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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1917

Page

2

Plan to Revolt Evident in Cisco Trial Testimony

Abilene Tex witnesses described a far reaching conspiracy against the federal government by fifty men tied to the Fascist and Leftist movements. They planned a coordinated revolt to seize banks stores railroads and industries and to conscript labor with rifles and ammunition. Witnesses said the Cisco meeting elected delegates to liaise with unions IWW and other groups in Oklahoma Arkansas and Louisiana and to report back via mail. The defense argued for a fair trial while the judge warned threats against the president are treasonous.

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Jewish soldiers granted New Year and Day of Atonement leave

Department headquarters issued leave for Jewish soldiers to observe Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. Leave begins at noon September 16 and ends morning September 19 for New Year, with additional fasting observance from noon September 23 to morning September 27. A reception for Jewish soldiers occurs at Harmony Hall, 232 Skympana Street, at 4 p m. Sunny afternoon. About 1000 Jewish soldiers serve in the regular army locally, plus draftees.

Harmony Hall Skympana Street

Arrest of Alien Suspect At Beaumont Ship Yards

Joe Haslip was arrested in the McBride and Law ship yards on a charge of violating the President's proclamation forbidding alien enemies near government work sites. Initially claiming Irish birth, he later admitted German birth. He was released, re-arrested after obtaining work under an assumed name, and faces possible transfer to a detention camp.

Yani Beaumont Tex Joe Haslip McBride Law Hasly

Man Credits Tanlac With Rapid Health Turnaround

A Humble Oil Company employee from Groose Creek Texas reports dramatic recovery after taking Tanlac. He describes severe malaria legacy, loss of appetite and weight, then rapid gains to 148 pounds, renewed energy, and hunger, praising the medicine and recommending it to others. Tanlac is sold in San Antonio.

Hany D. Wilson Humble Oi Company Groose Creek Texas Tanlac Taniac San Antonio Wagner Meyer Vharmacy tAdy

Train Service Cuts for Texas Oklahoma Conscripts Move

Reported cuts to train service will affect mobilization of about 14 000 men from Texas and Oklahoma during the week of September 19. Reduced passenger trains and dining provisions will interrupt movement to cantonments and camps, with Valley Junction and nearby towns asked to supply meals and support for the mass transit effort under military and rail authority.

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Change in library affairs at Austin meeting

At a meeting of the state library and historical commission in Austin, Lian Rogan was elected legislative librarian, succeeding J. T. Merran. Fannie Wilcox was chosen to fill Rogan’s vacancy, with C. L. Groley elected assistant librarian and Martin Davison named general assistant. A London-based plan to fund a million dollars for soldiers’ libraries was discussed but no action taken.

Austin Tex Aml Historicnl Commission Lian Ve. Rogan Axsis Ant Cataloguer Legislativa J. T. Merran Misa Fannie Wilcox Grangetown Rogan C. L. Groley Assiaunt Chinegle Corporation of New York Pheraminlestan le Americas Tilsrary Associatior Ponperate

Army camp to enlarge and reconfigure buildings at Camp Lewis

Information from Major General Henry Allen at Camp Lewis confirms that many buildings recently erected will be enlarged or modified. The reorganization of the army prompts additional construction to accommodate company size increases, garage conversions, and new motorized transport replacing horse-drawn units.

Henry Allen Ltevis Adju Uant Wlckram Bar Incuuwes Bulger Alien John J. Kingman Islatt George B DangMiour Infantry Officers Reserve Corps Ynree Mundeed Curtis Fling Medical Officers Reserve Corps Oriet Engineers, Quartermaster, Ordnance and Signal Corps Medool Department

Entered into rest in Parestiny Texas

Notice lists a local obituary for an elder member with lodge ties and burial details. The fragmentary text names the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and a union lodge, with funeral arrangements pending at a Texas cemetery and limited attendance.

Parestiny Tex Brotherhood of Locunoth Engineers Dwatelumen Unita Logit Lodge Ik Leone Malena St Tiber Tit Ady

Army spending shocks on mobilization drive in the South

A San Antonio dispatch details vast wartime outlays by the Army in one week with payments totaling about 4.09 million dollars. It notes funds wired for troop and supply expenses, mobilization actions, and large disbursements by Stone and Webster for Camp Travis construction footing, while detailing payrolls, labor, and travel costs across several bases including Cay Fanston and Cup Travis, with thousands of troops involved.

San Antonio Iacide Burt Wells Sewthert Dupartayit Alune United States Dadi Banthery Mellonth Mark Worth Tay Nak Cay Fanston Mixelly Stone & Webster Corporation Camp Travis Ely Menu Cup Travis Jcoy Camps Prady

DeMiracle Hair Removal Ad Promises Safe Results

The item promotes DeMiracle hair remover claiming it attacks hair under the skin rather than surface shaving. It touts a money back guarantee, lists price points of 1 dollar and 2 dollars, and offers a plain wrapper package with a free sample upon request.

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City assigns teachers for new term in public schools

Superintendent Meeter releases the list of teaching staff for the upcoming term. The roster names principals, assistants, and music staff across multiple schools including George W. Brackenridge High School and several elementary campuses, detailing assignments for mustered teachers, clerks, and matrons in a dense, era-typical listing.

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