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Foreign News
May 9, 1911
The Laramie Republican
Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming
What is this article about?
Insurrectos launched a major attack on Juarez, Mexico, on May 9, led by Madero's forces including reinforcements from Villareal. Intense fighting ensued with artillery and machine guns; rebels gained ground, occupying key buildings while federals held the church. Casualties included 15 Americans killed and over 150 rebels wounded; city capture expected soon. Bullets reached El Paso, US troops managed crowds.
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JAUREZ ATTACKED BY INSURRECTOS TODAY
FIGHTING REPORTED STARTING EARLY IN MORNING AND THE CITY IN GRASP OF THE REBELS.
Several Reported Killed on Either Side, Six Americans Being Among Victims--General Attack Began Early in Morning and Artillery Used to Dislodge Enemy--Mexico City Kept Informed of Affair.
(By Leased Wire from El Paso Direct to Republican Office.)
El Paso, Tex., May 9.--(Noon.)--A general attack by the insurrectos on Juarez began about 4:30 this morning, after a night filled with desultory firing. Two Americans were shot on this side of the river. The federals used their artillery with great accuracy.
FIGHTING BEGINS.
General Engagement Announced at Juarez This Morning.
El Paso, Texas, May 9.--A general engagement between the revolutionists' forces and the federals at Juarez is raging today. The entire rebel army broke camp during the night and this morning were swarming into Juarez.
Fifteen Americans Killed.
Privates Emile Garcia and Cassidy of the American legion with the insurrectos, who came to El Paso this morning to get food, stated that already fifteen Americans were killed and the insurrecto loss would probably reach a hundred and fifty killed and wounded. The federals' loss is more than double that.
Cassidy said that General Villareal had arrived from Ojinaga with reinforcements and two pieces of artillery. Prospects of rebel success are dependent upon the ability of the federals to use their twelve machine guns in the town.
Federals Fired First.
General Madero admitted today that he had given consent to a general attack, but declared the federals had opened fire and the men who were reported as revolting against them had pursued the federals of their own accord and could not relinquish their position.
Armistice Failed.
Madero said he made an effort to arrange an armistice last night, but failed because of the progress they already had made. All the leaders had been acting on Madero's orders.
Evacuated the Town.
General Navarro would have consented to an armistice if the rebels had evacuated the town, but the rebel chief by that time had given orders for a general attack, principally to reinforce two hundred brave fellows who had forced their way into Juarez despite federal trenches and barricades.
Bullets Into El Paso.
Bullets have been pouring into El Paso and American troops are keeping sight seers three blocks away from the river.
FALL OF CITY.
Gomez Expects Capture of Juarez Middle of Afternoon.
El Paso, Texas, May 9.--Dr. Vasquez Gomez, who is in charge of the Madero headquarters while General Madero is in the field, announced at 11:20 o'clock that the insurrectos probably would take Juarez within three hours. He has received news from the front that the insurrectos occupy most of the points of vantage in the town.
HAVE TAKEN CHURCH.
Insurrectos in Possession of Larger Buildings at Juarez.
El Paso, Texas, May 9.--Couriers returning from Juarez to the Madero headquarters report that the insurrectos have taken the big cuartel while the federals are holding the church and small cuartel.
Federals Retreating.
Some of the federals are said to be retreating in the direction of the race track on the outskirts of the town. The federals in the church are firing spiritedly.
DASHING UP STREETS.
Five Hundred Rebels on Main Thoroughfare of Town.
El Paso, Texas, May 9.--Numerous skirmishes at short-distance range are in progress along the outskirts of the town. At 11 o'clock 500 rebels were seen dashing up Commercial street, the main thoroughfare of the town. The federals have retired somewhere to the hilly portion of Juarez, due south from the river front.
HOLDING THEIR FIRE.
Rebels Silence Field Pieces as Protection to Own Men.
El Paso, Texas, May 9.--The rebels have abandoned firing their field pieces for fear of hitting their own men, who are in all parts of the town. None of the rebel leaders have been hurt thus far.
Federal Mine Exploded.
A big explosion near the church at the head of Commercial street, shortly before noon, is believed to have been a federal mine, though it may have been caused by the dynamite bombs which the insurrectos are throwing.
SLOWLY GAINING.
Associated Press Correspondent Says That is the Word.
El Paso, Texas, May 9.--An Associated Press correspondent returned from the interior of Juarez at 12:10 o'clock and reported that the rebels are slowly gaining possession of the town. The federals are keeping up a continuous fire from the church in the center of the town, but from no other point.
Concealing Position.
The insurrectos are concealing their whereabouts by withholding their fire and are skulking behind houses in a gradual advance toward the federal stronghold.
WILL SHELL CHURCH.
General Garibaldi Orders Artillery Brought Into Play.
El Paso, Texas, May 9.--Colonel Garibaldi has just given orders to the insurrectos in his command to bring the field artillery into the streets preparatory to shelling the church.
One American Killed
Colonel Garibaldi said that of the Americans in his company only one, a man named Kelly, had been killed, but that Captain Lindafelt, his chief officer, was unhurt.
Two Are Wounded.
A. Anderson and E. Boughman of the American legion in the Garibaldi command have been wounded. The correspondent saw only six wounded in the insurrecto lines.
SHOWING EFFECTS.
Church Housing Federal Forces Being Constantly Bombarded.
El Paso, Texas, May 9.--The church where the federals have taken refuge is being bombarded constantly and is plainly showing the effects of the rebel musketry.
LITTLE CHANGE.
Both Sides at Little Before Two in Relatively Same Positions.
El Paso, Texas, May 9.--Relatively little change in the position of the two armies was apparent at 1:45 o'clock. Sharp firing, however, continues.
HANDLING WOUNDED
Colonel Stever Will Not Object If the Mexican Consul Willing
El Paso, Texas, May 9. Colonel Stever of the Fourth United States cavalry announced at 1 o'clock that he would permit the transportation of wounded from Juarez across the bridges to American soil, provided the Mexican consul here consented.
FIGHTING REPORTED STARTING EARLY IN MORNING AND THE CITY IN GRASP OF THE REBELS.
Several Reported Killed on Either Side, Six Americans Being Among Victims--General Attack Began Early in Morning and Artillery Used to Dislodge Enemy--Mexico City Kept Informed of Affair.
(By Leased Wire from El Paso Direct to Republican Office.)
El Paso, Tex., May 9.--(Noon.)--A general attack by the insurrectos on Juarez began about 4:30 this morning, after a night filled with desultory firing. Two Americans were shot on this side of the river. The federals used their artillery with great accuracy.
FIGHTING BEGINS.
General Engagement Announced at Juarez This Morning.
El Paso, Texas, May 9.--A general engagement between the revolutionists' forces and the federals at Juarez is raging today. The entire rebel army broke camp during the night and this morning were swarming into Juarez.
Fifteen Americans Killed.
Privates Emile Garcia and Cassidy of the American legion with the insurrectos, who came to El Paso this morning to get food, stated that already fifteen Americans were killed and the insurrecto loss would probably reach a hundred and fifty killed and wounded. The federals' loss is more than double that.
Cassidy said that General Villareal had arrived from Ojinaga with reinforcements and two pieces of artillery. Prospects of rebel success are dependent upon the ability of the federals to use their twelve machine guns in the town.
Federals Fired First.
General Madero admitted today that he had given consent to a general attack, but declared the federals had opened fire and the men who were reported as revolting against them had pursued the federals of their own accord and could not relinquish their position.
Armistice Failed.
Madero said he made an effort to arrange an armistice last night, but failed because of the progress they already had made. All the leaders had been acting on Madero's orders.
Evacuated the Town.
General Navarro would have consented to an armistice if the rebels had evacuated the town, but the rebel chief by that time had given orders for a general attack, principally to reinforce two hundred brave fellows who had forced their way into Juarez despite federal trenches and barricades.
Bullets Into El Paso.
Bullets have been pouring into El Paso and American troops are keeping sight seers three blocks away from the river.
FALL OF CITY.
Gomez Expects Capture of Juarez Middle of Afternoon.
El Paso, Texas, May 9.--Dr. Vasquez Gomez, who is in charge of the Madero headquarters while General Madero is in the field, announced at 11:20 o'clock that the insurrectos probably would take Juarez within three hours. He has received news from the front that the insurrectos occupy most of the points of vantage in the town.
HAVE TAKEN CHURCH.
Insurrectos in Possession of Larger Buildings at Juarez.
El Paso, Texas, May 9.--Couriers returning from Juarez to the Madero headquarters report that the insurrectos have taken the big cuartel while the federals are holding the church and small cuartel.
Federals Retreating.
Some of the federals are said to be retreating in the direction of the race track on the outskirts of the town. The federals in the church are firing spiritedly.
DASHING UP STREETS.
Five Hundred Rebels on Main Thoroughfare of Town.
El Paso, Texas, May 9.--Numerous skirmishes at short-distance range are in progress along the outskirts of the town. At 11 o'clock 500 rebels were seen dashing up Commercial street, the main thoroughfare of the town. The federals have retired somewhere to the hilly portion of Juarez, due south from the river front.
HOLDING THEIR FIRE.
Rebels Silence Field Pieces as Protection to Own Men.
El Paso, Texas, May 9.--The rebels have abandoned firing their field pieces for fear of hitting their own men, who are in all parts of the town. None of the rebel leaders have been hurt thus far.
Federal Mine Exploded.
A big explosion near the church at the head of Commercial street, shortly before noon, is believed to have been a federal mine, though it may have been caused by the dynamite bombs which the insurrectos are throwing.
SLOWLY GAINING.
Associated Press Correspondent Says That is the Word.
El Paso, Texas, May 9.--An Associated Press correspondent returned from the interior of Juarez at 12:10 o'clock and reported that the rebels are slowly gaining possession of the town. The federals are keeping up a continuous fire from the church in the center of the town, but from no other point.
Concealing Position.
The insurrectos are concealing their whereabouts by withholding their fire and are skulking behind houses in a gradual advance toward the federal stronghold.
WILL SHELL CHURCH.
General Garibaldi Orders Artillery Brought Into Play.
El Paso, Texas, May 9.--Colonel Garibaldi has just given orders to the insurrectos in his command to bring the field artillery into the streets preparatory to shelling the church.
One American Killed
Colonel Garibaldi said that of the Americans in his company only one, a man named Kelly, had been killed, but that Captain Lindafelt, his chief officer, was unhurt.
Two Are Wounded.
A. Anderson and E. Boughman of the American legion in the Garibaldi command have been wounded. The correspondent saw only six wounded in the insurrecto lines.
SHOWING EFFECTS.
Church Housing Federal Forces Being Constantly Bombarded.
El Paso, Texas, May 9.--The church where the federals have taken refuge is being bombarded constantly and is plainly showing the effects of the rebel musketry.
LITTLE CHANGE.
Both Sides at Little Before Two in Relatively Same Positions.
El Paso, Texas, May 9.--Relatively little change in the position of the two armies was apparent at 1:45 o'clock. Sharp firing, however, continues.
HANDLING WOUNDED
Colonel Stever Will Not Object If the Mexican Consul Willing
El Paso, Texas, May 9. Colonel Stever of the Fourth United States cavalry announced at 1 o'clock that he would permit the transportation of wounded from Juarez across the bridges to American soil, provided the Mexican consul here consented.
What sub-type of article is it?
Rebellion Or Revolt
Military Campaign
What keywords are associated?
Juarez Attack
Insurrectos
Mexican Revolution
Madero Forces
Federal Retreat
American Casualties
Artillery Battle
What entities or persons were involved?
General Madero
General Villareal
General Navarro
Dr. Vasquez Gomez
Colonel Garibaldi
Colonel Stever
Privates Emile Garcia And Cassidy
Captain Lindafelt
Where did it happen?
Juarez
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Juarez
Event Date
May 9
Key Persons
General Madero
General Villareal
General Navarro
Dr. Vasquez Gomez
Colonel Garibaldi
Colonel Stever
Privates Emile Garcia And Cassidy
Captain Lindafelt
Outcome
fifteen americans killed; insurrecto losses estimated at 150 killed and wounded; federal losses more than double. rebels slowly gaining control, occupying key buildings; federals retreating and holding church under bombardment. capture of city expected by mid-afternoon.
Event Details
Insurrectos under Madero attacked Juarez starting at 4:30 AM after night firing. Rebels swarmed city, took cuartel and vantage points; 500 dashed up main street. Federals used artillery and machine guns, held church, exploded mine. Armistice attempts failed. Garibaldi ordered shelling of church. Americans involved, some killed/wounded. Bullets reached El Paso; US troops managed borders. By early afternoon, little change but rebels advancing.