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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1917
Page
1
Washington April 18 the selective service committee voted eight to four to adopt a new army plan. The bill approved by the Senate military committee favors selective conscription as the only sure way to raise a strong army. The president urged no compromise after discussions with war department experts.
Paris reports the capture of Chavonne and Chivy after a late night thrust east of Soixiens. French forces pressed north toward Braye en Laonnois while repelling three heavy German attacks in Champagne, inflicting heavy losses. Since Monday, French forces have taken upwards of fourteen thousand unwounded soldiers, and seized machine guns, trench mortars, and twelve cannons.
A cryptic AP report from Madrid describes a sudden disaster last night with eighteen people lost as boats faced tragedy and weather worsened the scene.
An order announces liquor sales will cease in New York starting May 1 after midnight. The note references Mitchel and an April context, implying a citywide shutdown of liquor sales.
London report says British units moved north of St Quentin and took the village of VeCors Guisain. The weekly shipping loss tally includes nineteen vessels over 1,000 tons sunk, nine ships over 1,400 tons, and twelve more vessels sunk.
Associated Press dispatch reports coast guard stations at Race Point Peaked Hill and High Head hearing heavy firing from nine forty to one. Officials in Heaton note no definite confirmation yet and await night reports while exchanges of salutes with friendly warships are mentioned.
In Herlin April 18 the Germans report driving the French from a one mile wide line on Cronastena in Macedonia that the French had captured last March. The terse dispatch notes German progress but provides few details.
Amsterdam report from Associated Press notes Count von ... argues victory by Germany and the German monarchy are mutually dependent. He states German victory is necessary for the monarchy to continue. without it, the monarchy will cease to exist.
A proposal aims to curb gambling and secure mail and telegraph facilities along the cotton futures line. The measure emphasizes tightening controls to prevent misuse and protect commerce across states.
In the American League Chicago played Detroit while Philadelphia was shutout by Boston 2 to 0 in the National League.
Mrs Minerva Matthew Bradshaw aged 91 died Monday morning April 16 at four o clock after a prolonged illness. Born in Ma ta Georgia she was widow of RM Bradshaw mother of eleven and grandmother to sixteen. She lived in Oak Bowery Alabama in youth and died at the Robb place where she had lived since moving here. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Lowry with pallbearers Jones Weaver Magaby and Thorne.
Headquarters Company H First Infantry National Guard New Meston Carland New Mexico April 18 1917 Special Orders No 2 dated April 10 1917 amend date of inspection postponed to Tuesday April 24 1917 at 7 00 pm at the Armory in Carlibiat All members must present for federal inspection and return government property including uniforms by 7 20 pm April 24 1917 Final date fixed by Southern Department. change communicated by telegram.
An Amsterdam dispatch to Central News reports Hungary's prime minister resigning amid sweeping political upheaval. The Budapest socialist newspaper coverage is cited, reflecting shock in official circles and ongoing government instability.
City trustees and county officials met to address emergency curfew enforcement and riot suppression. They discussed adding guards and electric lights, funding needs, and future meetings, but the current report was not filed.
J Kirchor brings yellow headed parrots from Central America via Mrs A Moore on return. Birds still learn to talk and have not yet learned curses. The Epicopal Bishop He church components mn and imp for confirmat took vows of new life per Holy Writ.
Bob Hamblen Roy Dickson and Joyce-Pratt Cogrracery staff moved eight Mexicans from Pecos to Mi berg with help from a motor track crew. Adjutant General Harry Herrin at Santa Fe wired Company B for inspection and directs transfer of property tomorrow. Wardie Bates remains ill with measles as prayer meetings occur across churches. Erica McCormick of Texas visits her daughter Mann Ewell.
Mrs Axbury Moore spends the week in Carlsbad coming from Lakewood Tuesday afternoon. D W Smoot of Ft Stockton Texas is in the city on a prospecting expedition and says a person cannot help liking our city. For rent furnished or unfurnished house at $15. Realty on Swigart and Ross.
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