Monday, February 25, 2013

95 Soldiers Put To Death.

New York Times 100 years ago today, February 25, 1913:
Part of the Garrison That Revolted After Madero Was Killed.
    EL PASO, Feb. 24.— Ninety-five Federal volunteer soldiers were executed late today at Sause, below Juarez.
    They compose part of the garrison which revolted yesterday, angered at the killing of ex-President Madero, their former leader.
    One at a time, advices received here relate, the soldiers were stood a against an adobe wall. Ninety-five times the firing squad aimed and fired. Most of the men are said to have displayed much courage, declining the execution mask.
    More than fifty of the garrison escaped before the arrival early to-day of a strong detachment of Federal regular troops from Chihuahua City.
    The rebels of a day had cut the Mexican Central Railway, which was repaired a few hours later. Five of the volunteer officers escaped death and will be sent to Juarez.

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