A Strange Series of Events - The Power and The Glory

Noticias Poder y Gloria

El segundo de julio de 1930
Escrito por: Lindsey Luna

The quayside was tranquil today. With the dazzling sky and ebbing waves setting a stunning background, there was an appealing and somewhat mystifying turn of events in the town this morning. Señor Tench, the town dentist, who has been noted as "apathetic", "vacant" and "spiritually dead" (as much of Mexico is), encountered a strange fellow today, and spoke to him, while in town trying awaiting a package containing an ether cylinder coming in today by boat. 
Señor Tench has been spoken of by many of the townspeople as being "racist", "contemptible towards the Mexican race", and "loatheful towards most". It is uncertain as to why the two were seen in public speaking to one another, however, a reliable source reports that the peculiar gentleman spoke English, furthermore possibly explaining Señor Tench's willingness to carry conversation with the fellow. 
The identity of the stranger still remains unknown, although his mysterious and aloof nature would seem to point towards some sort of unwarranted behavior. These are dangerous times in our country, and to remain unsuspicious, one mustn't put on the face of being a mysterious character. The stranger told Señor Tench that was waiting for a boat to Vera Cruz, and I observed that once Señor Tench took notice of the fact that the peculiar man had a bottle of contraband alcohol in his possession, he suddenly became adamant that the stranger come and have a a drink with him at his office, seeing as the boat for Veracruz did not leave for another two hours or so. 
Finding the necessity to get a closer look in order to continue observation and investigation, I followed the two men to the dentist office, and watched their interactions from the window. Observing the strange man closely, it would seem as if he had not been taking good care of himself, and his shoddy appearance made him appear as if he had been traveling or running from someone or something. His facial expressions showed a sense of wariness and anxiety. He glanced around the room surreptitiously, as if he had something to hide, or as if he didn't want anyone to see him there. This man is being put under investigation, and further reports will follow as to his identity and upon which grounds he is here, or traveling to Veracruz.
After a chat with Señor Tench, the man proceeded to depart, following after a little boy who was seeking help for his dying mother. The boy's face of fright said it all, and the stranger, obviously feeling compassion for the young child went with him to see what he could do for the child's ailing mother.
Also, another thing worthy of investigation is the strange object he seemed to have left at the home of Señor Tench. It looked like a book, and after looking at the object with fright, he proceeded to shove the item into a little oven. 
These clues lead up to but one conclusion. His mysterious, wary and anxious air, along with his compassion for fellow man, and his leaving of small booklets wherever he goes, do seem to add up to the makings of one occupation: a religious man, or more simply put, a priest. And everyone knows what this means. Trouble.