Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1936

Page

11

War Closer as Nations Weigh Plans and Ports

The piece notes President Honewell nearly missing a voyage off Port of Spain while engaging in election matters. It touches on global tensions with Germany Japan and Russia, Stalin’s stance, and warnings of housing shortages in New York. It mentions Lord Beaverbrook and speculative questions about inflation, deficits, and resource use in America.

Honewell Port of Spain Hitler Japan Russia Stalin England France Germany Jamin Kaiser Miga Holland

Half Cold Wave Heads South As Jarboe Warns

San Antonians awaited the second half of a cold wave after part of the system moved south. Weatherman J H Jarboe predicted colder air would arrive Monday afternoon with possible rains, followed by a Tuesday in the 50s and early Wednesday into the 40s, with sun arising Tuesday.

San Antonians United States J. H. Jarboe Jarboe Boaid dJarboe

Eden Demands Apology Over Jap Torture Allegations

British Foreign Secretary Eden told the House of Commons Japan must punish those responsible for torture of three British sailors in Keeling Formosa and order compensation. If Japan refuses, the British commander in chief in Far Eastern waters will cancel a Yokohama courtesy call set for November 30. A separate report from Gainesville details the accidental shooting death of 14 year old Jon Wesley Phillips during a hunting accident.

Keeling Formosa Anthony Ede House of Commons Assairs Squadron Yoake Hin Simy Eden House’ of Commons

AFL convention backs NRA substitute licensing bill

The American Federation of Labor resolutions committee endorsed at Tampa a federal licensing bill for interstate corporations and wage hour standards proposed by Senator O Mahoney. Willam Green said it would be reintroduced. Delegates urged funds for a congressional committee to investigate labor rights interference as John L Lewis faction risks forming a rival group if suspensions pass.

Tampa Fin American Federation of Labor Convention O'Mahoney Industrie NRA O'Mahoney Democrat Wyoming Senate Willam Green A. F. of Congressional Committee la ¥Oltette John L. Lewis Wnigns Charles P. Howard Lewis Committers For Industrial Organization

Tattooed Girls Will Make Mark in World

New York reports Helena Rubinstein, celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of her beauty career, predicts a future era of tattooed beauty. She envisions new painless tattooing methods for rosy cheeks and lips, and foresees a coming age of permanent color for nails and skin.

New York Helena Rubinstein Mma Rubinstein

Arrest Made In Missing Lumbermen Case Near Portita

Raynondville reports Captain McMurray and two other officers arrested a suspect linked to the disappearance of lumbermen Lutes Blanton and his son John during a hunting trip near Sat Portita. The case echoes prior vanishings of two Mexicans and other men in the coast region.

Raymondville William = McMurray Sat Portita Ranely Hebbronville McMurray Lutes- Blanton John

Gold Report on Lost Mexican Mine Near Maraulique Pass

A Mexican prospector arrives at the border with a tale of a long abandoned gold mine once worked by Spanish explorers. He shows a gold bar to reporters and engineers to support his claim of Moding the mine near Maraulique Pass about 162 miles south of Nuevo Laredo. Reports from Morano note curators have rediscovered the mine and found gold deposits.

Morano

Cold Wave Moves Into Texas Casts Chill Across State

A light cold wave moved into Texas with scattered rains. Weather observers predicted frigid today in some areas and colder conditions in the south tomorrow. Temperatures dipped to 40 at Borger from a high of 14 yesterday as winds stirred up sand and reduced visibility in several towns.

Dallag Texas Borger Del 10 Austin Pautstilla

Governor Frees Reformed Convict Paroles Bulger from Prison

Governor Fitzgerald commuted and paroled H. Fulger, a reformed convict who escaped from Southern Michigan State Prison 17 years ago. Parole papers were prepared, and Bulger might leave tonight for Chicago to rejoin his wife, whose identity was recently revealed.

Frees Lansing Mich Garrnor Frank Fitzgerald Howland H. Fulger Guuviel Southern Michtraw Bulger Glicago Erageie Ganslétr

Swiss to Accept Monetary Pact

BERNE Switzerland November 25 The Swiss federal council announced adherence to the international monetary agreement. Notes were dispatched to Washington London and Paris Amsterdam November 23 The Netherlands joined the currency alignment initiative led by the United States Great Britain and France.

Berne Switzerland Federal Council Wast- Ingto Tandon Paris Amsterdam The Netherlands United States Great Oitain France

Missing man found dead near home after 27 days

Nay 23. W. HL Moore, missing for 27 days, was found shot to death near his home 30 miles east of here yesterday by three neighboring farmers. The body was discovered at the site where Moore's father died. Death caused by a shotgun blast to the head. A Justine of the plane at Zavala returned a verdict of homicide.

Laykin W. HL Moore Here Mia Tived Atino Moore Justine Zavala Veedici Culelde

Panama Canal Cargo Through October Rises Over Last Year

Panama Canal handled 2 469 069 tons of cargo in October, up 234 598 tons from 1935 but down 63 297 tons from September. Improved world trade and canal activity supported the higher monthly total, reflecting overall growth in maritime movement.

Panama Canal Balnos Heights C. 2

S. A. Oil Operator Dies After Burns

S A Oil operator E R Thomas of San Antonio suffered burns when an ac heater and stove exploded aboard an auto trailer last Wednesday. He died Monday at a Texas hospital, the cause confirmed as burns from the incident.

S. A E.R. Thomas San Antonio Allee Texas Fvlands

Weather Forecast for San Antonio and East Texas

Readable fragments indicate unsettled forecast with colder nights and modest northerly winds. San Antonio area: Tuesday partly cloudy with a low Monday night around five degrees and high Tuesday near 58 degrees. East Texas: chance of showers in the east, very cold Monday night except near Sabine River and western coast toward Tuesday. southeast coast colder with north winds. West Texas generally fair and colder with late Tuesday rising temperatures. Additional details appear on page 2.

San Antonio East Texas Cloway Pion Sabine River Streme Mancay -Tehi Fanhandie

Welburn Will Seek Writing Jobs After Release

William D. Welburn Jr formerly of Government Hill Methodist faces a new phase after leaving prison. He told reporters two writing offers exist, with one for a nationally circulated magazine. he plans to work near Bradfordsville Kentucky to be close to his parents. Welburn spent time in San Antonio before traveling to Kentucky to pursue a newspaper position.

Wiliam D. Welburn Jr Petor Government Hill Welburn Sug Prisay Fai San Antonio Fies Bradfordsville William DB. Welburn Sr Gallimore Dormer Hig Ffiends Poser Church of Christian Fallowship Mainy Honday Kentucky

Steel Operations Show Advances in Capacity Utilization

New York November 23 17 steel operations in the steel industry for the current week advanced 0.2 of a point to 74.3 percent of capacity, compared with 74.1 last week. The Atherton Tron and Steel Institute estimates today. A month ago operations averaged 74.3 percent of capacity, while seven years ago the rate was 53.4 percent.

New York Atherton Tron and Steel Institute

Italy Opens Talks to Settle U S War Debt

London Nov 29 Italy has begun negotiations with the United States for settlement of the war debt an Exchange Telegraph dispatch said tonight. The agitations are proceeding satisfactorily and a favorable understanding is anticipated.

London INS Italy United States Exchange

Van Sweringen dies after heart attack aboard train

Cleveland November 23 30 19 country tycoon van sweringen dies on a New York bound passenger train after complaining of feeling ill. He was with brothers Mantle and an aide when the train wreck occurred near Hoboken. Public relations counsel Joseph Doherty said the men were en route with minor injuries reported in a switch engine collision in Scranton.

Cleveland Py van Steringan Mantle J New York Joseph Doherty van Sweringen Terest Menaghy Telawate Tackawanna Western Scranton Paris Hebert C. Fitzpatrick Chesapeake and Ohio and Niexel Plate SY. H. Wenneman Carl Colnide Hoboken Secanton Doherey

Alaska landslide kills one as rescue rushes to clear debris

In Juneau Alaska a deadly landslide left one woman dead nine people in hospitals and many reported missing as crews worked through the night to clear wreckage from homes on a mountainside. A crushed body was found behind a stove in a frame house. another victim was pulled from debris partly crushed by a plane. Authorities warn of more casualties as the search continues despite darkness and rain.

Juneau Alaska Ted Williamlott Nepro Aebris Hin Yestercey Reck

Supreme Court splits 4-4 on New York unemployment act

The Supreme Court, by a tied four to four vote with Justice Stone abstaining, upheld the New York unemployment insurance law limited to employers of four or more with a payroll tax to fund a jobless relief pool. The decision preserves New York’s plan as supplementary to the federal Social Security Act, with the court noting an evenly divided stance and no opinion issued.

Washington Supreme Court New York Justice Stone Spark New York Court of Appeals Treachon Stone Von Near York Caige District of Colmbia Alabama Coluarve Taaho Indiana Massachusetts Mississippi New Ramp~ Shire Oregon Tehorle Island South Wigre U. S Wich Federal Social Security Board York Court of Appeals Ihe Legisla Whith Ny Government AG

Also Mentioned on This Page

Arthur Brisbane Bliut Europe Asie Mar Althyugis Russian Cita Siberia Langton Fost American Federation of Labor New ‘York City T O Post Nicéragia Unie United Beater Alves Wealermarck Tgh Nicaragua Lord Beaverbrook Bremen Igala Mussalini Kemal Pasha Sam Tims America Colorad Gainesville Joni Wesley Phillips É. B. Phillips Rosston WNL Bob Barieter St. Louis Granite City Barieter St. Luis Iansweringen AANL Akan Olide
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

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.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

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!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication