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 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1929
Page
1
A film pair plans marriage today as one member, John Gilbert, is described as a seréan lover in a playful nod to screen personas. The notice hints at a light hearted bond forming between two cinema figures.
A brief note from The Coolidge Childhood column in the Vatican City paper highlights tobacco topics with a quirky pricing line. By Arthur Brisbane CHO and King Peateres Syn.
A fragmented OCR story surveys Cosmo magazine pieces by Galvin Coolidge, mixing memoir notes and stray economic notions. It cites wartime finance, tariff debates, tobacco subsidies, and religious shifts while noting publishing moves and a general sense that Europe’s fate ties to American policy.
LAS VEGAS Nev Claire and Jack Gilbert planned to marry in Las Vegas today as Ian Clnied a former comedian and Gilbert's acquaintance since three weeks ago prepared to depart for New Mexico. They were accompanied by four from Telly wonder and Timerelees. Claire, once wife of Jamey Whitaker, is a New Yorker. Gilbert has prior marriages to Lealtha dey and Olivia Burrell.
Aimee McPherson reports a knife attack at Angelus Temple in Los Angeles last night. Miss Ayres says a young woman struck her neck with scissors in an attempted assault to kidnap the evangelist. The assailant was arrested on insanity grounds after the incident, according to police.
Fragmentary text mentions mixed garbled phrases about winds and skies. It references partly cloudy conditions and a warmer period in the north, with a forecast for tourists. The readable bits imply a weekend pattern with variable winds and cloud cover.
Seothint May 1 Hagen Diegel and Willer Hagen dominated the second round at Muirfield, Hagen posting a 66 as Diegel led with 69 and 74 for a total of 140. England’s Abe Mitchell and Allis trailed, while American contenders held a strong presence as 17 of 17 U S players remained in thefield for the final rounds. The British Open title race neared a decisive moment with Diegel and Diegel in the lead before final day play.
New York May reports Eddie Cantor wealthier comedian will retire from the stage next year to rest and pursue personal interests. At 37, after 20 years on stage, he has not taken real vacations and has daughters who have graduated school. Cantor’s earnings and investments are noted as he contemplates stepping away while still at the peak.
Miss Anne Spencer Morrow will marry at the Morrow summer home in North Haven Maine early in June. Ambassador Dwight D. Eisenhower will travel to North Haven around the twenty fifth of the month and the wedding is expected soon after. The Morrow family, now at Eagle Road New Jersey, is arranging the announcement for the press.
Testimony in Corporation court details a crash at San Petro avenue and Marshall street involving a light coupe, a truck, and a streetcar. Resende, 20, was dragged from the wreck. the truck driver, Hughes Marshall, 20, was charged with negligent collision and fined $15, while Resende and J. D. Fox were acquitted by Judge Daye.
Mrs. Mire Hensley sues for custody of Finton Hensley in Chicly seventh district court. Friest Henswand is named defendant. A court order requires the father to produce the child at 7 a m on May 1. The case alleges the child is neglected, exposed to streets, and used to intoxication while the mother argues she can provide a stable home and education.
The body of a man about 22 years old, believed to be Archie I. Blekle, was found near Leancresk nine miles from the city after a fall from a trestle. He wore an Abilene college ring and a Cleurne M C card. Authorities say he was likely struck by a train while attempting to cling to the trestle. An inquest is set for Wednesday afternoon.
A distressed woman mourns the loss of her husband John Harper a city employee killed by a pistol shot. Her German police dog Gorin and its companion Gloria had provided comfort. A thief later stole the dog from Harper home as authorities search for Gloria.
Seville reports the international exposition opened today by King Alfonso XIII with sessions planned through December. Officials herald the event as a showcase of Spain.
The owner of 515 Cottonwood told police Thursday morning that a cow was stolen from his property. The report identifies J. W. Meadows as the property's owner and cites an early morning theft. Further details about the cow or suspects were not available in the readable text.
Jarboe of the United States Weather Bureau projects mostly cloudy skies for San Antonio with a 116 degree temperature swing. The forecast calls for a low around freezing and a Friday high near 90, while other locales report varied readings including Kerrville rainfall and Dallas and Austin measurements.
Dallas report says Tom Hernandez, convicted of killing Affike N. Garcia, faces a 99 year term. He claimed the sentence is a joke, stating I fool them and that the long duration reflects a grim outcome rather than remorse.
In Elbistanli Turkey Muy Bi-Lo Agi rides his dowley through Angora to prove Apuba's longevity claim. He asserts Aura Myers reaches 155 years, while Tsky Dyllo claims five years less. He credits a lifelong diet of cheese garlic and constant smoking begun after age nine. Family details remain hazy, noting only a late marriage at age 90.
Tyerman Dodet, a San Antonio steamship agent, files for divorce from Les. Coral Katet contends alimony and notes alleged cruelty and extravagant conduct. The petition cites October incidents at Busturall apartments, threats of divorce, and later reconciliations followed by renewed unbecoming behavior. The suit details assaults, damaged clothing, scratched eyes, and broken vases, with trial slated for May.
Washington Mag reveals a Christmas cable from Secretary Baker to General Pershing in France, eight months after U.S. entry. The message discusses tense negotiations over American troops at the front and hints at strains in relations between Pershing and Washington as the Army War College historical section releases the full record.
Canton fighting in error plagued report from May 2 indicates troops press three way assault on Canton with predicted fall within 48 to 72 hours. Central Bank says payments suspended and conditions near same. Hong Kong dispatch claims US instructions to evacuate women and children in parts of Ryangsi near Koeilin as forces slow at Wuchauw near Kwansi Kewautung border awaiting British gunboat Moorhen.
A driver was fined eight dollars after failing to heed police directions to clear a traffic jam at Hloustan and Darel streets. The officer ordered the motorist to back up and then proceed, a sequence repeated as other drivers adjusted gears and moved forward. Judge Dave Watson later fined Garena three dollars for reusing a vehicle in violation of traffic orders.
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.