Fierce Battle Reported Between Revolutionists and Federals
A vivid clash unfolds as revolutionists and federal forces engage in a strong confrontation. Details remain sparse, but reports emphasize the intensity and scale of the ongoing fighting.
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17 Apr 1911
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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1911
Page
1
Battle Rages at Agua Prieta Across the Border
April 17 Douglas Arizona reports a fierce clash between Rebel and Federal forces at Agua Prieta. Continuous firing since dawn wounded and displaced residents as machine guns and artillery pounded Second and Third streets. Affected areas include Douglas’s border line and the Copper Queen Mine region with reports of light Rebel casualties and continued combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas, Ariz
Agua Prieta
Douglas
Auga Prieta
Robert Rae
Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Company
Rae
Red” Lopez
Oscar Call
Associated Press
Red’ Lopez
State Department seeks assurances from Mexico on border crisis
In Washington on April 17 the State Department asked the Mexican Government for definite assurances in advance of a formal action as tensions rise along the border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
State Department Seeks Preventive Measures After Douglas Incident
The report notes the United States presentations asserting the Douglas incident would not be repeated and that the State Department requested information on preventive measures taken. The item highlights official assurances and inquiries into security steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
United States
State Department
Rapidly Spreading Revolution Moves South
Chihuahua reports indicate railroads between Durango Coachula and Zacatas are being sabotaged while many men desert to join the Insurrectos. In Washington a Senate resolution by Senator Stone demands a formal inquiry into the Mexican situation due to risks to lives and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chihuahua
Durango
Coachula
Zacatas
Washington
Stone
Missouri
Senate Committee On Foreign Relation
Call for Volunteers to Serve Six Months
Mexico City on April 17 issued a general call for volunteers aged 18 to 45 to serve for six months. The notice invites all citizens willing to lend their services for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Montezuma Tree Casts Exile Shadow in Chapultepec Park
In Mexico City April 17 President Diaz faces potential exile as Chapultepec Park, home to the Montezuma Tree, becomes a place for reflection on waning power. The park surrounds Chapultepec Castle and has long inspired rulers and visitors. Limantour is credited with advancing forestry here and preserving the park’s wild beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Mexico
Diaz
Chapultepec Park
Montezuma
Chapultepec Castle
White House of Mexico
Chapultepec
Cortez
Maxmillan
Napleon III
Santa Anna
Unusually Beautiful Musical Programs at Churches
Knights Templar attend Grace Episcopal Church service as the ensemble delivers unusually beautiful musical programs across several churches. The article notes strong music and reverent attendance marking the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templar
Grace Episcopal Church
Presbyterian Church
Henry W. Allen Camp
Daughters of the Confederacy
C. S. Newman
Samuel
Robert E. Lee
Arthur R. Price
Monroe Commandery No. 7
Price
Baptist Church
Ray Palmer
The
J. B. Bradley
Easter observances and border tension loom in calm town
Easter services across churches drew large crowds and floral displays as Father Marie led Catholic rites at St Matthew's and Rev Wynn preached at First Methodist. Elsewhere fires and a frontier clash stirred local concern as reports from Douglas and Mexico City warned of American troop mobilization and possible damages claims amid Diaz era unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Marie
St. Matthew's Church
First Methodist
R. H. Wynn
Eamier Day Observed Across Monroe Churches
Monroe churches crowded all day as communities marked Eamier Day with morning and evening services. Parishioners gathered for special prayers and shared fellowship afterward in postwar era observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
War cloud refuses to budge over murkiness at horizon
Thick haze lingers above the horizon as authorities report murkiness varying but never fully clearing. Residents note persistent air quality concerns while weather updates show limited improvement and ongoing sensitivity advisories.
Unsettled Weather With Showers Tonight and Tuesday
A weather report notes unsettled conditions with showers likely tonight or Tuesday and a rise in temperatures ahead. Forecasters expect possible showers across the region with warming trend into midweek.
Four Cavalry Troops Deployed as Pacification Vanguard
Government action cited as blocking Mexican efforts to quell an insurrection while keeping Americans out of the conflict. Observers view the four cavalry sent to reinforce Douglas as the first step in a broader push toward the Rio Grande, seen as the prelude to an American Army of Pacification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Francisco I. Madero
D'az
Permanent Commission of the
Mexican Congress
Madero
Douglas
Insurrectos
James Doan
Arthur Murray
Doan
Dickinson
Lopez
Chamber of Commerce of
Dougas
United States
Rio Grande
Walter H. Rodney Killed in Mindanao Riot
Lieut Walter H Rodney of the Second U S Cavalry stationed at Augur Barracks in Mindanao was murdered by a Moro juaran damo driven by religious zeal. The assailant attacked Christians in the unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Walter H. Rodney
Second
U.S. Cavalry
Augur Barracks
Department of Mindano
Monroe to Receive 2000 Invitations for Farm Congress
Chairman J. M. Parker leads the reception committee for the Louisiana Farm Land Congress. Monroe residents will get ten post cards each inviting a friend to attend the congress, aiming to attract two thousand invitations to visit the fair. Parker reports large postcard distribution to Rock Island and Frisco agents across multiple states and calls for further funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Louisiana Farm Land Congress
J. M. Parker
Frisco
Minnesota
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansass
Oklahoma
Congress
Parker
A. L. G. Railway Offers Free Monroe Post Cards
The A. L. & G. Railway plans ten thousand post cards showing Monroe sights to promote the Louisiana Farm Lands Congress and the city. Merchants should distribute one card with every letter for three days. three thousand more will be sent out. Public call to visit the office or call phones Home 265 or Cumberland 115 for delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. & G. Railway Company
Monroe
Radio Salt Water
Louisiana Farm Lands Congress
Cumberland
J. M. Parker
T. J. Shelton
A. D. Nichols
South Grand Street
Oaloung and Bud Tlegsers Arouse Arkansas County
Citizens react after the murder of City Marshal Ferguson in Arkansas County. Authorities investigate the fatal shooting as residents demand answers from local leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas County
Ferguson
Girl Defies a Posse in River Des Peradoes Island Holdout
Island stronghold on the Mississippi River between Arkansas and Tennessee hosts illicit liquor trade. Sophia Dale, a 17 year old girl, helps hold off pursuing officers as bootlegger Coats moves to evade arrest after four shots fatally wounded Mississippi County Marshal Ferguson and wounding Deputy Dean. The shooter fled with weapons and supplies, aided by his wife and children. Continued on Page Five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert N. Perguson
Osceola
Tarry Coats
Robert Dean
Mississippi County
Coats
Memphis
Mississippi River
Arkansas
Tennessee
Mississippi
Noel
Donahey
Kidd
L. Ferguson
Bob Dean
Ferguson
Dean
Sophia Dale
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Ariz
Eamier
Accordi
Christian
Gongreds
A. L. & G. Helping
Oaloung and
Bud Tlegsers
Little Rock
Ark
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