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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1917
Page
2
The Carlsbad Current announces Wm H Mullane as editor and manager. It lists second class matter status with post office in Carlsbad New Mexico, and rates for subscriptions of one year five dollars six months four dollars one month sixty cents. Sample copies are five cents.
The Associated Areas paper The Evening Current is the sole Anauviatid Press outlet between Arma rillo and El Paso. A regular ay report of the greatest wy in the world is produced, with The Current priced at 10 cents per month for home delivery.
In Lea County Roswell visitor Mr. Eaves says voters will decide next Saturday on a measure linked to a county event in Lovington. He notes local opposition in Tatum and nearby Plaite, while a fight within the Chaves county committee is mentioned as they weigh the outcome.
Poor wife and childen find Mins Olive Shultz of Carl Had spent last night in Rose their return for a two night trip in the Taosesinter an ee cin New Mesien Ties ceport west enjoyal hae and pl eab fate Video Stet. a road in northern New Mexico was far better than the road between here and the half way house.
The Ros News invites readers to send their thoughts on county roads. Citizens critique the road board for poor maintenance and urge action. Letters will be published to reflect public opinion and spur improvements.
James McGraw of Flagstaff Arizona was rescued after entering the Bright Angel trail in search of a lead mine and becoming stranded with only one canteen of water. Forest Service officers and a local search party found him exhausted and dehydrated near the red sandstone wall and urged hikers to avoid solo trips in summer without ample water and proper guidance.
Leadville Colorado July 24 Operators in the Leadville district after a long session nearly agreed to accept the good offices of Governor Gunter s appointees Platt Rogers and Harvey Idle to intervene in the strike. They will abide by the decision of these two investigators as final, with one restriction no formal recognition of the international union.
A bolt of lightning struck during an automobile party on the Pecos River twenty miles from Santa Fe. It paralyzed a woman, burned her clothes and body, and deflected the current into an iron camp stool. Mrs Adolph Fisher of the city beat out the flames. The rear of the party lay prostrate for ten minutes before aid arrived. Mrs Jackson is expected to recover.
War department orders release of divorced men from Bisbee and surrounding areas as part of the first draft quota. About 1,100 others held in a camp at Columbus NM were released to state officials. Unclear plans exist for examination and return.
Governor Lindsey orders four requisitions to the secretary of the navy for the return to New Woodcuff Cave of the murderer of Frank Brownell a longtime chauffeur who disappeared July 6 and whose body was found near war in the Ming of Histonan. The suspect was arrested by Sheriff ath of Grant county and arrived yesterday to secure the requisitions.
The Weser Zeitung cites a net monthly loss figure for submarine operations and predicts that in forty five months the last merchant ship could be sunk after deducting new construction. It also notes England must concede earlier by withdrawing tonnage from its navy for mercantile use.
A sworn-in ceremony at the Current office featured a notary public sign indicating official acceptance. Officials outlined steps for document authentication and future compliance, with staff noting the importance of proper seals and timely filings.
Dr LF Diefendorf, longtime valley friend with Otis area property ties, sent a check to the Red Cross Chapter this week. The donation arrived as a welcome surprise and was gratefully received by chapter officials.
Albuquerque announces a shift from a two semester system to a four quarter schedule at the University of New Mexico. Classes run twelve weeks per quarter with a full year from October to September, allowing six months of study and six months of work, potentially enabling graduation in three to five years. The plan aims to boost efficiency during wartime and address idle periods, with the university the first in the U.S. to implement this change.
Mrs Pickens long illness improves after weeks at friends home. She has moved to Eddy County Hospital where her physician believes she may avoid surgery.
Notice to patrons announces the store will close from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday the 27th for the burial services of L. M. Dooser.
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