German Sub Near American Ports Reported by Navy
Washington April 17 The navy department released a dispatch stating a German submarine was sighted by the US steamship Smith near Boston and New York. The submarine fired a torpedo missing the Smith by yards and then disappeared. This marked Germany’s first acknowledgment of the state of war with the United States amid doubts of any aggressive stance.
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Washington
Navy Department
Boston
New York
Smith
United States
Germany
British Gain Ground Near Epehy In Stormy Weather
By Associated Press London April 17 British statement reports capturing the Letom farm on the Lempire Venn Ve road near Epeny and gaining ground northeast of Epehy. Weather continues storm hindering operations as troops prepare for further action.
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Associated Press
London
Epeny
Lempire-Venn- Ve Road
Epehy
Germany Sees Narrow Strike Window Amid Weathered Plans
A day of apprehension in Berlin ends with no alarm. threatened bread ration strikes by German workers falter as rain dampens plans. Leaders aimed for secret demonstrations, but demonstrations stayed limited and weather restrained turnout. The action centered on large factories and workers aligned with the Liebknecht faction of the social democratic party.
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Associated Preas
Berlin
Ich
Atrik
Liebknechtebor
Social Demotic Party
Austrian People Want Peace In Austria Hungary War Stance
Associated Press reports from Vienna in April that Austrians and Hungarians favor peace proposals that keep Austria-Hungarian territory intact and reject demands for indemnity. Despite this mood the monarchy will keep fighting unless conditions change.
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Associated Press
Boyne
Switzerland
Penou
Vienna
Handit
Finished Masonic School And Grand Lecturer Visits Roswell
Grand Lecturer J. J. Kelley completed a course at Roswell Lodge of Masons and will next teach similar work in Artesia and Carlsbad. He was warmly welcomed by the fraternity, with Roswell News noting the benefit. R. C. Brown of Lansing Michigan plans to establish an Oldsmobile agency in Roswell, accompanied by Mr Hailey, the local Oldsmobile agent for five New Mexico counties.
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J. J. Kelley
Roswell Lodge of Masons
Artesia
Carlsbad
Kelley
Saathree
Roswell News
R. C. Brown
Oldsmobile
Lansing
Michigan
Mr. Hailey
Roswell
New Mexico
Murder Trial Trails Elbert Blancett in Santa Fe
Elbert W Blancett of Washington faces district court in Santa Fe on murder charges in the death of Clyde D Armour of Sioux City. Prosecutors say he shot Armour in the back, stole his car and money, and impersonated a Confederate veteran while fleeing to Santa Fe and Albuquerque. A telegram dated October 21 forged in Armour's name to Sioux City Gas and Oil Co. is cited as evidence, with witnesses placing Blancett near Armour's car October 24.
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Elbert W. Blanvett
Fiday Mar
Bor
Washington
Santa Fe
Clyde D. Armour
Sioux City
Big Vietiar
Clyde Armour
Sante Pecos
Blancett
E. W. Blancett
C.D. Armour
Armour
Sioux City Gas Ont Toc Co
Iowa
Santa Po
Tomy
Western Union
FS. McKircher
Sttick
Baseball Scores and Local Notices From Artesia Region
National league results show St Louis 4 Cleveland 0 and Detroit 2 Chicago 4. American League games include Philadelphia 1 Boston 2 and New York 2 Washington 1. Local items mention Judge HM Mek visiting from Pecos County and Hartwick Hotel proprietor Meckson in Artesia, W H Newman and wife at a wedding party, Mrs Howard Kerr shopping, Judge Pistole returning from Carlsbad, Dr Doepp rumored to return, Will Taylor and wife in Carlsbad, a missing Airdale dog named Faville in Carlsbad, and a closing note about the notary at the Current office.
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Philadelphia
Boston
New York
Washington
St. Louis
Cleveland
Detroit
Chicago
German Losses and Retreat Reported Along Western Front
Paris dispatch from April 17 notes German counterattacks around Courcy were repelled by French forces. Allies report heavy losses inflicted on German units as the fight lines shifted toward the Swiss border region.
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Rman
Courcy
Six
Irish Opposition to Extension of Life of Parliament
Associated Press reports that an Irish nationalist party opposes extending the life of Parliament. The brief item notes political opposition to any lengthening of parliamentary terms in the current session.
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T Associated Press
Gulf of Mexico submarine base debate resurfaces
Associated Brown reports on April 7 that the Gulf of Mexico is viewed as a potential submarine base. Officials have long believed raiding could originate from that region if the seven raids commence, reinforcing strategic concerns about maritime security.
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Gulf OF Mexico
Associated Brown Washington
Gul
Mexico
Great Battle of Mighty War Rages Across Rivers
In April 17 reports describe a massive confrontation in a world war setting. The French forces countered with fresh assaults from Hor to Comte on the Aime while artillery battered lines near Ola and Champaigne, causing extensive shifts and heavy fighting between opposing armies.
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Alene
Saya
Champaigne
Prunay
Auberve
Ola
Hor
Comte
Seven Billion Dollar Bill Debated in Senate Today
Washington April 17 Consideration of the seven billion dollar bill was begun in the senate this morning. Senator Stone said he would vote for it but it should be framed differently. A vote will be taken before adjournment.
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Washington
Senate
Stone
Soldier Boy Born at Sid Brown Home
The little soldier boy arrived Sunday morning at the Sid Brown home and will be named John Harkey Brown. Congratulations are extended to the fortunate parents.
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Sid Brown
John Harkey Brown
Notice to Claimants Against L W Knowles
All persons claiming against L. W. Knowles must present their claims within thirty days by wire letter or in person and address them to the author. The notice warns against false imprisonment and states the presenter does not wish to risk another such event.
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L. W. Knowles
British steamer Karmala sunk near Boesia Italy
The British steamer Karmala of about eighty to a hundred tons was driven onto a reef and sunk on March 17 near Boesia Italy after shelling and a torpedo attack by a German submarine. Two hundred passengers were saved aboard the Spexia as the wreck occurred.
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Associated Presa
Lomdon
Karmala
Boesia
Italy
Spexia
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J. A.may
Asa't. Cashier
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J. N, Livingsten
Carl B. Livingston
J. A. Leak
RVER
St. Louie Chiang
Cincinnatii
Pittsburg
HM. Mek
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Ihy Town
Hamlet
Ankerry
Darkstad
Netthoney
Lovington
Y Meckson
Monday Meckson
Hartwick
W. H. Newman
Lakewood
Bates Hotel
Howard Kerr
Pistole
Dr. Doepp
Will Taylor
Airdale
Faville
L. A. Favl
Ronwell
N. M
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France
Swiezerland
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Christian & Co.—Insurance
Star Pharmacy
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Corner Drug Store
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