Pershing Warns Troops Not To Leave Posts In Battle
The Associated Press reports General Pershing issued a general order prohibiting leaving one’s post to rescue wounded in action. He cites German deception and a mortally wounded German placed inside American lines. The note underscores discipline and warns against surrender or aiding the enemy. Transfers of lieutenants between Fort Sam Houston, Fort Clark, and Sau Houston are announced, with several named officers reassigned to duty in the 14th Cavalry. A Paris honor extends to American women as French women plan a monument in Washington reports.
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Fismetté
Sirrencer
Wismette
America
Fort Sam Houston
Fort Clark
Southern Department
Fort Sau Houston
14Th Cavalry
Vaysin W. Vorisy
James J. MacGreevy
Grady Watson
Robert Logan
Carl Hornsby
Jorfin Moen
John RR
Arthur Jr. Koehler
Moncey
Faylor
Arnold Reidel
Clifford M. Gray
Joseph Dreyfuss
Charles A. Hollis
Washington, D. C
Paris
United States
American Red Cross
Steen
Semmetros
Geo
Jong
Heaven
Hell
Reduction Given on Freight Rates Into Drought Area
Farmers in drought zones can secure freight rate reduction to half the usual charge for stock feed by applying to W. G. Mand at the Federal Building in San Antonio. Eligible farmers must show business activity, existing stock, and intent to ship feed. Mr Hand, emergency district agricultural agent, oversees much of South Texas. Applications should go through local farm agents, not directly to Hand, and rebates are not given for shipments not authorized at the time of order.
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W. G.mand
Federal Building
San Antonio
Hand
Bexar County
South Texas
French advance near Siegfried line Detailed in War Dispatch
Special Cable reports from Sept. 12 describe heavy rain delaying operations as French forces push north of St Quentin toward the Oise. The enemy lines along the Oise and Aisne sectors hold fortifications, with multiple eastern positions from Hirson to Sedan and Maubeuge to Givet, forming a complex defense. The piece highlights the arc of fortifications near La Vere and Ta-fere, and notes immense natural and man made defenses surrounding the St Gobain massif as France presses the attack.
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Gerald Campbell
Howden Tinta Services
San Antonio
Philadelphia Poplce Ledger
Public Ledger Co
Jiaere
St. Quentin
Oise
Vrench
Froench-Belgian
Mindenburg
Hirson
Mezieres
Sedan
Maubeuge
Giget
Hindenburg
Metz
Seat Front
Chateau-Thierry
St. Gobain
la Vere
Tatfaux
Ta- Fere
Local fighting under rain slows front line actions
Report from London and Philadelphia describes heavy rains hindering movement while fighting continues on the front. German counter-attacks fail to derail British gains as trenches advance east of the Hindenburg line and Havrincourt wood remains in British hands. Prisoner counts rise across First Fourth and Third Corps with thousands taken overall. New Zealanders face a new German shell form.
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Macivres
Vermand
Attilly
Vendelles
St. Quentin
Holuon Wood
Havrincourt
Moeuvres
Perry Robinson
London Times
San Antonio
Philadelpiia Public Ledger
the Public Ledger
Havrincourt Wood
Cambrai
Hindenburg Line
Atix
Gonzeancourt
Gallant Airmen Halt German Attacks With Steady Nerves
Reports describe multiple WWI air actions with damaged planes, downed balloons and heroic crew. A single airman silenced a German battery after attacking it, while observers and gunners steadied machines under heavy anti aircraft fire. Balloons and planes faced constant threats, yet crews continued scouting and reporting from near the front lines.
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Neithie
NAMES TWO NEW CHIEFS
The American expeditionary force in France appoints chief of infantry and chief of cavalry from Pershing's staff. The nominations are not yet finalized. Also, federal inspection of Texas infantry brigade will begin early next week with officers to conduct the exam for the three regiments yet unnamed.
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Associated Press
France
Infantry
General Pershing
San Setah
Austin
Tex
Brigade of
Texas Infantry
Adjutant’s Department
State-wide cleanup proclaimed by Governor in Texas
Governor Dobbs today issued a proclamation designating the week beginning Monday September 16 as state-wide cleanup and salvage effort. Officers and organizations compose TOA and Elevation of Women NS oversee the Mindling salvanc method.
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Austin
Tex
Dobbs
Im Ready For Peace Declares Kaiser Mmugns Speech
Kaiser Mmugns proclaims readiness for peace while denouncing enemy will to destruction. He praises Germany's army and navy, warns against internal disintegration, and urges unwavering effort to defend existence. He blasts Anglo Saxon foes and calls for loyal mobilization amid war fatigue.
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Mmugns
Germany
Skagerrak
Kra Ak
Duias
Reichstag parties press for peace reforms in Berlin
Amsterdam dispatch reports Berlin debate on government strength and pursuit of peace by a policy of détente. A large Reichstag faction favors internal reforms including broader suffrage and Russia policy as key to maintaining empire strength, threatening ministerial changes if the government fails to back reforms.
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Amsterdam
Berit
Frankfort
Reichsti
Reichstar
Reichstag
Russia
Obituary notices for Mrs Dora Glaeser and Mrs Sorbia Weis
Mrs Dora Glaeser 00 years old died Wednesday at her son's residence 9200 o clock Friday morning funeral at 9200 o'clock and burial at St Joseph's Cemetery. She was born in Hildereheim Hanover Germany and lived in San Antonio for years survived by four daughters and one son and many grandchildren. Funeral director Porter Loring. Also notice for Mrs Sorbia Weis died Tuesday at home at 119 Camp Street age 23 years in San Antonio 23 years survived by husband and children and siblings with funeral at 9 o'clock Saturday from family residence burial at St Joseph's Cemetery.
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Data Direcsor
Dora Glaeser
A.gaeser
Helena Street
Hildereheim
Hanover
Germany
San Antono
Qle
Fone
Lovie Schanke
Lanth Lamu
Annie Semlinger
Alex. Smith
Ore
O. Ap Gli
Mnt
France
Amerie Army
St. Joseph's Society Cemetery
Serby
Sorhia Weis
Adolph
Fltis
Camp Street
Colorado County
San Antonio
Ralph
Charles
Henrietta
Cecelia
Sophia
Louis Heisler
Joseph Heisler
Los Angeles
Cat
Joseph
Women Fliers Roar In War Front As Plans Dive
Fragmentary wartime report describes female pilots pushing into combat zones. References to planes, infantry, and a dramatic scene near a pit where soldiers confront enemy forces. Disjointed wording hints at a notable encounter with air and ground units amid heavy fighting.
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Progressive
Alamo Plaza
E. Houston St
Pershing
Noa Spears
Losaye
HMNS
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la Fore
Dalkowitz Bros. Co
the Press Publishing Co
Maurice Ketten
The
New York Evening World
Berlin
Kaiser
Dhe
Helnad
Porter Loring
Jefferson St
Adv
Nagy & McCollum
Corner Avenue
Ama
Aphir Hs Orner
Educator
Rice & Hutchins, Inc
Boston
Ress
Jax
Tite Sars
Wien
Maemo
Kelly Tia
FREI
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Ieweller Olive
Thomas Firdii
Filbert
Triangle Film Corporation
Rigom
Readway
New York
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