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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1914
Page
12
The piece argues that President Wilson and Secretary Bryan exacerbated the Mexican crisis by meddling and supporting factions led by Huerta, Villa, and Carranza. It claims U S interference caused outrages against Americans and foreigners, and that Washington bears responsibility for the resulting turmoil and bloodshed.
The letter from a Mexican girl to her pastor questions whether a woman captured by Zapatistas should end her life rather than submit to their will. It accompanies broader commentary on government responses to clerical clashes in Latin America and U.S. attitudes toward religious liberty. The piece cites affidavits held by Father Tierney and Father Kelly and critiques statements by Mr. Bryan regarding justice and reprisals. The discussion covers Toluca church decrees restricting Catholic rites and the balance between faith, politics, and government restraint.
The Carmelite prioress testifies to Col Roosevelt that Mexican soldiers assaulted nuns in Mexico City, with seven assaulted sisters sent to a maternity house. She fled with 24 sisters and hid in private homes to avoid barracks detention.
The piece condemns Wilson and Bryan for backing a victorious Mexican faction and argues their stance threatens real religious liberty. It warns the proclaimed policy could bar ministers from public dress and even affect routine church offerings, signaling broader political entanglements.
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