The Mexican War
THE CAPTURH OF TAMPICO. A BIG ADTANTAGE TO VILLA. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright Washington, May 15. The capture of Tampico gives the rebels a port and places them in possession of tho proceeds of the taxation of the oil industry. The speedy collapse of Huerta is aatisipated, while there is renewed talk of rocognising the rebels as belligerents. REPORTBD RISBEL SUCCESSES. A RAPID MAROH ON MEXICO. Received It, 6.6 p.m. Mexico City, May 17. The rebels cut off the water supply of Matacalan. There are unconfirmed reports that both Matazalaa and Tuxpan were captured. General O'Briegon is marching rapidly southward, and it is only a matter of time until he will be knocking at the gales of the capital. Huerta has agreed to search for the whereabouts of Private Parks (the insane soldier, who was alleged to have been shot by the Mexicans.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 296, 18 May 1914, Page 5
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145The Mexican War Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 296, 18 May 1914, Page 5
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