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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1917
Page
1
Washington July 16 mobilization of the National Guard began today with no orders for state troop embarkation for France until August 5. The full force will be drafted into the U S army then, and some divisions appear ready to ship soon after.
Vienna factions in both chambers adopt a resolution calling for peace within Austria and for living together with national self determination kept intact. The report from Amsterdam cites German and Bohemian members urging harmony and internal autonomy within the state.
From Petrograd the official report says the entire Russian front from the Gulf of Auzia to Rumania is alive with terrific battles. German forces are rushing troops from Italian and French fronts and are rearranging positions as the fighting intensifies along the line.
A strong German offensive along the Meuse and Siene rivers and in the Champagne sector was checked everywhere else by Allied counterattacks. Only near Monthai Champaigne did the Germans regain a trench line after renewed fighting.
Washington reports from war department advices indicate states with incomplete organizational exemption boards cannot begin drafting before the 21st, with the earliest possible start now set for Saturday.
Johnstown July 16 George Thompkins Jr a Philadelphia business partner is charged with the murder of Edward Humphries a wealthy coal operator his wife and their fifteen year old son who were shot to death riding in an automobile authorities say Thompkins was the intended killer but details remain unclear as the case unfolds with police pursuing connections among the victims and suspect.
Jerome Arizona July 16 Two boxes of caps and correspondence reveal IWW plans to tie up Arizona copper mining. Suitcase reportedly belonged to James Red Thorn Frown and WW leader Thornson, with others deported last Tuesday. A WW troop levy was sent to Ray following a report of industrial unrest at that place.
Copenhagen dispatch reports Count Hron dorff Pantgau named successor to Zimmerman as imperial German foreign secretary, signaling a possible return of aristocratic traditions in Germany's service. The Berlin source notes the claim as current if confirmed.
Petrograd dispatch notes Russian forces have occupied Dolina in Galicia while Austrian army under General Boehm Ermoli is pushed back toward the Carpathians. The report underlines continued Russian gains on the eastern front.
The American steamer Grace was sunk by a torpedo, resulting in three deaths among the armed guard and injuries to two others. The disaster was announced today by the state department in Washington, Associated Press reports.
Associated Press reports Secretary Baker announced immediate construction of a large nitrate plant using atmospheric nitrogen at a total cost of four million dollars. The project, to be built in Washington, aims to expand synthetic fertilizer production and strengthen domestic supply.
Copenhagen July 16 Dr Michaelin the new German chancellor will deliver his maiden Reichstag address on Thursday July 19 The speech is expected to outline the forthcoming program and discuss conferences with Hin deburg and General Ludendorff summoned by the Emperor and continuing talks with party leaders Michealin participating
Washington July 16 General Goethals has postponed his plan to commandeer private merchant ships pending a decision by the directors of the emergency fleet corporation.
S Webster a well known valley farmer is in town today. The thresher has been up and down the valley looking after the wheat on the various farms.
The Red Cross asks all chapters to ship large quantities of convalescent footwear bed socks and many other items to nearest branches. Urgent orders include 100000ath floes 100000 bed socks 700000 handkerchiefs 650000 hospital bed shirts 450000 pajamas 400000 shoulder wraps 800000 pairs socks and 50000 ward slippers. The note cites Paris and Rome urging steady material supply and asks swift action led by Jot Wadsworth Acting Chairman.
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