File No. 312.11/8511
Consul Simpich to the Secretary of State
Guaymas, December 10, 1917, 1 p.m.
My December 8, 8 a.m. Later and somewhat substantiated reports indicate that of the five foreigners killed by Yaquis near Esperanza December 6 only Rasmussen was an American; Rasmussen, was about twenty-five and came to Esperanza from Sinaloa about November 28 account continued presence Indians in vicinity. Bodies of Rasmussen and four others not yet recovered. In baggage belonging to Rasmussen were following addresses: Edward Rasmussen, Richfield, Utah, and Joe Homen, Danville, Nevada. Jacob Eppler reported to have had first American naturalization papers and was formerly farmer near San Francisco, California.