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Foreign News
June 8, 1883
Daily Los Angeles Herald
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California
What is this article about?
Apache Indians attacked settlements between Oposura and Sabouripe in Mexico, killing whites and stealing livestock. Locals oppose Gen. Crook's campaign into Sierra Madres, believing it provoked the raids. Crook is reportedly east of Oposura on Yaqui River.
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News of the Apaches.
San Francisco, June 7.—A courier arrived at Hermosillo to-day from the Mexican forces twenty miles south of Oposura with the information that Apaches attacked the settlements between that point and Sabouripe, killing a number of whites and stealing horses and cattle. The citizens are opposed to Crook's campaign. It is said had he not gone into the Sierra Madres the Indians would not have attacked the settlements in that locality. From the movements of the Indians it is surmised that Crook is now due east from Oposura on the main branch of the Yaqui river.
San Francisco, June 7.—A courier arrived at Hermosillo to-day from the Mexican forces twenty miles south of Oposura with the information that Apaches attacked the settlements between that point and Sabouripe, killing a number of whites and stealing horses and cattle. The citizens are opposed to Crook's campaign. It is said had he not gone into the Sierra Madres the Indians would not have attacked the settlements in that locality. From the movements of the Indians it is surmised that Crook is now due east from Oposura on the main branch of the Yaqui river.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Campaign
Rebellion Or Revolt
What keywords are associated?
Apache Attack
Crook Campaign
Mexican Settlements
Sierra Madres
Yaqui River
What entities or persons were involved?
Crook
Where did it happen?
Oposura, Mexico
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Oposura, Mexico
Event Date
June 7
Key Persons
Crook
Outcome
killing a number of whites and stealing horses and cattle
Event Details
Apaches attacked settlements between Oposura and Sabouripe, killing whites and stealing livestock. Citizens oppose Crook's campaign into Sierra Madres, blaming it for provoking the attacks. Crook is surmised to be due east from Oposura on the Yaqui River.