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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1917
Page
1
President Wilson summoned the chief representatives of four railroad brotherhoods to a White House conference on Thursday. He is expected to outline actions he has chosen to secure more efficient transportation amid the crisis.
The report to the Attorney General by the tax department examiner shows David Moffit, builder of the Moffit road, left debts totaling about 1.852 million dollars at his death, while his assets were insufficient to cover the amount.
The Reichstag endorses a plan for peace without annexation or reparations as Russia's Brest-Litovsk terms are reviewed. Central powers representatives receive the Russian proposals and await fate of territorial evacuations and restorations.
Under the direction of Dr. Jack mi Guernsey Chirk. By Associated Press Washington December 24 Leo Mur phy seaman of Oroville California and George O K Vidalpi seaman of Arlington New Jersey were lost overboard from a transport on December 17.
Acting Governor Campbell says he will surrender the governorship to Gov. Geo. P Hunt tomorrow. The town is abuzz with mixed rumors and local chatter about the political handover as the territory awaits formal transition papers.
Mrs Georgia Cook of Lakewood is promoted to principal of the Lakewood Schools while her husband and daughter will be home. The educator teaches at Lakewood and her rise to principal was announced.
The item reports a discovery of Russian ammunition and weapons hidden under hides on a Shilka cargo ship. It notes ongoing diplomacy with Emperors and ministers aiming for a peace conference and potential reunification of occupied regions. Local notes mention hospital gifts and stock dealings in Artemia and the Uecos Valley.
Readable fragments describe local officials Tell and Kony in Hope as they conduct daily business and official actions. No further details are clear about dates or outcomes.
A German peace initiative appears near as reports reach high levels of government. Sources say Kaiser Wilhelm plans to act and propose terms for a truce, signaling a potential end to hostilities.
An advisory dispatch describes a large force of about one hundred thousand men advancing on Gea Kalediness’s troops rear. The report cites international press sources and mentions individuals connected to the retold events.
Secretary of War in weekly review says German peace offer is a forerunner to an offensive and warns Allies not to slacken preparations. He notes enemy advances and current Allied progress on fronts including Austria, Italy, and the French front amid counterattacks and strategic positions held by both sides.
Citizens of Carlsbad are urged to light the Kea Cross flags tonight with caution. Keep curtains shades and draperies well away from candles to prevent fire hazards.
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