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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1917

Page

9

Bonar Law Credits United States Saving Entente War Effort

London dispatch reports Chancellor of the Exchequer Bonar Law telling a luncheon that German mistakes in human nature saved the Entente. He credits U S financial aid for Allied survival without United States support, and says the U S was a key factor in preventing disaster for the Allies.

Bonar Law Entente Associated Prees London Andrew Bonar Law Empire Parliamentary Association Medill McCormick Illinois United States Mr. Bonar Law America

Five WWES Flier Said Have Total

Rochester police investigate a flier case involving Lucien D Hilly and a Mrs Helen Geraldine with ties to Rochester and New York city. Suspected bigamy, letters from St Louis and Pennsylvania claimants point to aviation scheme links and possible instructions from abroad. Morgenthau returns from France to report to the president on the Lens and Artois fronts.

D'Hilly Helen Geraldine D'siny St. Louis Ahird Jeter Pennsylvania Aife I'Hitts Germany D'Hmly

Weather Forecast Summary for San Anna and Nearby

Readable portions show a mixed forecast for San Anna area with fair conditions and warmer spells. Temperature guidance ranges widely with highs near 92 and lows around the mid 60s to mid 40s in various locations including Kansas City and New York, with wind directions shifting and possible rain in some zones.

Louk Gaz

Yew Cabinet to Be Named by Carranza

Unofficial but authentic reports from San Antonio via Laredo say President Carranza will reorganize his cabinet. Generals Pal Jo Gonzales, Avaro Obregon, and Tulio Palavicini are named for state, war, and communications posts respectively. Candido Aguilar of Vera Cruz may be sent on a mission to advise Carranza on the situation and legislation.

San Antonio Laredo Carranza Wi Ganeres Pal Jo Gonzales Cab Net Avaro Obregon Tulgencio Palavicini United States Snd the Alles Candido Aguilar Vera Cruz Lo Tompico Carranza Eee

Moscow Civil War Spreads as Brugo vitch Appointed Chief

Reports from Petrograd say Moscow is under a state of upheaval with no major fighting yet. Major General Beneh Brugo vitch is named commander in chief of the Russian army, Kerensky slated to lead all forces as loyal troops remain at the Winter Palace.

Petrograd Svar Moscow Beneh Brugovitch Kerensky Associated Press Winter Palace Nekrasof Officisl Ace Faithful Denikine Pskoff Kornitoff

Student aviators die after fall at North Island school

Harward Be Waitsh Jr and Theodora B Lyman, students aviators at the North Island Military Aviation School, were killed today when their airplane went down about 560 feet above the crowd. Both men were captured?

San Biego Cal Haward BE Waitsh Jr Teodora B. Lyman North Island Miliary Aviation School Uwl

Admissions Introduced During Impeachment Inquiry

Austin Sept 12 Governor James B. Terrell’s impeachment trial heard the introduction of what the House board termed “adullusions” in testimony. The record included a governor statement about funds from fuel and incidentals, and a March investigation exchange about loans and mansion expenditures. The governor disputed admissibility and noted prior legislative appropriations affecting temple bank loans and insurance funds.

Austin Tex Ae Sonata Mga James B. Ter ByNon A.M. Crane House Board of Man Fuers Supreme Court L Fogel Wr. A. Hanger Pra Tam W. L. Dean Hanger Crane Temple State Bank Itis Austrn Colquitt BFN Tesinle Bank Uillers Do Leglatnture Canyon City Vempie Institution

British Repulse German Attack at Horgucourt

German troops attacked British trenches east of Horgucourt under heavy barrage but were repulsed by British fire and counterattacks. French report says trench work near St Sonp Tet region smashed two German lines and routed troops. prisoners taken. A distant Oklahoma fire threatens a mining district, with firefighting efforts ongoing as dynamiting used to halt spread.

London Horgucourt Morenal Haly France Tenton Paris St. Sonp- Tet Champagns Alesa MIAME Oklig North Main Street Ewan

Korniloff Proclamation Urges Russian Unity Against Bolsheviks

General Korniloff Denounces Kerensky’s Russia and Declares Lyoff Sent to Kerensky to Stir Trouble. He Calls on Russian People to Pray and Fight for the Fatherland, Warning Against Bolshevik Influence and German Pressure. Contintues on Page Four.

Petrogiad Kornilofes Forday Mohtiev Fatherlind Comeila Teusaia Korniloff Pearane Cousack Tyhall Germany

More Rations Sought as Refugees Face Cuts

Telegrams of protest reached authorities as ration reductions cut supplies to refugees deported from the country. Alora telegrams noted the order. Washington received reports yesterday after the reduction went into effect. Soldiers argued the food provided was already insufficient and the halved allotment worsens conditions.

Columbus N, NM Alora Ala Bee Mere Washington

Army claims for essential personnel flood Crowder office

More than 1000 claims for army excusing lion s on the ground that the claimant is indispensable to a war industry were on file today at the office of the U S Marshal General Crowder in Washington. Preliminary examination is being made by General Crowder whose final recommendation the President will likely not.

Washington, D. C General Crowder Olnara Ata Caning Crowder Wall

BAGS Two Germans in Paris Action by U S Army Flyers

Paris dispatch reports Corporal Andrew Courtney Campbell Jr. of Chicago using a French Squee Tilia No. 5 in aerial combat vanquishing two German raiders. It also notes Corporal Walton Lovell of Boston, Lafayette Squadron, downed his third enemy on Monday.

Paris Werix Andrew Courtney Campbell Jr Chicago New York Herald Walton Lovell Boston Lafayette Squadron

Italian Food Official Initiates Flour Sale Nationwide

Rome reports that Glaupeus Canrona, the Italian food controller, moved to implement widespread flour sale restrictions across Italy starting after October 15. The measure aims to regulate bread production and ensure steady supply amid shortages.

Rome Italy

The Problem of Allies and Shipping Shortages In War Effort

A Washington briefing warns that the Allied war effort hinges on intensified tonnage. Shipping shortages threaten coal and fuel supplies as German submarine activity expands. The Entente urges a renewed push to complete a fleet of ships to carry war materiel and American troops, stressing the need for a large tonnage expansion this winter.

London Priday Tennant Dreas Seriuu Eldonary Italy Ententa Siatestaen England Bray

Turkish Governor Deposed as Palestine Governor

London reports the Turkish government has withdrawn Derm Pasha from his post as governor of Palestine due to widespread fear and resentment of his methods. A successor has not yet been named, with expectations of improved conditions under the new administration.

London Derm Pasha Palestine Htensu Djemai Miilad Init Malentine

Draft evaders captured at sea off California coast

A garbled account reports draft evaders captured at sea near the California coast. The fragment mentions a gasoline schooner Anvil and a rescue or arrival at San Pedro or San Diego, with unclear dates and names due to OCR corruption.

Ban Diego United Satur California Enchig Alfons San

Lowden Threatens to Deploy Troops in City Unrest

In Sept unknown text reports the governor warning of force to quell clashes. The fragment suggests a crisis with lawrence Wil announcing action to preserve order, amid tense city tensions and claims of imminent troop deployment.

Wash-Women In Union Chicago Prices Rise

Report from Chicago states that wash women have organized to demand higher wages due to increased costs of necessities. A union meeting announced plans to set the average washing price at two dollars, up from a prior rate.

Chicago Wash

Weather bulletin notes no Caribbean storm in Washington

Weather report states no Caribbean storm threat to Washington while a system over the Caribbean Sea shows signs of forming elsewhere. Forecasters warn of heat and high humidity with temperatures around 59 degrees and gusty winds across several towns.

Light Want Ad Promises Quick Realty Reach in San Antonio

The note urges buying San Antonio and southwest Texas property as outside money floods the area, forecasting rising realty values. It promotes Light Want Ads to connect buyers with owners or their agents, promising targeted responses and broad local reach by phone at Bracket 3742 for convenient, time-saving service.

San Antonio Texas

Painleve Struggles to Rebuild Cabinet in Paris Crisis

Painleve cannot form a new cabinet after Socialist withdrawal disrupts plans. Albert Thower and M. Vatenne withdraw support, prompting Palatove to seek Elysee talks while President Holicure urges restraint and delays forming a new ministry. Officials note ongoing political deadlock as key ministers assemble and discuss options.

Paul Bulaters Albert Thower M. Vatenne M. Palatove Elysee River Bours Eno Nim Sar Ani Pn

Unclear report on French president Poincare timing

The dispatch describes confusion over a successful inauguration attempt and a discussion between President Poincare and Paintove about plans and travel, mentioning an early morning timing.

Judge Raises Fines For Speeding And Reckless Driving

Judge Wilkens increased fines on speeding and related traffic offenses after Tuesday and Wednesday patrols. Police reported harsher penalties from 2 to 7 dollars in certain cases and warned drivers to obey headlights and speed limits. Motorcycle patrols in San Antonio filed charges under traffic regulations.

Almania Emavor Eyelh Wilkens Macing Wuld Carelss San Antonio Len

Army Officers Return to Atlantic Fort in Sept 44 Report

Army officers promoted to writers return from Weufenent camp on a French steamship. They report on the American expeditionary force troops and modern methods. Kaiser Wilhelm’s situation is noted as officially unresolved from Berlin.

Atlantic Fort Héron United States Army Wondertag Dactarads

Passports Forw arded To Luxburg In Berg Mess

Argentine government seeks to locate Count Von Luxburg after issuing legation passports to be delivered to the German chargé d affaires in Buenos Aires. Sweden says its envoy did not know contents of dispatches handled. Argentina threatens to recall its minister if Germany does not disapprove of Luxburg actions, warning of a possible change in status quo.

Buenos Aires Gete Jivan Cuxburg Count Tuxburg Lollay Cent Lusburg Berlin Legation Germany Count von Luxburg Argentina Bell

Sweden's Answer Weak in Telegram on Invading Germany

Sept 12 London reports the Swedish foreign office statement on the German invasion, noting the telegrams from Argentina are rewarded by the press as extremely feeble. The Swedish reply, while formal, does not satisfy belligerent nations according to dispatches.

London Foreign Office Ger- ML Argentina Mupning

Sweden and Germany clash over wartime dispatches

News wires report Swedish and German officials debating a German note sent through the Swedish legation to Buenos Aires. Editorials lament infringements while caution and doubts about impartiality surface. Officials deny Swedish knowledge of coercive methods. Meanwhile relief requests in Washington seek 50,000 dollars for American citizens in Germany and prisoners of war.

Stockholm Inne Aristur Tee Arnwis Werman Legation Buenos Aires Dagbladt Cage Germany Lori Modere Cecil Euroys Dagens Nyheler Tidningen Dugeis Nyheter United Beales Great Britain Tayistig Washington, D. C Werbeken Faustig

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