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 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1913
Page
5
The Farmers' Notes deposited as collateral total 48 653 07 dollars and secure 3307 22 acres sold for 91 dollars. The cash loan matches the bond issue and covers principal and interest. The security value exceeds 244 times the bond amount.
A Paris graft scandal in the shopping district led to eight policemen being suspended. Officers allegedly arrested innocent shoppers on shoplifting charges to collect premiums, then planted shop articles on victims en route to the station.
Delegates at the National Council of Women Voters consider next year’s legislative proposals as suffrage states convene. Roof top speeches spread the cause while anti suffragists led by Mrs F W Scott briefed the House rules committee to argue most women oppose political involvement.
Coroner and district attorney pursue an autopsy for Sin gleton Van Schaick a wealthy Pelham sportsman whose death is under investigation A sworn statement from Frank J Siesert alleges a household member administered chloral leading to his death
Dr. Joseph M. Flint of Yale Medical School is in Athens aiding Greek surgeons with wounds from modern war implements. He had planned to attend the London medical college but was invited to assist in improving general surgical care for returning Balkan campaign soldiers.
A column monument to mark the departure of the Pilgrims from Southampton to America was unveiled by U S Ambassador Walter Page. Ceremony included speeches by Alden Winslow and Brewster descendants and Joseph Butler. The Ohio panel was unveiled and a pageant of Mayflower voyage scenes bronze panels depict heroism. The cost came from public subscriptions in the United States and England.
Mrs. William A. Schirck kept secret the four month pursuit of her 16 year old daughter’s marriage to a Japanese man. The daughter’s wedding was concealed as the family searched for her whereabouts before the revelation.
Captain Koch and three companions endured months of blizzards and dwindling rations after landing July 24 1912. With ponies killed and their last dog eaten they pushed 750 miles westward only to be saved when a sailboat spotted them near Fiord to the east of Proven.
The Third Ward Improvement Club adopted by-laws at its second meeting held last night on Ruiz and Lopez streets. Rev. John A. G. Rabe was elected secretary treasurer and Paul W. Jones was chosen vice president. A five member committee will confer with the school board to arrange sidewalks on Lopez street. A three member advisory panel will help select a seven member executive committee. Twenty four members attended.
President Wilson will welcome foreign delegates to the International Congress of Refrigeration in Chicago, with arrangements at the White House completed. The congress opens September 1 in Chicago and stops in Washington en route west. Secretary Houston will be honorary president and Dr. H. W. Wiley will also speak. Delegates include scientists engineers manufacturers and dealers in food materials.
The Bordentown express halted at Delanco station when Herbert MacCrosson leaped from the train and ran back along the trackbed. Conductor Van Marter held the train five minutes until he returned with his teeth, which had fallen from his mouth during a sneeze at the station.
Secretary of State Weinert approved the $50,000 bonds of L. W. Tittle and Robert W. Brahan as penitentiary commissioners. The action follows their governor appointed appointments and the Senate is to act on them next Monday morning.
Mrs. Logan Tucker a Washington society woman widow of Capt Logan Tucker and the last male descendant of Gen John A Logan died suddenly in Atlantic City New Jersey last night.
The will of Mrs. Julia Lorillard Butterfield widow of General Daniel Butterfield filed at Cold Spring on Hudson outlines bequests totaling over 780000 with 350000 to charitable and educational causes. The residue of her 3 million estate is left to the International Committee of Young Mens Christian Association for use by its womens auxiliary in army and navy work.
Professor T. J. J. Lee, mathematics instructor at Mare Island navy yard and head of the naval observatory, received from President Wilson a commission as relative captain in the United States navy. It marks the first time such a commission was awarded on the Pacific coast.
A special committee will work with local business leaders to keep out Japanese fruit peddlers. Citizens are asked to refrain from patronizing Asiatics as plans are made to prevent the influx of Japanese peddlers in the county.
The Isthmian Canal Commission announced July excavation at the Panama Canal reached 3,241,968 cubic yards, up from June's 2,659,429 with an average daily output of 124,691 yards. Concrete laid in July totaled 17,568 cubic yards, down from 32,642 in June.
Austin August 15 Commissioner Collier announced the liquidation of Luling State Bank of Luling. Lipscomb Bank and Trust Company of Luling took over its affairs with no loss to depositors and without using the depositors guaranty fund.
Nine cows on a Reedsburg area farm died after chewing dynamite stored by a road crew. The explosive caused poisoning and fatalities among the cattle.
In Snyder Texas on August 15 showers have fallen across Scurry county over the past two days. The rain touched various parts of the county providing relief. Farmers and residents report improved soil moisture and continued unsettled skies.
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.