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, 1929
Page
1
A garbled 1929 dispatch recalls President Coolidge and a proposed air fleet of 200 planes. The piece notes his cheerful mood, the now outmoded four bottle jack knives, and a controversial plan dubbed whittling. It hints at larger debts and Panama Canal concerns tied to aviation growth.
Fragmented forecast notes predict warmer Thursday with midrange temperatures and overnight lows around four degrees. Mentions of a storm system near Devon and a northern to easterly wind shift along the canal hint at unsettled conditions, with cloud cover varying by region and possible rain chances later in the week.
A grand jury returned a felony indictment against an unnamed defendant for gambling and dice usage at a Saint Mary's Street establishment on December 29. Deputy investigators described a raid led by Chief Deputy Petewa, confiscating $1207 and related gambling gear. Bond set at $1,000 with Cassiano cosigner. Stephenson released on bail after preliminary hearing.
London reports King George is stronger today after a serious illness. Queen Mary and Prince George, once near bed confinement, are virtually recovered as nourishment is administered. International News Service confirms gradual improvement and continued cautious care at Buckingham Palace.
Mary Cleath of the United States and Englund’s aviatrix heroine plan to apply for American citizenship. The event occurs this afternoon at the Pedewat building during War Fest activities, highlighting a notable move toward naturalization amid wartime devotion.
Three men were arrested amid a death threat against witness Ranieri in a high profile case. Dominic and others faced charges as police pursued protection for the key witness, with one suspect accused of demanding a $60,000 ransom. The witness, Walsh, a former member, allegedly fired at Ranieri on Randolph and Fatale streets earlier this week.
Weather expert Jarboe predicts a wet spell for San Antonio with measurable rainfall Wednesday night and rising temperatures on Thursday. Forecasts show highs near 90s with cooler nights and potential showers as a frontal boundary passes.
A Houston bank robbery report states bandits entered a local bank, forced open a safe, and escaped with about 40 dollars in cash. The incident occurred in the morning, with police investigating the scene and reviewing nearby safety deposit areas.
Promising developments surface January 16 as custody tensions erupt after the funeral. Dorothey Ruth’s guardians dispute with the alleged father over a six year old girl, while the child plays near the snow on the Academy grounds and adults argue over custody and future care.
A fragment from Suffolk County reports Mrs Ruth suffers head injury as international news service notes ongoing hospital care. Details appear in the magazine’s examination column with continuation hinted on page 6.
Details describe a prize offering 23 000 dollars for temperance efforts with a 25 000 dollar reward for the temperance plan proposer. The notice references WL Te Wearst and a forthcoming event next Monday with unspecified parties. The language is cryptic and appears to be OCR muddled.
DALTAY, an 16 year old, unexpectedly changed from not guilty to guilty in a girl assault case. Renmin Aldredge, charged with further attack on a high school girl, remains to face the court as the state proceeds with its presentation and the judge will determine the penalty.
A fragmented 16 line, unclear report from Atlanta references a defendant named George Marsh, a young college man, with pleas of mental defect and insanity. The piece mentions a witness from Virginia etc, but the details are garbled and require clarification.
Reported condition of Marshal Foch after heart attack shows improvement, with Americans sending supportive messages. Dr Terz-Tov explains continued recovery as he speaks slowly and deliberately, while foreign telegrams express hope King George shares the fight. Messages from diverse walks of life say America stands with you.
A Flatonia youth, connected to Rodrigues family, is sought in a San Antonio incident described as a local disturbance. The report notes Rodrigues, son of Liew Tedrigues of Flalgoia, as the involved party and indicates authorities are pursuing the case.
National officers of the Tra Vors Dratective assocition visit San Antonio for a one day effort by the Focal arder Pose D to boost the Toray illuision Shrip in national standings. The schedule includes an army room luncheon and a banquet with figures T. S. Lagan pe Sl, Tavis, W. S. Murchison, and George K. Tingle among the speakers.
Fort Worth notices report the death of B Walker at age 40 after a long illness. He was a pioneer settler, early white child born in Stephens County, affiliated with the First National Bank as a manager and Breckenridge supporter. He owned ranches, oil wells, and gas ventures and helped found the bank’s extension.
Fragmented text shows a breakfast event in Washington with references to the president, the Senate, and Democrats. The readable parts mention a Senate member and a discussion or dispute within the party, but details and names are unclear due to poor OCR.
A long plea for mercy was denied as John M. MeeKenzie awaits execution. Court officials confirmed the state will press for the electric chair after the governor’s pardon bid failed. Relatives expressed despair as reverend Crum urged mercy and reflection.
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.