Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

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 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1929

Page

2

Arrests Fill Bexar Gambling War With Guilty Pleas

Sheriff Alonzo Newton Jr. reports a crackdown in San Antonio yielding twenty arrests and seven guilty pleas in the gambling campaign. Among those charged were Jake Ogden and Antonin Sqnioral, with bonds set at 500 and 50 respectively. No new arrests Friday amid raids on known dens.

Bexar Moneay Alfonzo Newton Jr San Antonio Cumbling Jake Ogden Win Estblichment South Santa Trosa Avenue Antonin Sqnioral Justice of the Peace Ty Bala

Autoist Eludes Two Bandits Then Wrecks Car

In Mount Pleasant Georgia a driver fled two armed bandits who tried to loot his vehicle. In the ensuing chase he sped away with his family but lost control in a ditch, severely injuring Walter Sellers and damaging the car.

Mount Pleasant Ter Walter Sellers Hellers

Hunger Ends Bandit Hunt in Midwest Bank Robbery

Pulson and Adriven tracked the bandit gang after a 46 hour manhunt for the First National Bank robbery in Mexico Missouri. Arrests of Brick New York City and Wile Lightoner Dallas cleared the case. close to 83000 in loot was recovered though some coins eluded authorities.

Pulson Hodger Tom Mavis Mexico Filson Andrain Cab Lnway Dobo &. Brick New York City Wile Lightoner Dallas Wes Bandt Wenth

Treaties Drafted For Paraguay and Bolivia Quarrel

Washington reports the Pan American conference on conciliation and arbitration has drafted two multilateral treaties between Paraguay and Bolivia. No immediate war appears likely as of December, with progress credited to the conference.

Paraguay Bolivia Washington San Énile Tolal Realizia Trents Ameriean Republ

Robots and Bugs Baer Fears Haunt New York Night

A fragmented dispatch from New York presents a surreal depiction of robots struggling to endure human life and a character named Bugs Baer. The piece mocks industrial hopes while detailing a chaotic street scene with iron flesh, evasive talk, and a flotilla of odd observations, including robots, cops, and a dubious ambassador.

N-Y Bugs Baer

Plane nearly 100 hours up in world record attempt

An endurance flight attempt by a long range bomber aimed to surpass existing duration records. The mission centered on nonstop operation and refueling in flight, with challenges from adverse weather and the need for strategic air refueling to circle the globe.

Tee Ameria Ieration Ib Berg Dyer Eureyean Army Naidmit

Unclear mistyped historical aviation scene recounted

A fragmentary report describes aviation events and figures with references to Wright Aeronautica, pilot officials, elevation tests, and engine details. The text mentions observers, a valley, a public view, and recovery after an incident, with names and places partly garbled.

Olaervalian Wook Thomas The Isles Wright Aeronautica Elief Hiaggard

Tex Rickard Near Death In Miami Beach Hospital

Tex Rickard promoter in Miami Beach hospital after appendicitis surgery. Reports say his condition is serious but improving this week as Technician Dr Adkins led the operation. Jack Dempsey expressed concern and urged no visitors until doctors approve.

Jack Sharkey W. J Young Bebruary Mickned Sharkey Adkins Miami Flo Jon Tex Rickard Mimi Beach Dempsey Bas Sickardin Anyon Fle Weil

Foreign Cars on Display at New York Show

Foreign cars take center stage at the national automobile show opening in Grand Central Palace with five foreign brands highlighted. The exhibit aims to showcase international designs across sixty displays and features representatives from Paris and other major automotive hubs.

New York Swentpatinth Geant Central Palace Fena Faris Ahelirera Iwok

Opportunities Like This Struck by Ads for Mall Jobs

A fragmentary notice advertises fast job openings at malls seeking men and women to write proposals and provide references. It mentions a twenty day payment and a chance to connect with a local community program.

Perranene Connection Tore Bs Orthey

Senate Argues Treaty in Fragmented War Debate

Washington June 3 A crowded senate chamber debated the Kellogg Briand pact amid questions on interpretation and ratification as Horak of Idaho and Missouri's Movwh clashed over points. House discussion centered on Fish's resolution seeking a record against ratification and the pending defense appropriation bill progress.

Washington Deving Senate Horak Idaho Migsouri Firei Biu Wepelon Senate Publc Sinclair Genenil Vondyan Ap Lede HOUSE Fish Boone

Mellon Denies Buying Painting in London Sale

Secretary Mellon denied reports that he bought a Raphael painting in London. The London dispatch claimed the painting had been sold to the Secretary of the Treasury for a certain sum. The article notes no purchase by Mellon and references ongoing property inquiries and a rental column.

Mellon Washington Tan Royarty London Ene Secretary of the Treasury

Tolstoy Returns From Caribou Hunt in Canada Wilds

Count Ilia Tolstoy son of a noted Ruston author joins a Canadian caribou hunting expedition funded by the Masenm of Nuthecd Iselare of New York. The party travels about a thousand miles north of The Paw region toward Manitoba seeking quarters and writing material.

Tolstoy Canada Wilds Winnipeg Thu Fee Ilia Tolstoy Ruston Teltina Che Tolstoy Iselare New York Manitoba

Death by own action in New Orleans room scene

Report of a death in New Orleans described as by own action. A man named Kirowell is noted as killed in a dim room with a pistol. An officer and interpreter tied to World War II era service is mentioned in passing. the text suggests the death was declared natural, though the wording is fragmented.

New Orlmans Charles Steeel Kirowell Trner Offic Cer Generel Perpling

Also Mentioned on This Page

Colorado River Grand Canyon Lee's Ferry Arizona Highway Prescott Utah CLOW Gasteam Sint the Gastesm Hesting Co Han Alent Rant Clow Ganley, Weatios Ereteet Yu Brendwcay FB Ce Christian Science Berviers Christian Science Churches San Antotin Mother Church Elret Ghbech of Christ Geizolet Im Doslon Meseachusetts Church of Christ North Atama Fifta Fireet Susday Aol & P. O Army Post Alaina Heighte Magcolia Avenue Bulkcap Mare Emniay Erhool Weinesdas Belknap Tis Gipsy Smith JR North Alamo Fourth Bugs" Baer Amon Tle Susterdas Mithoul Hasing Anil Jus Yaria Bian tuTk Belop Thos de Tals Jians Ndt Brooklyn Ainge Leon Miya Min Christians Jaime Beast Shawn Mali Alwat Missouri Kansas CCU Tas Pratt Ingartall Marnedely Fou Wight San Antonio Loan & Trust Co W. Commerce Street Denmys Chakra Realdent Wie Prewtaent Vachisl W Lackey Bpring Mds Geo. Ft List W. FO Molt Aswlenem Auditor Poasedin & Denman Kiery Denpla Dintetora Renee FP A Fitker Franklin Alamo Iron Works Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Crockett Juet Rats Kechenges Kelley Mikal Woatllaen
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