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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1917

Page

7

Germany seeks trade rights and Belgian division in Papal note

A German verbal note to the Vatican conveyed through the papal nuncio in Munich outlines conditions for peace, demanding Belgium evacuate and allow Germany to develop economic interests, notably in Antwerp. Berlin also proposes Belgium pay damages, guarantees separation of Flanders and Walloon districts, and asserts this aligns with Belgian majority wishes and German racial sympathies.

London Belgium Berne Germany Antwerp Vatican Benedict Kuchimann Munich Flanders Walloon

Maxwell and Kil led by death in action report

Sept 26 London dispatch states Kg Gen Maxwell and A Naxwel, long associated with Marl Ritchener's Indian staff, were killed in action per an Express report. The piece notes only Lieut Gen William R Birdwood and hints at a remarkable sign of Earl Kitchener's estates in the war. Andrew Bonar Law is cited regarding information.

London Naxwel Marl Ritchener Atatt Express Wiliam R. Birdwood Earl Kitchener Andrew Bonar Law Etchequer Bia Bean & Iwwrka

Resolution Urges Expulsion of Fuller from Texas Legislature

A Texas Senate resolution, after detailing sworn testimonies in the House, urges expulsion of F O Fuller for perjury connected to the A&M College site location and accusations against Ferguson. The chair ruling on the motion to expel was sustained with three votes against.

Ferguana F. O. Fuller House of Representatives A. & M. College Atiline Wimroat IM. College Adutane Wido Wiid Fuller Jones B. Ferguson Mainaly James B.iery FO. Fuller Board of Amanyaeera Howsa of Representatives O. Woller A. & BL College Sheregarte Senate

Viscount Tehii Heads Impanest Qilastagy Leader at White House

A report from Washington notes Viscount Tehii as head of the Impanest qilastagy, with a White House caller observing days of activity at the executive residence. The details reflect a formal arrival and ongoing discussions at the federal center.

Washington Viscount Tehii White House

Weather Forecast For Fan Antowle And Deinktys

Unsettled weather with showers expected tonight and Wednesday. Strong winds and cooler temperatures likely across the region with varying cloud cover and a chance of isolated storms in the afternoon.

Tate

Ferguson Appeals as Ferguson Runs Again for Texas Governor

Texas Senate impeaches former governor James E Ferguson and bars him from holding office, while he resigns to pursue a third term. The impeachment court adjourns after adopting the majority report disqualifying him from future office. Ferguson says he will go before the people to be vindicated and return to the governorship.

Austin James E. Ferguson Texas Bennie Court Porgusart Rouse Fergucom Ferguson Dayton Bailey Huilspeth Fina Ples Ube Korgason Bia al State Senate Tn Ims Art Térgngon Plang Ogy Jin Churchill J. Bartett Patt

Weather highlights for tourists across major cities

Fragmented forecast data shows temperatures ranging from the mid forties to mid sixties across St. Louis Kansas City Milwaukee and Washington with varying winds from the southwest northwest and northeast. Rain or showers expected in some locales with warm to hot highs in the seventies.

United States to build vast ocean freighter fleet this year

Washington announces a government shipbuilding program to create more than 460 freighters totaling over 5,200,000 tons within a year. Existing tonnage stands at about 3,500,000, with German and Austrian ships still in operation. Emergency Fleet Corporation has commandeered 418 ships exceeding 2,500,000 tons, with 98 more contracted for 3,124,700 tons. first launches expected in sixty to ninety days as ships near completion and begin cargo runs.

Washington, D. C United Sates Shipping Board Kaverbinent Shipbuilding United States Ameri Emergency Fleet Corporation

MacMonagle Killed as Mother En Route with Lafayette Squad

Douglas MacMonagle of San Francisco, a member of the Lafayette squadron, was killed in action over French dunes during a patrol. His mother, en route from San Francisco to visit, witnessed the tragedy as Sergeant Lutbury reportedly downed another German aircraft. MacMonagle, a University of California student, had recently joined the Lafayette Escadrille and had earned a war bravery class decoration on August 9.

Lafayette Douglas MacMonagle San Vranyclles Lafayelle Sargeant Rockwell French Dunes, Tehing the Bive of Fernimnnouncement That Sergeant Douglas Mae San Francisco the Herald St. Heverly Anne Mouragh Ssa Francisco MacMonagie Tieutenant Lutbury Hays University of Califarnice Lafayette Esquadrile

Fixes Price of Flour Through New York Exchange

The flour distributing committee of the New York Produce Exchange, appointed by the U S food administration, announced new price levels for flour. Export patents set at 13 25 per sack of 220 pounds, about 94 80 per barrel, with first clear fronts 12 90 to 12 25 per sack and about 10 60 to 10 90 per barrel depending on quality.

New York Thea United States’ Food Administration Vndey

Bartlett Quits as Secretary of State in Ferguson Era

Austin September 28 Bartlett secretary of state under Ferguson tendered resignation to Governor Hobby to become effective at once No other resignations have been tendered at the time Hobby had not announced who will succeed Bartlett

Austin Tex Couchitl Bartlett Atate Fe Ferguson Uday W. P. Hobby Hobby Kee Bartlet

London Defenses Sharp After Night of Bombing

Seven killed and twenty five injured in German raids on London. Officials report limited penetration by raiders, with bombs dropping on southeastern outskirts and other areas of Southeast England. Many sought shelter in platforms and underground stations as theaters and parks filled with civilians awaiting the all clear.

London Londort London Hale England Eiely Wiley Furtler

Tropical Storm Near The U S Gulf Coast Outlook

A tropical disturbance approaching the U S coast from the Gulf of Mexico was centered near 25 N 86 W this morning as weather bureau warnings extended along the Gulf coast from Cape Sable to Apalachicola. Storm warnings covered the Florida peninsula and remaining Gulf coast areas.

Washington, D. C United States Gulf of Mexico Weather Bureau Cabile Apalachivola Gulf Piorida

Peru Likely Break With Germany Over War Torton Demands

A government ministry in Peru sent a note to the German government demanding a negotiation for the release of Peruvian Wark Torton. If the demand is not met, Peru threatens to break off diplomatic relations.

Lama Baru Séyl Perini Tertin Elmlit Daya

Former Minister of War II Sentenced to Hard Labor for Life

In PeINOORAD General Soukhomitoetl, ex minister of war, was sentenced to hard labor for life after a treason conviction. The court acquitted Madayag Soukhomilovli. Testimony by Rodstinke tied the failed front to army mismanagement and weapon shortages, while budget expert Suvileh and Duma president Gitohkolt blamed war unpreparedness and sole accountability on Soukhomlinoff.

Peinoorad Soukhomitoetl Ife Igh Treasin Madayag Soukhomilovli M, Rodstinke Tuna Jorg M. Scukhgmbinoffs Dingo Duma M. Soukhomlinott Brent Iself Arma Gemewl Suvileh Dluilat M. Gitohkolt Third Dima Houkhomlinoff Russia

Vatican denies Benedict plans mediator proposals

Rome Tuesday Bent reports Vatican denies claims Pope Benedict would propose penalties talks and mediator role with King Alfonso of Spain amid negotiations.

Rome Benedict Vatican Alfonso Spain

Serious disorders in Buenos Aires amid anti German protests

Buenos Aires reports serious disturbances across the city during an anti German manifesta tion and strike agitations. Streetcar service was disrupted as strikers and sympathizers clashed, wounding several people and causing injuries.

Buenos Aires Tie

Change of Teutonic Name Filed in Court

An application for a change of name was filed Wednesday in the Party-tith Des Ariot Court by Christ Bebitterdesker. Judge 3. G. Anglos presided. The petitioner asked to adopt an easier spelling of his surname Gehittere decker, stating the current form is hard to spell and subject to ridicule. He noted military service in the National Army and expected interference from officials.

Christ Bebitterdesker G. Anglos Gehitteredecker Behifferd Fia Cal

British Forge Ahead Near Ypres In Third Drive

British forces push along a wide front northeast and east of Ypres as momentum grows in the third drive. Ostend base bombarded by British naval forces with aerial patrols downing two hostile planes and reporting a raid on Varssenaere. German counterattacks intensify along the Ypres Menin line as British gains extend 1000 to 1200 yards in several sectors.

London Ostend Varssenaere Fenders Admiralty Prance Belgium Ypres Yprex- Menin Road Sts Jue USA Ghaluvelt Kany Ch Nophert Polygon Roth Fores- Moulers Avetratlan Fordbirden Geomnd Germany Charlis Woone Ypree-Menin Lille Array Belzian To Polite Tarrow

German Shock Attacks Halted by French Response Near Verdun

German assault units pressed from the north of the Fostex Wood toward Candlbe Wood on Eb Verdun bullefield. French troops repelled heavy bombardment with grenade and shell fire even as gaps appeared in lines.

France Caprain Montag Eyiot Pou Fostex Wood Caurmbe Wood Verdun Builiefield

Troops Mark Progress In Daylight Battle Front

The Beidah resumed a broad offensive northeast of Yeres, launching a wide front attack early Wednesday. Marshal Fie Mele reports a continuing trend toward gains following a recent smashing blow at the German line near Flanders.

Flanders Marshal Mele

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