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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1917
Page
2
The Evening Current editor recalls a young man who survived a burst of fire while piloting a machine. The piece praises his courage and the sacrifice of his American mother Mrs. A. W. Hall of Colfax Indiana, urging recognition of mothers behind soldiers.
Citizens complain that Carlsbad telegraph facilities are among the worst in the country. They contrast with better service elsewhere and urge an uptown office to prevent delays and misrouted messages while praising agent Mr Bales and his crew.
Rom Holt advocates funding to repair a road across the big sand. He says building two narrow concrete strips six inches deep could keep wheels on track and reduce erosion. He estimates full concrete width not needed, costs around 3 million dollars per mile.
The report notes portions to insure tion within sixty days. A semi diesel engine shipment is near, with the foundation set for TV plants by a railway to ensure convenient access to crude materials.
James normal Mall, a 16 year old American airman, engaged in France, was shot through the lungs by seven German air fighters while at 16 000 feet. He kept his head and his machine, demonstrating the courage of American airmen in the fighting war.
Mrs W. J. Barker celebrated Annie Lee Barker’s seventh birthday with a picnic at the flume. W. J. Barker drove out with the girls and a few friends for a day of feasting and outdoor enjoyment including swimming and games away from town.
The Sunday school class at Mex J A Muston’s in Loving gave a pleasant birthday surprise with supper and a fountain pen gift. Rain moved plans from banks to Mine Ha ne Flemming’s, and many local youths attended, sharing a welcome and a lively evening.
Mrs. Ralph Thayer Miss Vergie and Walter came down from the ranch yesterday and expect to be here a few days. They report stood rains put that way.
A brief note reflects on using inappropriate language toward the current year, urging restraint and decorum in public discourse. No further context or names provided.
Asa and Ben Acrey known as the Acrey brothers closed a deal with Tate Etcheverny at Lavington to buy his entire stock of sheep ewes and lambs paying an average of five dollars for ewes and five dollars for lambs. Bucks camp wagons cooking outfit and two horses were included. The Acrey Brew paid about one hundred eighty thousand dollars.
Governor Wacy expressed disapproval of a Gallup deportation in a message to John Roy of McKinley County Council Defense. He said moving individuals across counties or states burdens law enforcement and will not be approved. No disorder reported amid a Diamond Coal strike and reduced Gallup American staff.
In Fierro New Mexico a deputy sheriff killed Manuel Rus as he confronted a disturbance at a dance. Deputies Conway Dickinson and associates faced attackers who overpowered them and seized their revolvers. Two deputies were struck with beer bottles and wounded. Minter and Denton aided the officers during the melee.
In Austin Texas Speaker Puller filed articles of impeachment against Gov James R Ferguson after the legislature convened The house reported 112 members present with multiple charges including misappropriation of funds improper lending and attempts to influence University of Texas and West Texas A and M locations The action alleges misused Canyon City Normal funds and improper influence over regents and appropriations The record notes prior court findings and alleged failures to repay funds.
Laura Percy of Artesia visits Virginia Files and plans to attend the Afedome and the Sweet Show with her grandparents M and M son.
Owen Pearse plans a trip to Hamilton Maine tomorrow night to visit his sister Miss Vera Pearse and accompany her home after the visit. Miss Pearse states she has finished normal work and will visit for a while.
Captain Pook of G Company New Mexico National Guard visited the dam site yesterday for promotion examination. The party rode from Eagle to the dam by train, toured the camp, and impressed officials with the orderly appearance of G Company. They enjoyed camp life with occasional swimming while noting state licensing limits on fishing.
Deputy Sacritt Dickinson Minter and Denton aided Conway during a chaotic clash as friends of the arrested man attacked rivals. A shooting left Bustos mortally wounded. a Justice of the Peace presided and exonerated the officers. Bustos, married with a widow and children, was buried Tuesday.
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