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

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1931

Page

3

Daisy de Vor trial drags on as secretary theft case unfolds

Intensified interest surrounds the Daisy de Vor bribery case as testimony centers on alleged theft from a film industry figure. The secretary treated as central to the affair testified about expenses and alleged gifts while friends and associates disputed details, including a possible $350,000 expenditure cited in a witness statement.

Los Angeles Jen Ciara - Bow Daisy de ‘Vor Tee Mies Ise de Vees Bari Sai Bow Lori Pierson n.Texen Cedress Negai Migs Tze Bow Meade Fnr Nisa

J Frank Dobie Guest of Honor at San Antonio Reception

J Frank Dobie author of Coronado's Children will be guest of honor at a reception for Mr and Mrs Ben Carlton Mead and Mr and Mrs J Austin to be held at Dallas from 4 to 5 p m February 1 Bundy announces. Carlton Mead illustrator of Coronado's Children is well known in San Antonio and Austin. Invitations for the University of Texas yearbook display at the Witte museum are now on view.

Bev Carlton -Mead San Antonio Austin University of Teras Die Witte Miesenin Tiobio

Baptists Seek Trade of Church Lot for City Property

A First Baptist Church committee proposes trading a lot on Fourth Street and Auditorium Circle to city owner Dr A W Ogilvie for city land. The move aims to extend Avenue A into Auditorium Street, with the street commissioner Tao B Greffler announcing the plan on Wednesday.

First Baptist Church Fourth Street Auditorium Circle A. W. Ogilvie

Snow Grips Mexico City In Rare Cold Spell

Mexico City endures a rare snow event with several inches to feet of accumulation in the central circle and suburbs. Residents faced heating shortages as rugs and tapestries provided extra warmth while charitable agencies offered shelter to the homeless and beggars. The chills disrupted daily life and prompted widespread astonishment among locals and visitors.

Mexico City Gola Yucatan United States Canada Bose Tne Feneratibay

New War and Navy Headquarters Chosen for Washington

The model for the new state war and navy department buildings at Washington is approved. Work will proceed under Architect Waldy B. Wood with an appropriation of 3,090,000 dollars. Completion is planned for 1932.

United States Waldy B. Wood Ees

Fiesta Group Holds Meeting On Hirati Celebration Plans

Fiesta association directors and officers met Wednesday afternoon to discuss the coming Hirati celebration. Secretary-manager Jack Jaye presented recommendations for gunvalliea and other appointments, with attendance by T. Wicket president and officers including Martyn Etheridge Silver and Lillie.

Fiesta Association Gunvalliea Jack Jayebould T. Wicket Uners Martyn Etheridge R.E Ite J. E. Lillie Trensucrr Anil Itasboultl

Westminster Abbey workers uncover enameled angels

London reports workers at Westminster Abbey expose enameled angels behind grime as centuries of soot are washed away. The restoration may reveal more figures and reveal dangers to fragile stonework during the process.

Westminster Abbey London

Bank in Indiana Opens With New Deposits

A fragmentary report notes a bank in Indiana opening and accepting deposits around $100. The text references Cutler and mentions deposits of 100 dollars, but the full details are unclear due to damaged OCR.

Indiana la Tan Taale Cutler Das. de Hack Hn

Plan to buy Lower California and Sonora gains backing

Jan. 14. official said Groerak Tuna Antizeu Almazan, secretary of communications, backs Senutne Ashurst’s proposal to purchase Lower California and port of Sonora from Mexico. Almazan, returning from Acapulco, warned the idea should be treated seriously despite public laughter, calling it a serious issue.

Mexico Chiy Dule Groerak Tuna Antizeu Almazan Copnommications Senutne Asburat Californa Sonora Mexica Almazan Acapulco Ashurst

Independent Oil Men Urge Tariff Proposal

Independent operators from the West and Southwest plan to assemble in Washington to inaugurate a campaign supporting a tariff on oil imports and related petroleum measures. The gathering aims to unify regional oil interests and pressure federal policy.

Washington, D. C Jas West Lomorrox

Confirmation rush for six nominees faces quick Senate action

Washington January 14. The Republican Senate moved to speed confirmation of six federal commission nominees led by Eugene Mizer of New York as head of the Federal Reserve Board. Opposed by Senator Brookhart the group seeks swift approval after contentious tariff debate. Meanwhile Edgar B. Mrozenril was approved along with other confirmations as efforts continue to clear the slate.

Washington, D. C Cpp U Pesling Senate Eugene Mizer New York Jive- Ver Ay Federal Re Berre- Board Tlapul- Vican Tosta Fletcher Florida Edgar B. Mrozenril Linkely Dison Indiana Hoover Cury Ture Walsh Montana

OSS Banquet Draws Large Attendance From Employers

Seventy five employers attended the OSS banquet at Pier 43 hosted by the Blue Triangle Club. Executives and secretaries including Ruth Matai and Mildred Teffriva were honored as the group discussed improving office efficiency, keeping staff alert to business trends, and changes in office equipment through a gala evening with speakers Lowell Di, Margaret Piermon, and others.

Pier Blue Triaccle Club Ruth Matai Tcitsies Gitle’ Club Business Girls Joureral Akie Missen _ Lowell Margaret Piernon Amanda Inn

Northland Crashes On Reef Off Helmeken Island

A motorship with 81 aboard crashed on a reef off Helmeken Island while heading to Ketchikan Alaska for anchorage. The Northland carried 31 passengers, and emergency measures were set as ships Victoria and Selenape Kip prepare to reach the scene and determine repairs and next steps.

Victorta B.C. Inn Ufb Helmeken Island Northland Ketchkian Alaska Salmon River Victoria New

Quake Ravages Western Argentina Amid Heavy Damage

Reported tremors struck the La Vansa region near Cordes in western Argentina on January 4. Initial totals list two dead and many missing, with rescue teams scouring collapsed structures for survivors after the quakes and eruptions.

Argentina San Antonio DE Los Corany la Vans Cordes Criquions

Chicago Loop Reveals 260 Speakeasies. Grand Jury Probes Police

Chicago authorities report about 260 speakeasies in the Loop as the special grand jury investigates the police department. The figure comes amid ongoing inquiries into illicit activities and enforcement gaps in the city.

Chicago Loop Chicago Loop To- Fe

Lasky Plans 28 New Pictures in Hollywood

Paramount will invest several million dollars to produce 28 new pictures over the next four months. Jesse Te Tasks, vice president and head of the Paramount organization, announced the plan. The Hudson River crossing project and the George Washington Memorial bridge were mentioned in the report.

Lasky Hollywood Calif Jay Paramount Jesse Vlee Ang York Inn Hudson River Manhattan Fort Lee Nidy George Washington

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clara Daisy Devole Clara Bow Los Angles NEW War and Navy Headquarters Beiuzti Mitzi Green Mos Angeles Ton Aghurgt Pittsburgh Steel City Steel Mills Steel OLD Gold William Peatl O.G O. G Westinghouse Works Pieteburgh Cerized Yubtie Secanetant Robert Ripley Pliteburgh Aly Math Company Ona Tl Daly, Sto Carnegie-Tech Dreshar Pitta Burgh O.ga. Arashing Marcel Garland Louisiana Claude L. Draper Wyoming George ©. Smith Maine Power Commission
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