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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1913
Page
2
Reports from Mexico City describe a battered capital amid nightly shelling as Diaz demands Madero resign. De la Barra acts as peacemaker while Huerta AngelaS and other generals urge compromise. Diaz rejects armistice until resignation is official.
The Associated Press reports Ambassador Wilson notes Madero may lack ammo as six killed and forty-eight wounded in yesterday’s battle. Rebels gain 500 deserters. Red Cross leaders killed, white cross disbands. foreign-affairs action to move ambassador blocked. Rebel uprisings spread from Ozumba to San Rafael with troops declaring for Diaz.
Couriers were sent to rebel camps in northern Chihuahua announcing Madero's resignation. The junta orders all commanders to remain inactive yet keep forces ready for a broad resumption of hostilities if their demands are denied by the provisional government. Local leaders predict a quick end to the revolution.
Rebels in the north press for recognition of Pascual Orozco Jr as rebel leader, amnesty for all rebels, fair cabinet and army distribution, and a presidential election with guaranteed fairness. Juarez braces as Diaz loyalists clash with Madero supporters and a likely battle looms near the border. A rebel junta seeks Vasquez to declare for Felix Diaz to avert Juarez attack.
Rebels wave red flag as General Diaz attacks from Avenida de San Francisco and Avenida del Cinco de Mayo, shelling the national palace. Civilian shelters form in churches while 10,000 homeless seek refuge. Diaz’s artillery, ordered by Madero’s troops to protect noncombatants, concentrates fire on key streets and the arsenal.
For San Antonio and vicinity. Tonight and Sunday fair and warmer tonight.
Observations show temperatures in multiple cities with wind directions and Sunday forecasts. Reports include Chicago 40 cloudy wind SW 16 miles. New York 30 clear wind SW 4 miles with possible rain or snow. Boston 32 clear wind W 8 miles with possible snow.
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