In the dusty border town of Eagle Pass, Texas, the US military is scrambling to bolster its defenses against the threat of Mexican raids. But as the British cruiser Berwick hastily departs from St Lucia, bound for Brazil, whispers begin to circulate about a secret plot to protect British interests. Meanwhile, in the nation’s capital, Secretary of State Bryan is touting the idea of a postal vote, but some observers wonder if this is just a distraction from the real crisis brewing on the Rio Grande.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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