Commission From France Arrives In Washington
A French commission led by Marshal Joffre and Premier Briand arrived in Washington aboard a French liner, escorted by American torpedo boats. American and French crews saluted aboard, bands played the French anthem, and officers from both nations gathered with U.S. officials to welcome the visitors.
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Rremier Vieanni
Arriv
Siler
Atlantic
Associated Prews
Associated Presa
France
Commission
Paris
Secret Service ‘Agente Railway
Ecvoas Atlantic
Speaker Clark Opposes Selective Draft in Washington
Associated Press report from Washington on April 24 quotes Speaker Clark opposing the selective draft. He predicts Congress will not pass conscription after receiving a delegation from the National Security League. The speech reflects a stance against compulsory military service and signals political resistance.
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Associated Press
Washington
Clark
Congress
National Security League
Army Bill Passage Forecasted as Congress Debates
Washington April 24 debate in both houses continues as the army bill nears final passage. The House may vote on Thursday and the Senate on Saturday as forecasters predict its completion by week’s end.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
House
Senate
President Signs War Bill Enacting Seven Billion Dollar Measure
The president signed a seven billion dollar war bill this morning as reported by Associated Press. The move sets funding for military measures and related programs, reflecting wartime priorities and congressional authorization.
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Associated Prove
Ington
Pi Dent
British Drive Turks From Botamia Between Samara and Istabilat
London April 24 AP reports British forces chased the Turks from a position between Samara and Istabilat and occupied Samara station. The war office says sixteen locomotives and two hundred railway trucks were captured.
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London
Botamia
Samara
Istabilat
War Office
British gains limited ground on Arras road in April
Berlin reports only the Cambridge Arras road yielded British progress yesterday. The ruins of Guim appear to remain in British hands. A British attempt to pierce the German line near Arras failed with tremendous losses.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Cambridge Arras
Guim | ‘Appe
Arras
Base Ball Game N M M I vs Company B Sunday and Monday
The N M M I baseball team will play the Company B team Sunday the 29th and Monday the 0th at Fireman's Park. This promises to be an exciting game with strong Carlsbad turnout expected.
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Company B
Fireman's Park
Carlsbad
Enlistment Meeting At Armory Prompts Military Talk
Enthusiasm ran high at the Armory meeting with broad attendance from all walks of life. Captain Dean outlined military terms and invited volunteers, with five squads of about fifty men each preparing to enroll.
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Dean
Wertheim
Oliver
Dillard
J. M. R. James Hanson
H. B. King
Homer
Toffelmire
R. Chilcoat
Markman
A. W. Matt
R. E. Cousey
House
Allies Push Back Germans on Wide Front
Allied forces advance on a broad front from the Cambrai sector toward St Quentin and Roeux. Beaucamp and Polowich villages fell as British troops moved north of the Aisne region with gains east of Monehy.
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Associated Prom
London
Hepaume
St. Quentinennal
Beaucamp
Polowich
Monehy
Roeux
Barber Leaves Star Pharmacy for Albuquerque Post
W. L. Barber longtime Star Pharmacy pharmacist, known as Skinney, departed last night to join a leading dry goods firm in Albuquerque. Friends regret his move but wish him success and many new acquaintances this summer.
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W. L. Barber
Star Pharmacy
Lester
Skinney
Albuquerque
Barber
Notice on Carlsbad Project tax rights and court hearing
The Pecos Water Users Association advises farmers about rights under the Carlsbad Project tax adjustment and abatement proceeding. The court may grant a permanent injunction, affecting whether taxpayers pay the county, with hearings set for April and May and penalties discussed as minor.
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Whit Wright
Wright
Panera
Brice
Carlsbad
Pecos Water Users Association
Ry Scott
Secy
Treas
Carlsbad Project Seeks Water Guards to Prevent Loss
Telegram from Carlsbad Committee of Safety warns the Reclamation Service and War Department of potential ruin for about twenty thousand acres if water or dam structures fail. It urges immediate government protection and notes volunteer guards exist but cannot be kept indefinitely.
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Reclamation Service
Secretary of War
Secretary of Agriculture
Carlabad
Farmera
War Department
Carlsbad Committee OF Safety
Arm Break for Mrs C H McLenathen After Car Crank
Mrs C H McLenathen broke her right arm while cranking their car Saturday. The fracture is painful and has caused her little rest for several nights. With Mr McLenathen away and a small child to care for, she faces difficulty managing daily tasks.
Sanitary Barber Shop Sees Stevenson Brothers Take Over
J W Stevenson leaves Fatty’s shop after years to join his brother A E Stevenson at the Sanitary Shop. Jevenson Bros will run the business with a Clowis barber filling Fatty’s vacancy. Scott Etter traveled with them during the transition.
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J. W. Stevenson
Fatty
A. E. Stevenson
Jevenson Bros
Clowis
Fattya
Levi Boulter Visits Mindenetter with Mrs Baker from Sentinel
Levi Boulter arrived in the morning from Monument to call on Mindenetter. He was joined by Mrs Fulton Baker who had traveled from Sentinel, Oklahoma, last week.
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Levi Boulter
Monument
Mindenetter
Fulton Baker
Sentinel
Oklahoma
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