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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1916
Page
2
Eighteen Americans killed by Mexican bandits near Santa Ysabel were flown to El Paso for burial. The bodies showed severe blunt trauma and mutilation after the massacre as relatives in various states prepared for return travel. A recovered list names Watson company members and others, with Holmes detailing the attack and escape.
Governor Ferguson in Austin argues against U S intervention in Mexico citing unprepared armed forces. He says Congress should not condemn Wilson and urges patience until the military is capable of enforcing demands. He warns citizens are at risk as violence continues.
Washington reports the killing of Bart Kramer, an American, near Guierra sixty miles west of Santa Ysabel in Chihuahua. The attackers, led by two former Villa colonels Lopez and Beltran, with General Reyna commanding part of the force, numbered about eighty five riflemen and faced a 500 man reserve. The Americans were shot after a train robbery as troops from Carranza authorities pursued the band.
Washington report on Carranza assurances after the Chihuahua killings of sixteen Americans. Senator Lewis pushes a Pan American plan to deploy U S troops. President warned to keep out of Mexico. Obregon mining impact discussed.
A humorous exchange unfolds as a stylish businessman questions belief in advertising while a neighbor defends its power, claiming he acquired his wife through the method. The dialogue reflects early 20th century views on commerce and marriage.
Readable fragments show prices $15.88 and $17.75 listed among unclear text. No clear event or entities identified.
The article recounts Huerta as frail and nearly dying after a cataract surgery by Dr. Urrutia, then describes his 1910s coup, the ten days of bloodshed, arrest of Madero, and subsequent brutal rule. It covers U.S. actions, Wilson's stance, Carranza and Maytorena revolts, Villa's rise, and mediation at Niagara Falls before Huerta abdicated.
A loyal minister of foreign affairs who held the right to succeed Huerta’s powers left the national palace on July 16 and entrained for the coast.
General Manuel Medinavella now jailed in El Paso rejected involvement in Peter Keane's death and said Villa planned to attack Juarez and El Paso. He claimed Hernandez led the capture, and that a Bustillo meeting set a northward assault plan later abandoned.
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