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 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1928
Page
10
Ambitious remarks by President Coolidge draw contrast with opponents' calls to assert American influence in the hemisphere. The talk centers on Cuba and the former Spanish possessions, as well as broadcasting advances from General Electric and the value of science journalism.
A gang cracked a secure vault at Walker Moore Grocery Co on Lakeview Avenue but failed to steal cash. They pried doors, removed knobs, and trashed the interior vault while stealing eight cases of tobacco and cigarettes before departing through a broken window. investigators assess the damaged vault and missing items worth about 350 dollars.
The International League of Aviators named Hindbergh as the qari champion aviator for 127 with the Keendrile trophy. Hindbersh will be inscribed on the Langue of Aviators honor roll.
An edited clipping notes a defendant, identified as Coe, who receives a 100 day sentence after a drive by shooting. The article states he fired at a deer but missed, and mentions Bon Merrleon in connection with the case. The writing is garbled but implies a punitive outcome tied to the attempted hunt and firearm use.
President Coolidge opened the Pan-American Congress urging Western Hemisphere nations to pursue freedom and closer cooperation. He spoke as a representative of a powerful nation among equal republics, emphasizing peaceful solutions and mutual development in shipping, air lines, highways, and regional equity.
Ed Taylor, 21, Oklahoma, admitted sending a threatening letter to San Antonio attorney J. Kercheville. He stated inspiration from Los Angeles Hickam stories. The plea in County Court No. 1 was deferred for investigation, with potential one year jail or fine. Other details include arrest at the San Antonio post office and ties to alleged extortion plot.
A Carvid Cassarene woman was found in the street after an alleged self harm attempt on Monday. A passerby rushed her to Medical Arts Building near northeast Mast Houston street where she lay beside a car. Police said an empty vial was found at the scene and attendants fear she may die. Charles Borelecey of rail estate offices commented on the incident.
A Salvation Army style meeting of the executive board of the Dry League will be held in Kansas City contemporaneously with the Republican convention. The report notes the event aligns with GOP activities and political timing.
The report predicts Tuesday cloudy and colder with light southerly winds tonight near 6k degrees. Expect scattered rain in western and northern portions, including the Panhandle, with colder conditions in west and north. Northern areas may see more persistent shower chances.
Mayor Chambers announced the city will pursue a 8.0 million bond issue for sewer and stadium improvements, tying an annexation push to the plan. He outlined steps starting at the regular council meeting, with Dallas encroachment noted as San Antonio eyes becoming Texas’s largest city.
A Baltimore newspaper plans to switch to tabloid format starting with its morning edition. The move follows prior tabloid adoption by rivals, tied to market competition and ownership by William Randolph Hearst who already controls the Baltimore paper.
Jury selection resumes in the matricide trial of a boy alleged to have killed his wife Eliza Ebll. Sheriff Bloyd S. Clik reports two mysterious autos trailed the defendant to the jail as judges prepare to reconvene after a week of questioning and delays.
A new Florida to Cuba passenger air service began with the inaugural flight carrying passengers from Florida to Cuba. The event marked a milestone for limited routes and international aviation cooperation, highlighting the early development of cross Caribbean air travel.
Fragmented OCR notes describe patients at a Legion event. Walton Hood, state commander of The American Legion, attended a ceremony near Ker tile? Sint. Details are unclear due to garbled text. Entities detected include The American Legion, Walton Hood, and a location resembling Ker tile Sint.
Washington dispatch reports the Supreme Court plans a month idle period with public sessions paused and justices awaiting the return of term activities. Court calendar shifts and administrative notes accompany the quiet interlude amid ongoing legal considerations.
A garbled weather forecast fragment reports Mercer County and cities like San Antonio expecting cold conditions. It mentions record low temps, warmth indicators, and winds shifting from north to affect Monday through Thursday with temperatures around 64 degrees and possible precipitation.
A fragmentary report describes ambiguous terms Soods, 2400 Years Old, and Grow WOM with scattered phrases about individuals Diane Mawar Gordy and Boman Woctien. The text appears as garbled OCR with no clear event, date, or location. Further readable details are unavailable in the excerpt.
A garbled report notes Chamberlin and associates aiming to resume air trial efforts. The fragment mentions Hiram Lowkoff and others trotting the field for a new approach, seeking to eradicate a hindrance in the China project, with unclear surrounding details.
A troubled youth dies after an infected tooth leads to complications. Officials say Abraham Cotas, aged 16, succumbed to the illness despite medical care. The death prompts warnings on dental health and timely treatment.
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.