Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 43, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 August 1912 — REBELS REMAND GOLD MINE [ARTICLE]

REBELS REMAND GOLD MINE

Mexican Insurrectos Besiege American Camp in Arizona to Finance Their Revolution. Douglas. Artz., Aug. 30— Mexican rebel forces have demanded the surrender of El Tigre mining camp, an American property, 65 miles southeast of here. Seventy Americans fully armed, with 100 federal soldiers, have mobilized and intend to fight to protect their women and children. El Tigre, one of the richest gold mines in Mexico, is controlled by Kansas City capital, and if captured by rebels could finance the revolution. This is the object of the revolutionists and the situation is grave. The officers in command of the soldiers have telegraphed to Fort Bliss for aid