Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

Page 1

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 22 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, 1931

Page

1

France and Borah clash over German power in Europe

The article cites Senator Borah speaking on French demands and German disarmament, noting France’s growing military strength, alliances, and a Franco British naval balance. It contrasts Franco aims with England’s wartime finances and warns of world reaction to disarmament and power shifts. It also quotes Governor Tinchat and Governor Dues Lun on economic distress, unemployment, and calls for government loans to spur jobs.

Borah Senate Committee On Germany Austria France Hungary Czechoslovakia Jugo-Slavia Toland Roumania Belgium England Tinchat Jook Pinehat Dues Lone Louisiana Lenin

Japanese Court Fines World Fliers for Flight Violation

American aviators Pangborn and Herndon faced fines of 2050 yen ($50) each for violating civil aviation laws by flying over Japan without proper permits during their attempt to fly from Khabarovsk, Siberia, toward a global circumnavigation. The judge warned imprisonment if fines were not paid. authorities indicated possible parole terms or continued detention if payments faltered.

Poriq New York Clue Pangborn Hugh Gerndon Wigfrid Court Inday Japan Enel Khabarovsk Siberia Aturald Gapese Patil Wiley Antion Akhmezh Tiernday Dapan Yurintie Endletsed Tranghorn Herndon United Matra Vernarnlic Vaneborn Fternfou Tenga Nowe Arradon Seallley Sete ToySpan Atms Tos Miers Rinema Beattie Wypite Nak Tron Mw O Siid Tanghorn Dopan

Wrecked Car Crash Claims Hondo Man’s Life

A car wreck near Cartcoville pond early Saturday killed 21 year old stock farmer Tionda Tendele of Modinggownty. Deputy Sheriff Whit and Sheriff Servehte investigated after a passerby spotted the overturned vehicle in a field. Tendele, brother in law to Sheriff Schuvlilh, left a widow and two young daughters.

Baring Plée Hla A. Teniele Hondo Cartcoville Mo Loridla Mendale Koeller Sheritta Pail Whit Jaymund Gellfith Ball Hdr Rick Underinkine Company Sherift CT Servehte Lendele Sherift Schuvlilh Tiandele Houde Tionda Crook Mms Nutra Tendele Tsro Rony Bugernl

Jail Mourns As 'Bad Boy' Returns

In a county jail scene Charley Clark triggers a prison scare with pranks that damaged a master lock and caused fumes. Tim was restrained. fellow inmates rallied to hire a lawyer to secure his release on fresh charges.

Charley Clark Tim Jane Ming

Killer Exonérates Double of Theft Which Drew Term

OSSINISD Aug 1 The case centers on Pats O'Brien who was sentenced from 20 to 40 years for a robbery at a drug store. Jane Crowley a youth police sitter testified against O'Brien claiming the attacker identifications. O'Brien declared his innocence and named another person, while a digest of the event references a defective who helped in the crime.

Jane Crowley Patsrick O'iien O'Bvien Eerige O'brien O'Grien Sho Ald

Gang Blocks Rail Track by Wrecking Irish Locomotive

A Northern Ireland gang disrupted a rail line near WAST by wrecking an Irish locomotive and lifting a car, halting travel as delegates to the Ancient Order of Hibernians assembly were due to travel. The attackers then fled, leaving the engine disabled and threatening further disruption.

Wast Northern Ireland Order of Hiberniana Whey

U S Society Girl Sought in Mexico

Oklahoma City society girl 24 disappeared at Agua Caliente Mexico while on visit. Federal officials and local officers searched Agua Caliente Vin Juana and San Diego without success. Teaming authorities from both countries coordinate the hunt.

U.S Mexico Han Fao Cali Pauling Apillips Oklahoma City Agua Caliente Agea Caliente Vin Juana San Diego

Eagle Convention Ends in Toledo Amid Installations

Toledo, Aug 15 National and state convention of the Fraternal Order of Eagles adjourned after installations of officers. J C Gants of Galveston Texas named grand worthy president for the coming year. Robert HB rector and wholecomen chairman led the grand lodge activities.

Toledo Ohio Oring of Eagles Reandarelo J.C. Gants Galveston Texas Robert HB Wholecomen

Mrs Hoover Sponsor at Double Launching Event

Mrs Hoover sponsors a large program launching two ships, with Mrs Blomrom aboard, set to promote a major Valle campaign. The project aims to cost about 21 million dollars and includes a new training program for a group of air Valle.

Mrs. Hoover

Flames Bare SA Liquor Plant In Kingsburg Street Fire

A house at 204 Kingsburg Street partially wrecked by a fire that destroyed a hidden liquor aging plant. Prohibition agent J B Bacon and firemen battled flames as barrels and grain alcohol were found amid the ashes. Owner Thomas J. Collord said the roomer rented six weeks earlier and fled. neighbors aided in evacuations and a woman was reported missing during the blaze. The estimated loss reached about 2500 dollars for the Colford home and 325 dollars for the adjacent residence. Firefighters risked their lives to search the burning building.

Kingsburk Street Thomas J. Collord J.B. Bacon Globe Colford Nemdauarters D. 12 Kelly Tonle Jin Kingsburg Steee Wherley Howe

Clothing Prices 15 Per Cent Lower

Chicago August 15 The National Association of Retail Clothiers and Furnishers released a statement reporting a nationwide survey found only ten to fifteen percent declines in clothing prices during the current price slump.

Chicago National Association of Retail Clothiers and Furnishers

Rebel Leaders Captured By Wahl In Cuban Revolt

Portor Veculdent Mario Menocal and 12 followers were captured en route to Wartana aboard a Cohan gunboat as government forces claimed the rebellion neared its end. Col. Corlon Menddieth and 11 other prominent rebels were reported surrounded in Fernandes Qhevedofren with government troops in Pinar Del Rio province amid President Manchado's pacification campaign. Seventeen other rebels fled in Pinar Del Rio as fighting continued. the surrender was seen as pivotal in the seven day uprising.

Tavana Ang Cap Mario G. Menocal Wartana Cohan Col Corlon Mendieth Cohn Fernandes Viner del Rio Wmnchado Banta Glora Pinar del Rio Protines Nelern Pret Aller Fage 2 Col 6

Elder, 80, Orders Funeral Rites From Five Pastors

An 80 year old man in Valtem plans a living funeral by inviting five pastors to preach at his home on Sunday. He asks for his funeral to be conducted while he is alive, preferring living bouquets over graveside tributes and requesting ministers address his wrong beliefs.

Kormon Tlener Petion Towad Askad

Cloudy Weekend Weather Report for San Antonio

The forecast calls for cloudy conditions through the weekend with scattered showers possible. Meteorologist J. J. Darbov notes winds will be light to moderate, with overnight low around 70 and daytime highs near 90 degrees, as humid air settles over the area.

San Antonio J. J. Darbov Jovat Dezcoes

Press Congress in Mexico Concluded

The world press congress adjourned after appointing a committee to organize a Pan American press federation and planning a congress to discuss matters of interest to the Americas. The assembly approved a move to invite a vote on confidence in Us. Cundino, Nivazagan rebel chief.

Mexico World Press Congress Ny Ldinpritan Press Federation Conveko

Roosevelt Calls Special Session

In BYNAGUNE New York Senator George Th Fearon reports Roosevelt calls a special session of the legislature for August 2 to grant the Holsteder legislative committee additional power. The move aims to address an alleged escalation of the state’s political situation and broaden committee authority.

Bynagune Ange George Th Fearon Annie Gaoreroor Noosevelt Holsteder Legislative Committee

Ethel Barrymore Celebrates 52nd Birthday Aboard Yacht

Ethel Barrymore marks her fifty second birthday aboard her father John Barrymore’s yacht with Dolores Costello aboard the Pacific somewhere in the vicinity. The celebration highlights the famous acting family on a nautical excursion.

Ethel Barrymore Angeles, Ave Pacific Barrymore John Dolores Costello

Merchandise Good for Weddings Now

In FINEART Indiana on August 15 a note discusses wedding merchandise value and pricing, mentioning a single dollar unit as a possible item. The text references A.W. Smith and notes a reluctance to accept merchandise for wedding ceremonies, indicating practical constraints on wedding consumables.

Fineart Ind A.W. Smith

Theft suspect flees from San Angelo jail amid hospital escape context

An Oklahoma man known as Alva Pitts, held for auto theft, escaped from San Angelo jail after being housed at San Angelo State Hospital for mental illness. Reports say he fled between 1 and 4 a.m. Saturday, part of a group that escaped March 16 with J. J. Connigr and others. Connigr was recaptured in Albuquerque and returned to San Angelo. Details remain sparse as authorities pursue the fugitives across the Southwest.

Alva ‘Pitts Oklahoma Los Angela San Antonis Atara Pitts San Angelo J. J. Conhigr Mor New Mexico Seeva Morrison Lit

Flier Injured in Beach Crash During Take Off

A flyer attempting a new air route from Anetyabia to Uaptand crashed on a beach near Katana Wakisann prefecture. The pilot from Chichester New Zealand, amid takeoff, struck a telegraph line and the plane toppled, leaving the flyer injured with the craft badly damaged.

Tokio Chichester New Zealand Anetyabia Uaptand Katana Wakisann Vokio Wilg

Communist Fights End In Death And Injuries In Germany

In TLIMBACH Germany Aug 15 a Comrade was killed and several injured in night clashes between Communists and National Socialists. In GURSLEM England the funeral of novelist Armold Dewuet was held quietly, ashes buried after the rector learned at service.

Tlimbach Germany Corman Sie Communista National Sovialist Buriri Gurslem England Armold Dewuet

Weather Forecast For Paris And Nearby Areas Tonight

Saturday night and Sunday show cooler temps with gusty west winds. Most locations report lows around the mid 30s to near freezing with partly cloudy skies and dry conditions expected overnight into Sunday morning.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Arthur Brisbane The King Ins Hawks Laneway Kent Nehlevenent Gil Hngland Jawmnua Jong Lovisiang Farmera Chage Isa Winchot Vensslvania Tassin Mark Ald van Les Fortes Sasivkes Tiessin Exchine Uoge Nera Tre Havana Guba Castroville Eagle Toma Wahl Roosevelt S.A Savant Reternsoslo Norway Senator Memlrick Stripsteadt Min Wrrata United States Fan Astonla Xiciniivs Paris Fender Ruedas
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

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.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

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!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication