The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-10
Mexican Border Town Of Nuevo Laredo
Falls into the Hands of Revolutionists
Carranza Troops ANONYMOUSLY Defeated

troops escorting President Carranza
In his flight from Mexico City, "caus-
ing them serious losses" according
TO a message from General Obregon
to Governor de da Huerta, supreme
commander of the liberal constitution.
alist army, made public here today.
Oregon Confirms the Report
General Obregon today detailed the
capture Of Mexico City and confirm.
ed the report Of wholesale execu.
ton Of military prisoners at Mexico
City by General Francisco M rguia be-
fore the Carranza leader fled the
capital and told of further states to
join the revolution and capture Of
Pueblas City, one Of the largest in
Mexico. Among the victims were Cen
eral Triana, Lechuga, Artigos, Ro.
berto Cejudo, and others, according to
General Obregon.
Mexican revolutionary headquarters
here in making public Obregons mes
sage said it lent credence to the re.
port of Carranza's capture as Obre-
gon said the Mexican presidents 8
route to the port of Vera Cruz had
been cut by rebel forces.
Laredo. Texas, May l0.--Nuevo La
redo, the most important Mexican gar
rison town along the American border
between Juarez and Matomoros. today
was quiet and orderly under control
of revolutionary forces, who, after a
brief battle with the federal defend
ars yesterday. took full possession of
the place. General Reynaldo Cara,
commander of the Nuevo-Laredo mill
tary district in the Carranza govern
ment was safe in the Mexican consul
late at Laredo following an exciting
flight from Nuevo.Laredo in Which
his automobile was struck by 12O bull
let's fired by pursuing rebels.
Business opened as usual in the
Mexican town with the exception of
saloons which were ordered closed
until further notice by the revolu-
tionary council OF government, form
I'd Immediately following yesterdays
battle in which seven rebel and fed
eral soldiers were killed and seventeen
wounded. The council is headed by
Major George Borquez, who, with
Pedro Gonzales. former attorney Of
Laredo. Texas. commanded the victor
ous rebel forces. Another member
Of the council is Arturo de Saracho,
former Carranza consul general to
Japan.
Tho revolutionists attacked Nuevo
Laredo from the west, south and
,act ipcf haf,,,a 40 nv, C,,,1,,, xIy;tl,
IN less than two hours, the attack.
ers had penetrated 20 the center Of
The town and federal troops either
ceased firing or discharged their guns
in the air, and surrendered. Most
serious resistance was offered in the
vicinity OF the residence of General
Gar2a, who ordered his men to make
D. determined stand. After a short
while, however, Cara saw his de-
fense falling and with son, escaped
southward in an automobile. He was
followed by rebels who comrnandeered
motor cars for the pursuit. After
circuitous flight, General Cara fin
ally crossed the Rio Grande five
miles west Of Nuevo Laredo and ar.
rived in Laredo last night. His au-
tomobile was literally punctured by
bullets. Another son of General Gar
at vas wounded in the battle and
was taken prisoner by the. rebels.
The international bridge was opened |
today and residents of Nuevo Laredo
appeared to be contented with the
new government. There was no ap.
parent sign Of vindictiveness on the
part Of the new regime, which issued |
orders that no person was to be mo-
Tested because Of previous political
affiliations. Many subordinate Off !
cials were permitted to retain their |
positions. TIE only demand being
promise of loyalty to the revolutionary |
government.
Guiboats to Protect Americans
With Mexico City, Vera Cruz, and |
Talnplco in the hands, Of the revolt
tionists, American destroyers were en-
route today to Mexican waters to af.
ford protection to American lives in
the Mexican gulf ports.
Official confirmation of the fall of
the Mexican capital was received yes
tcrday, from the American embassy
which reported there was no disorder
incident to the transfer of authority.
Tampico and Vera Cruz also were re-
ported quiet.
The American embassy report made
On mention of President Carranza and
reports from Vera Cruz. but this was
without confirmation here.
Over 5000 Americans i'm Mexico
Washington, May 1O-Estimates Of
the state department placed the mum.
ber of Americans in Mexico at be
LweNn 5000 and 1000 including radi-
calls ahd draft evaders. The depart.
ment had no additional advices today
from the American embassy or any of
It's agents in Mexico.
Dreadnaught Oklahoma Sails.
Washington, May 10.-The dread.
naught Oklahoma was ordered today
TO proceed from New York to Key
West, Fla, for possible duty in Mex.
Jean waters.
The ship will stop en- route at Phil.
to take on full company OF
marines from tne League Island sta
tion. She is expected to arrive there
tonight.
Prominent Carranzistas Shot
II Paso, Texas, May 10.--General
Candido Aguilar, son.in-law OF Presi
dent Carranza and Francisco Muir.
guia, have been executed, according to
an unconfirrned report received here
Today by Roberto V, Pesqueira, revo-
utionary financial agent in the Unit.
"a States.
kIWANIS CLUB TO MEET
AT MAIN CAFE
The regular weekly meeting OF the
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