First Hand Information On Border Situation
W P Capehart argues war with Mexico is imminent and describes martial law in Arizona Nogales and troop movements toward the border. He cites Mexican bandit plots, Guardia deployment, and rail movements while criticizing press restrictions and political leaders. He asserts no American soil will be ceded and notes merchant distress in Tucson.
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Mexico
Texas
Cucson
Arizona
Old Mexico
Sonora
Nogales
United States
Arizona National Guard
Republic
Tucson
Papagose
Tuscon
Washington
Douglas
Carranza
Burks Mercanti
el Paso
Villa
Juarez
Woodrow
Jordan
Tues
Liang
America
Red Cross
New Mexico
Chihuahua
Food crisis and border tensions fuel calls for action
The letter writer argues a swift U S intervention is needed as Sonora relies on imports and Yaqui starvation rises. He blames Mexican leaders and Villas brutality, cites ambushes on soldiers, prisoner abuses, and urges martial law for pacifists while praising U S forces and border towns like El Paso and Tucson amid sensational wartime rhetoric.
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