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 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1929
Page
8
In San Saba County Texas on May 2 the district reports the distribution of 20 000 black bass from the state hatchery at GISCo to local waterways. Assistant Superintendent LH E Minix notes the season total reaches about 31 009 bass placed in San Saba County streams as part of ongoing fish stocking.
In Los Angeles a physician, Dr Frank P Westlake, was jailed on suspicion of murder after authorities linked him to the torso death of Laura Belle Sutton. Investigators cited a joint bank account, intertwined finances, forged letters, and a life insurance beneficiary role, noting Sutton planned to marry Westlake.
Dr. Joe Kimball a Dallas educator from Southern Methodist University was named executive head of units at Baylor in Dallas with the title of vice president. He previously served ten years as Dallas superintendent of schools and will assume new duties immediately.
Silent film icon Richard Dix leaves hospital to join Radio Pictures under Wythe TeBorou. He will transition from silent to talkies with a version of Love You, produced by William Le Baron, and may reprise leading roles in Conquistador with Katherine Fullerton Gerald.
Hareford Texas May 30 The area claims the largest single wheat field in the state under one fence covering 6000 acres Production is expected to total about 200000 bushels valued at around 250000 dollars.
In San Rafael California May 30 a midnight yacht party aboard the Lycee ended with the death of Louis D P Mutil 22 who drowned after aiding two other crew members clinging to an overturned rowboat. The accident occurred at anchor near Greenbrae south of the city. All were from San Francisco. The report also notes an abolition of the dinner gong on the Boston and Albany line with in-car service replaced by a gong signaling rule and a wooden mallet.
Lieutenant Andre Soucek of the U S Navy plans a high altitude flight to surpass the 41,000 foot mark in a bid to break the current 30,140 foot record. He expects official permission and cites anticipated approval of the German mark as part of the rationale.
The special notice columns of Light Ciancified on the fret page will be of interest. Turn there for details.
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.