Death Shocks City As Wife Found Dead At Home
Police investigating a San Antonio murder after Antonia Mena 20 was found dead at the home of Leota Mowers 45. Mrs Mowers and her husband gave statements. evidence includes surgical scissors and other instruments. Mrs Mena had recently moved from New York to join family in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sim Avitonia
Rush
Benng Weldt
Leota Mowers
Cincinnati Avenue
J. F Mowers
Antonia Mena
Furnish Avenue
Mowers
Frank Pascha
Gdella Borner
Littlepare
Dr. Paschal
Lutionage
Subur
Mena
Fort Sam Houston
Station Hospital
Siler
Paschal
Pollce
New York
San Antonia
Mexico
T. N. Goodson
Austist
Cold snap to bring freezing temps across North and South Texas
A weekend cold wave hits North Texas and San Antonio with rain and low temperatures. The forecast from U S Weather Bureau foresees a Sunday dip to near freezing, due to a Utah low and a Canadian high pressure system. Livestock warnings were issued for North Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snbwich
Texas
San Antone
Rai
U. 5
Jarhoe
Mercury
Fternoon
Daybee
Utah
Canada
Haverhill Gazette Hikes Rates To Meet Costs
The Haverhill Gazette announced a rate increase citing the high and rising costs of producing a newspaper. The move affects subscriptions and advertising, with officials stressing the need to cover rising paper, ink, and labor expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havermill, Bass, Inn
Haverhill
Flood and oil loss amid Sabine River cresting in Texas
The Sabine River flood receded near Gladewater and Longview as the crest neared with an oil pit collapse spilling about 16,000 barrels. Loss valued at 336,000 dollars was tied to an auction slated for February 1. Peak depths reached 38.52 feet at Gladewater and 30 feet near Longview forcing farmers from river bottoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabine River
Gladewater
Longview
East Texas
Mccartney
Sutvey
Jowlands
Gilde
Mloss
Transient Injured in M K and T Yards in Sabinas Area
A man tentatively identified as from California suffered severe head injuries after being found dying between two boxcars in the M K and T yards. Hospital officials said he was found near Yoakum Wend, with a label suggesting Glendale California. Police and railroad workers listed several witnesses and workers from Sabinas brewery assisted at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Robey
B. Green Hospital
Yoakum Wend
Blh
T. Railroad. Yards
Robert
Kingsley
Glendale
Talit
Paptre
BP i
A. Marvin
L. Carter
3. B. iMaldy
Sabinas Brewery
Nine year old wounded by accidental rifle discharge
A one year old Maxinen boy was treated at Robert B. Green hospital for a bullet wound from a .22 caliber rifle that discharged while being cleaned. The event occurred near Moca about 19 miles on the Frio City road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxinen
Robert B. Green
Jacints Pena
Frio City
Jon Treving
Georgia Takes Step To End Long Drought
ATLANTA January 29 The Georgia senate approved a revenue measure moving the state toward ending its dry status. The 27 to 22 vote substituted for a house bill legalizing alcohol in certain counties, returning the issue to the lower chamber where Speaker Harris expects acceptance after minor differences are settled. Governor Rivers has not spoken but indicated support for revenue legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Giorgia
Senate
Thi
House
Rev. Harris
E. D. Rivers
Administration Endem
Block League on China Ad Block League on China Ad
Boland blocked a plan by league of nations powers to aid China against Japan. The Haiti delegate and foreign minister announced the decision, with Yvon and other leaders present. Premiership talks in Tokio followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genava
Boland
League of
Nationa
Japan
Haiti
Anahee
Yvon
TOKIO
Dies Delos
Kentarolo
China
Council
Yoko J
Loyal Teruel Losses Heavy On Teruel Front
Insurgent reports from Hendaye say about a thousand government troops were killed or wounded in a bitter battle on the Teruel front near Celadas north of Teruel. Government commanders requested a two hour truce to gather the wounded as fighting raged between the Calamocha highways and the Alfambra river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendaye
France
Teruel
Celadas
Calamochs
Alfembyp
Restrictions Tighten on Foreigners Visiting Shanghai Areas
Jans Restrict Areas Foreigners Can Visit. In Shanghai foreigners face limited access to only the international settlement French concession Hungian territory and a Hongkew to Kiengwan strip with passes. Nanking remains closed to foreigners as hostilities center near Hangchow and sporadic fighting nears Sushow in Kisngay prefecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suanghal
Cupi
Shanghai
Hungian
Hongkew
Kiengwan Race Course
Nanking
Hang- Chow
Kisngay
Provence
A F L Executive Session Recessed for May Meeting
The American Federation of Labor executive committee went into recess with the annual meeting set for May. Members dispersed for the weekend as William Green, the president, planned a forthcoming encounter with John J. Lewis at the United Mine Workers convention, held at a local hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fis
American Federation of Labor
Dle
William Green
John J. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Burglars Enjoy Home Made Pies
Youngstown Ohio report states burglars who broke into two line stations a grammar school and a lunch room stole cash and also took two home made custard pies. The incident highlights unusual loot and local crime activity during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Ohio
Mets
Munitions explosion devastates Bengh, Italy
A massive munition depot blast in Bengh, near Rome, killed hundreds and caused severe damage. Fire hindered rescue as 29 fire squadrons and police secured the town. Queen Elena and King Vittorio scaled to the scene amid emergency pleas to prevent looting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beng
Italy
Tinny
Geuntest
Rome
Vittoria Estanurio
Elena
Benita Mussolini
Diastk
Fie Fier
Loyalist Reques t for Air Raid Truce
Spanish government proposes a mutual air raid truce as Loyalist forces urge cessation of bombardments. Recent raids on Valencia Barcelona Salamanca Seville and Escora have caused hundreds of wounded and extensive damage, with both sides urged to agree to halt hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barcelona
Spain
Valencia
Salamanca
Seville
Escora
Traffic Violator Hits Police Car in Farmington
Farmington Mc Lean Jan 28 Joseph Wade age 23 of Uniontown Pa failed to stop at an intersection causing his car to crash into a police cruiser. He received a $16 fine and a traffic post upheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmington, Mc
Joseph Wade
Uniontown
Wade
Automobile Finance Group elects L E Zander president
L E Zander of the Purchase Credit company was elected president of the Independent Automobile Finance association on Saturday. He agrees with fellow members on strategic directions for the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Car Credit Group
L. E. Zander Isto
Engineers plan two new spans over Niagara Gorge
Niagara Falls engineers considered two new spans to cross the Niagara River Gorge as they evaluated salvage options for the Honeymoon bridge wreck. The shattered remains lay across the gorge, with a 1000 foot note of potential construction discussions between Ontario and New York authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara
River Gorge
Niagara Falls
N.Y
UFI
Niagara River
Fee
Mass
Newspaper Woman of Beaumont Dies
BEAUMONT Jan 23 Florence Stratton a renowned Beaumont newspaper woman and author died last night at New Orleans Hospital. Stratton served on the Beaumont Journal and Beaumont Enterprise staffs for 30 years and wrote several books on history taxation and legends. Funeral services and burial will be held here tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Florence Stratton
New Orlentia Hospital
Miss Stratton
Beaumont Journal
Enterprise
Bhr
Henry
Bundey
Thief Takes Sacks of Shelled Corn
D. Cg Valdez reports 12 sacks of shelled corn valued at 168 dollars stolen from his car at his home on Ban Lails street. Ross Lurn reports an overcoat valued at 10 dollars stolen from a parked car on West Commerce street. Two suits valued at 40 dollars stolen from Ralph R. Garela’s car at the corner of Travis and Mary streets. Matic teacher dies. Dallas Jan 2. Joe T. Kennington, 99, a mathematics teacher in Dallas high schools for 10 years, died yesterday after illness of two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Joe T. Kennington
House to Pass Aries Bill by Feb 19
Washington January 21 1939 Dangers said today they expected the house to pass President Roosevelts army and navy expansion program by February 15 Chairman Vinson called the house military affairs committee to begin hearings Monday on a bill to authorize the 500000000 naval building program The measure carrying out Roosevelts request for work 20 per cent in peace time navy building allocations would authorize 47 additional fighting arms 22 auxiliaries and 1060 airplanes Cushman May Democrat Kentucky of the house military affairs committee said he would confer immediately with war department officials to get views on how best to strengthen land forces The legislative jam behind the senate anti lynching thruster made impracticable for senate leaders to estimate when they could take up national defense requisits
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joh
House
Roosevelt
Vinson
Duinderat
Georgia
Rooye
Velb
Navy
Cushman May
Kentucky
House Military Affairs
Eaid
War Department
Senate
National Defense
British Hail Roosevelt Defense Program
London reports broad British approval of Roosevelt defense measures as Britain accelerates its own rearmament. UK views US naval build up as a parallel safeguard for world peace, while other powers show varied responses to the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
San
Roosevelt
Britain
Great Britain
United States
Severe Storms Batter Britain Toppled War Memorial
Central Britain endures 60-foot granite war memorial toppled on Chiltern hills, as 90 mph winds lash Oxfordshire and northwest of London tremors shake homes. A woman dies as roof and chimney incidents compound storm damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
London
Oxfordshire
Cinderella Girl 12 Wins Movie Contract
HOLLYWOOD Nov 2 A 12 year old student Helen Greco of Thomas school has signed a long term contract with Universal Visa Gries studio. She entertained friends with songs and impressions at her home where Western sales manager William J Heineman arranged a studio tent. Greco moved to Los Angeles from Ta 8 WAAR years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Cinderells
Helen Greco
Itudent
Thomas’ School
Univerent
Visa Gries
Ani
Mies
Oyarleg
Bie Tiyte
Greco
William 3. Heineman
Western Sacs
Heir
Greco, & Produce Merchant
Los Angeles
Ex pugilist convicted in Singla iring
A Bexar county jury sentenced Gloude Hurry to death for the November 15 shooting of Arte Stow platz, a former San Antonio police officer, at the Monte Carlin inn rear on Megalitos street. Henry admitted the shooting as the jury deliberated since morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yewra
Bexar County
Gloude
Arte Stowplatz
San Antonio
Bluelair
Monte Carlin Inn
Megalitos Street
Henry
Robbers Hold Up Levitt Home In New York
In New York on January 20 two nervous robbers entered the dining room of the Lawrence L. Levitt home and forced the cook and butler to assist. The Levitts and family were ushered into a cedar closet while the bandits ransacked the house for trash and jewelry before escaping eleven minutes later. Mrs Levitt removed her diamond engagement ring to prevent loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Abraham Levites
Lawrence, L. L
Lutheran Churchmen Plan To Organize
Grace Lutheran church on Avenue E and Perth street hosts a meeting February 9 to discuss forming a Lutheran organization. Speakers include Rev. George W. Sehardt of Houston Rev. Max Helnreit of San Antonio and Rev. John A. Scherzec pastor of Grace Lutheran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Church
Avenue E
Perth Street
George W. Sehardt
Houston
Max ©. G. Helnrieit
San Antonio
Lie Rey
John A. Scherzec
Grace Lutheran
Weather synopsis for Texas regions weekend outlook
San Antonio and vicinity expect cloudy skies with passing rain Saturday night and Sunday, turning colder Sunday. Highs near 68 Saturday, around 60 Sunday, lows near 4 Saturday night. East Texas shows cloudiness with cold northerly winds, warmer in the east and a north cold front. West Texas reports partly cloudy south with precipitation in the south and snow possible in the north, cold waves in Panhandle with strong northerlies, livestock warnings issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tejas
Golder
West Texas
Panhandle
Also Mentioned on This Page
A Uns
Falls View Bridge
Ontario Hydroelectric
Countiss Geraldine Apponyt
Hungary
Dughter
Gladys Virginis Stewart
Albania
Zog
Budwa
Budapest
White Rose
TORIO
Crest
Envoy
State Department
John M. Allison
Allison
Sapaylse
Nanking University
Charies Riggs
Riggs
Mr. Riggs
Boy
Jans
A. F. of L
Hail Roosevelt
Res A
Cinderella Girl
Singlair Ailling
S.A
Ben Te
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!