Abandonment of Salvadorean Navy Vessel Sparks Escape
In San Francisco on September 18 officers and crew of the steamer President, part of the Salvadorean government fleet, returned aboard the City of Para after abandoning the President at Acajutla. Chief Engineer Lindsay and several crew members waved immunity certificates and defied armed guards, amid reports of attempted intoxication and a failed meeting with authorities.
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San Francisco
Cal
President
Para
Acajutla
Salvador
George R. Lindsay
Pays
Marlin Christenson
Henry Renner
G. N- Nelson
Cook
Rovernoy
Acajutta
Pura
Grocers Meet in Seattle Report by National Officials
Special to The ieht Seattle report notes John A. Green national secretary and Simon Clark vice-president of the American grocers meeting to discuss industry issues and organize the national association's activities in the region.
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Ieht
Seattle
Wash
John A. Green
Simon Clark
The
American
State grocers convention opens with speakers
The Washington grocers association leads the state convention here today with discussions on parcels post and the pure food law among the key topics on the program.
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Grocers’ Association
State Convention of Washington Grocers
Iowa Elks Hold Reunion in Des Moines
Iowa's first state reunion of Elks met in Des Moines with broad attendance from Host People on Earth. Members welcomed the visitors and praised the convention's prospects for social success.
Indiana Methodists Conference Opens in Columbus
Special to The Light Columbus Ind Sept 18 The annual Methodist Episcopal conference will convene here next Wednesday after a postponement caused by a flu outbreak. The session will be presided over by Bishop Henry Warren of Denver Colorado.
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Columbus
Ind
Tnalana Methodist Episcopal Conference
Henry Waren
Danyer
Colo
Kentucky Postmasters Convention Opens With Officials Address
Special to The Light from Lounsville Ky reports Postmaster General Hitchenck and other postal leaders will address delegates at the Association of Kentucky Postmasters convention today and tomorrow. Also mentions local eateries and a drugstore open all night.
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Tlounsville
Hitchenck
Postal Department
Association of Kentucky Postmasters
Famous Natchez Duel Remembered On 1827 Anniversary
Special to The Light Natchez Mississippi recalls the 1827 sandbar duel that involved Governor Blanchard's grandfathers James Bowie and others. Dr. Maddox’s account says only two were killed with several wounded, contradicting popular tales of six dead and fifteen injured. The clash near Natchez ended after two sides opened fire then a knife fight, with Crain and Bowie among the combatants.
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Natchez
Miss
Blanchard
Louisiana
James Bowie
Thomas H. Maddox
Morris Wright
Richard Carney
Alfred Blanchard
Bowie
Maddox
Montfort Wells
Samuel L. Wells
Nachez
R. A. Crain
Norris Wright
Alfred
Carey Bisacnard
Samuel L. Wella
Methortet
James Bowis
Richard Cuney
Jefferson Wells
Samuel Casey
Dr. Denny
Colonel Crain
Mr. Wells
Coney
James Bowin
Jaz Wells
Uis
Cheney
Otr
Colonel Grain
Crain
Big Knows
Fear Drives To Death by Own Action in Belem Prison
Jose M Murtines, who believed he hired a gendarme, killed himself in Belem prison after fearing execution. The gendarme, not fatally wounded, is recovering. Authorities investigate a false report that the gendarme died and probe how it spread.
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City of
Mexico
Bent
Belem
Jose M Murtines
Murtines
Chile observes ninety seventh anniversary of independence
National festivities proceed in Santiago on September 18 with a grand military parade horse races and artistic sports. The president will host a state banquet for the diplomatic corps this evening marking Chilean independence day.
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Sypeiat
Santiago de Ciallo
Progreas
Usu
Diplomatic Corps
Hearst bolters meet to settle primary convention timing
Special to The Light New York Sept 18 members of the state committees of the Driscall Independence League, composed of bolters from the Hearst Independence League, met in the Astor House today to decide if a party convention will be held and when. They express confidence bolters will be allowed to hold primaries and a separate party. Dates for smaller conventions have already been fixed.
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the Light
New York
Driscall Independance League
Hearst Independence League
Astorhonas
Bate
Chaurapn Thornes FY
Holtere
Datea
Want Ad Brings Beautiful Bride for Albany Match
An early 20th century want ad in New York led Charles Wasserbach of Asbaty to Elizabeth Roth of 136 West One Hundred and Thirty-sixth Street. The couple planned a wedding at Ashgrove church in Albany with 75 guests and a restaurant supper, after Miss Roth agreed to marry the Albany bachelor.
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New York
Qcharles Wasserbach
Asbaty
Miizabeth Roth
Albany
Miss Toth
Miss Rath
American Bandits Taken In Mexico Robbery Case
Report from Torreon dated September 18 states two Americans who robbed a mining ramp safe of 7090 were captured in Berujillo area. Believed same gang active across the republic, with efforts to fix other crimes during the journey. The men carried the loot after looting the safe in a Chinese post.
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Torreon
Mexico
Berujillo
Tt In
Republic
Prospecting for Oil in Chihuahua Nation Wide
Le Doheny presides over the Mexican Petroleum Company and reports extensive prospecting across Mexico. He plans multiple test wells near Chihuahua with one well already drilled east of the city. Results are being kept secret, though some indications were found nearby.
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Chitinahua
Mexico
L. le Doheny
Mexican Petroleum Company
Republic
Chihuahua
Court Won’t Review Arroyo Case Pending Executions
The Supreme Court will not review the case of Armuro Arroyo. The sentence has been carried forward, and a firing squad is scheduled for execution at Balem Prison in the near future, following the fatal harm to Senorita Calleta Munci.
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City of
Mexico
Au Frema
Armuro Arroyo
Senorita Calleta Munci
Balen
Fort Worth Show Delights Dallas Audience With Sellst Floto Circus
A Times-Herald review lauds the Sellst Floto circus in Dallas and Fort Worth, noting packed tents, excited crowds, and a parade. The piece highlights the new tent, bright wagons, and performers including the Ty-Tel sisters and the human flutterflies, praising the show’s novelty and spirit.
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Atter
Fitne
Dallas
Times-Herald
Dallae
Fort Worth
Mareh
Amantea
Charminn
Charley Sharist
America
Vermont Day at Jamestown Exposition
Vermont day at the Jamestown exposition drew a large turnout with Lieutenant Governor Prouty and the Vermont congressional delegation present. Addresses were delivered by Governor Proctor and Governor Swanson of Virginia among others, as the event highlighted state representation and public figures.
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Jamestown Exposition
Clayarmor Procter
Prouty
Vermont
Proctor
Swanson
Virginia
Thaker and Otters
Fiesta ends as Mexican independence celebration closes
Crowds filled Electric Park and San Pedro Park as three days of Mexican Independence festivities concluded. Speeches in English and Spanish were given by leaders including Onion, Alvarez, Semurales, and Pineres. A dance followed at San Pedro Pavilion with recitations and songs marking the occasion.
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Electric
San Pedro
Mexico
San Pedro Pavilion
Onion
Tiin Alvarez
Miguel Semurales
Ansonio Tlovue
Luis Pineres
Voling
Haltre
Tilectric Park
J. J. Kerche- Ville
Micuel Dena
T. Herrera
Z. N. Bunehia
Caroline Sepulveda
San Antonio 21 Years Ago Headlines and Local Incidents
All about events in San Antonio around September 1886. Notes include Democratic executive committee plans, Alderman Hambleton leaving for Cincinnati, a grand jury returning 41 indictments, a fire on Crockett street without major damage, a lecture by Rev. W B Preston, a Republican convention meeting in Turner Hall, a carriage runaway injuring a passenger, and unrelated local advertisement for paints by Steves and Sons.
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The
Democracy
Bexar
Hambleton
Cincinnati
St. Georg
Jadar Plage
Weedarick
Alfred Reaver
Avenua TD
Othver
STATE LAND PLOT BARED BY HAWKINS
Special to The Light Austin Texas Sept 18 Assistant Attorney General Hawking and Land Commissioner Terrell accuse collusion between former land owners and lessees of school funds in Brewster and Presidio counties claiming the state was defrauded by temporary possession of large tracts. Reports say many lease holders surrendered to avoid prosecution and actual settlers are being displaced. Also notices advertise Marine Corps enlistment and federal procurement bids across several posts with bid deadlines and delivery terms.
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Austin
Tex
Hawking
Terrell
Brewster
Presidio
Hawkins
R L Burnett Co Box Factory Prominent Texas Plant
R L Burnett Co at 815-817 Cast Commerce Street runs one of the Souths largest power box plants. President R L Burnett has thirty years in the trade and the firm serves Texas Louisiana and Mexico. Employs thirty five to fifty workers and offers wrapping paper bags twine and related supplies.
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Burnett Co
South
R. L. Burnett
Boxod Oeau
Texas
Louisiana
Mexico
R. 1. Birmett Company
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