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Foreign News
September 12, 1898
Barre Evening Telegram
Barre, Washington County, Vermont
What is this article about?
Serious riots during recent elections in Guatemala resulted in 300 deaths. Natives gathered at polls, leading to disorder; police failed to quell it, so troops fired on the mob, dispersing the crowds.
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300 Killed In A Riot.
New Orleans, La., Sept. 12.--The steamer Olympia from Guatemala brings news that there have been serious riots there during the recent elections in which 300 were killed.
The natives gathered in great forces at the polls and there was considerable disorder followed by personal disputes.
The police were unable to quell the outbreak so the troops were called upon and they found it necessary to fire into the mob. This had the desired effect and after a time the crowds were dispersed.
New Orleans, La., Sept. 12.--The steamer Olympia from Guatemala brings news that there have been serious riots there during the recent elections in which 300 were killed.
The natives gathered in great forces at the polls and there was considerable disorder followed by personal disputes.
The police were unable to quell the outbreak so the troops were called upon and they found it necessary to fire into the mob. This had the desired effect and after a time the crowds were dispersed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
Rebellion Or Revolt
What keywords are associated?
Guatemala Riots
Election Violence
Troops Fire Mob
300 Killed
Where did it happen?
Guatemala
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Guatemala
Event Date
During The Recent Elections
Outcome
300 killed; crowds dispersed
Event Details
Serious riots occurred during recent elections as natives gathered in great forces at the polls, causing disorder and personal disputes. Police could not quell the outbreak, so troops were called and fired into the mob, achieving the desired effect of dispersing the crowds.