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 48 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1913
Page
1
Chicago awoke to the season’s first heavy snowstorm with light snow starting overnight. The temperature fell below freezing as traffic on surface and elevated lines slowed. Early reports say several injuries occurred in accidents caused by snow and ice. weather officials call the storm unprecedented with only traces of snowfall in prior years.
Major Allen Buell of the local weather bureau reports warmer conditions ahead with possible rain in 24 to 48 hours after studying the map. He notes a storm system centered over the St Lawrence region bringing east coast snow and a cold area spreading from the West to the South.
A furious wind and rainstorm hit Maryland’s eastern shore on October 21. Water flooded streets 12 inches to five feet deep, washing away a new concrete bridge near Easton and destroying the Metropolitan Life Insurance building with about 5000 dollars in losses. Crisfield, Elkton, Salisbury and Easton suffered flood damage as residents used rowboats to reach homes and buildings including canneries and fish houses were ruined.
The South East of the Mississippi woke to the coldest October day in 26 years with freezing temperatures in Tennessee Northern Georgia and Alabama and light frosts along the Atlantic coast. Atlanta reported 80 degrees as the day warmed.
A Pensacola special reports fears for the large launch Highball missing since Sunday night after leaving Mobile for Milton with about 12 men aboard. The vessel was last seen near Escambia Bay during Sunday night winds as the revenue cutter Penrose launched a search mission.
For San Antonio and vicinity tonight and Wednesday, fair and warmer. Surface temperatures rise modestly as high pressure builds in. Dry conditions and light winds expected with no precipitation.
Observations show St Louis at 80 with NW wind and cold. Chicago 28 with snow and W wind. Milwaukee 30 cloudy. St Paul 16 clear with NW wind. Kansas City 32 cloudy. New York 46 partly cloudy. Boston 52 clear. Washington 44 clear with SW wind and potential rain. Lowest temperatures listed range from 1 to 42 in the last 24 hours.
Stockholders of the Southern Truck Growers Association met in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium at 1:30 PM to review a marketing plan from the North American Fruit Exchange. A San Antonio and Laredo committee led the discussion as an Orleans arrival awaited. If adopted the exchange would market members output while the association becomes nominal. dissolution seems unlikely though board powers would be reduced. Potential new officers and directors could be elected if the plan is tentatively disposed of.
Prof. J. L. Shaw proposes that all candidates for clerical honors pass a defined educational standard before ordination. The retroactive measure would require current and aspiring ministers to undertake special duties to improve evangelization efforts.
A brief exhortation to use the Light want ad method to spend less on transportation and trips in search of a suitable place. It promises time and money savings and reduced worry by choosing this approach.
A general notice states that all items offered for purchase sale rent or trade follow standard terms across categories. It emphasizes universal applicability to goods services and barter within the market. The text appears as a broad policy guidance for buyers sellers and renters.
The Light reaches daily readers in San Antonio and thousands of Texas households as light ads serve as faithful messengers for local notices and promotions.
The Light proclaims the largest paid home circulation among Southwest Texas papers and claims 100 percent higher local paid circulation than any other San Antonio publication.
London Oct 21 The Evening News reports England may obtain meat from Africa via a chartered company once led by Cecil Rhodes. The venture aims to launch cattle ranching in Rhodesia with Mediterranean routes cutting Europe delivery to about seven days faster than Argentina. Richard Walsh of Texas travels to recruit ranch staff and Sir Starr Jameson travels to Rhodesia to align with American beef interests.
Henry Spencer, who says his real name is Jindrock Shorma, confessed in Wheaton jail to stalking Mrs Potter Palmer in Chicago and following her to New York with plans to rob her jewel necklace worth $100,000. He claims Bohemian birth and says he sailed for Europe after quitting his job.
Little Miss Louisia Wood, daughter of Major General Leonard Wood, rode with him and Colonel Hiesland on the army’s annual 90 mile hike. Absent due to duties, General Wood and Hiesland pushed the ride into hours. Miss Wood insisted on riding and completed a 45 mile final leg to Fort Myer in rain despite a road mistake.
In Brooklyn a 24 hour continuous suffrage speech event will be held by the Women's Political Union at Flatbush and Atlantic avenues near the subway terminal. Fifty spellbinders will relay the talks from 7 pm Friday to 7 pm Saturday with visits planned to Coast Artillery garrisons and the Brooklyn navy yard.
Judge W F Ramsey former associate justice and ex gubernatorial candidate has been retained by Attorney General Looney to assist in the state against the Houston Oil Company. The Twenty sixth District Court suit seeks 80 000 acres of timber land in East Texas and 1 000 600 in damages for timber cut. Trial set for December term.
The San Antonio Light notes its exclusive LEASED WIRE DAY report from the Associated Press, the world's largest and most reliable general news service. The paper also carries a substantial own news service for additional coverage.
Judge W F Ezell to deliver decision on legality of a 3 450 000 bond sale contract for San Antonio. Hearing delayed to allow review of the city’s verified answer filed by City Attorney Gillette. City argues bond sale commission is lawful and cites amendment ratifying the bank arrangement with Continental and Commercial.
City Treasurer J Frank Gallagher Alderman Albert Steves along with Detective Massey and Police Chief Lancaster of San Antonio carried nine issues of San Antonio municipal bonds totaling 8 450 000 from the comptroller's department in six suitcases. They left at noon for San Antonio.
First Assistant Postmaster General Roper officially informs all postmasters that the department desires cooperation with state and county authorities to improve public roads conditions, signaling substantial support for the good roads movement.
Theodore Roosevelt arrived in Rio de Janeiro on a visiting steamer and received military honors. Edwin V. Morgan, U.S. ambassador to Brazil, and a reception committee met him at the naval arsenal quay. A large official procession greeted Roosevelt before he stayed at Guanabara Palace.
The attorney general's department finished an opinion on the $300,000 San Antonio school bonds but a request was made to delay announcing it until tomorrow. If the record is refused, mandamus may push the issue to the Texas Supreme Court.
Homer B. Terrill, government architect, received the first eugenic certificate issued by the U.S. Public Health Service. Terrill, about to marry, consulted Surgeon General Blue and Assistant Surgeon General Rucker, undergoing the approved eugenics tests and being pronounced fit. His fiancée had a similar examination by her physician.
In Lancaster Texas on October 21 engineer George W Fiddler and fireman R A Harris of the Katy flyer were injured when the engine and two coaches derailed two miles south of town after a broken rail. Fiddler suffered severe burns Harris endured serious bruises. No passengers were hurt.
Wichita Falls residents show concern for pure food and sanitation. Dr. R. T. Bolyn of Wichita Falls will conduct a comprehensive study of pure food laws and sanitary methods and then lead the crusade upon his return to the city.
In Boston on October 21 a meeting of the Belgian and Holland Priests Association opened at the Catholic Missionary Congress. An immigration session was scheduled for the afternoon with Bishop Muldon of Rockford Illinois delivering the principal address.
The Midcoast Industrial Congress was reorganized at a Houston meeting on October 21. Delegates from twelve counties attended, signaling a move toward greater efficiency and broader representation.
President Wilson yesterday joined the local branch of the Y M C A becoming a regular member. The move follows a pattern of presidents joining the organization during their Washington residence.
In New Orleans on October 21 members of the United Typothetae of America convened for the twenty seventh annual meeting. President A M Grossbrenner of Indianapolis called the session to order as delegates from printers unions and trade groups arrived to discuss industry issues and standards.
Seymour Texas October 21 Former Sheriff A L Board 68 and assailant T J Bruce 65 are dead after a gun battle that also fatally wounds Sheriff W R Ellis. Constable Ben Bickers escapes as Bruce shoots Board at the First National Bank stairway and then Ellis. Bruce killed after return fire. motive traces to a decade old arrest of Bruce and his brother Arnold Bruce.
The Watson trial in Augusta Georgia ends as Judge Rufus E Foster sustains defense motion and dismisses the indictment charging Thomas FE Watson with sending obscene matter through the mails The judge rules the government must plead entire articles rather than selected excerpts.
Chicago date October 21 In a company order Illinois Central officials prohibit engineers conductors brake men and other operating staff from carrying personal pictures on watch crystals. The directive argues such images distract workers and may cause accidents. Watches must have uniform plain dials to ensure focus on time.
In Cotulla Texas Oct 21 testimony in the Jesus Gonzales case a Mexican smuggler tied to Deputy Sheriff Ortiz murder was expected to wrap up that night. Security reports say defense efforts to discredit Former Sheriff Buck failed as Sheriff Gardner and Lieutenant Allen described the encounter with the Mexican group. It is likely the remaining defendants will not be tried this term.
Judge C A Wilcox in Austin Texas has declared forfeited the bonus of B L Dreeben and the sureties totaling 3800 dollars. Dreeben, a pension clerk, faced charges of embezzling funds of Confederate pensioners.
In Berlin 23 of 28 Zeppelin crash victims were honored at a funeral with Emperor and family present. The procession led by Prince Eitel Fritz included carries, coffins, and floral tributes. A 5 year old boy was struck by a car en route to the services.
Secretary Deniels published a letter from a former enlisted man promoted in 1904 to commissioned rank now a lieutenant. The officer says no social discrimination occurred yet notes a perceived lack of distinction between Naval Academy graduates and warrant officers, a sentiment he says is shared by officers promoted from warrants.
Major General Thomas H. Barry, commander of the Eastern division, reports the militia lacks sufficient numbers to meet militia laws. He notes inspections show unsatisfactory conditions and plans mobilization camps in all states to ensure readiness if mobilization is called.
The annual report shows 1390 inmates at the Soldiers Home in the District of Columbia with the oldest 93 and youngest 24. Ten were over eighty, plus eighteen Mexican War veterans, five of whom served in the Civil War. The permanent fund left in the treasury totaled $3,317,590.
Taxpayers of Hopewell borough angry at tax collector Samuel Russell carted 12,300 pennies to his house in payment of taxes as they demanded receipts. They warned thousands more pennies would follow. The incident occurred in Oxford Pennsylvania on October 21.
MADE TRIP IN WAGON GETTYSBURG Oct 21 Charles E Goldsborough a Civil War veteran who crossed the continent in a wagon after the California gold discovery died yesterday at his Hunterstown home. He fought for the Union and was captured by his Confederate brother Major Goldsborough and held at Libby prison until exchange.
Prince Albert of Monaco told the National Press Club that the United States is magnificent though young and exuberant. He praised the universal desire for learning across all classes and spoke earlier to the National Academy of Science in Washington.
The new dreadnought Texas, the most powerful naval vessel, left Norfolk yesterday for Rockland Maine where it will undergo official acceptance trials. The ship will be turned over to the government in about two months.
Foreigners report their detention in Torreon to safeguard against a potential federal assault. The U S consul warns of danger and seeks measures for resident safety amid unrest.
The United States, via Charge O Shaughnessy in Mexico City, protests Huerta’s government over 43 foreign prisoners held in Torreon by Villa to block a Federal assault. Most Americans have left Torreon, with only a few remaining. President Wilson and Bryan react to Britain’s Sir Lionel Carden credentials to the provisional dictator.
Dispatches from Mexico City report 43 Germans held at Torreon by General Francisco Villa amid defense fears. Villa allegedly allowed Americans to leave but willing to sacrifice allied foreigners to deter Federals. Mexican foreign office seeking safety assurances amid evolving plans.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate lack of preparations to cast or reveal orders, with references to the EAGLE PASS region and Cons attitude toward ego. The text continues on another page, suggesting a continued report or briefing on a planned reveal next Sunday.
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.