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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1918

Page

9

More letters given out to show German control of lenine

Washington lists confidential Russia documents showing German control over Lenin Trotzky and Bolsheviks through 1917 1918. The notes describe German demands for information on Allied supplies and propaganda schemes against the United States England and France.

Washington, D. C United States Russia Americana Council of Peoples Germany Lenine Trotzky America England France Snd Tulsheviski Scheidemann Europe Vladivstok Pacific High Seas Fleet Hava Cific Japan Astern Asia Petrograd Edgar Sisson Committee On Public Ieformation

Travelers Cigar Shop Ad at Maillard's Candies

An urban advertisement fragment lists Travelers Cigar Shop at 202 Avenue C and Maillard's Famous Candies with an Adyv signature, indicating a combined display in a local storefront.

Travelers Cigar Shop Ave C Maillard’s Famous Candies Adyv. Ey

Oil supply shrinking spurs conservation call

Smithsonian bulletin warns U S oil reserves are about 10 barrels per person under current mining and waste levels. It cites waste equal to about half the resource value and notes oil shale delays physical exhaustion but not economic exhaustion. The report urges tighter conservation amid fears of rapid resource depletion.

Washington, DC United States Smithsonian Institute

Irish girl recalls life under German occupation in St Mihiel

A San Antonio dispatch from Sept 17 describes in London Times style the relief and fear of civilians in Norroy and St Mihiel after German withdrawal. An Irish girl, Miss Aline Henry, shares life under siege, rationing, and forced labor, and recalls begging for news, the Red Cross aid, and finally seeing Allied forces.

Herbert Bailey London Times San Antonio Philadelphia, Public Ledger the Public Ledger Co Norroy Village Pont-a-Mous-son American Relief Commission American Red Cross Relief Fund St. Mihiel Marshal Foch Aline Henry Laberdary House Dunlore County Louth Paris Daily Mail France Muairic Belgium Relief Committee

Meeting Generals Pershing and Petain

The speaker recalls meeting General Pershing and General Petain with two colleagues. Pershing wore the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor ribbon and appeared in good health. Both generals seemed pleased with the work of their men.

General Pershing General Petain Legion of Honor

Air Service seeks 4500 skilled mechanics nationwide

The Air Service will recruit 4500 qualified workers for the enlisted Mechanic's Training Department at Kelly Field and the aviation mechanics school at St. Paul Minnesota. Whites only may apply for induction or deferred classifications, with ages 46 to 56 eligible. Trades include blacksmiths carpenters electricians engine repairmen and others. Applications require order and serial numbers plus draft information.

Air Service H. V. Hand Trade Test Board Kelly Field Tex

Army officers named in San Antonio orders

The War Department announces commissions and appointments in San Antonio and surrounding posts. Second Lieutenants and officers in ordnance, quartermaster and medical corps receive commissions at Fort Sam Houston Kelly Field and Camp Wise. Multiple officers and promotions listed with assignments to Brooks Klett Camp Travis and mission posts.

San Antonio War Departments Mieutenant Ordnance Claude G. Baggett North Flores Street Fred J. Mayer King William Dullus Stratheyer Henry F. Raube H. Miller Joseph TH. McDonald George O. Garriman Frank Bichel Gallagher Ford A. B. Bradley Fort Sam Houston Charles Crain Scottish Rite Homer H. Naftziger Prank P. Lahm Walter G. Kilner Joseph George B. George Cap Brooks Klett Mountain T. Ivy Carey K. Muller Pittman W. Mills John O'Reilly Chartey A. Tendleton Witam Hierce College Park Eighteenth Trigade Aniin Travis Isaac If Angel 44Th Field Artilery Leon Springs Earl. Stayer Clark Lauder Medical Corps Campe Bi Arl Rochester Seetmaster Corps Honaton Symmes Quartermaster Corps

Germans Use Faulty Shells During Marne Retreat

American artillery officers estimate that during the German retreat north of the Marne from 40 to 70 percent of shells fired by the enemy failed to explode at certain stages. In one Vesle crossing incident, 72 large calibre shells yielded only four explosions amid rain and damp conditions.

France Marne Vesle

Dutch Socialist Leader Confers With Ebert On Suffrage Fight

Dieter J. Troelstra reports a Friday talk with Friedrich Ebert of the German Social Democrats. Ebert says Prussian upper house deliberations will not yield equal suffrage and if the government does not dissolve the Diet, the opposition will take the sharpest stance against the government.

Amsterdam Dieter J. Troelstra Friedrich Ebert Social Democratic Party Ebert

Hold Your Job You to employer and family warning

An advisory urging individuals to protect their health to maintain work value. It promotes Seusapersa as a blood and nerve tonic that enriches blood aids digestion stimulates appetite calms nerves improves sleep reduces fear and despondency and restores confidence and energy.

Over the Top Promotional Scales with Driggiats and Grisa Erba

Readers are urged to buy Sensapersa products in two sizes priced at two dollars and one dollar. The ad mentions alt druggists and references Wagner's Drak-Bores and Fiechers Grisa Erba in association with the offer.

Argentina seeks war time power to requisition steamers

President Trigoyen asks Congress for authority to requisition steamers on the Argentine register for government control during the war and to prohibit sale of Argentine vessels. Requisitioned ships would largely carry coal on return voyages to aid the Argentine fleet. Also an advertisement notes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a health booster for summer.

Buenos Aires Trigoyen Congress Messag

Spanish influenza cases found aboard steamer from Mexico

Health authorities in New Orleans report six cases of Spanish influenza on a steamer arriving from four Mexican ports. The ship was held before docking and quarantine actions were being considered.

New Orleans

Hyomei Promises Quick Relief for Catarrh and Colds

An advertisement touts Hyomei as fast relief for catarrh and nasal cold. It claims symptoms like snots, hawking, and foul breath ease in days, with relief in minutes once inhaler is used. The text notes eucalyptus-derived antiseptic ingredients and mentions price and availability.

Australia At. A. M. Wischer

Influenza Strikes Boston Area Intensifies at Naval Prison

Reports show 16 deaths in Greater Boston yesterday with influenza spreading to Portsmouth naval prison. About 2000 soldiers at Camp Devens ill. officials say they hope the outbreak is contained while declining cases elsewhere in the region.

Boston Mass Naval Portsmouth Camp Devens Northwastern Army

Red Cross and YMCA Plan Expanded Work in Russia

The American Red Cross and the Y.M.C.A. announce plans to greatly extend their operations in Russia with early American and British workers dispatched toward Siberia. The report notes initial routes and the sector's expected impact amid ongoing relief efforts.

American Red Cross Associated Press Tokio The Russia Y.A Siberia

Japanese Y. ML. to Send Contingent for Cooperation

A terse notice states that Japanese Y. ML. will dispatch a contingent to cooperate with American forces. Details of location and timing are not provided in the readable text.

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