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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1917
Page
1
In St. Louis on August 7 Jordan Wheat, a prominent local figure, shot himself in his apartment at age forty three. A maid answered a call about Mr Lambert, who was later found in his room in a distraught state amid a pool of blood.
London reports a reshuffle at the Admiralty with Sir Peril Gurney stepping aside as first sea lord and Sir Roselyn Wemys named successor. The move signals a broader push to reorganize naval leadership and curb outdated practices perceived under previous administration.
Kingdon Gould son of financier George Jay Gould has filed a claim for exemption from military service citing dependents support. The filing notes Gould's marriage in July and cites August as the time frame, with the claim processed by Associated Press in New York.
London Aust Aug 7 At a conference of entente allies continuation of the Paris discussions resumed in Lawton with presiding officer. Representatives from all entente nations participated in the talks.
French troops pierced German Crown Prince lines at three points on the Champagne front causing German losses and taking prisoners. Allied operations also report actions near Verdun and other fronts in August 7 dispatches.
Berlin reports Austro German forces struck into Moldavia against Russian Romanian lines on the Romanian front. Russian positions north of Foksham were breached with thirteen hundred prisoners taken. President Wilson examined the cost of producing coal steel and lumber at the trade commission in Washington as part of price regulation plans.
Petrograd reports Austro German forces after a battle with Russians seized the heights at Molit. In Bysritza region two Russian regiments abandoned positions prompting a pullback of troops several miles.
Chicago August 7. Governors from sixteen states scheduled a conference in Chicago August 16 to pursue concerted action to reduce coal prices and ensure coordination with the Allied defense council.
Former President Taft became ill at a local hotel from stomach trouble and is under a physician's care, unable to leave for an speaking engagement in Lincoln.
Washington August 7 Rankin in the house charged John K Ryan of New York president of the Igamated Copper Company with responsibility for labor troubles among Montana miners.
Reports from Lens France indicate Canadian outposts have moved up to the Lens Bethune road within yards of Lens as Allied forces tighten the line. An editor’s dispatch notes advancing positions and local activity while civilian notes mention Mrs. Milton Smith’s return and travel plans of Hartshorne from Roswell.
John Roberts hosted an afternoon party for ten boys from four to six. Everett Horne won a race and got a whistle. Mrs Roberts provided punch and cake followed by a watermelon feast. Guests included Frances and Everett Horne, Edith Roberts and others.
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