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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1918
Page
3
The San Antonio Light decries Chancellor Von Hertling as exposing desperation and perceived Prussian duplicity. It argues that Germany’s autocracy clings to power while the Allied nations push for justice, warning that the war’s moral and legal violations will not be tolerated.
A historical analysis argues the tide of World War I has definitively shifted against the Central Powers. It cites Germany pulling main forces to Cambrai on March 21 and predicts a hard peace, with entente pressure likely to continue in the western front for two months and potential collapse on the Balkan front signaling weakened Austro German power. It asserts German leaders fear military retreat, political upheaval, and possible government collapse as Metz and Laon fall.
The chancellor faces questions over confessing German invasion of Belgium while denying others might have done the same. He argues the crime was justified by necessity, drawing sharp criticism from neutral nations and posterity for excusing aggression.
The article discusses Bolo Pasha as a traitor and uses his philosophy to frame a broader look at money stability. It explains why the dollar’s purchasing power fluctuates due to fixed gold weight and outlines Professor Irving Fisher of Yale University proposing to adjust the dollar’s weight to align with commodity conditions, with details cut off mid-explanation.
The text discusses Professor Fisher's monetary scheme to stabilize purchasing power by reversing cause and effect. It proposes abolishing gold coins, converting to gold-dollar certificates, and adjusting gold-dollar weight periodically. The plan includes free coinage retention and a goods-dollar system with a small exchange fee, debating practicality and testability.
A sprawling meditation on remote islands between Madagascar and India. Primitive inhabitants thrive with minimal work, yielding abundant food and clothing while modern life’s costs vanish. The piece contrasts carefree island life with busy, taxed mainland society and hints at Liberty Bond urgency.
General Mawleterre reports the long Oise battle now intensifying as German forces, after starting July 18, fight on a widening front. Persisting clashes test Verdun scale stamina, with Pershing’s Americans and Allied commands pressing renewed pressure toward Lorraine, Metz, and potential eastern advances.
Amsterdam reports Grand Admiral von Koester, former German fleet chief, insists victory is essential to avoid political and economic collapse. He calls for postwar German colonies and sea protection by a strong fleet, praises the sword as victory, and warns Germany would be a Cinderella in a League of Nations.
Washington D C Sept 27 The Socialist Democratic League of the United States will establish commissions in Milan Paris and other cities to educate allied and neutral European workers on America’s war stance President Wilson approved the plan after it was presented by Charles Edward Russell and the Savinlist commission members recently back from Europe State Department will supervise and approve participants
Associated Press dispatch from the front reports Private William James of Kittanning Pennsylvania as a hero in the Wismes area. He single handedly cleared three German machine gun nests that had impeded American advances in August.
To the Editor Dear Sir readers respond to a published appeal for a sewing machine for Red Cross work. A reader reports three offers by 6 PM that same day, thanking the paper for space and showing public support during the war effort.
Boyle Woolfolk's Musical Comedy Stars continue to draw large audiences at the Princess Theater with Hiram l at the Cabaret as the second week offering. The 23 person company features celebrated New York stage veterans, a twelve girl beauty chorus, and lavish scenery and costumes. At the Majestic Theater Camilla's Birds, feathered performers, headline the week with other acts including Beanstalk Browz in The Chibman and the Suffragette, Vaughlin and West Cafe Lonesome, Dunbar's Maryland Singers Southern Songs of the Sixties, Jd Miller and Tom Penfold Brothers in Harmony, George LeMaire in The Newt Physician, and the Gliding O'Mearns complete the bill.
Notable film at the Grand screens The Great Love by David Wark Griffith with English nobility cooperation noted. Griffith selects renowned screen actors for strong appeal. the picture closes tomorrow. The Royal Theater adds The AnL AVyy House with Mr and Mrs Perkins Wisher. Also on the Royal bill are She Dancing Girl of Delhi and Noodles Jagan and Company. Vaudeville features include Sol Berns The Train Announcer and Rose and Ellis The Dumping Jacks. A comic caption notes a sense of mirth from the program.
A chaotic collection of aphorisms and misquoted lines touches on vanity fear weather planes and laughter. It cites peanuts porcupines and a World article to hint at humor and cultural references, ending with a note on the Russian fuel shortage and a murky remark about the ex czarina and her daughters.
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