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 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1931
Page
3
Federal Weather Service in Washington outlines volcanic activity expectations for the Hawaiian region. Forecasters predict general fair conditions with limited indicators of ash emission, while observers monitor seismic signals and andesitic magma movement for possible escalation.
A Washington dispatch blames Texas authorities for failing to cooperate with other states in rationing crude oil production. Acting officials accuse Texas of blocking national control, prompting financial ruin for independents and empowering big oil firms. Oklahoma and California leaders are cited as enabling Texas dominance. The piece traces oil output from January to millions of barrels monthly, arguing federal restraint worsened the crisis.
A group of 37 Texas oil operators endorsed a shutdown strategy led by Governor Murray amid the Oklahoma oil field crisis. The resolution praised Murray as decisive and urged Texas lawmakers to act within days, noting Oklahoma refiners and federal actions as factors in the petroleum upheaval.
Governor William H. refused suasion amid Oklahoma oil field turmoil. He declared immunity to all forms of persuasion and faced fundraising offers for campaign funs. The episode centered on the Okla oma oil fields with talks of presidential intrigue, while industry operators and witnesses awaited state actions.
Troops are shown marching into Oklahoma to enforce Governor William H. Murray's order to close oil wells as crude prices reach the one dollar level.
A San Antonio chamber of commerce gathering is set for 2:00 p.m. Monday at the 4, Aushony lintel, with town representatives and signers expected to attend. The event concerns proposals and plans related to roadway development and regional commerce efforts along the Red River corridor.
A garbled report details British selection of a triangular course for the Air Cup race. It mentions routes, miles, and plans, with uncertain references to refinery prices and governor actions affecting northern refinery positions and defense measures.
Minden sailed from Ratn via fay the Coos to locate the nitins Onec crew of wartime prod enen sor cual be them a proper Inirial The present Einden was in mind as Cayhiin Witthooft under Canlain Muvellay syle the old Enulen gnitted farae as in China Page raider accompanied by representing the Irifish givernment.
A Texas county officials press release notes an evaluation where a firm faced a $15,000 penalty tied to misclassification within a regional tax scheme. Officials claim the firm’s county folding in Mis county was considered fair aiding a local project, while a commissioner states the company holds substantial property value in the area.
A garbled 1920s style item shows a query to President Hoover about signing a bill to legalize manufacture and sale of beer and salt products. The fragment mentions representatives Vamuork Dema cran and Olin and asks whether such a measure would pass Congress.
A man was wounded at his home in Ford by a rifle fired from a passing automobile. He was brought to the hospital with a bullet dodged in the fort area. Police believe no known motive or target was identified.
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.