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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1917

Page

11

Pullman Cars to Mexico Resume Service and Through Routes

Plans were finalized to resume through sleepers from San Antonio to the City of Mexico via Laredo on the International and Great Northern line. Passengers from Gulf northbound trains will transfer from Tudlman cars near the border, with health inspections and fumigation causing minimal delays. The Mexican Navigation Company will also restart sailings between New Orleans and Mexican ports as work continues on track and supply orders across the United States.

Pula Orr City of Mexico San Antonio Laredo InternaGonal & Great Northern Railway I. P. de Hoyos Fkgent Constitutionalist Ranch Mexico New York Horace Booth Pullman Company Nenely Sa Trix Amigalion Newry Washee Alyduyox Wereinetio Induvil Aed Ruthway Service We Mexican Nav Lation Company Bow Orleans Mexcat Porta Torn Marios Staten Tewie

American flag bearer Clancy earns Victoria Cross honor tale

Gunner Clancy from Texas led the British i oA unit in the Vimy Ridge victory scene. He carried the Stars and Stripes into enemy lines as Canadian troops attacked. Wounded, he was treated in a British hospital and later cited by Ambassador Page. He was awarded the American flag unit badge for bravery.

Gunner Clancy I. Oa Segench Lup Iman Clancy Tishayymek Hawr Ely Ambassador Page Clahey Texas Vinay

Railroad stock deal for Mexican tally cars revived

A days old note records an order for rolling stock valued at 40 cents a wheel. Two Houston factories placed the order. Multiple shipments of cars and locomotives were sent to the United States within weeks to rehabilitate Mexican tally equipment.

Days Ag Houston

No definite War Department orders on third camp plan

Fragmented OCR describes unclear guidance about a proposed third camp with references to War Department and Army Signal Corps offices. It notes that applications for camp places are processed by a reserves unit and that some applicants may be notified when final plans are confirmed.

War Department Willy Reginar Army Joe Sue Halldhalavis

Trial Report on Court Martial for Race Riot Suspects

Brigadier General George I huntsman returns to Kansas as a member of a court martial examining the actions of accused men tied to the wartime riot. The proceedings may be concluded soon with witnesses, interpreters, and officers from the reserve corps detailing language skills and duties. Interpreters will accompany the army to France, while officers are assigned to Laon Springs training and other posts as the case progresses.

George I Vauston Becwuse Colorel Fleming France

Robbery spree reported near Butamin Phos Kooy soldiers repulse thefts

Reports describe robberies on the Hkinen rand beyond Butamin Phos Kooy with soldiers halting bands, stealing clothing and groceries, and failing to locate highwaymen. A green store on Mecel North Finkos faced entry, with three woolen shirts and other items stolen.

Hkinen Rand Butamin Phos Huetea di Vietindar Ty Lind Trier Wale Lo Daek Vis Ronni Ag Cobling Miayning Tecucera Toekot

Corn-Peeling Picnic Remedy Ad Uses Gets It

A faded ad promotes a corn removal remedy named Gets It claiming fast relief. It urges readers to wear appropriate footwear and to avoid foot danger while attending the experiment. The notice lists several Chicago and San Antonio vendors and stores of the era.

B. Lawrence & Co Chicago San Antonio Frimene Wischer Long W. OM Whisennuts Adolph Pyaln Hughes Made W. C. Treyer A. Nestor W. H. Grothaus

Farrell Calls for All Ship Control in War Effort

James Farrell, chairman of the National Foreign Trade Council and president of United States Steel, urged unified tonnage control and full American business join in war logistics. He warned delays in hostilities end due to disjointed shipping and pressed for a strong merchant marine, citing need to sustain trade with Latin America and Asia during the war.

Atlantic City Tia American Business, Men's Association James & Rel United States Steel Corporation United States Germany Spiker Congress Ministry of Shipping Latin America Asia

Inquest Opens on Fatal Incident at HenWe

King inquest public goncond near here contends a fatal pistol incident. Hayden Wlement authorized by Solivity convened council to reopen investigation after previous closure. Witness Veeder confirms death of Masi Wit Wik as result of self-inflicted gun accident in March.

Goncond Mani A Chicago Hayden Wlement Silisbury Masi

Woman Town Crier Appeals for Aid in England Battle

A London town crier named Mrs Linker, wife of a front-line sergeant, pleads for aid as wartime restrictions and sanctions affect her duties. The article notes Admiralty allowances, public wear of official uniform, and her role in military morale. It mentions Christmas aid efforts and a small salary tied to her post, reflecting civilian support during wartime.

Pliteu England Linker Blaker Detroit Ilatenrit Fizker Mare Dirx Hiner Binker Enon

Automobiles Inure Taree In Serious Collisions

A string of automobile incidents late Wednesday left three people hurt, one severely. A Service automobile owned by J. J. Parks was damaged after colliding with street car No. 94 at West Houston Street and Main Avenue. Motorist and bystanders sustained injuries, with one chauffeur arrested. Several other minor injuries reported as vehicles collided or struck pedestrians across local streets. Police noted careless driving charges for those involved.

J. J. Parks G. Warner GT. St. Char Houston Street Main Avenue Cofchick Ehepeell J. B. Brown United States Millinns Euus Camp Travis Sture & Webster Charles Segints Brown Oakland Street Solono Sollce South Flores Street Laredo Street Louis Quill Alamo and Commerce Streets Josephine Newman J. Newman Huston Street X del Wegon Lip Waa Tnt Nemp Nationnd George Uresch Jacobe Street G. FR. Park Montana Street Louis Udriguex Odta Tolmes Lamar Street East Howton Nacogdoches Welock Thursdas Holmes

Chentist Here Brafescor Heads University Chess Team

A University of Meaice student travels to New York to represent the school at a convention of xe linok enemies. The War Department athletic program names Templeton as athletic director guiding the team under Captain Walter Maate with Chawnee Warfield returning for practice. Local notices mention motion pictures at a church exhibition and various ads for clothing, jewelry, and services amid scattered crime and accident reports.

Mxteen al Ayray Directa School of Chestry University At Meaice New York Dtw University Xelinok Samual Belen Wrec Mt. 1 Templeton Athleticeeam The War Department Joseph Maycroft Army Y. Ah Ath Walter Maate

Fragmented Crime and Society News from City Page

A scattered OCR news fragment describes a theft then a police arrest and social details. It mentions a Shaplittoo style suspect, detectives Smythian and Traudtont, and a downtown arrest. It references jewelry store Rinhe in Main Ave and West End entertainment for the evening crowd.

Romoso Smythian Traudtont Ted Rinhe Jewatry Main Ave

Advice on hair care and cleansing myths

An odd historical snippet discusses judging a woman by her hair and warns against certain cleansers. It mentions using a home remedy tea of solvents and powders to affect hair texture, with cautions about harshness, scalp irritation, and temporary results. The piece reads like a period health column with dubious tips and warnings about unsafe practices.

Cammp Remodelling Costs and Army Construction Plan

The document details Cammp remodelling at half a million dollars with broader work costing up to six hundred thousand. It describes rapid, high-pressure construction by carpenters and plumbers for army needs, including new barracks, machinery sheds, and officer quarters to accommodate larger company sizes and French troops.

Army of Carpenters Tibor Orontis Enna George ‘Borne Geneud Arage Weneh Mie Taney Hewdenacter Dalfico Iofagtey Tarraciss Ailvet Repute Mets Vawke Lary Reginigne Baryivka

Army unit to assemble 1060 men and supplies

An order states approximately 1060 men in the battalion will assemble with supply cabinets and headquarters to support a unit, indicating mobilization and logistical setup for field operations.

Togethre Duit Pany

Beaten by Soldiers at Night Near San Antonio

A driver named Webb at 114 Gordon Street was beaten with a blunt instrument by soldiers at about 1 a.m. near Kelly Field. The assailants fled after striking him several times, leaving him dazed and seeking medical aid in San Antonio. Police report nightly arrests for liquor sales to soldiers, with two arrests most nights as officers patrol.

Webb Gorden Street Stevies Bo Antonio Kelly San Ansonio

Alkali Makes Soap Harmful for Hair Washing

A damaged fragment notes that alkali in soap can injure hair by drying the scalp. Recommend plain unrefined olive oil as a purer, cheaper alternative that cleans without greasiness. Describes oil usage and benefits, claiming it leaves the hair soft and manageable.

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