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 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1918
Page
1
Judge Kickham Scanlan told a Y M C A audience that Chicago youths aged 16 to 20 commit more crimes in a year than Europe has in a century. He noted 116 probation officers overseeing 70 cases each in a single juvenile court and described many delinquency tales as shocking.
For over two centuries Haar-Tem Ol is touted as a flawless remedy for kidney and bladder ailments. The ad claims quick aid for back pain fatigue insomnia and urinary issues and assures refunds if relief is not achieved. The product, GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Capsules, is stated as imported from Holland and available in three box sizes.
Viscount Northcliffe lauded Edward M. Stettinus as in charge of American army war purchases calling him the ablest business organizer among allies or enemies. The remark came in an interview from Stettinus appointment news.
Vorwaerts describes a German workers movement dissenting from Chancellor von Hertling. It cites alignment with Count Czernin and supports self determination for eastern peoples. The piece calls for Belgium independence, full return of French territory, and rejoining Russia if Stance relinquishes German claims.
Severe outbreaks are said to have occurred in the Rheinish industrial districts. Troops with machine guns have been summoned to Maelheim on the Rhine opposite Cologne, but details are unavailable.
Cologne telegram says Count Czernin told the Austrian delegation that he spoke his text before President Wilson, a disclosure that stirs talk of an effort to prompt Western powers to exchange ideas with Germany. In Zurich, Prague rioters attacked shops over flour rationing as police dispersed a crowd of about three thousand.
Secretary Baker defends wartime efficiency and health service, cites few complaints among over 1,000,000 soldiers, outlines investigations into neglect and mortality, praises hospital conditions and medical staff, notes improved camp conditions, and explains gun and supply decisions with France. He emphasizes accountability, rapid staffing, and continued improvements.
A report notes Swift & Co. files linked Senator Thompson to Packers buying hogs and backing funds. Thompson denies handling Packers business and Gates’ $1000 campaign contribution. Heney calls Thompson innocent and supports investigations into the packing industry. A separate item marks McKinley’s birth centennial and a Carnation League proposal to swap flowers for a U S flag on that day. A cable from Med Cross details Allied hospital bombings in France during recent raids.
The Leipsiger Zeitung in Amsterdam cites that Germany will not fulfil its pledge from 1914 to restore Belgian independence. It notes Berlin seeks conquest west as well as east and predicts occupation authorities push self determination only when aligned with German aims. A Brussels telegram reports the Flanders council seeks full independence for Flanders.
Five of twelve interurban lines of the Eggs St Louis Suburban Railway idle as 35 motor men and conductors strike over a new hours schedule. Lines to East St Louis Alton and Edwardsville are affected, disrupting service for passengers and travelers.
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.