23 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1918
Page
1
British naval raid on Ostend and Zeebrugge targets German submarine bases on the Belgian coast. Five obsolete cruisers were run aground and blown up with concrete-berthing structures, as particulars remain limited. The action comes as Allied forces brace for anticipated German blows on the western front.
Casualty report lists two killed in action one dead of wounds nine seriously wounded twenty seven slightly wounded. British raid on German destroyer and submarine bases at Otten and Zeebrugge yields ships blown up and abandoned. admiralty notes some success and returning forces. Senate debate on war with Turkey and Bulgaria adjourns resolutions to mitigate action until tomorrow.
By Associated Press Canadians at Canadian Headquarters in France report twelve hours of raids on German lines at seven places. They pounded the front with thousands of shells harassed the foe with machine rifles and trench mortars.
The report notes Argentina and Uruguay expect to declare war on Germany soon, according to Berlin advances. Dutch tensions rise as Holland Germany strains spark rumors of an ultimatum and possible Dutch resistance or risk of conflict.
AP dispatch from London reports a successful local operation north of Albert delivering sixty prisoners and additional captures in Robecq and Wyastachaete sectors. Raiding parties penetrated enemy lines near Flaurbaix while hostile artillery was active along the front from the forest of Nippe to east of Ypres. Artillery engaged concentrations near Villere Bretonneux and Serre.
J. Byrd of the Great Western Oil Company reports the Brown well producing about twenty five barrels daily with potential to reach one hundred as water is drained from the sands. He says a new well could be commercially successful within eight weeks if freight delays do not continue. Byrd notes Standard Oil and the Gypsey Company are already in Eddy county with optimistic developments expected soon.
Richmond P. Hobson, famed Spanish American War figure, speaks at Carlsbad on prohibition and national preparedness. He argues science links alcohol to degeneracy, urges sobriety as foundation for defense, cites life expectancy gaps by drinker level, and warns a dry, sober nation is essential for security and sea power.
Hobson will address a representative Carlsbad gathering at 8 o’clock on April 24 at the Crawford theatre. The talk, noted for its peace advocacy, follows his prior remarks in Carlsbad and aims to inspire thoughtful listening from attendees.
Do Tell Well 1 Swan H D Hubbard reports a barnyard claim of the largest calf in the hull section. Hubbard swears the calf weighed 104 pounds within twenty four hours of birth, a claim larger than any prior tale heard by the dairyman. The calf was born Sunday morning and Hubbard asserts the truth of the report.
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