File No. 818.00/332
The Chargé in Costa Rica ( Johnson) to the Secretary of State
Serious incident occurred yesterday afternoon at La Pascua near Limon. Passenger train from San José was on siding and troop train from Limon on the main line abreast; troopers fired into passenger train supposedly under the impression that revolutionists were on board, wounding one American, two Jamaicans, two Costa Ricans, and killing one Jamaican and three Costa Ricans, one of whom was brother-in-law of Felipe Alvarado. Shooting done in broad daylight at a distance of four feet, commanding general apparently giving order. Details by mail. Please instruct.
Juan Gomez previously mentioned, started movement Turrialba yesterday with 60 men, taking possession of train from Cartago. …