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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1917
Page
1
Congress moves to declare war on Austria with a Friday vote anticipated. Turkey and Bulgaria are likely targets as the Foreign Relations Committee wins in conference. The House bill, introduced by the chairman, advances toward formal wartime resolutions.
Denver AP reports Henry Deutsch faced a mob in Hugo Colorado last night amid alleged unpatriotic utterances. Charges filed by U S District Attorney Todtow state actions followed early reports of tar and feathering that were later corrected. Mrs Oscar Weaver of Loving is improving from a weeklong illness.
The Foreign Affairs Committee plans to act on the war resolution this afternoon and return it to the House for passage. Turkey and Bulgaria may be debated for inclusion as enemies, guided by the State Department. A vote on declaring war with Austria is planned for tomorrow or Friday, and the House may also vote on woman suffrage and prohibition before Christmas.
Washington reports that Congress may postpone the Austrian war duration vote until Friday after a conference between Senate and House chairmen. Senator Breed said a resolution could be met before the House votes, but action by the Senate likely would wait until next week.
Berlin reports talks widen to include Romanian troops on the eastern front. Romanian lines depend on Russian flank support and a Russian armistice could expose them to a separate attack. Isolated from western allies, Romania faces strategic unease as talks progress. Nearby, Mrs Hill and Mrs Durst visit town with medical and shopping interests, while Dr Russell, Artesia physician, is present.
The State Department announced that Lieut. Colonel Judson head of the American military mission in Russia and Mayor Kerth temporary military attaché presented un instructed communication to Holaheviki on U S efforts toward a separate peace with Germany.
War office notes no particular intercepts to report amid ongoing artillery activity. Vera Hines now stationed at Scally New Mexico as a Santa Fe operator. Carlsbad friends send greetings during passes through town.
Washington reports the Federal Reserve Board has approved a general increase in discount rates of about one half percent for most of the twelve Federal Reserve banks to curb inflation and promote sound business conditions.
Italians report large German Austrian forces in the Aningi sea area preparing for a resumption of offensive. Reports say ten divisions are deployed for a major clash on a key front, with Italian headquarters noting significant buildup in northern Italy.
The Interstate Commerce Commission recommended government operation of the railroads for the duration if Congress does not permit unification of the transportation systems.
Ten are injured in an explosion at the Heidelberg plant of Avroa Explosives Company. Rescue teams and investigators cordon the site as officials assess damage and causes.
Joyce Pruit Co offers fresh supply of eleomargerine priced at 400 per pound.
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