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Foreign News
October 6, 1927
Douglas Daily Dispatch
Douglas, Cochise County, Arizona
What is this article about?
In San Antonio, General Eugenio Martinez, former Mexican military commander, denied involvement in Mexico's ongoing revolt, expressed accord with President Calles, and continued his journey to New York and Europe after receiving a message to proceed.
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CALLES TELLS MARTINEZ TO CONTINUE TRIP
SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 5 (AP)—General Eugenio Martinez, former commander of the first military district in Mexico, asserted here today that he was in complete accord with President Calles of Mexico and that he hoped the present revolt would be immediately suppressed.
General Martinez denied that he had anything to do with the revolution but admitted that he had received a curt message from President Calles declining his offer to return to his post and advising him to continue his journey. Mexico City dispatches indicated that Martinez' name had been mentioned in connection with the revolt. General Martinez, accompanied by his family and a number of relatives is en route New York from where he will sail for Europe. He said that his train had met with no difficulties in northern Mexico, with the exception of a five-hour delay due to washouts.
SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 5 (AP)—General Eugenio Martinez, former commander of the first military district in Mexico, asserted here today that he was in complete accord with President Calles of Mexico and that he hoped the present revolt would be immediately suppressed.
General Martinez denied that he had anything to do with the revolution but admitted that he had received a curt message from President Calles declining his offer to return to his post and advising him to continue his journey. Mexico City dispatches indicated that Martinez' name had been mentioned in connection with the revolt. General Martinez, accompanied by his family and a number of relatives is en route New York from where he will sail for Europe. He said that his train had met with no difficulties in northern Mexico, with the exception of a five-hour delay due to washouts.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
Rebellion Or Revolt
What keywords are associated?
Mexican Revolt
General Martinez
President Calles
Mexico Revolution
Military Commander
What entities or persons were involved?
General Eugenio Martinez
President Calles
Where did it happen?
Mexico
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Mexico
Event Date
Oct. 5
Key Persons
General Eugenio Martinez
President Calles
Outcome
hoped revolt would be immediately suppressed; denied involvement
Event Details
General Martinez asserted complete accord with President Calles, denied connection to the revolution, received message from Calles to continue journey, en route to New York then Europe with family, train delayed five hours due to washouts in northern Mexico.