01 Sep 1921
Page 1
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 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1921
Page
1
A masked bandit stopping a motorist in Junction City led to a chaotic chase and a gun battle injuring several people. Witnesses say the assailant fled toward a nearby highway as police pursued, with reports noting a man missing a hand and others injured from shattered glass and debris. Investigators stated multiple suspects were involved and prepared to question witnesses in the ongoing case.
In Salt Lake City Utah on September 1 a Tex Angeles Limited train bound from Ogden to Halt Take was halted near Clearfield by masked robbers. The two attackers ordered passengers to hide and fled after signaling the conductor to restart. One passenger leaped from the train as the criminals escaped north of Salt Lake City. A note was found later and authorities pursued but the bandits had departed.
The War Department forwarded to Washington details from the headquarters of the Ninety-Second Division and related units designating reserve posts across Texas for organization and assignment. Brigadier General Buck and Major Tuttle lead engineer and reserve corps officers as headquarters, with multiple brigades and battalions assigned to San Antonio, Fort Worth, Beaumont, Brownsville, Houston, Galveston, and other locations to organize, station, and supply reserve units for potential deployment.
Fragmentary report notes cadet fliers Mampi Vai and Snit among those killed, with unclear regional references. The snippet mentions airlines, locations, and officials but lacks cohesive details or verifiable names. Further readable text is needed to establish accurate context and outcomes.
Kansas City, Mo Sepi 1hy my ety of the dissprearance of Mrs Joliat Widowel, wife of a Kansas City Bakery exec, who divulged frou 9 nleage hotel went Was solved herr. Mes Sewell, homesick for her children, described the journey and the family’s relief upon reaching the bakery. The tale recounts a tense ride, a stop at a station, and the eventual homecoming amid chatter and laughter.
Report from Sept 1 notes wheat production above 1929 levels with expectations for large yields amid global supply concerns. Government figures predict higher domestic and international outputs, reflecting favorable weather and ongoing agricultural programs.
A garbled report records the execution of a Black man at Anois on a Mayday holiday, following a local theft case. The fragmentary text mentions Harriet Wayauiaigel and a judge or commissioner, with unclear details about the crime and proceedings.
A garbled colonial era style text discusses armed forces, insurgents, and civilization with scattered references to Virginia, West Virginia fields, and figures like Marinoni and De lie. The piece appears as a jumbled transcript or OCR fragment about military service, civilization, and political ideas without coherent narrative.
A fragmented report details water in kegs and damagerelated events tied to a Pennsylvania matter. It mentions shipments, authorities, seals, and potential theft or concealment across warehouses, with references to whiskey and public safety implications.
A fragmentary report from the Canaitign Observer notes a missing vessel believed foundered near Manteo Bel. Authorities say the search continues as crew safety and salvage prospects are evaluated amid unclear details and transit conditions.
An ordinance related to city property clerks is set for submission Thursday as officials in the mountains weigh security and staffing after a series of clashes. Officials from Logan and McDowell counties coordinate with state police to assess the risk and prepare contingency plans, including potential air reconnaissance to gauge eastern mountain activity.
Langley Field VA September 1 Thirteen De Havilland planes left Langley with bombs and machine guns for the coal fields of West Virginia. The squadron under Maj Davenort Tehason includes pilots and observers. Planes expect to reach Charleston by 2 PM and several are equipped with radio.
In a tense session, lawmakers debated the creation of a standing committee to oversee various agencies. The report supported by several educators aims to streamline governance and ensure accountability, with attendance noted by key figures and dates.
The article reports on local and state officials calling for martial law amid labor unrest in West Virginia. It mentions the United Mine Workers of America, troop deployments, and leaders arguing for safety against gunmen as the government weighs actions to protect workers and maintain order.
Fragmented OCR teases a political and military update with references to West Vipettury and various names and actions. The garbled text implies a formal report on governance, personnel, and security concerns, mentioning a secretary, a presidential appointee, and regional entities amid unclear events.
Fragmentary OCR shows references to troops, nations, and possible military movements with many garbled names. The readable bits mention Chivtatte and Xy Rents, Viet Gelerat, White Nueth, and discussions of invasion or occupation. No coherent event or dates emerge.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a wartime naval or political item with scattered names and places. Details are too garbled to identify a coherent event, people, or dates.
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.