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 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1929
Page
1
The piece surveys religious shifts Paris Vatican remarks claiming Protestant decline and Catholic revival amid state church tensions. It notes a U S push toward joining the world court, with Moffat and European powers shaping the stance. It mentions Prohibition, Rockefeller opera plans, and New York speakeasies as lasting forces.
An advisory outlines temperature drops for Tuesday night into Wednesday with 56 on Tuesday night and 04 on Wednesday. Winds shift moderate from the south, with partly cloudy skies and eastern portions facing colder air. Texas expects colder conditions Tuesday night and Wednesday, while the Northwest reports fresh aloft winds and a mix of rain and possible snow in some areas. Overall conditions improve in New Jersey while other states face danger from deteriorating weather as systems move in.
Persistent reports at City Hall and the courthouse said District Attorney Lamar Seeligson planned to resign effective January 1 and Walter Tyran would succeed him, but Seeligson and Tyran denied the move Tuesday. Officials noted a possible conflict with the Chambers case and a special prosecutor, while Seeligson refused to confirm any plan to resign or seek outside help.
Dr. G. S. Hays president of Los Angeles Heights school board faces trial in a suit seeking his removal from the board. The action centers on F. S. Eakley whose appointment as superintendent sparked the suit.
A devastating fire tore through a two story Manhate tan Film studio in New York, killing nine people including five men and four women. Seventy five cast and crew were present for a rehearsal when flames trapped workers and sent others leaping from windows. Fireboats assisted as victims arrived at hospital. the blaze damaged nearby Crane offices and warehouses.
Charles Piazza, a Chicago barber, faced a double event as his wife gave birth while a bomb exploded shortly after he left the hospital. The blast marked the 105th bombing of the year in Chicago, with limited damage reported.
Forecast calls for continued warm weather with reduced sunshine for San Antonio and surrounding areas Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday. Temperature reached 77 Monday afternoon with a low near 68 Tuesday morning. Wednesday's low expected around 58. Light southerly winds due Wednesday. Rain likely on the East Texas coast Wednesday.
Washington December 10. Representative Fort of New Jersey introduced a resolution to curb congressional immunity abuse. It would let a person harmed by untrue charges bring the case before a house committee empowered to recommend discipline for the offending member.
WASHINGTON D. C. Dec. 10 Representatives Frederick H. Zihlman of Maryland Daniel J. Crissinger former comptroller of the currency and five officials of the F H Smith Company investment security house were indicted for using the mails to defraud.
Col Patrick J Hurley of Tulsa Oklahoma accepted invitation to deliver the principal address at the Oklahoma Press Association gridiron dinner in Oklahoma City December 10 193? The announcement noted Hurley would speak at the annual event.
President Hoover will send the nomination of William R. Castle as assistant secretary of state to the senate for confirmation as a special ambassador to Japan as the London imperial conference progresses.
The Senate adopted a joint resolution to authorize a 400000 loan program for Rio Grande valley farmers and fruit growers flooded in August and September. The measure, sponsored by Senator Cutting of New Mexico, moves to the House for action and would empower the agriculture secretary to make and regulate the loans.
In San Antonio a 20 year old, P B Raffe of 2514 San Luis street, was arrested by motorcycle officer J Bi Justi in civilian clothes for speeding and stop sign violation. The judge quitted the speeding charge, but fined Raffe $2 for the stop sign violation in corporation court.
Oklahoma City December 10. Air mail pilot Charles Saples attempted a landing in heavy fog at the municipal airport, ran out of fuel, crashed his plane but escaped unharmed. He rode a train to Kansas City with his mail.
Dallas report says William A. Whitentea, 62, a leading Texas railroad executive and former vice president of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railway, died at his home after a long illness. He also served as a former general officer at Beck Inland Company.
A San Antonio luncheon hosted by the chamber of commerce will host 35 business leaders from bakers, industrial and merchandising sectors to announce a proposed 1980 Texas dairy expansion of 5 million dollars. The plan includes demo farms in Southwest Texas, cattle foundation purchases, and a 300 thousand dollar dairy education campaign.
Alleged misuses of school bond funds discussed as Fortsfifth District court opens testimony to remove Los Angeles Treights school board members. Charles T. Kuhlman testifies on awarding a $120,008 San Antonio Construction bid over lower bids, while others backed the choice. The jury was seated amid ongoing turmoil in school governance and ouster proceedings.
MEMPHIS Tenn December 10 Initial steps of a program could transform the cotton industry. Three federal farm board members met with callon representatives and entered executive session to discuss a centralized cooperative marketing organization controlled by the government. The plan is expected to require 10 to 40 million dollars.
Judge W. Anderson of the Third-Seventh District Court and four reporters were brought before the grand jury on Tuesday morning. Reporters Walthall Littlepage Don Weldon Robert Rosenfield and a fourth unnamed reporter named Deems were seen near the grand jury chambers.
The US Weight en route to Haiti with US Marines aboard was ordered to divert to Guantanamo Bay Cuba, instead of continuing to Port au Prince. The decision was issued today by the War and Navy Departments.
In Richmond Kansas on December 10 1936 unmasked robbers held up The Peoples National Bank at 9 30 a m taking about $2000 after an exchange of shots with Vigilantes who pursued them.
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.