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 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1916
Page
5
Former Greek premier Venizelos criticizes King Constantine's view that Germany cannot be defeated. He cites a January 20 interview in which the king predicted a possible draw, arguing England's rise and Russian army changes make victory unlikely by a mere peace.
The Austin recruiting station under Lieutenant Roger Hilsman has sent 55 men to the border for National Guard service. Ten more recruits have been accepted, and three additional men are on the vein list for medical examination.
Yuan Shi Kai's body is borne through Peking to the railway station as Li Yuan Hung and officials lead a procession blending monarchic and republican elements. The funeral train, with red bunting and colorful banners, will transport the body to Chang Te Fu in Honan for burial once a tomb is prepared.
A major fire at the Kreisle three story building on Congress Avenue forced temporary service shut down for Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company in Austin. The blaze started in Johnson Brothers Tire plant and caused over 100000 in total losses with several injuries among firemen and bystanders. Insurance partially covers Kreisle and related properties, with substantial damage to Martin plumbing, C J Martin seed dealers, and Richardson hardware.
An advertising notice touts Zemo as a reliable remedy for pimples, black heads, acne, eczema, and rashes. It claims rapid disappearance of blemishes, instant itch relief, and safe use on sensitive skin, with bottles priced at 25 cents and an extra large for one dollar.
Prisoners at Sing Sing give an unprecedented ovation to Thomas Mott Osborne upon his rein statement as warden. In photo center is Spencer Miller the deputy warden and left Dean Kirchwey former warden during Osborne’s suspension.
A troop train carrying the Second battalion of the First Minnesota artillery collided with a homeseekers train near Bay City Texas, injuring four militiamen from Minneapolis and four civilians. Engineers and firemen jumped to safety as both trains slowed from about thirty miles per hour during the wreckage clearance. First accident in the border mobilization of 100,000 militiamen.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics releases bulletin 197 detailing retail food prices across 44 U.S. cities for 1907 to 1915. It shows 1915 average prices for 17 food items, with declines from 1914 to 1915 in most goods and notable rises in flour, corn meal, and sugar. The lowest price level occurred in March 1915, with an overall year average 4 percent below, then rising to 6 percent above by December.
Amusements Pathe Feature at Princess in five parts with Katherine Isabelred and Julian L Estrange. The plot follows jealously in a wife as a brother saves his sister from destitution and the husband seeks vengeance. Also announced The Tarantula six parts with Edith Storey and Antonio Moreno.
Clarence P. Dodge announces a Progressive party convention in Denver on August 11 to nominate state candidates for the September primaries. Also notice that a meeting for Americans with interests in Mexico and along the border will be held at the Gunter Hotel Ball Room on Tuesday July 25 with broad invitation.
Twenty persons were drowned when two ferries collided on the Spree river near Berlin on Sunday. One boat sank. The Politiken reports the tragedy with officials investigating the accident.
James Whitcomb Riley died suddenly Saturday night. Indiana flags at half mast as preparations begin for his body to lie in state in the Indiana State Capitol rotunda from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday July 24 1916. Governor Ralston urges public tribute and recalls Riley’s ties to Indiana and its people.
President Wilson sent a telegram to Henry Eltel of Indianapolis expressing sincere sorrow at the death of James Whitcomb Riley. He called Riley a notable figure who brought joyful pleasure and thoughtful perspective, noting his departure marks a loss to the nation.
Premier Asquith told John Redmond in the House of Commons that the British government did not propose an Irish bill at this time. He indicated no immediate plan or timetable was set for such legislation.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel, claiming it cleanses the liver and bowels without causing sickness or salivation. The copy asserts a money back guarantee and notes calomel is harmful mercury and being phased out.
A Sheldrake duck diving in Smiths Point Bay nabbed an oyster. the duck then was captured. Will Murdock reports the event from Tangier bridge, showing the duck and oyster at the coast guard station to prove the tale. He says the duck seized the oyster shell with its bill and stuck.
A tramp asks about employment while a woman questions him. The exchange humorously notes that long words do not improve work offers. A separate note describes a steam boiler roller injecting steam into soil to combat pests and weeds.
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.