14 Aug 1917
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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1917
Page
1
Washington reports an accord allows American laborers to harvest the Canadian stem crop for the first time. The arrangement waives entry restrictions, with dates set by Canadian and American authorities to permit temporary cross border work.
Reported by Associated Press in Germany the situation in Europe intensifies as China and Germany engage in hostilities. Dispatches note ongoing tensions and military developments from early morning observations.
The Associated Press reports on August 1 that Washington is weighing requests for funding to allies, with figures discussed ranging from three billion to a higher total. Officials indicate possible authorizations before the end of the month as part of broader support measures.
The Holy See issues a formal appeal urging belligerents to state concrete terms for peace. It outlines world peace principles and the need to restore territories and freedom of seas after war, while warning against retaliatory commercial struggles. The note emphasizes mediation through allied governments or the Chavetanical authorities and calls for a clear amnesty plan.
Washington reports the War Department organizing forces from 26 states and the District of Columbia to be sent to France. Names of states appear garbled but indicate nationwide mobilization and international deployment plans amid wartime.
Associated Press reports as of August 1 the president has sent to the Senate more than two hundred Army officer nominations including all national and general officers.
British destroyer links report from Associated Press detailing wartime naval movements. Fragmentary lines reference ship actions, crew numbers, and engagement context, with uncertain place and date details.
Mrs Hart Rawlins and party wind up a camping trip near Midland. Will Martin reports a pleasant outing with a picnic lunch. The Sweet Monday morning visit loaded twenty gallons of famous cooling cream before returning home. Dave warns those missing the stunt will regret it.
A chaotic incident yesterday near a roadside auto shop led to a rescue attempt as onlookers and officials struggled with debris and confusion. A suspect was detained and questions arise about the events and injuries reported.
Mrs We 3. Mowre of Roswell visits her son Howard Moore assistant cashier at the Viret National Bank and sister of Mrs J Frank Joyce, spending time in the city pleasantly.
A. Martin of Midland Texas, who bought 36 sections of ranch land near the mountain, was in town Sunday visiting his friend Hert Rawlins. Martin is moving his stock from that Texas section to the new ranch.
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