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Foreign News
October 20, 1902
The Madison Daily Leader
Madison, Lake County, South Dakota
What is this article about?
Venezuelan President Castro's forces routed rebels after a seven-day battle, with 3,000 rebel casualties reported via dispatches from Puerto Cabello and New York on Oct. 20.
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REBELS COMPLETELY ROUTED
President Castro Said to Have Won Big Victory.
Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, Oct. 20.-- A cable message received here from the secretary general of President Castro says the government army has been victorious over the forces of the revolutionists after seven days' fighting during which 3,000 men were killed. The revolutionists are said to have been completely routed.
New York, Oct. 20. The consul general of Venezuela in this city has received the following dispatch signed by Dr. Torres Cardenas, secretary to the president of Venezuela: "General Castro communicates sweeping victory after seven days bloody battle. Three thousand casualties in the rebel camp."
President Castro Said to Have Won Big Victory.
Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, Oct. 20.-- A cable message received here from the secretary general of President Castro says the government army has been victorious over the forces of the revolutionists after seven days' fighting during which 3,000 men were killed. The revolutionists are said to have been completely routed.
New York, Oct. 20. The consul general of Venezuela in this city has received the following dispatch signed by Dr. Torres Cardenas, secretary to the president of Venezuela: "General Castro communicates sweeping victory after seven days bloody battle. Three thousand casualties in the rebel camp."
What sub-type of article is it?
Rebellion Or Revolt
Military Campaign
What keywords are associated?
Venezuela Rebels
Castro Victory
Seven Days Battle
3000 Casualties
What entities or persons were involved?
President Castro
Dr. Torres Cardenas
Where did it happen?
Venezuela
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Venezuela
Event Date
Oct. 20
Key Persons
President Castro
Dr. Torres Cardenas
Outcome
3,000 men killed; revolutionists completely routed
Event Details
Government army victorious over revolutionists after seven days' fighting; sweeping victory communicated by General Castro.