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Foreign News
January 20, 1927
Askov American
Askov, Pine County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
In Cocula, Jalisco, Mexico, 21 persons killed and 10 wounded in clash between Catholics and municipal authorities opposing a religious demonstration. Mayor of Cocula and deputy Sostenes Castillo among the dead.
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21 Are Dead In Mexican Revolt
Mexico City—Special dispatches from Guadalajara state that 21 persons have been killed and 10 wounded in a clash between Catholics and the municipal authorities in the town of Cocula in the state of Jalisco. The mayor of Cocula and the local deputy, Sostenes Castillo were among those killed. The dispatches, which were lacking in details, reported that the municipal authorities offered opposition to a religious demonstration whereupon the Catholics attacked municipal officials, employes and policemen, a battle ensuing.
Mexico City—Special dispatches from Guadalajara state that 21 persons have been killed and 10 wounded in a clash between Catholics and the municipal authorities in the town of Cocula in the state of Jalisco. The mayor of Cocula and the local deputy, Sostenes Castillo were among those killed. The dispatches, which were lacking in details, reported that the municipal authorities offered opposition to a religious demonstration whereupon the Catholics attacked municipal officials, employes and policemen, a battle ensuing.
What sub-type of article is it?
Rebellion Or Revolt
Religious Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Mexican Revolt
Catholics Clash
Cocula Jalisco
Religious Demonstration
Municipal Authorities
What entities or persons were involved?
Mayor Of Cocula
Sostenes Castillo
Where did it happen?
Cocula, Jalisco, Mexico
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Cocula, Jalisco, Mexico
Key Persons
Mayor Of Cocula
Sostenes Castillo
Outcome
21 killed, 10 wounded; mayor of cocula and sostenes castillo killed
Event Details
Clash between Catholics and municipal authorities in Cocula after opposition to a religious demonstration; Catholics attacked officials, employees, and policemen, leading to a battle.