Volcanic beacon lighthouse of San Salvador sparks tourist awe
The New York Press reports a volcanic beacon near Acajartle, eight miles inland, as the Republic of San Salvador maintains a paid lighthouse for ships. Eruptions occur every seven minutes with fire at night and steam by day, audible detonations match dynamite blasts, drawing visitors from ships docking at Alns Jutland and central coast towns.
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Republic of San Salvador
Pacific
Central America
Acajartle
Gringoes
Alt
Aens Jutland
Cat Wong
Salvador
New York Press
Conan Doyle and the Lonely Inn Mystery Sparked a Tale
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, delayed by a desolate inn, conceived a crime story set in a lonely innkeeper’s suspicion. He pondered a murdered son returning home to be misjudged, then drew inspiration from a hotel visit and a volume of Maupassant tales.
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Schwarenbach
Arthur Conan Doyle
Rehwarenbach
Tie
Sir Arthur
Lenkerbad
Mau- Dassaul
Travel and Exploration Reflects on Montreal Inspired Tale
A French author who had visited the Schwarenbiach inn previously is noted as having found a story there remarkably similar to one he had just created. The passage comments on the uncanny resemblance between the inn encounter and the author’s latest invention.
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Schwarenbiach Inn
Montreal
Punishment of a Liar at San Francisco Courthouse
A Los Angeles Times item recalls a San Francisco courthouse trial where an earthquake interrupted cross examination. After the tremor, the judge urged continuing, but defense counsel declined further questioning citing divine displeasure and the witness’s earlier remarks.
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San Francisco
Plaga
Los Angeles Times
Horses In the Time of Homer War horses and chariot warriors in ancient myth
The article notes Homeric horses were used in warfare and chariots were common. It discusses riding as unusual at the era, cites Ulysses riding a plank like a horseman, and suggests riding emerged after driving. It links the centaur myth to early horseback appearances and a Shakespearean reference.
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Ulysses
Ike
Notice to Creditors in the Estate of Louis A. Githens
In the county court of Oregon Umatilla a notice to creditors states J D Plamondon has been appointed administrator of the estate of Louis A Githens deceased. All persons claiming against the estate must present them with vouchers to the administrator at his Oregon office within six months from the date hereof dated November 8 1910.
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State of
Oregon
Umatilla
Louis A. Gitthens
Notige
J. D. Plamondon
Louis A. Githena
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