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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1912

Page

14

Four Americans Die in Fight with Rebels in Nicaragua

In Nicaragua's Leon and Chinandega, American forces suffer two Marines and two blue jackets killed in the assault on rebel held towns. About fifty rebels die and many are wounded. rest are disarmed. Chinandega, near Leon, has endured distress as insurgents control both towns for weeks. A Marine detachment under Lt. Col. Long moved from Corinto to strike three points along the national railroad.

San Juan del Sur Nicaragua Leon Chinandega Blue Jackets Long Corinto Chichigalpa

Bond Issues Approved for Houston Municipal Improvements

Comptroller approval of 2 500 000 bond issues clears the way for city projects. Funds cover storm sewers, high schools, paving, front foot street system, parks, and bridges. Work to begin promptly with securities marketable. Fire damages noted at A Ruelas home and other local blazes reported.

Houston Tex Ship Channel Eity

Fire department report details four runs yesterday

The fire department logged four runs yesterday with three within an hour. Total loss will not exceed $200. The first alarm rang about 4 25 at the Simmone factory cotton on 309 North Flores street ignited causing damage estimated

Simmone North Flores Street

Mexican ship Puebla engineers plead not guilty in aliens case

Jose Pornas chief engineer and Jesus Seco substitute engineer of the Mexican steam ship Puebla plead not guilty before United States Commissioner Browne to aiding the entry of six Chinese men found aboard during fumigation at quarantine. Both men were held for a hearing as federal investigators probe possible wider plot and additional conspirators.

New Orleans Jose Pornas Jesus Seco Puebla United States Browne

Centennial events mark Tennessee conference opening in Nashville

Exercises for the Tennessee conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South begin tonight at McKendree Church and run through Sunday with the dedication of the new MekKendree church on Sunday afternoon as a feature. The conference, known as the old Jerusalem conference, traces to the 1812 New York general conference and its first session in Sumner county. Eastern Star holds its thirtieth annual session in Waco with hundreds of delegates gathering for the 2 PM start at the Masonic Temple.

Nashville Tenn Tennessee The Methodist Episcopal Church, South McKendree Church New MekKendree New York General Conference Sumner County Eastern Star Waco Tex Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Masonic

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