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 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1920
Page
13
City announces it will hire engineers to study and report on river works costing about 16000 dollars. The team from Wall Falls and nearby areas will advise administration on future river improvements and related infrastructure, with work beginning next week and consultations planned across multiple sites.
The notice outlines showers and a park sale with details on vendors and expected participants. It mentions Akzo and Nowe Alexian as involved entities and notes a summer timeframe for the event. The fragment references multiple locations, dates, and organizations in a dense, unclear OCR passage.
The Wieberg County Olmud Gas Company at Kingovills Nord leen reports a delayed drill at No 2 well due to a broken casing 40 feet below the surface. Water encroachment and pressure readings follow the setback as officials plan to straighten the pipe and resume drilling toward the sand. The well is a deputy of Town, with nearby Kinberg Company operations and planned line work to reach Kingsville. The situation has drawn local attention as crews prepare to recommence drilling to deeper formations.
Linans May 24 report describes chaotic fighting around Mexico City as rebels threaten Carranza’s safety. The piece mentions military leaders, a shipboard capture, attempts to reveal a guard’s loyalties, and concerns over the president’s fate amid ongoing clashes.
A fragmented report outlines campaign activity in Washington on May 24. It notes senate involvement, candidates, and communications by committees including members and local officials. The text references telegraph notices and committee chairs amid a broader political procedural context.
Fire Chief A J Guts and city officials filed complaints Friday against ten members of the department including captains and lieutenants. Charges allege misconduct and obstruction linked to a union conflict aimed at removing the chief. Additional charges may follow as investigations continue.
Fragmentary OCR describes a fatal incident in a room with mentions of a person named Temmnant Pry Mag Shaben and a plan to send a report or witness to a location called Meoetor Street. The text alludes to an investigation and potential suspects, with unclear dates and specifics.
A chaotic transcription item shows a peace bill discussion in Washington with names like Wilson and various regional representatives. The text lists numerous places and individuals, signaling broad, though unclear, political maneuvering and potential votes.
Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission approved a large wartime railway loan aimed at extending output and easing freight constraints. The measure seeks to fund locomotive and car purchases, with contingencies to support disbursement, equipment upgrades, and stockpiles for wheat and other critical commodities. The action marks a decisive move in coordinating transport and industrial capacity during national needs.
A garbled report notes discussions on railway expansions and potential funding in May. It mentions Galveston, Austin, and Galberstown areas with references to trains, ships, and local agencies. The piece references congressional activity and a proposed railway exhibit in Galveston.
Fragmented OCR text describes cotton contracts and market notes with scattered names and dates. It mentions May 28 and various figures, places, and people in a garbled fashion, implying a historical commodities report with unclear specifics and several misread terms.
A garbled, OCR style report describes Woolworth Company offering to buy or settle holdings from an Eastern financier. The text references attempts to sell or transfer leases and property, mentions legal considerations, and notes a mixed response with some parties resisting or debating the proposal. The piece is fragmented and difficult to parse, but centers on a contested Woolworth offer and a financier’s reluctance.
The report describes a municipal pricing issue and a garbled note about seven cent payments, a city council hearing, and a referenced county area with unclear locality names. No clear dates or events emerge, but the text mentions a list of names and places in a distorted OCR snippet.
Fragmentary text describes a local option proceeding in Bornie Scotland with references to imagery, documents, and discussions about civic processes. The readable portions mention planning steps, signals, and possible municipal actions affecting governance and public spaces.
Fragmentary OCR recalls a local scene in Molle Alta May with beans dumped into a bay or barrel. Shattered phrases mention prices, people named eye and MM apathy and a Mobile Way area, with scattered references to jobs, a bushel, and a cashier or vendor.
Fragmented text lists names and roles across multiple entities with many errors. It references officials, regions, dates, and duties but lacks coherent events or clear outcomes to summarize. The readable content is too impaired to determine a definite news item or action.
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.