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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1917

Page

12

French Find Evidence of Bribe Taking

French authorities report evidence of bribe taking related to Deputy Turmel. Prosecution immunity suspension considered to proceed. Committee votes unanimously to authorize legal proceedings. report due at the session tonight.

Suwidhy Dean Chawin-Serviers Udical Fir ‘Ardanne Wrivin Meomier Tibot France Rennin Chamuer M. Desthe Seleven Seagate Leon Ue Chamber

Financial dealings spark Swiss bank note controversy in Benin

An official statement from the Feenth Chamber of Tegnies on September 17 reports a payment of 20 000 francs made by the Swiss federal Bank to an unnamed debtor. The note mentions a 150 000 dollar loss tied to a city project and lists Des Chane l as president. Fire destroys four large storage buildings leaving extensive damage and two injured.

Feenth Tegnies Hentember 17 Lille Idol Inekor Magi Ast Auustol Dawn Ethnkellyn

Shipping Out Cattle Shows Severe Drought Impact

Statistics from F.C. Austin report that since January 3, 1 percent, totaling 1 008.19 head of cattle shipped from a Texas portion. Thaline Weinert, state commissioner, notes the drought threatens stock and war-like strains in the region amid the ongoing crisis.

Neal Calle Texas F.C Austin

A Drankard's Plea Tells How He Was Released From Alcoholic Slavery

A historical plea details a man’s release from drunken bondage through a claimed remedy. The piece promotes a patent powder and other cures, asserting dramatic alcohol abstinence after weeks without a drink and urging readers to try the treatment.

Texas faces water crisis prompts possible rail shipments

The report notes an increase of 408,645 over the previous period due to forced shipments caused by water shortages. Commissioner Weinert warns that without government action to relieve the situation, a better year may come to Texas next year with improved lines and supply conditions.

Griss Weinert Texas

Germany Forfeits Rights Over Northern New Guinea

New York dispatch reports Germany forfeiting possession of Northern New Guinea as the war begins, with Australian Premier W A Matra stating Australia will keep the territory as a result of the conflict though not entering the war for that purpose. A stray fragment mentions a marriage unrelated to the main item.

New York Germany New Guinea W. A. Matra New South Wales Lord Northcafte Australia Meeange Englund Haa

Liberty Bond Delivery Dates and Subscriptions

The article notes Liberty Bonds readiness with the British style of delivery planned for September 28. It discusses the twelve Federal Reserve Banks distributing the issue and cites more than four million subscriptions. Secretary McAdoo and the Federal Reserve Banks estimate over 8,700,000 bonds, with 7,000,000 in fifty or one hundred dollar denominations. It also mentions advising holders to keep certificates or exchange for bonds and the expected interest rate for the next issue.

We Seungson D.C Bedard

Sommers Medical Co Offering Aid for Child Bedwetting

An unclear notice discusses care for children with bedwetting and offers treatment options from The Sommers Medical Co. Readers are invited to write for information and assistance, suggesting broad community concern and multiple families seeking help.

South Benue

Major McCalmont Visits Camp Briefly

Major McCalmont, former president of setant gaverat, now in the national army, spending leave in Camp Brie Worth. He is likely to be division adjutant of the halvingdnemy. After a few days he will return to Acrop Bowie centersunse and a university visit to University AUSDIN Tex. Sept. 19 Major McCalmont’s recent activities shown in this report reflect his rising role and official duties.

McCalmont Tnfurest Ubyin McCalmunst Amy Brie Dork Worth Majer steCl Acrop Bowie Contresunse Vivites

Pearce Named Associate Professor at University

Professor Pearce has accepted an associate professorship in the University, taking the place of Dr Elliott Jones in the school of economics and sociology. It is understood he will also oversee work in the school for institutional history recently presided over by Dr Lt M Keasley. Pearce is a graduate of this university with the degree of MA.

Pearce Elliott Jones Fae Lt. M. Keasley

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