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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1929

Page

3

Almazan Prepares Decisive Battle Near Torreon

General Juan Andreu Almazan, federal commander, says troops closing on General Escobar near Torreon. He expects a major battle if rebels meet the Fed forces, notes rail damage slowed operations, and reports reinforcements moving from Vera Cruz toward the theater of action.

R. C. Wilson Internellonal News Service Monterey Nuevo Deon Mexico Vorreon Juan Andreau Almmaaun Escobar Torreon Etcohar Toree Nareelus Caraveo Excebsr Almazan Teainioadé Torron GOC Vera Cruz Lps Toccoon Cecilia

Rebels Capture Monterrey After Street Battle

Reports say two interior forces clashed last Monday night as rebel forges in command of General Eecubar seized Monterrey after a two hour street battle. Civilian crowds watched as sandbags stacked near the city prison and regional troops fired on the streets. Twenty soldiers were killed in the fighting.

Corumund Eecubar Monterrey

Rebels Defeat Fleeing Federals in Coahuila Clash

Rebels defeated fleeing federals in a clash near Himveraay state of Coahuila. Reports from rebel headquarters under Gen. Jose Gonzalo Mienbar say many were killed or wounded and several federals taken prisoner. The fight involved two cavalry columns under Gen. Cin Madero and federals led by Eulogis Ortiz.

Eulogis Ortiz

Journey brings first Americans out of revolutionary Mexico

Reports from San Antonio detail the exodus of the first three Americans who left Mexico City last Monday aboard a train that reached the Missouri Pacific station. A second train carried up to 380 Americans, including many women, with detours adding travel time. F. X. Cannon of Tehachester and others described a quiet journey once past border tensions, while officials in Washington announced wartime ammunition sales to Mexico and the cautious handling of information.

Mexico City Monnhty Sa Antonio Bat Southern F. IX. Cannon Teechester W . Doering Chicago Dnck Bramonte Dallas Trin Minha Mr. Counan Monterey Taredo Cannan Rmte Fromm Tenia Cannon Kai Coxey Monclarey Monterry

Juarez Fight to Be Opened in Colombia Nominally

In preparation for a dangerous confrontation, residents of Juarez and nearby settlements in northern Chihuahua ready to march. The movement, led by independent bands and gangs, plans to demand action from authorities as martial tensions rise amid political upheaval.

Columuus Marek 2 INS Fealera Cotorin Certhhihuahua Sotice Fullawins Gangs Ture

Dean to Inspect Sul Ross for Fort Worth Area

T G U Dean will inspect Sul Ross and the Fort Worth area as part of a long career in higher education. He has chaired committees and served with Te LE itoss State College and associations in the region during the pre-day years, focusing on elite efforts and policy related to stall tears to the asse 1 Hist rand ibe applying.

T.G.U Sul Ross Fort Worth Te LE Itoss State College Aine Moreh Eniley

Senate Defeats Highway Bill in Texas Senate

The Texas Senate on Saturday afternoon defeated the highway bill by a vote of twenty four to three, after a procedural maneuver. Miveh The session ended with lawmakers calling for further traffic and road-improvement studies, and no immediate action on the measure.

Senate Austin Highlwag Nin

Rebels Confer De la Huerta In Nogales Talks

Persistent reports say Adelia de la Huerta, former provisional president, joked about a revolutionary movement as Enrique Estrada, a top Vela Huerta leader, met privately with General Francisco Thorquez at Nogales after General Murtri's arrival from Los Angeles.

Nodales Sonora Adelia de la Nuerta Mexico Jen Enrique Estrada Vela Huerta Revolutin Franciseo Thorquez Tn Nogales Aarri- Teun

Mexico City tensions amid strict censorship and rail journey

The account describes tight censorship limiting American knowledge in Mexico City as unrest looms. It notes American observers expecting rebels to target the capital, while officials insist no real alarm exists. Travelers report armored trains, wary soldiers, and Monterrey’s quiet after recent revolts and disruptions.

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