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 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1929
Page
3
International News Service reports a dramatic Witch Case proceeding with testimonies from key figures. Jurors hear about actions by Hehmeyer and other named individuals amid allegations of arson and murder. The chaotic testimony references farm values and local officials as the trial unfolds.
A letter to the editor argues a new tax levy is needed to fund public services in San Antonio. It condemns lack of hospitals, juvenile court, shelter, and child protection, urging citizens to fund welfare efforts and oppose neglect that harms vulnerable residents.
Tom Weber, Bexar County Democratic chairman, drafted a measure to raise pay for election judges and clerks from 3 3 to 5 0 per hour plus overtime to attract competent officials. The plan includes jury exemption for election workers and earlier start times to ensure polls open smoothly. The proposal argues current wages deter service and seeks to place election costs on a sound economic footing.
The Milam Building announced a new information service for San Antonio and South Mendic, aimed at tenants and the public. It will include a lobby information desk with planned amenities such as cleaning and delivery services, plus an umbrella feature and header display.
A malady nearly wiped out a ton of tropical fish in New York City’s aquarium. Changing the water with a researched solution bought from Key West early in the season checked the disease and saved many fish that were dying.
The Colored Citizens League, a newly formed non partisan group, will host a series of meetings at the Community house Center and North Hackberry streets. J A Wimberley is president with J J Chingmen and J W Mowmings as vice presidents and J T Diutieun and J W Holland secretaries. Valmore Tellinger treasurer and Dr J T Walton chairman of the advisory council.
Corporation court matinee session installed Bushick as judge replacing Commissioner Rubiola. A series of cases moved forward with docket items including taxations and reassignments. Outcome details indicate several dismissals and ongoing hearings throughout the day.
Reno reports a jazz band accompanied a couple for their wedding after an aviation honeymoon from Oakland. The party arrived by plane, lined with a lively celebration, and proceeded to the courthouse where a wedding ceremony was conducted.
North Traunfelx property owners gather Tuesday evening at 920 North Ney Traunfely Avenue to discuss Witt Street Commissioner Want Fe Ster fler plan to shift the thoroughfare from Hurlesen Street to 7 Droeson Street. One owner, Moberl F. Glir, voices concern about the proposed relocation.
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.