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 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1915
Page
7
Five people killed as a strong earthquake devastates Mexicali, Mexico, causing one million dollars in property damage. Tremors began overnight and a severe shock struck at 4:00 this morning. Imperial Irrigation District water infrastructure in the area settled under the renewed quakes, risking further breaks in the water system.
An earthquake across the California border injured towns from Mexicali to Salton Sea valley, with five killed in Mexicali and property damage widespread. No Imperial Valley deaths reported, but depu ties manned streets as telegraph and telephone service was disrupted.
Reports from Los Angeles detail three severe earthquake shocks centered near Calexico on the Mexican border. At least fifteen killed or injured and substantial property losses across hundreds of square miles. Fires reported in Calexico and fires feared elsewhere. telephony interrupted.
Washington reports Britain sent a new memorandum to the United States concerning neutral shipping aboard the Heliigh auler In council. Secretary Lansing had not reviewed the memorandum and uncertainty remained if it constitutes a reply to the American note.
A fatal blast at the American Paint Supply Company plant in Dallas injures four and damages the facility and nearby property. A black laborer died in the incident linked to spontaneous combustion in the mixing department. a white worker suffered severe burns but survived. Firefighters battled the flames and controlled the scene as surrounding homes and a wagon were damaged.
In Wichita Falls Texas on June 28 the trial of W Vry of Grath ers Texas a former state legislator and county judge began in Seventy eighth District Court. He faces four indictments for forgery tied to county warrants. About 50 witnesses were subpoenaed. Fry previously stood trial with Pete Fry R M Toda of Graham and J B Lindhke of Fort Worth for murder in the Cherry Holmes deputy sheriff shooting at Graham. they were acquitted.
Observations taken at 8 am report varying conditions across cities. St Louis shows clear skies with rising temperatures, Chicago records near 14 degrees with increasing cloudiness, Milwaukee reports 48 degrees with strong northeast winds, Denver 59 cloudy with southwest wind, Kansas City 68 with southeast winds, New York 56 with partial sun and light northwest wind, Washington 64 with northeast winds and rising temperatures.
A federal investigation into election fraud stretches across San Antonio after a Corpus Christi indictment and reports of federal agents probing poll tax payments. Officials including Solicitor General Cony Johnson are cited amid political friction involving Congressman James L Slayden and local figures as jurors are selected with caution.
Bonds are set at 200 each for ten individuals indicted by the Bexar County grand jury on election fraud charges. About 20 to 50 witnesses appeared as the grand jury met Wednesday to hear testimony on irregularities. two defendants are linked to the Citizen's League and eight to the Municipal Teagus.
A wireless report from Christiany via Ie J states that Zeppelins dropped many bombs on the Armstrong works at South Shields, causing vast damage to the navy yards and arsenal. Seventeen killed and forty injured amid widespread destruction. London reports killed and wounded, with few details released by censorship.
A late wind storm across Mississippi caused widespread disruption. Wires fell along the Illinois Central line and towns including Winona Durango and Friars Point reported severe damage. At Parchman state farm a prison cage toppled injuring J Britt and a panic occurred before guards regained order.
Lloyd George introduces a munitions bill in the House of Commons that outlaws strikes and lockouts in munitions plants, provides compulsory arbitration, empowers employers, and creates a volunteer workforce pledged to serve wherever needed.
The United States government won 38 grand prizes and 31 medals for its exhibits at the universal exposition in San Francisco as announced last night, marking a historic first for the nation.
A Balkan front report from Rome notes Montenegro's offensive toward Scutari Albania with Buereas and three veteran units said to advance on the city. In Hartford James J. Goodwin, a business partner of the late Jou Margay, died at 40 after a long illness.
A wartime dispatch notes Mexican commander assurances that American civilians in the Yaqui Valley will be protected if they stay, yet a potential landing of U S marines could trigger trouble. Officials report contradictory signals from Mexican authorities and U S naval command about departure or escort for Americans in the region.
Fragmentary OCR reads that Lansing is named secretary of state with mentions of President Wilson and related personnel, but the text is garbled and many names and actions are unclear. No clear date, place, or event beyond the secretary appointment is established.
Builders and real estate men report notices from Baldwin Locomotive Works and Remington Arms Company that by 2000 homes will be added to accommodate workers for European war effort orders. The project aims to house laborers brought to Oneaster for production and logistics related to the conflict.
Berlin reports that a Taegliche Rundschau overseas correspondent cites Ural Laly proposing to Austria a gradual withdrawal from a region once Italian. Italy would cease military activity except for occupying the area, in exchange for which Italy pledges support after the war. Neutral observers are described as cautious about the plan.
A German submarine torpedoed the 23-ree steamer Tinisiiny off Lewstert. The vessel's skipper managed to beach her after the hit. The Vusisiene, sailing from Montreal to 4Talla with 3000 tons of cargo, reported that her crew landed at Low start.
A man identified as PotlaneLpal a 24 year old from Alion Ista is cited in ongoing coverage as a suspect in a New York homicide. Authorities link the figure to poet actions and continuing investigations into a long-ago murder, with no final charges announced yet.
The Galician capital Lemberg has fallen after a fierce campaign as Austro German forces push westward from Cracow recapturing Przemysl and driving Russians from Galicia. Heavy losses reported on all sides with massive captures and a strategic shift toward final victory in the Balkans.
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.