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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1918
Page
2
Washington reports Bulgaria seeks armistice and expects allied terms. Panaretoff notes Ferdinand’s nation likely finished, with talks shaping a separate peace and a conference to settle territorial questions. Observers foresee a shortened war and renewed efforts in the Near East.
The article states that Bulgari a has been defeated and that the war may end sooner, with allies unlikely to act against the American position. It notes America has not been consulted on the armistice but is understood to favor settling territorial questions at the final peace table.
London reports alleys demand complete submission from Bulgaria as condition for armistice including demobilization and occupation of Bulgarian territory by allied forces. Terms require breaking with Germany Austria and Taerkes, evacuation of foreign territory, and use of Bulgarian lands for further operations.
Paris papers view Bulgaria’s peace move as pivotal to ending the war. They say Bulgaria’s exit could cut Germany from Turkey, push Ferdinand away from the central powers, and threaten Ottoman collapse with Roumania's awakening on the eastern front.
Copenhagen dispatch reports Germany anxious over Bulgarian peace bid. Foreign Minister von Rintze assures Reichstag committee the crisis may ease in days and promises to keep Bulgaria aligned while Germany seeks a broader peace effort.
British and Greek forces drive across the Belahista range along a broad front toward Petrie and push along the Strumitza valley. French communique says Bulgarian resistance broken between Lakes Presba and Qobrida and Serbs reach within 21 miles of Uskub.
John William Davis, newly appointed American ambassador to Great Britain, is tall and pale with white hair and a studious air. He bears a likeness to President Wilson but differs in warmth. a famed solicitor general, he is a capable, disciplined lawyer with a long career in public service.
Special Cable recounts American ammunition trains and vast caches moving toward German lines near Mont Mort Homme. Soldiers toil through mud, fires roar, and the Mort Homme desolate ridge bears crosses of fallen comrades as artillery shapes a fierce frontline assault.
A soldier fleeing police in a stolen Buick touring car wrecked at the Main Avenue and Craig Place intersection at 11 Saturday afternoon. He escaped injury, was captured by military police, and the pursuing police car had been exceeding sixty miles per hour during the chase. The car belonged to P. J. Cain of 205 Calvert Street. Cain had left the car moments earlier near the Gunter Motel.
New York dispatch reports simultaneous Allied offensives from the Belgian coast to the German boundary. Pershing's forces north of Verdun seize five miles of the Meuse line, advancing toward Stenay and Sedan. Belgian operations threaten Ostend and Keeping submarine bases, while German reserves are stretched defending Rhine approaches.
Allied forces attacked U boat bases and drove German troops from key positions after stiff resistance. Americans reportedly took 250 prisoners including 32 officers, with the defenders fortifying trenches and destroying canal bridges in the days prior.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels tells Pittsburgh workers and 1200 women at Liberty Loan events that victory may come soon if Allied armies press on. He appeals for full war effort and swift production of steel and munitions, praising labor and patriotism across calls for more guns and steel.
Mr and Mrs Li Q Porter of Sunshine Dairy and their two children escaped unharmed when their buggy collided with a speeding automobile on Babcock Road at 8380 oclock. The buggy remained smashed the horse unharmed and the police ambulance was struck by a street car on West Commerce Street injuring no one aboard. The automobile that hit the buggy fled the scene according to officers.
Fragmented OCR lists many personal mentions including Mero and W C Woolf of Shreveport Louisiana at St Anthony. TON KAinan of Dallas registered at Menser Mrs. Revard family from Yawnusyn. Quinton W R Shupsin of United. Mrs Horace St UWshop guest of Taulor. Hats of Maraliati. William E Lucay of Larido. McPherson of New York. Clifta of San Francisco staying at the Monger and Garte hotels.
A Colorado potatoes sale is announced by Constairs Supply Co at 3 dollars per 50 pounds. Address 418 Navarre-Ady. A quoted exchange references family members and age banter in a rough local context.
World War I fronts report Allied breakthroughs on two 15 mile western fronts near Ypres and Cambrai with Americans aiding. Franco American forces push past Hindenburg defenses from Verdun toward the Moselle while Macedonian operations widen with Serbs Greeks Italians capturing territory around Monastir and Veles. Allied naval bombardments hit Zeebroege Ostend and other Belgian ports.
Soldier Howard F Ritter died after transfer to Camp Dix New Jersey telegram to Miss Emm Stoke Kirby Texas. Home in Quinton Oklahoma survived by father and relatives. Body to be buried Tuesday with friends in San Antonio.
Fragmentary OCR shows Porter Loring as general director at 206 Jefferson Street with undertakers Hn McCollum and Laing Motor Service Company listed in a damaged page. The legible text references addresses and services without full context or clear events.
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