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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1918

Page

2

Bolshevik Collapse in Western Siberia Signals Endurance Risk

A war department official reports Bolshevik forces in western Siberia crushed and no organized opposition to the Allies within 4000 miles of Vladivostok. Petrograd descends into anarchy as government authority dissolves, with mass murder and rival factions. The piece anticipates a postwar Russia forming a government aligned with the Allies, though the exact outcome remains uncertain.

Bolsheviki Front Siberia War Department Vladivostok Petrograd Europe Russia Germany

Government by Bombs Demands Harsh Justice

The Chicago federal building blast killed four innocent people. Authorities must detect and punish the bombers, as such terror cannot be tolerated in America. Similar San Francisco outrage is recalled, tied to attack on authority, with denunciation of violent dogma.

Federal Chicago America San Francisco

Liberty and Freedom of Speech in America Post Bombing

The article argues that America offers broad personal liberty and speech protection, with exceptions for those harming patriotism during wartime. It condemns the Chicago bombing, urging strong punishment to deter anarchists and prevent the spread of violent doctrines on American soil.

Peace Overtures Coming From Central Powers

Reports suggest central powers may seek peace talks soon with Germany Austria and Hungary pushing for early negotiations Count Czernin favors a league of nations while others warn Germany must surrender unconditionally before any peace is possible Allied nations agree war must end but only on terms ensuring Germany cannot repeat its claimed crimes and aggression.

Count Burian Count Karolyi Hungarian Independent Party Wilson Count Czernin Austria League of Nations Germany France Eurs

Father’s Inning Warns On War Work Classifications

The War Department and labor bureau rules on essential and nonessential occupations may confuse readers. Officials aim for clarity, but the dual standards create complexity for those administering rulings. The piece highlights how radical shifts affect workaday roles, with teamsters as a key example in nonwar work.

War Department Labor Bureau

War Rulings Put Older Men to Heavy Work Then Mothers

A commentary on draft age rules and labor shifts during wartime notes that men beyond forty five will fill many essential roles while youths and under eighteens are diverted to schooling. It contemplates self reliance and the shifting burden of civil duties, with a satirical nod to wartime roles. It mentions a potential peace view exchange if Baron Von Burian visits the western front and a NY legislature candidate running with her children advocating for mamma.

Jones O ‘ “Tather Bed Rock War Department Labor Bureau Baron von Burian Western Front

Singing Through Wartime Voices and Memory

A wartime poem laments distant thunder and nature’s balm while urging resilience. It recalls mothers, children, and home as the home front endures, blending Charles Kingsley sentiments with Anne Virginia Culbertson memories and the Boston Yank soldiers who fought for liberty.

Court martial to try three alleged evaders in Ranger killing

Three men in custody at Camp Bravis face court martial at Camp Travis for draft evasion and the killing of Ranger Dudley White in San Augustine. The secretary of war ordered trial by court martial. defendants are Sam Williams Dave Evans and Clay Williams. The court includes multiple officers with Major Hood Boone as trial judge advocate.

Camp Bravis Dudley White San Augustine Camp Travis Secretary of War Danerenel Samanithy Beanch Davis. Anderson Ralph C. Caldwell Lawson Warren James A.o'brien Edward O'Conner DeForest W. Marton Jack Wt. Burke Arthur J Evadh Ninetieth France Washington

Foch Strike Again Might Follow West Crisis

General Ardenne reprints Tageblatt analysis predicting another Foch strike on Western fronts. Debate centers on Meuse Moselle moves and German flanks. Allies’ numerical edge seen as decisive, with 120 British and 16 American divisions noted.

London ‘Dimes Service San Antonio Light Philadelphia Public Ledger The Public Ledger Magne Ceneral Ardenne Tageblatt Foch Ardenne Meuse Moselle Arienne Yser Aisne Woch

First Catholic Cardinal Mentioned in Episcopal Service

For the first time in Cathedral St John the Divine history a Roman Catholic Cardinal Archbishop was named in prayer during an Episcopal service. Prompt came from Inshop Greer of New York, citing a word from Maine where he stays, aligning with the Episcopal rite. Trinity parish and St Peter's on Batelay Street, long cordial, welcomed this Catholic archbishop's name in prayer. Peter's pays ground rent to Trinity for its rectory site.

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Muses In Laredo Inspire Editorial Sleep Absurdity

In a quirky Laredo Record note readers are told an editorial页面about Apollo and sleeping editors was a playful burlesque. The piece explains muse visits and a day-old paper request, asserting the editor remained asleep at his desk while muses breezed through the office in a humorous, self explanatory editorial.

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Vaudeville and musical acts headline Majesties bill

The Majesties theater presents Timberg and five violin girls delivering a high energy headliner with svperb violin work and dance. The bill includes Julie Hing and James Norval in Divorced, Alfred Bergen’s baritone, Rob H Harrison and Dave Manley in Over There, and multiple acts like Princess Ray Snow and the Six Proveanies with aerial and juggling performances.

Hermit Timberg Alfred Bergen Acorette Harris Man Coe Simons the Royal Tdith Staragy Rob H. Harrison Dave Manley Roms Chicago Grand Opera Company Connel Grant Simpson Harry Coleman Kitty Ray Gaston Palmer Ray Snow Islan Rainer Princess 'Theater Moran Dale Constance

Film Attractions at the Jewel Featuring Geraldine Farrer

Geraldine Vurrar appears today and Friday at the Jewel in The Woman God Forgot. A grand replica pyramid of Leocalli rises nearly 200 feet for dramatic scenes with over 1000 stunt performers and notable cast including Hobart Bosworth Theodore Kosloff Raymond Hutton James Neill. Constance Talanded stars at the Grand in A Pair of Silk Stockings with praise from the St Louis Globe Democrat. The Grand run continues through Monday and Saturday with a new program Sunday.

Geraldine Farrer Geraldine Vurrar Vorgot Leocalli Anc Mise Barray Wallace Reid Hobart Bosworth Theodore Kosloff Rudancer Raymond Hutton James Neill Constance Talanded Grand T. Louis Globe- Democrat Constance Palmadge Comedienne Hils Ie Tive Ond Hunt the Kaiser

Fragmented musings mix politics and humor across pages

The piece compiles disjointed thoughts on Russia, America, neutrality, and daily life. It weaves social quips about gender, habits, and school care with brief anecdotes about a handyman, traffic in New York, and a teacher’s money-lesson using fruit.

Ain't It a Grand and Glorious Feelin

Briggs presents a brief column celebrating a moment of communal pride and uplift with a lyrical nod to shared sentiment. The piece evokes a sense of historical vibrance and collective hope, framed by Briggs's distinctive voice and period tone.

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