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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1917
Page
1
British lines widen the second gap north of St Quintin as Lens holds with strong German positions. Bombardment targets military sites to avoid excessive town destruction while German losses include eleven planes reported for the day near Verdun.
Report states German line 18 reached with impact on Alsa detachments. Describes heavy losses and ongoing fighting as Allied forces assess the situation. No further details available in this fragment.
The Associated Press reports the revenue bill, described as large in scope, has advanced and now sits in the hands of the Senate after passage in the lower chamber. The article notes April 16 as the date of the development and highlights concerns over fiscal impact and policy details.
The Washington finance committee approves advancing a billion dollar War Bill as it heads to the Senate in a tense legislative push.
Assoc Noss York reports that the Roaafeller attends the funeral of his estranged brother Franky who died yesterday after a long quarrel. The brothers never reconciled.
Willard Keen, road master of Santa Fe with Carlsbad HQ, was fined £1240 for exceeding a limit with his mule Inet week. He criticizes the law as inconsistent, noting only burro trails in Eddy County until Carlsbad and says the fine may be treated as a donation if used to fix roads from Malaga to the state line.
A semiofficial statement from Zurich dispatch radio agency reports Austria desires peace with the Russian people and sees no real obstacle to the aim. The claim reflects diplomatic signals amid ongoing negotiation talks.
A general strike began in Berlin this morning and riots occurred in the German capital. Travelers arriving in Holland report unrest, with a dispatch from Amsterdam via Central News.
General Kuropatkin governor general of Turkestan and his aide were arrested by a council of soldiers on charges of distributing arms to Russians in various districts to provoke attacks on natives. The action is described as provocative. Kuropatkin previously commanded Russian forces in Manchuria during the Japanese war.
Friday evening Will Purdy took Sunday school boys to Black River in a delivery motor truck. They carried bedding nine boys and lunched on hot tamales after which they swam. Reporters asked the boys about the water temperature and they said they could manage any chill.
A fragmentary item notes a Saturday morning event at Malaga with Mrs and Misses Jim Penny and a Mr present. Details are incomplete but suggest a social gathering or family outing in Malaga.
Public utilities officials announce a 200 horsepower steam engine and steel structural upgrades to strengthen Carlsbad power facilities. Engineers Nichols and Muray will supervise the installation, adding a new auxiliary plant capable of improving reliability beyond past years. The company plans about 10 000 in improvements to rival larger towns.
An Associated Press report says the American gunboat Scorpion has been interned at Constantinople by a Turkish official announcement.
Water users urged to reduce waste on the Project as storage is low and an anticipated 20 000 acres may be planted. Ditches restrict Sunday flow, so water should be redirected at night to avoid shortages later in the season. Foster, Project Manager.
A reader summary notes Cur rent entries from 1892 to 1894, with hotel arrivals listing T B Catron and many others from Santa Fe to Silver City. It mentions deer hunting near Guadalupe and venison distribution, plus a notable 1802 reference and a long running Socorro County suit before Judge Freeman in the old courthouse.
President welcomes Bryan and pledges support for his plans while signaling readiness to address key issues. The exchange stresses cooperation and anticipated action on national goals during the encounter in Washington.
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