This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1929
Page
2
Two well dressed young women on Houston Street jumped from a car and stabbed Jon Ramon, 23, near St Marys Avenue. They later apologized claiming a mistaken identity as Ramon lay injured on the sidewalk. Ramon was taken to Robert J. Grese Memorial Hospital and detectives search for the assailants.
The Prince of Wales is portrayed as engaging with Arthur Cock a firebrand in England, presenting him as a potential ally for distressed workers. Cock, once outspoken against monarchy, is quoted by the Daily Sketch as saying the royal question has become a working class issue and that the Prince has stabilized the crown and become a trusted figure in England.
A band of Romani in custody of Sheriff Altons exenson Jr released after a $210 alleged theft from Pedro Hernandez. The group promised to cure a man’s illness by placing money in a handkerchief with spirits, but the cure failed and the money was returned. authorities reported no charges filed and the handkerchiefs were retained.
Mrs Theresa Huteler age 88 died Friday. A Requiem Mass will be held at St Anne's Carhotic church Katidar. Pastor Ta Murphy will conduct the services. She leaves one daughter and several grandchildren. Services follow at 1001 West Agarila Avenue.
Sergeant L. B. Crone of Kelly Field wins the first prize of five dollars in The Light and Power Company camera contest. Four prizes are awarded daily, and entrants submitted photographs.
Tham ties president and E Ty Oliver director of research will headline the ninth gathering of the organization in the chamber of commerce auditorium this Saturday night. Several regional chairs and representatives from Southern Pacific Missouri Pacific and American Railway Express will participate on program and arrangements committees with local officials and officers from related unions.
In Orlando a national effort deploys 72 state plant board workers to contain the Mediterranean fruit fly now spreading from three citrus districts. Guards patrol areas, confiscate unauthorized shipments, and target new infestation zones while plant board crews intensify extermination measures.
Police pursue a puzzling case after a woman screams near Canibesonte and West Blwmere Plarr on Saturday morning. Officers identify a woman named Tina and a man named Cayeun Terelene, but details remain unclear as they investigate the incident and seek witnesses.
Seguin resident injured in a two-vehicle collision reported near town. Details indicate a motorist suffered injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. No further conditions or names were released pending police inquiry.
A garbled Washington report notes the D A R plans to conclude its session. The piece references officers and new appointees, with unclear names and details about the closing agenda and relations with other groups.
Fragmentary notice reports the death of Kaiser's brother in PUEMMELMARK from pneumonia in April. Other legible items mention divorces granted and names such as Arline Avery and Kate F Trinays. the rest remains unclear due to OCR garble.
Continued report details General Alonzozin leading artillery to sever northern retreat supplies along the Ginavmag line while General Calles concentrates troops toward Sonora. In Mexico City Enrique Medina cites rebel leaders' property seized valued at 2,500KM and 1,125,000 to fund costs of suppressing the revolt. A suspect, Agustin Carrasco, is jailed for inflammatory propaganda distribute.
LIASON Arizona April reports women described as heroines amid border clash near Sasnie and Musquitey Sonora. Among those honored were Mrs Archie Mari grave wife of a Kansas City chamber of commerce leader, A Mors wife of a Fargo founder, Dr Apia physician, and Mrs Taine Jones peer of Mrs Hardy’s, who aided the wounded and cheered fighters.
Corsicana plans a formal airport opening on April 27 as officials announce preparations and local interest grows. Reported telegraphic notes from Dallas indicate ongoing discussions about new aviation facilities and farm support near Navarre city.
A cadet hurries to reach his ailing mother by air and rail, transmitting a telegrams and making swift travel from Chence to a distant hotel. The journey includes a mail plane transfer and a later planned advance with a flying unit.
Maria Nig of Tampines street is on bond after being charged with theft of a pair of shoes. The case arose Friday before the district magistrate, with details indicating a fresh motive and court appearance set for a later date.
The editor announces a prize contest for photographic portraits with a mystery image unsigned and published last week. Oscar sighs over a photo of a mystery woman, while prize winners include Berzeont CL £, Barbeck, Gus ard, and Mrs TD Whitfield for lake, statue, blue bonnets, and river images.
Fragmented OCR notes describe bans on gambling venues framed as vice and a travel order excluding unvaccinated tourists from Britain. Mentions of Chicago teachers probing a death and varied urban scenes hint at a broader 1910s newspaper collage with references to vaccination and public health rhetoric.
E A Reil recalls San Antonio days when Hines fed rats at 7:00 each morning behind the Alam Plata canal. Three rat terriers pursued the rodents as crowds gathered on the plaza to watch. A tiger finally ended the hunt by snapping the rats’ necks in a swift kill.
A court ruling in Windsor Ontario dismisses a claim to a trust fund left by Joseph Bayer to his wife Laura M. Hoyer and an adopted child. The decision upholds that the Hoyer baby is not entitled to the Bayer estate. Myron L. Loyez’s bequest remains for the wife and child after legal challenges. The case centers on whether the illegitimate child or adopted son receives the trust, with testimony noting Bayer’s public statements and the adoption occurring after the suit began.
Mayor Walker considers naming a Tammany leader amid political strain. The discussion follows withdrawal of executive influence and a brief brain trust meeting involving key figures to determine the party direction and leadership role.
A jumbled OCR list outlines radio programs across multiple stations in a dense schedule. It mentions bible studies, music, orchestras, travel programs, and church services with times and call letters, reflecting a chaotic broadcast lineup.
April 26 Los Angeles scene reports Ilvek Crawforden, son of former policeman, confessed to killing his father after interrogation. Authorities say his mother Bes sie Crawford confronted him with a firearm found earlier at a nearby tree. The suspect claimed self defense as he detailed a struggle during the father’s assault on his mother and an initial stabbing attempt. Crawford, known as Besnley the two eng and James Vouk among others, faces charges linked to robbery and intoxication in police records.
Saul y and Manif Ontario April report details Sauly Kokeneski a 14 year old who shot his father after being scolded for refusing to help at school and running away from home. He fled taking a revolver from his father. He returned led authorities to the weapon and fired five shots crippling his father before police and a doctor assisted the victim and the boy was arrested for trying to kill. The father remains in critical condition and the case is referred to murder charges.
April 24 in a Sis perian emirt court a prisoner Monnet murder case heard a defendant demand silence from the judge. The two brothers Norman and Morgan Mov faced charges in a burglary and murder during a home invasion. Witnesses described threats and veiled insults as the judge urged restraint. The defendants claimed innocence while the prosecutor asserted the murder was proven beyond doubt.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.