A FIERCE BATTLE.
" THE MEXICAN REVOLT, A NIGHT ATTACK, FIGHTING STOPPED BY THE AMERICAN TROOPS, By Tcksrrapli—J?rcss Association-Copyrieht (Bee. April 15, 0.25 a.m.) Mexico City, April lIS. It is reported that the rebels have abandoned Arizpo and retreated, burning the railway brideps. (Rec. April lofl-lO a.m.) Mexico City, April l<. The rebels attacked Aguaprieta on Tuesday night, and captured the place, after a fierce battle. Thousands of Americans watched the conflict from the frontier, several spectators being wounded by stray bullets. The Feredal headquarters were wrecked by an explosion during the engagement. The. garrison, numbering seventy, gallantly defended the position, but were overpowered. The Federals fled across the frontier, where the Americans disarmed them. A report from Douglas (Arizona) states that American troops crossed the border and stopped the battle after Douglas had suffered from the firing for tliree hours. One American was killed and several wounded by flying bullets.
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Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1102, 15 April 1911, Page 5
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150A FIERCE BATTLE. Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1102, 15 April 1911, Page 5
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