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 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1933
Page
13
Fragmented notes detail a lawyer avoiding bank trouble during a Texas proclamation, a banker delaying a $10 check to a restaurant, and a quirky local arts scene with Lions Field bowling alley staff, junior chamber members, and a two-instrument orchestra. The piece mixes gossip, theater schemes, and community notices with dated references and colorful names.
A sweeping two-bit credit wave hits San Antonio after a four day bank holiday. Shine shopkeepers and hotels report dropped tips and cash flow while traveling salesmen are told to vacate and not sell. Clerks, waitresses, and taxi drivers feel the pinch as banks reopen and shoppers search for small change. Churches see higher plate totals from renewed offerings.
Fragmentary lines praise a foolish figure and mock a ruler in a quirky verse. The obscure text includes mis-spellings and garbled names, suggesting a poem or satirical quatrain from a periodical. Notable terms reference Percy Gray and Conyriand with scattered place-like fragments.
Massed R O T G drill for St Marys University and Cintra Cano High School was delayed due to inclement weather. The parade and review on the grounds were moved to next Sunday with preparations paused at Bl Mary's.
A Texas professor named Dr. Toberk H. Montgomery will address the Temple Beth-El community center. The event, titled A New Order In a New World, is hosted under auspices of Mayche and the Riven Thursby sigh at the Temple Beth-El venue.
A vacant residence was partially destroyed by a fire in East Local area. Damages were reported around A150 with crews responding promptly and keeping the blaze contained to the structure. Investigators to determine cause.
Druggist G. Breco, 45, well known in McCamey Texas, was found shot in the left chest near the heart on vacant Martin Street west of the De Sol hotel. He was reported near death at a hospital Monday as his wife left McCamey to hurry to his bedside. Police and detectives surveyed the scene. the wife planned to travel from San Antonio.
Patrick McKeeonn of Philadelphia known as Pat McKean died early Monday at Baker B. Green hospital after being crushed by a Southern Pacific freight train at the Wyoming Street crossing. The victim, a professional boxer, was identified by papers in his pocket including a pennsylvania boxing commission permit. He reportedly fell while attempting to leave the train and was struck by the wheels.
New officers for the Elks will be elected at an annual meeting Monday at 8 p.m. in the clubrooms. They will take office April 1. Nominations include A J Goets, Joe O Naylor, Andrew Mc Smith, Je F Johnson, Arti Preis, L B Maurer, Joe L Flint, William Braunsveig, C E Smallz, MacManus, Aug Langwell Jr, M Riley Wyatt, P E R trosifo, GC Wynne, and others.
Underwriters of the Southwest Texas Life Underwriters Association held a meeting at the Menger Hotel noon Monday. Report by Lawrelon noted, 18 new members were introduced. Bert Claffers, president, presided as Jimmie Holt Archie Hel and, past taley, G. C. Sith and Harry T. Gt. John presented a skit Retaliation with Mrs Audre Gord Ring and Mrs Paul Bi Herper accompanying.
Police were searching Munday for forceful assailants who beat Hardy G. Dower a 52 year old resident of 415 Lembrang Street. The attack occurred after a call at his porch on Sunday night. Dower was injured and unable to identify his attackers.
Berlin reports the National government will adjourn the Reichstag for two years after a decisive election, with Hitler's Nazis set to be the largest group ever in the Reichstag and 288 seats plus a nationalist bloc of 52 seats. The result threatens to erase democratic and Communist remnants, while unions and socialist-leaning workers may face collapse under the new regime.
On November 11, 1907, San Antonio bankers introduced the seap method of financing with cashier checks drawn over bank counters. Checks in denominations of 1, 5, and 10 dollars were issued by the Clearing House Association, permitting up to 20 percent of each bank’s capital stock. Total issuance capped at 1,000,000 dollars, aided by secured deposits. Local business leaders praised the plan as good as gold, expecting quick stabilization and widespread acceptance.
Sacramento coroner James R. Garlick seeks information from relatives of a man identified as A Read who died in Sacramento California. The deceased, born and raised locally, is reported to have died recently and authorities request assistance from his family.
The Presidents' Council of San Antonio area organizations met at noon at MLC with G G. Witchell presiding as H A. Orix spoke on the unemployment situation locally.
A blaze damaged the Alapin Gake shop at 5A08 Broadway injuring a nonresident as a tank broke, with fire spreading to adjacent Handy-Andy and Delehant stores. An invalid man, Himes aged 3, was trapped in an apartment above the building as smoke and water caused about $25 damage to nearby properties.
An elderly man, believed to be OM. Wren aged 8, was found dead in bed Monday morning at an emergency hotel on Booth St Mary’s Street. He had arrived about two days earlier. Police described the scene as showing natural causes and noted distressing facial features.
Thieves broke into the Japanese cafe at 118 Soledad Street between midnight and dawn Monday. They pried open the door and entered a back court, sliding into the rear, then used ropes to descend into the restaurant and access the safe. About $400 in cash and $1206 in diamonds were stolen along with bank records. The owner, C Mulewuly, reported the break and noted receipts had been kept in the safe due to a bank holiday.
Police log lists multiple thefts including eight crucifixes valued at 500 dollars taken from a parked auto near Rev. B A Karahatais. A piece of Chuck equipment worth 630 dollars vanished downtown. Two crucifixes valued at 50 dollars and a coat and clothing valued at 200 dollars were stolen from other residences. Break in at Joe Karotulu’s home on West Agarila Street involved a broken lock and items removed. A burglary at Liters Loni company on West Holislow Street reported lock damage and clothing missing.
Tyrrel, head of a secret security office, described the arrest of Martine by City Des ertives Langford and Leonard after information from Tyrel. The suspect allegedly overplayed a hand in a counterfeit scheme, taking hundreds of dollars in counterfeit coins over weeks. He was detained after returning to a store where the fraud had occurred months earlier.
Joe Galtide 45, of 701 South Laredo Street, fought to stay afloat for three hours before neighbors rescued him. Caretaker Gallinga at San Feensuey Cemetery No. 1 testified the man grabbed a wall and yelled for help as authorities tried to reach him. Rescuers and responders saved others but Galtide succumbed to exposure and was taken to Robert B. Green Hospital.
Air Corps officials and Secretary of War Stimson praise women in the air service for fortitude and cooperation. A letter from Trubee Davison commends their service and notes the impact of women pilots and staff at flying fields, highlighting risks and the grave seriousness of military aviation duties.
Opening of Federal Court postponed to reconvene Friday in Brownhaville as Judge He J McMillag was absent. RON appointed with Marvinenie serving as foreman of the federal grand jury that met last December. Martindale succeeds J H Prost, whose resignation as foreman was accepted. Prost was not excused from the grada for hryd hry. The grand jury convened with jurors present.
City commission approves payment of specified accounts amounting to 079 70 to meet merchant obligations. Payment covers various funds and districts, including engravement district expenses and apprentices wages, as part of routine municipal outlays.
Crowds flocked to the federal building as the post office announced the savings department would stay open for reception and payment of funds indefinitely. Treasury-secure assurances drew anxious visitors seeking cashing of money orders and pensions amid a general bank holiday, with many seeking government checks and pension withdrawals.
Two bandits beat and robbed George Theodeaux, 32, at 43 Lawson Street in New Bruui Fels Avenue and Gale Street. They took $10 from the victim. A bystander witnessed the crime. the suspects fled, and the stolen property had not been recovered by press time.
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.