Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Rebels Worry Mexico City.

New York Times 100 years ago today, January 30, 1913:
Plunge Capital In Darkness by Cutting Current — Active in Environs.
    WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.— Rebel activities continue without abatement within fifteen miles of Mexico City, according to advices received at the State Department to-day from Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson.
    Mr. Wilson said the city was plunged into darkness and tramway traffic was at a standstill on Monday night, when the rebels cut the electric power wires.

No comments:

Post a Comment

Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.