HOW CARRANZA DIED.
SHOT WHILE IN BED. By telegraph ■—«*««* Aun.—CopyrlEht. Received May 27, 5.5 p.m. Mexico City, May 20A committee appointed by Obregon, which is making a preliminary inquiry into the death of Carranza, recommends a formal investigation to clear up mysteridus features. The committee is satisfied it is proven that Herrero knew where Carranza slept, and assisted in placing sentinels, but he left the latter for a nearby village. At three o'clock the hut was attacked on all sides. Carranza wafi heard shouting: "I cannot get up; mj leg is broken" He begged for a car bine to defend himself, tout another immediate vojley through the walls killed him. Great confusion occurred, Herrero captured several attackers and forced four of these to sign a statement that Carranza committed suicide. The committee appears to place the blame definitely upon Herrero—Keuter Service.
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Taranaki Daily News, 28 May 1920, Page 5
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141HOW CARRANZA DIED. Taranaki Daily News, 28 May 1920, Page 5
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