Magazine

July Issue
All Issues
Subscribe
Give a Gift
Manage Subscription

News & Politics

Latest in News
Latest in Politics
Burka Blog

The Culture

Latest
Music
Being Texan
The Texanist
Country Notes
Style & Design

Travel & Outdoors

Latest
Texas Trip Guides
Latest in Outdoors

Food & Drink

Latest
BBQ
Top 50 BBQ Joints
Pat's Pick
Dining Guide

More

Longform
Podcasts
Video
Events
General Store
Promotions
Newsletters

News & Politics
The Culture
Being Texan
Style & Design
Food & Drink
BBQ
Travel & Outdoors
Magazine
Podcasts

Search:
Events
Store
Subscribe

News & Politics
The Culture
Being Texan
Style & Design
Food & Drink
BBQ
Travel & Outdoors
Magazine
Podcasts
Subscribe
Search:

Old News: An Illustrated Look at Curious Headlines From a Bygone Era

A courtroom brawl in San Antonio.

By

Issue

Share

Share on Facebook
Share on Twitter
Email a link to this page
https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-culture/old-news-an-illustrated-look-at-curious-headlines-from-a-bygone-era-15/

Notes

September 2016 magazine cover

From the September 2016 Issue Subscribe

“Two San Antonio lawyers fought in court and threw glasses at each other last Monday.”
—Texas Siftings, October 29, 1881

Get Texas Monthly. Daily.

The State of Texas (Daily) A daily digest of Texas news, plus the latest from Texas Monthly
This Week in Texas (Weekly) The best stories from Texas Monthly
Editor’s Desk (Monthly) A message from the editors at Texas Monthly

If you fill out the first name, last name, or agree to terms fields, you will NOT be added to the newsletter list. Leave them blank to get signed up.

First Name

Last Name

Enter your email address

I agree to the terms and conditions.

Newsletter illustration

Trending

What Could Ted Cruz’s Campaign Have Meant When It Called Beto O’Rourke a ‘Triple Meat Whataburger Liberal’?
August 9, 2018 — By Dan Solomon
The Real ‘BlacKkKlansman’ Is a Texan
August 9, 2018 — By Robert Moore
Schlitterbahn’s Tragic Slide
July 20, 2018 — By Skip Hollandsworth

Share

Share on Facebook
Share on Twitter
Email a link to this page

Tags: Humor, Old News

Comments

Recommended

01

Old News: An Illustrated Look at Curious Headlines From a Bygone Era

02

Old News: An Illustrated Look at Curious Headlines From a Bygone Era

03

Old News: An Illustrated Look at Curious Headlines From a Bygone Era

04

Old News: An Illustrated Look at Curious Headlines From a Bygone Era

05

Mo Amer Charms the House at Netflix Special Taping in Austin

06

Mo Amer National Podcast of Texas

Mo Knows Immigration: Houston Comic Mo Amer on His Own Journey to Citizenship

07

Jimmy Kimmel and Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz vs. Jimmy Kimmel: Basketball Scouting Report

By Leif Reigstad and Dan Solomon

08

Constance Wu Crazy Rich Asians

The Best Part of ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Isn’t the Love Story

By Doyin Oyeniyi

09

Beto Cruz Basketball

Should Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke Settle This Race on the Basketball Court?

10

Introducing the Texas Monthly Trove Series

By Texas Monthly

11

What Were You Wearing Installation

At Baylor, a Sexual Assault Exhibit Opens the Door to Constructive Conversations

12

This Map Offers a Road Trip to Texas’s Most Famous Film Locations

Latest

Aug 15, 2018

Are Brett and Kara Phillips From ‘Home to Last’ Texas’s Next Fixer Uppers?

By Lauren Smith Ford

Aug 15, 2018

The Best Part of ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Isn’t the Love Story

By Doyin Oyeniyi

Aug 15, 2018

A Hit-and-Run Killed an Immigrant Father of Five in Austin

By Michael Hall

Aug 15, 2018

Should Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke Settle This Race on the Basketball Court?

Aug 15, 2018

Introducing the Texas Monthly Trove Series

By Texas Monthly

Aug 14, 2018

Five Finds: Madewell’s Local Experiment, Custom Rocking Horses, and More

By Lauren Smith Ford

Aug 14, 2018

A Look at the Life of Babe Schwartz As a Lobbyist

Aug 14, 2018

The Fort Worth Stockyards Will Undergo Big Changes

By Lauren Smith Ford

Aug 13, 2018

At Baylor, a Sexual Assault Exhibit Opens the Door to Constructive Conversations

Aug 13, 2018

This Map Offers a Road Trip to Texas’s Most Famous Film Locations

Aug 13, 2018

In D.C., Head to Federalist Pig for Crispy Chicken Wings and Smoky Brisket Burnt Ends

By Daniel Vaughn

Aug 11, 2018

Former Lawmaker and Liberal Lion Babe Schwartz Dies

By Carlos Sanchez

Get the Magazine

We report on vital issues from politics to education, as well as being the indispensable authority on the Texas scene, covering everything from music to cultural events with insightful recommendations.

Subscribe
Manage Subscription
Renew
Give a Gift
Newsletters

Get Our Newsletter

A daily digest of Texas news, the latest from Texas Monthly, plus a monthly message from our editors.

From Our Partners (Weekly) Special events, exclusive offers, and more
Traveling Texan (Weekly) Travel ideas, itineraries, and deals from our partners
The State of Texas (Daily) A daily digest of Texas news, plus the latest from Texas Monthly
This Week in Texas (Weekly) The best stories from Texas Monthly
Editor’s Desk (Monthly) A message from the editors at Texas Monthly

If you fill out the first name, last name, or agree to terms fields, you will NOT be added to the newsletter list. Leave them blank to get signed up.

First Name

Last Name

Enter your email address

Receive special offers & promotions

I agree to the terms and conditions.

Follow Us

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Pinterest
YouTube
RSS

Copyright © 2018. All Rights Reserved.

More About Us

About Us
Masthead
Contact Us
Jobs and Internships
Media Kit
Privacy Policy
Terms of Use