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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1917

Page

2

Mexico Stands Against German Interference in War News

A nationalistic missive claims Germany breaches Mexican neutrality by routing messages through Sweden and Argentina. It urges swift expulsion of the Swedish chargé d’affaires and the German minister, denounces Germany as a moral outlaw, and credits the United States with safeguarding democracy and Mexican sovereignty in the face of European aggression. Names of Mexican leaders and regional figures are invoked to support stance.

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Pink Boll Worm Warning Sparks Study Tour

A Washington source reports a federal warning about the pink bollworm prompting a recent scientific tour. Specialists and agricultural officials discussed monitoring, eradication steps, and the need for coordinated action across fields and processing facilities.

Secret Service, Spies, and Pink Boll Worms in Hearne Texas

A long, loud wartime column analyzes secret service roles in peacetime and war. It praises American vigilance against German espionage, notes Sweden’s neutrality challenges, and reports on the pink boll worm found near Hearne Texas with remarks on government actions and publicity.

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The Theater Listings at Giraud Theaters

A garbled program of vaudeville and stage acts is listed for the week at The Theaters Weboe at the Giraud. Acts include Majestic and Meadowhothhe pieces with performers such as Marion Harris Minnie Allen and Olson and Johnson. The Chalk Line and The Beauty Orchard are featured as highlighted numbers with dancing, singing, and comic routines.

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Train Kills Man Near Semaphore Monday Morning

A worker on the Semaphore line was killed when a train struck him as it approached a siding. The engineer reported a severed limb and the man failed to move in time, leaving his fate to a swift tragedy as the locomotive passed. Reports note a conference in Austin about Congress levies and other matters, but the primary incident concerns the fatal railroad accident.

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City council approves changes in jitney routes for Wednesday

City council at its meeting approved a new ordinance affecting jitney routes in the business district. Jitneys must travel north on Avenue D to Fourth Street to connect with Bo Street and reach East Commerce Street, altering East and West Commerce run patterns. Some file owners plan retirement. others will relocate to Travis Street while minimal interference is expected with Main Avenue. Building permits granted include a two story fireproof structure at South Alamo and Goliad for a Jauhdey and overhead fuel line for Lone Star. Paving on St Marys Street from Market to Garden was accepted and notices issued to non-resident owners to cut needs a vacant rate. The weekly payroll of 80835 was approved and Slires Outdoor Advertising given permit for a bal voard at East Commerce Street.

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Japanese Legislators Tour the United States

A foreign delegation, including members of the Japanese House of Representatives, plans a multi month visit to the United States in September and October to discuss peaceful ties, economic issues, and cultural exchange with American officials and citizens. The trip aims to strengthen friendship and understanding between the two nations.

United States

Camp Grant to Enlarge Barracks and Stables Plan

Major D J Sawyer announced a Army reorganization plan will start this week at Camp Grant. One hundred barracks will be enlarged for fire accommodation at 250 each and 200 stables will be built for care of artillery and train animals. The move signals motorization of artillery and a major expansion of facilities at the camp.

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Soldiers to See Movies in France

Seventy five cinematographic machines to supply devices for U S soldiers in France are in transit or sent, under the National War Work Council of the YMCA. Pershing authorized the venture to include educational and recreational films. Part of the gear left the U.S. within 24 hours of the cable authorization. YMCA workers include H. M. Bufkins of Mesquite, Texas.

New York United States France National War Work Council Young Ben's Christian Association Mintor General Pershing American Expeditionary Forces HH. M. Bufkins Mesquite Texas

Germany to continue coal exports to Holland despite price risks

The Volk reports Germany will keep exporting coal to the Netherlands if Holland grants credit to stabilize the mark value. It notes Dutch demand could push prices above English levels and mentions tensions over trade volumes and tolls, with unclear details on shipping quantities and policy.

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Local notice fragment hints at event details

The readable text mentions a Hartspale location and a Tuthott works. Names such as Hhaviow and LMNANNES appear as fragments, with Wes as a possible place or note. The source is garbled but indicates a public or industry notice linked to a specific site.

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Soldiers Civil Rights Bill Sought To Shield Wartime Property

Washington reports legislation to protect soldiers and sailors civil and property rights during wartime. The measure would halt certain lawsuits and protect housing, real estate contracts, life insurance, and military pay from risk while personnel serve. It aims to preserve equity, prevent eviction, and safeguard public accounts until after hostilities end.

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Morr Trek Beteers to Fenton Washington Ty 84

Fragmentary report notes recruitment for berk with Arven Red Crone ternaport. Details are obscured but reference to Hind lever af Brent salted for Far and an unclear contractor or event. Local context and entities remain unclear due to damaged text.

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