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

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1931

Page

2

Peril as Texas Guardsmen Escape Fire on Highway

On a Georgetown Heston highway a military truck loaded with ammunition caught fire after a crash. Guardsmen and officers narrowly escaped death or serious injury as flames swept through the wreck, with civilians and traffic halted for hours while responders fought the blaze.

Austin Teras National Guard Georgetown Heston East Texas Card Chinney Cine Vander Ansck

Chinese Expatriation Fears Rally Mexican Officials

Reports of violence against Chinese and confiscation of property prompt federal action in northern Sonora. Gen M Garay orders troops to protect Chinese in route south of Cannan as hundreds flee toward San Francisco. Mexico City says U S demand to deport Chinese is baseless and cites precedent.

Nogatns Ariz Sep Mvaipn Foderal Mulhiaudite Mre Incronsins Achulopal Arizne Cannan M. Garay Comamanier Natales Kounna Tren Pointy Fongheng San Fronriceo

Benito Mussolini Plans Vatican Visit Next Week

Benito Mussolini will call on the Pope at the Vatican City next week, likely Tuesday. The premier will be received with official ceremonies, reflecting the new accord between the government and the Vatican.

Benito Mussolini Vatican City Mussolini

Weather and Travel Notes Across Regions and Dates

Fragmented OCR shows scattered weather observations and travel mentions. Entries include wind, visibility, temperature, and conditions across multiple places with sparse clarity. Names of towns and regions appear amid garbled phrases.

Turning Point in Lives of Five Wy Friends and Social Ties

A reflective piece on finding companionship in varied towns where social circles are sparse. It notes that many lack the chance to form friendships due to work schedules and limited evening venues. The narrator observes that some have many friends but none as life partners.

Placer

Surprising Banefite Illusion Prompts Hope and Fear

The fragment sings of a turning point in life, promising a bright prosperous future for a conscientious individual, contrasting happiness with vanity, and urging action that could redefine personal prospects amid scattered names and vague promises.

American Friendship Society Ties to Slayings Revealed

A Detroit circle called the American Friendship Society linked Harry Powers to his adult victims and promised partners for life. Court records note he lured two women and three children through the group as part of his Quiet Dell, West Virginia killings.

Ilere Ig American Friendship Society of Detroit Harry Powers Dell W. Va

Panama Canal Tolls Drop in Six Months

Washington D C Oct 5 tolls for the last six months totaled 15 324 593 with the war department noting a drop from the prior period The canal commerce shows weaker activity from March 1 to August 2 1910 as revenue fell to 21 074 915 below earlier sums Cargo through the canal remained sizable but slower than the 476 months prior The report lists tolls collected at 2 080 2040 for the period amid fluctuating traffic and reserves noted by officials.

Washington D. C

SAN PALA HONORS FATAL ACCIDENT VICTIMS AND SERVICES

The San Pala community mourns after a deadly crash near Hebts, with officers and drivers among the injured and deceased. Funeral plans center at Loring chapel in Austin, where a memorial service will precede burial. list of mourners includes Harmony Isbader, Charlee Sued, Grant Meare, and Detective Captain Dnkiey Stage Kina among attendees.

Meir Tiene Miele Carder Ehnpoh Iestions Konak Jahote Faeeran Pale Atiers Isbader Hanrora Kobrani Sie Cnariee Eneieare Cayers Maron Com Charjere Chih Wright Patiie Gites Juidee Alfred Weenh Dain Vasanweed Stes Leben Arcs Seirret Arinar Castra Grant Meare Kina Patics AL Ta Meting Kiteh Mitinis Loring

Fragmented OCR item with garbled text and no clear event

A garbled OCR fragment references multiple nations and diplomacy but lacks coherent events, names, dates, or places to summarize into a factual item.

Sub Nautilus Cafe At Oea Continued Fram TagA One

Fragmentary OCR describes strange sea life interactions with mute gill creatures, tumbling motions, and eerie underwater scenes. The text blends bizarre beings like pale peach creatures and miniature Langay toe like forms in a nightmare setting.

Turing

Guards Fired In Unclear City Incident

A fragmented report describes guards being fired and a pursuit at Mullathet Wirtet area with unclear names and actions. The text mentions a fire, a court case, and nearby locations as readers try to discern events.

Ther Wade Alene Ingarrd Linnar Nearlin Wendy Ted Janak Reece

Murray Suggests Billiard Balls for Reporters Diet

A garbled item notes a suggestion about reporters diet involving billiard balls and pills. The text is largely indecipherable with many broken phrases and nonsensical fragments. No clear names, places, dates, or events are discernible beyond the odd reference to media figures and a store.

Murray

Funeral set for Mrs Johnson in Clarksville

The beds of Mrs Della Johnson 74 mother of Ades A M Chambers died in the Qdintuberg none 400 Weel Stulberrs avenue Fridar to be brought to Clarkaville Rat Orday for a funeral Major and Mrs Chambers will attend the service in Clarkeville. Mrs Tehnsan sras Jas had been in San Abbaio for eight months. Survisinz are there drushters Mes Chambers Mr Wo Proper AD Mancton and Mee DS ed firarea Clarksville one gon Sohg Ie Jotnren of Victoria. The major's offer was elaced Fi Erelpy out of respect to Mee farm native of Dale.

Della Tohnson Ades A. M. Chambers Weel Stulberrs Avenue Fridar Clarkaville Rat Orday Worial Major Mra Chambers Heriveen Ab Clackeville Suniins Tehnsan Sras Jas San Abbaio Drushters Mes Mancton Ani Clarksville Sohg Ie Victoria Dale

Oil Wells Reopen In East Texas After Shutdown

Oil from East Texas fields resumes as 180 wells reopen after a long shutdown. Immediate daily output around 400 000 barrels, with prices rising and operators reviewing profits. Officials estimate field returns to be decisive as production climbs in coming weeks.

Vilgorr Tesor Repfl Todes Ae Operatura Bastowas Goveenor Goverines Win Inter

Trade Pact Ruled Voided by Geneva Court

The senior court in Geneva ruled the Austro German customs union pact illegal under the Saint Germain treaty and Geneva protocol. Frank Kellogg joined Beran judges in a dissent warning the plan could threaten Austria’s independence and its economic sovereignty.

Geneva Jenior Hagia Telas Frank Jr. Kellogg

Floresville Man Killed in Highway Crash

Flor esville man C Trevino died early Sunday in a highway crash near Floresville. He was injured in the accident and died at the hospital. His widow and five children, all of Cataveran, Texas, survive. Local police said the crash involved a vehicle colliding with another. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the mortuary in Floresville.

Arena 'Tresinn Vaticn Wt. C. Trevino Floresville Vine Wuarrat Manilas Amdng Cataveran Texas National Ratio Forum Megir Naturilas KYSA Colum Hendrik Shinsteant Pare-Laborite Minnesota Patrape Nn Shipatend America Jonan Oliver Owen Kuhn Washington Hank Rimmona KTRA Melock Delibes Floyd Abbas

Radio editor tells fable before NAC microphone at Cleveland air races

An overlong radio editorials item describes Karn Uiles and Wanamaker planning a meeting before a NAC microphone at the Cleveland air races. The broadcast, carried by WOAT, features a bizarre tale of an actor and a peace time court scene, with limited readable facts and many garbled names.

Karn Uiles Waller Wanamaker Wil Cleveland Olrin Tonleht Woat Hfe Wanamaler Bie Aca Germany J. UW Alory Nega Anil Glen Sam Joel Uish Joe She Reallee

Saturday Night Music Program At Boswell Plaiaa

A garbled program listing for a Saturday night event at Boswell featuring Vincent Lavry and an ensemble. It mentions a music program with bands and orchestras, a variety lineup, and likely venue details with multiple acts and times.

m—Sallenal Radis Ferm Eenator Tenet Bhinatred M—bank Tisosral Electric Nourish Valspar Tnt Aves Alama Bank Progrem Moniter rmNewslathes Ron Kilaczetes m—Focules Jeumle im—Ttealth m—Yapule Incharlely Marian Winters

Federal Bureaus Slashed to Nine for Economy Plan

Mexico City reports a government plan to reduce the number of federal bureaus from sixteen to nine as part of a cost cutting effort. The move targets ministries including agriculture and national statistics, aiming to trim the budget for the next term by about $10,000,200.

Mexico -City

Explosion Perils Five Children in Nearby Blast

A late night explosion shattered a front room of a home near a seaside building injuring five children and causing panic. Neighbors aided, and a rescue was underway as emergency services arrived to assist amid the confusion.

eAUTH STUDIES NEW COTTON C it PLAN

The article reports state and regional leaders debating a cotton controls plan amid a cotton crisis. Governors from Texas, Georgia, Arkansas, South Carolina and others weigh actions to regulate production, with discussions of a three four ratio and price adjustments.

Eauth TS Sterling Guvenor Leng Gortrndr Sterling Cerne Tong Georgia Arkansas South Carolina Texas Thay Long Lexas

Meuse Valley Flood Threat Prompts Alarm Across Belgian Towns

In the Meuse valley heavy rains flood the upper valley threatening Verdun and nearby towns. Telegraph lines report waters rising, crops damaged, and officials urging caution as rivers swell and overflow banks. Authorities note emergency provisions and potential evacuations amid the weather crisis.

Trance Vpper Meuse

Woman Treated for Snake Bite at Ton Ormy Farm

Mira Anita Garza was treated for a snake bite on the Nut Tye farm near Yan Ormy Friday afternoon. The incident occurred despite Batarday for mpinbebile mufferg while she was on the Tonk Ormy property. Samuel H. Amen Watterk reportedly died at his residence on Tling'n Island today.

Mira Anita Garza Ton Ormy Samuel Fl Amen Watterk Leo- Mazer Consentor Siemer Tling'n 'Sland

Tiina the Elephant Feeds Noted in Pardenaris Cortex

A fragment notes Tiina the elephant feeding at a facility with unclear context. The brief mentions feeding behavior and a named keeper or handler, signaling an animal care moment in a local setting. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mexico City Ching United States Sotera Chine Sonera Aoltiagstean Hole Charlesiens del Wa Dore Kan Woo BO Tam Ark erMar Chandy Helene Meet Heanslan Tess Leeees Meret Mien Wannsille Fae Ken Tomsey Lady Ronde Feelihy Businese Fecon Hozal Ommere Farsorettea Friendship “Society Detron harHiGan Raantifus Maigana Hurane Musictang Teschara Atc Panama Canal Mileteni Gowlinnn Flae Olin Lim Vieter Wer Diekmen Austin Funevaitie Austin Ab Fauirdas Niurcal Berist Nat Milstead Apis Solinn Austins Main Ameres Magking Crete Can Wess Dickson Melee Rives George Manimeand Flower Allene Mouer Piante Nautilus Cafe Oea Res Mrs, Johnson EAGT VOI Ruth Ruth Nichola Brooklyn Clarence Chamberlain Apin Atlantic Paul van Camp Tait Boulevard Goat Hill Medina Lake van Camp Columbia Grsten Tell Fable Lintonerae Fm Avelack Kalveday Katlongs Network RTBA Rueen Olflelel Plaliaa St Boswell Bly —Vernsa Gezeeh Ray AS Dace Music Tosigot Vincent Lavry Welty Éance Brebenka Fass Mithal Gusterpecker Fils mm Ntrs Oltesne Oercaken KTR Lombarde Elraten Vruat Gunter Brehealra Senator Robinson Austen Seite Pon B. McDonald Apeleniiupe Arkansak Ag Bong Louisiana Nuesell Crorgin Parnell Arkfinens Yester- Hag Orlatmoma Sity Ton Fnrmtr Murray Ad- Facatel Am Petite Corporation Commission Goveerage'n Altornes Tonie Fisch Ralbion Max Gariner Inday Caroline India Anmocona Orhurn Herraw Manty Topn Layne Ada
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