When was it published?

June 1, 1877 in Montgomery County Sentinel

Foreign News June 1, 1877

Montgomery County Sentinel

Q: What keywords are associated?

Rio Grande Rumor, Arms Purchase, Military Men, Diaz Overthrow, Lerdo Restoration, Mexico Uprising

Rockville, Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland

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What is this article about?

Rumors indicate an upcoming major event along the Rio Grande, involving arms and ammunition purchases in New Orleans and New York destined for San Antonio and Matamoras, plus experienced military men heading there, pointing to a well-organized movement to overthrow President Diaz and restore Lerdo de Tejada to power.

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Current rumor indicates that there will be stirring news from the Rio Grande before very long. It is no secret that large quantities of arms and ammunition have been purchased in New Orleans within the last three weeks, consigned to San Antonio and Matamoras, and that these have been supplemented by similar purchases from New York. A good many experienced military men who know how to use these arms have also been going to the Rio Grande via New Orleans 'for the benefit of their health,' all of which points to a confirmation of reports that a formidable and well organized movement is on foot to upset Pres. Diaz and restore Lerdo de Tejada to power. These proceedings have been kept very quiet, it may be added, but some things were done so openly that a blind man could see what was going on.

What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt Political

What keywords are associated?

Rio Grande Rumor Arms Purchase Military Men Diaz Overthrow Lerdo Restoration Mexico Uprising

What entities or persons were involved?

Pres. Diaz Lerdo De Tejada

Where did it happen?

Rio Grande

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Rio Grande

Event Date

Within The Last Three Weeks

Key Persons

Pres. Diaz Lerdo De Tejada

Event Details

Current rumor indicates stirring news from the Rio Grande soon, with large quantities of arms and ammunition purchased in New Orleans within the last three weeks, consigned to San Antonio and Matamoras, supplemented by purchases from New York. Experienced military men have been going to the Rio Grande via New Orleans, pointing to a formidable and well-organized movement to upset Pres. Diaz and restore Lerdo de Tejada to power. Proceedings kept quiet but some actions done openly.