson Leave Yharveakhs Mil McLay Nuteville Aung C. Adderson Gonvick Minnesot J. Argiroplos Keyser West McLae A. Ayers Cedarburg Wis TG. Blackald Puttscany Ae SA Tonuea Pit S SMITE St. Pace Chileng Walter BL Thomas Oak Park Francis I. Bailber Lay- Sest Dmimaven Tose Thalie PR Te Waz Wilhoesburre William T. Apgraw Boa Angeles Edmond I. Mars Lawrence Mass DISK Henry Wall

Books for Soldiers by Busice Petmiens

Paris Sept 7 The Ames ean Library Association in France gains permission from General Pershing to extend library privileges to individual American Expeditionary Force members at no cost. Books may be requested by mail and mailed immediately. A large American denating library and distributing center has opened in Paris, offering morale support to soldiers through access to reading material.

Busice Petmiens San Antonio Light Chicago Daily News Paris France Ames Ean Library Association Ener Tershing Orienlating Red A The Salvation Army Largce

Chinese Get Loan to Form Imports Monopoly

Pekin China Sept 7 A signed agreement between the war minister and a Japanese company provides a loan of 80 000 000 yen about 15 million dollars at seven percent secured by Chinese treasury bonds. The plan creates a company nearly monopolizing all imports and exports needing government permits including iron rice arms ammunition railway material and more. Chinese shareholders expected 40 percent while Japanese supply the funds. Regulations ban export of silver and copper money used by the government in the conflict with the south.

William R. Giles San Antonio Light Chicago Daily News Pekin China Taipeikumeox

Soap price sale at Consumers Supply, Navarro

During the week starting September 7 Consumers Supply in Navarro offers reduced prices on Crystal White soap at per box of 1 mark and Palm Olive soap at 10 a bar along with Searchlight matches at Seper tox.

Navarro

Germans Rush Old Border Guards to Western Front

Reports from Gelderland say elderly frontline guards are sent to the French front. New guards of slightly wounded men convalescing in Belgium are noted along the Belgian Dutch frontier amid war disruptions and relief struggles.

Western Front D. L. Riehl Spreial Cabh Chiesey Chiesa Daily News Co Hague Gelderland France Belgium Germany Ergy Kene Mtollind M. Whellengaer Holland Womey Cardinal Mercier Kellenawer Mood Inspector Whivden Brussels Deat Biarger Rotterdam Amsterdam Epe

Texans See Wide List Of Artillery Commission Recipients

Washington telegram reports a long roster of Texas candidates approved for field artillery commissions after training. Names span multiple Texas cities including San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Abilene, Houston, and Lubbock, with many residents listed at various street addresses as part of the replacement troops pool.

Washington, D Antilhery Zachary ‘Tor Ois Peak Field Artillery San Antonio Tex Louis McKenn Jitter Mast Pecan Street John Augustus Frazer Main Street Walter Churenther Girsecke Dallas Armstrong James Pyerett Tie West Wacos Dervell Carroll Post Baker Lines Holt Jiaming Cullinan Joseph Lawrence Haredo Daniel William Arch Chail Mitt Danks Maire Sussell Dalle Davis Victor K Itasers Date Warren Jefferson Austin Dilehaya Charle Holmes Decatur Duckworth Walter Sidney Durringer Robert Clyie Fort Worth Edwards A. Augustus Daniel Terrell Elliott Rant Wallace Eliott Henry Mowers Springtown Emery Oil Cuehad Leadsville Ethridge Wylie Malis City Gay Doseph Guerell Mule Christ Patrick Bboury Bonneirs Gillilard Taylor Floresville Glenney Joe Houston Golding Dudley Stafford Griffing Aaron Homer Jeco Hammond Davis Scott Paris Manson Irven Edivin Parry Landing

Road work limits in Austin Texas next month

The Texas Highway Department will not approve state or federal aid for any road projects unless essential to victory or have military value. Applies to new construction and some street projects. under certain conditions plains may be approved and funds granted for ongoing construction.

Austin Tex States Highway Council Esas Toghiway Department Texas Plains

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