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 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1928
Page
3
Writer Winifred Black declares cocaine a major driver of crime in America, linking dope to daylight robberies, murders, and violence. The piece explores how cocaine fuels underworld trade, police challenges, and the rise of drug use among youth, noting widespread societal impact and calls for decisive action.
Archbishop A. J. Crossaects of San Antonio meets Rev. Raphael Grasshoff of Chicago during a Catholic retreat led by the Passionist missionary in progress.
A chaotic account details teenage bridesmaids, cocaine and heroin use at a wedding in New York. It follows a 17 year old bride who, after being exposed to drugs at a friend's wedding, spirals into addiction and a doomed life. The narrative recounts a string of ruined futures, including a young woman whose beauty and decency fade amid misuse of white powder.
Pennsylvania Republicans race to pick sides in a leadership feud between Mellon and Ware. Philadelphia Mayor Mackey meets with Senator Ware as Taven and Read enter as possible candidates, signaling a battle for party control and a potential Senate seat.
Report from South Version Street area describes youths throwing eggs at passing motorists. Police investigated after several vehicles were damaged. residents reported the incidents and provided statements to authorities. No injuries noted, witnesses urged to aid inquiries.
In Mesne county a public gathering is expected Saturday afternoon to host Marty M Wurzbach, Texas only Republican congressman, who will spend the day in the city before returning to Washington. County chairmen plan to address supporters and discuss party affairs at the Ginter hotel.
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.