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 25 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, 1930
Page
1
Otto B Kahn discusses worldwide economic gloom and trade disruption caused by postwar treaties and liberal regulations. He notes rising consumption outpacing production, rapid industrial growth, and calls for cautious policy amid speculation about Americas recovery.
Mrs A B Burks, 80, testifies in 37th District court on a habeas corpus hearing related to an oil scheme. She says she was swindled out of 11000 dollars as one of five men faces charges.
President Hoover issues executive order banning purchase of champagne and wines for U S government personnel at embassies and consulates abroad. Prohibition targets gifts and expenses paid by Uncle Sam amid diplomatic postings.
A 0-year-old woman tells how she claims to have followed a trend in real estate development paying about 100000 for a cover lot in Mouston and Tater gold, then lost most of her money in stocks. Her attorney outlines the alleged fraud and the missing cash and jewels.
The Light offers election returns Saturday night with live broadcasts from KTLA and WTSA. A staff of reporters and classified ad girls will provide results from the county and state races, with complete coverage in The Sunday Evening edition.
Dan Murrah a 61 year old Val Verde County ranchman collapsed and died on scales while weighing himself in Del, Texas. Native of Bell County he previously served as sheriff of Schleider County for two terms. A custom coffin is being prepared in San Antonio for burial.
Harriet Jane White 68 died Wednesday in San Antonio after living there three years born in Mississippi she is survived by son Isaac White of San Antonio and brothers J T Theulea of Greenville Missouri and L Thinks of New Orleans among others funeral services set for Friday in Greenville with burial at Nagkmud Cemetery.
Dr J Trueman Thompson of Johns Hopkins University has been appointed manager of the Sixth International Road Congress to be held in Washington during October 6.
About two hundred Indians gathered early at Starve Stone State Park to protest desecration of ancient mounds. They plan to appeal to Governor Emmerson after several mounds were disturbed by scientists searching for relics.
BALD LAKE CITY July 24 A commemorative event marks the trek of early Mormons across the plains toward the Valley of the Great Salt Lake. Observers recall the hardships endured by pioneers who founded the community.
A Naples to Calabrian quake disaster devastates central southern Italy with at least 177,000 dead and 4,262 injured reported by Mussolini officials. Rescue teams race to reach isolated towns as lines restore slowly, amid ruined bridges and disease fears. Authorities fear higher toll as more areas remain uncontactable.
Boston July 24. Fraternal lodges and about 180 people were indicted on liquor law violations. Four lodges named include Lowell Acriz No 32 and other lodges from Western Massachusetts and Lawrence. The case marks the largest indictments of the year.
Detroit police undergo a massive shakeup following the murder of Gerald Tuckley 37 a radiabogtouncer. City and state authorities move to resign police commissioner Thomas Witcor amid a roundup begun at a golf course hangout raiding 60 men and one woman arrested and a smog arsenal seized.
In Washington D C Representatives Ruth Hanna McCorgick White of Maine Dickinson of Town and Writehord North Carolina have won Republican nominations in their states. Representative Sproul of Kansas pursues the nomination in August. Representative Cordell Hull of Tennessee aims for the Democratic nomination by September.
A coroner's inquest into the death of John Blood aged 4% years reports the unlikely human contraction of anthrax. The feverish cattle and animal hide links point to transmission through wool handling and processed hides, with officials cautioning workers to avoid contaminated materials.
Mayor Chambers blocked purchase plans as Commissioner Steffler opposed a Dittmar company bid for certificates and transcripts. The city said no sale would occur August 4, noting contracts with Mille and company and prior sales to Heller and company.
A Little Rock entrant in the All-American air race arrived at Houston Municipal Airport at 12 00 34 p.m. Lieut Lee Kibek made the 400 mile run in 3 03 06. Stub Cruidge of Mohoe was in a second tanker.
Taxpayers of Texas will postpone paying the 1931 tax due date under a rejection announced today in Austin. The change affects locally collected levy schedules and tax collections across the state as officials adjust timing and procedures for payments.
Four coyotes racketeers pleaded guilty to fraud and were sentenced after entering a plea in a local district court. Leonard, age 70, a teacher among the group, faced a lengthy term for importing contraband and collecting money from victims in Kenana County.
Edward Blanchard of Dallas appeals to the Supreme Court after a conviction for possession of 13 gallons of wine under the prohibition law. He argues federal agents unlawfully seized the wine without a search warrant and that no evidence supports the verdict. He was fined 500 dollars and jailed 60 days in Dallas.
The forecast calls for continued warm and partly cloudy weather into Friday. Meteorologist J H Jarboe reports a maximum around BE degrees with light to moderate southeast winds. Temperatures have reached DE degrees for the past two days, and Thursday night is expected cooler than Wednesday night at approximately 74 degrees.
Five bandits armed with a machine gun robbed a barber shop in Argo and southwest suburb areas, taking $2700 from the proprietor after lining up bettors against the wall. No precise totals from customers were recorded as profits for racing followers vanished.
Skyed warship Mindenburg, sunk with German fleet at Scapa Flow eleven years ago, has been raised by salvagers for the third time after permits were issued twice due to dangerous list.
Final arguments in the case were filed today as the Texan and Pennsylvania spouses propose building 40 miles of new railroad line from Dallas to San Angelo, submitted to the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington.
A bandit halted a Carruthers car on a downtown street in broad daylight, forced occupants from two vehicles, and grabbed $1495 from Dorothy Jens after firing a shot. He fled in a green Ford with accomplices, pursued by bystanders while authorities sort details of the injured driver and a possible accident.
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.