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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1917
Page
1
The Associated Press reports that a national lottery plan for conscript drawing has been prepared in detail and approved by Secretary Baker. Details still undecided include the exact site in Washington and the drawing date. tentatives will be explained to the press before publication.
Reports state 10 divisions from Galicia were sent to reinforce Teutonic forces as German reserves push toward Stiffeling. Defense along the Lomnica river and the front to the Galician border are described as vital to the safety of the Teutonic position amid stiff resistance.
July reports describe an armed demonstration in Petrograd with sailors workers and women firing shots on Neveky Prospekt. Cannons’ extent unknown. For the first time since the revolution the Cossacks mounted and patrolled the streets with machine guns mounted on saddles. Rolands Morvis of Ohio named ambassador to Japan.
The Associated Press reports intensified artillery fighting on the Romanian front with renewed engagements in Archduke Joseph and Field Marshal Von Mackensen sectors. Skirmishes loom along the northern Russian Galician line near Riga Dvinakj and Smorgon as artillery fire grows sharper.
London observers respond to new cabinet appointments announced yesterday with cautious optimism. Newspapers note indulgence toward appointees and a willingness to judge by outcomes, while calling for fair treatment and measured expectations.
Berlin dispatch reports Chancellor Michaels asked the Reichstag president to convene the body Thursday afternoon for a session on the move toward government reform. The notice came from Berlin and cited the Exchange Telegraph.
The Munich Nachrichten reports the new German Chancellor will declare peace before the Reichstag tomorrow. The stance follows a peace oriented trend similar to a left party resolution.
Amsterdam reports from Berlin indicate liberal circles view Chancellor Michaelis as merely a step man. He would pave the way for a dictatorship with General Lundndorff in supreme control.
Associated Press reports French forces hold Verdun after renewed German attempts fail. Paris officials confirmed yesterday that German gains could not be restored and the front in the Verdun section remains in French control.
The Interstate Commerce Commission upheld existing one way fares for first and second class passengers from and east of the Missouri River to Arizona points. The Arizona corporation company had filed a complaint alleging reasonableness, with details truncated.
A Russian ambassador says British detachments are taking part in the Russians in Gallipoli. The report mentions Allied support and ongoing military activity, with a reference to July dates and associated efforts.
Washington August 18 the senate tentatively adopted a substitute amendment by Senator Vomer of Ohio by 54 to 17. The measure bars agents and advisory members of a national council from executing government contracts in which they have a personal interest.
The Carlabad Auto Company unloaded four Buick cars yesterday delivering three of them. A No. 6 roadster went to Charles James. Two cars went to Hope residents W. F. French and Mr. Carson, with one more to Hope on Wednesday.
Denver July 18 The joint legislative session was delayed as members in the house tried to depose Speaker Hoon. The vote failed 44 to 19 with the action blocked. A stray paragraph notes Mrs Merchants travel plans and remarks from Lovington about rough roads.
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