Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

Page 1

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 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1924

Page

1

Troops Withdraw From Herrin After Clashes

A Williamson county Ministers Association delegation urged Sheriff Galtigan's resignation. In Herrin, Illinois the third dawn since Klansmen clashed with deputies, troops began packing to leave under orders from Adjutant General Black as guards monitor the city.

Associated Press Marion Ministers’ Association Williamson County George Galtigan Herrin Ex Klux: Klan Black Springfield Illinois National Guard Harold M. Bigelow Delos Daly Pi Yesterdsty Dewey" Newbold Chester Reid Otto Roland J. H. “Bud” Allison Green Dunning Charles Woolard J.T. Black Herrin Hospital John Craig E. N. Bowen Ministers Ministers’ Association of Duty Adjutant General Hooded Order

Victims of Klan Battle Identified in Buffalo

Five men tied to a Kensington gun duel over alleged stolen Ku Klux Klan records were named by police. Dead are Edward C. Obertean, a former Buffalo officer, and Thomas H. Austin, a suspected klan investigator. Wounded are George C. Bryant, with a bullet in the abdomen, and Carl W. Sturm, who suffered a leg wound. Floyd H. Vietor escaped unharmed. Floyd Vietor’s escape followed a pursuit with Obertean and Victor in one car and Austin and Sturm in another on Durham Avenue. Police linked the shooting to earlier KKK records thefts and investigations.

Buffalo Kensington Edward C. Obertean Thomas H. Austin George C. Bryant Carl W. Sturm Floyd H. Vietor Obertean Victor Austin Sturm Durham Avenue Bryant

BILL PASSERS ARE I FOUND SHNARTANS CONTINUED

An article fragment recalls two suspects living in Austin and one in San Antonio. Hamilton describes giving the youths money for travel and lodging and paying for fuel and supplies with large bills. The next morning police intensified search after a tip from the chief.

Austin San Antonio Harace Mediately

Phoebe K Warner The Light magazine writer from Texas

Phoebe K Warner, a Texas woman, writes exclusively for The Light. Her first article appeared Monday on the Magazine Page. She touches on everyday life problems, delivering instructive and entertaining pieces. Watch for them.

Texas The Light

Obregon cites revolt costs and reforms in final address

President Obregon’s final message to congress details the 1923 De la Huerta revolt’s 60,000,000 peso price tag and 56,000 troops, praises wage gains and press liberty, urges national reconstruction, and notes improved finances after cutting graft. He lauds U.S. friendship and says Mexico honors moral obligations in international claims while outlining electoral and diplomatic developments.

Associated Press Menico City Adolfo de la Huerta Obregon Congress Reconstruction de la Huerta Mexico Tadzet Anc

Fague boards appointed by Motta

Geneva September 2 President Motta opened the second day of the League of Nations Assembly announcing the formation of six commissions. They cover legal and constitutional questions technical organization armament reduction budget and financial questions social and general questions and political questions. Foreign Minister Duca of Romania was chosen president of the commission on armament reduction and mutual aid pact.

Associated Press Geneva Motta League of Nations Commissions Duca Romania

World Not Friendly To Disarmament

Geneva dispatch notes efforts to discourage isolated disarmament conferences not tied to the League of Nations. European delegates warn a permanent league body exists for study of war reduction, while some powers resist new conferences until security issues are resolved. A Syria Palestine conference group protests imperialist mandates and urges a commission to Syria to investigate.

Associated Press Geneva League of Nations Washington Syria-Palestine Conference Ivas Syria Hus Teague Assembly

MacDonald Leaves for Geneva Parley

Premier MacDonald departed London for Geneva to head Britain's delegation at the Fifth Assembly of the League of Nations. He said reports of immediate proportional disarmament proposals are unfounded and plans to leave Geneva on Saturday. The article also covers Britain’s stance on treaties with the United States and Mexico’s reaction to England over the Cummins case, with Obregon accusing Cummins of false reports.

Cummins Mr. Cummins London Mexico U.S Russia United States General Special Mixed Claims Commission Obregon The United States Germany England Des Archives H. 8. C. Cummins General Obregon Mr. Cummings Sir Thomas Hobler Venezuela

Oklahoma Mine Guards Fired near Cambria Coal Mine

Report to Governor Trapp from Adjutant General Markham notes gunfire exchanged between guards at the Kali-Inla coal mine near Cambria Latimer County and a party firing from the highway yesterday. No injuries reported. The incident prompted a government review.

Oklahoma City Cambria Latimer Trapp Baird ‘H. Markham

Sande Improves and Moves to New York

Earl Sande, top American jockey injured in a Saratoga spill on August 6, was moved today to New York by private car arranged by Ban aresses stable owner Harry F. Sitelair. The trip follows his hospital treatment and signals further recovery steps.

Sande New York Saratoga Springs N. X Earl Sande Saratoga Race Track Harry F. Sitelair Banaresses Stable Aes

Bandits kill Negro musician in Chicago resort hold up

Four masked robbers shot and killed James Webb, a Black pianist, during a hold up at a Chicago area resort in Proviso. The attackers robbed guests of jewels and cash and exchanged gunfire with the proprietor, wounding him in the hand before escaping.

Kill Negro Chicago James Webb

New York Armorer William Henry Riggs Dies in Pyrenees

William Henry Riggs, noted armor donor to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and renowned European collector, died Sunday night at his Pyrenees summer home. The death was reported via cable to Bashford Dean, curator of armor at the Met.

New, York William Henry Riggs Metropolitan Museum Europe Pyrenees

Midnight Prowler Eludes Police Near Houston Street

Residents at 2905 Weak Houston Street were startled Monday night at 10 55 when two figures were seen peering through a side window. Police were called but the prowler had left before officers arrived.

Houston Street

Investigation Opens in St Louis Area

In St Louis Missouri on September 2 a formal investigation is underway following a reported incident. Authorities have not released names or specific charges, outlining standard procedures and ongoing inquiry.

Pair waive hearing on charge of theft

The pair waived a hearing on theft charges as Joe Dunsitore and Vera Wilson appeared with their counsel after arraignment. The proceedings involved examining the case with the court.

Joe, Dunsitore Vera Wilsor Frankl

Orchard Interests at Stuart Place School

A fragmented item mentions an orchard at Stuart Place school and ongoing home interests. The readable text references signed action and future care of the citrus area, with unclear details about involvement or parties.

Igned Will Tooking Stuart Place

Also Mentioned on This Page

Depts Phoebe K. Warner Mench “Revol Alles Senate General Calles Cummin MacDonald Jim Tocome Security Building & Loan Association Kamgunes Proc Ges D. Camphuil Trevor Bom Sa Pyapas Bares Thres Downs Saathee Ratranes Crockett Woodward Vichy Ina ST. Louis, Mo Frank Bros Ollege Frank, Bros Yale Harvard Enn Fellows Kuppenheimer New Fail
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