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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1918

Page

2

Retreat of German Wolf Pack Near Travaincourt

British dispatch from British Army Headquarters describes German prisoners of the 11th Division, roaming ruined lanes and camouflaged positions as Allied forces advance. The piece contrasts contempt for retreating troops with grim scenes of ruins, buried dead, and makeshift German camps amid bombing and warnings of Luftwaffe activity.

Philip Gibes The New York Times Co San Antonio Bipaniae Euindeyt Travaincourt 14Th Reserve Corps Suomer Mil

Liquor Purchases Lead to Arrest in Bottled Denatured Alcohol Case

A white male youth, 20s, was arrested after a street purchase of two denatured alcohol bottles labeled as whiskey. Officers say the buyer claimed no "kick" from the drink, paying $3 per bottle, with the seller unknown. The suspect is held pending investigation for possible anti liquor laws violations. The incident prompted safety checks as officials review the sale of denatured alcohol in drug stores.

Tad Department of Justice

Feat of the war effort cited by March leader at KEW Drive

The report quotes March speaker March HIATS at KEW Drive praising committed war plans and predicting continued US involvement. General Marvel comments on rapid Allied advances, noting St Mihiel success shortened Verdun to Toul and praising soldiers and artillery for moving quickly despite enemy lines.

Privy Metz Aurerien Congress Anevica St. Mihiel Fauls Verdun St Mihiel Toul France Hindenburg

Mourner notes death in distant state

An obituary fragment recalls the death of a person in California with mentions of a church, community figures, and a family tied to St Josephs Conmetors. Details are incomplete but indicate a bereavement and a service plan in the local area.

Porte Laden and Partners Earned Car and Van Dealership

Fragmentary ad listing multiple firms including Porte Laden VieCoilam Peele Lams Motor ner Avensi Co and Peena Cr it. Appears as an advertisement fragment for an automotive venture or dealership collaboration with vague names and unclear phrases.

A VieCoilam Peele Amd Lams Motor Ner Avensi Co and Peena, Cr It

Thieves Loot Residence on Weymouth Street in Saturday Night Breakin

Thieves broke into Agnes Henck's residence at 2200 Weymouth Street while she was away Saturday night. They took a considerable amount of goods including wine and clothing, leaving the home ransacked. Henck planned to be home Sunday but found the loss substantial and reported the incident to Mas.enek authorities.

Agnes Henck Weymouth Street Mas.enek Mas. Henck

Unclear Personal Mentions Mention Names and Places

Fragmented OCR text references individuals and places such as Yorktown Payson and Shreveport with scattered titles and events. The passage lacks coherent context, making a concise news item difficult. It reads like a jumble of names, dates, and locations without a clear action or outcome.

BiG AQUATIC MEET Civil . eOWOH as volidiers will be sive the Her ad ving instenes

A fragmented report describes an aquatic meet with volunteers aiding a rescue or safety effort. It references several individuals from Gaileesion and Pedi Higulf, and mentions a president with diplomatic signs.

Eowoh Volidiers Leon Tieaw Hoy AL TD Flntamoan Prom Gaileesion Cee Shine Tuny Mae Shane Nea Dted Wiley Af Che Dresident Woyards Tony

Dunboyne Wins Close Race in Fairly Busy Meet

Dunboyne won a tight race at Setman Park this afternoon in a six furlong event. Sir Barton finished two lengths behind, with Lieeh third and Pianboyne placed further back. The report notes crowd interest and close margins as the field tired near the bar.

Setman Park Chirk Dunboyne Sir Barton Ray Am Lieeh Pianboyne Che

Masicn Killed in Accident Off Cane May

A naval accident off Cane May in the Atlantic resulted in the death of Masicn. The Navy Department confirmed the fatal incident and noted ongoing investigations while describing the sea mishap and its impact on the crew.

Masicn Washington, D.C Sao Phares Wow Buffalo Cane May N. A Navy Department

Americans Break German Line At St Mihiel Salient

American forces and French troops stormed the St Mihiel salient, driving German defenders from the town after a rapid, coordinated assault. Tanks and artillery shattered enemy positions as reports describe swift American advances and captured German units amid a broader Allied drive in Lorraine.

Priday Vigneulles Almeritam St. Mihiel Salient Aivision Hey Ieolfiers Cieir Twindenburg Army Bend Chen Govaga Gerauin Oarmy Touth Nonsaed Fie Joseph Knowles Joseph Knowles of Sew Kanebien Gershaw University of Maine Gerumans Deam France Lorraine Somme Cone Oral Pershing Wat Thaumont

Remnant of Seicheprey and Mont Sec in War Scene

A vivid wartime scene places Seicheprey ruins on the right and the Mont Sec German watch tower on the left. The narrator recalls a shift from a single American division six months ago to an expanding army now represented in the sector as artillery thunders mute the unseen targets.

Seicheprey Mont Sec Mont Lee Earth

Free Bureau to Aid Mexicans Established in San Antonio

A new Mexican Consultive Committee assists San Antonio Mexicans with citizenship questionnaires and correspondence. Led by prominent local deans and the Mexican newspaper El Veracruz, the committee operates from 12 West Commerce Street offering information and filing help for questionnaires and related services.

San Antonio New Ha Vrensa Tapacio EL Lozano Molinardo Mamariz de Gara Aldape Valentin Rivers Mom

Mexican Press and U.S. Draft Aid Network Expansion

The La Prensa information department and a local Mexican committee aid Mexicans seeking citizenship papers and explain registration and selective draft exemptions. Their work, supported by both groups, helps calm wartime fears from German propaganda and maintains migration confidence, continuing free of charge as long as needed.

la Prensa Department of Information Rewiin Aguerican Hart United States

Former Mayor Dead Near Savannah After Six Decades

Funeral services for Be Taker, former mayor of Waen, set for Monday in Waco after dying in Savannah on May 1. He lived in Mehenon County sixty years, was injured by a horse years ago, leaving a widow, a son, two daughters, a brother and sister. He owned a brother of Tate Walker Bo Baker who aided S. Hogg's gubernatorial campaign.

Dames Waco Savannah Baker Mehennon County Tate Walker Bo Baker Inter S. Hogg Gos Ermor Aginst Cearge Clark

Defense Council Aids Old Santa Claus During Holiday Sales

Council of National Defense reaches agreement with dealers to curb holiday goods rush. No large scale expansions in staff or extended sale days. Retailers will stock useful gift items while avoiding wasteful seasonal excesses. Also announces no more auto racing at the Speedway by Sheepshead Day after the war.

Mec Council of National Defense Wilh Council of Defense Bus 4 Hinderin Piaces New York

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