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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
1
A nine twenty morning report from San Salvador says the capital is in total ruins with widespread destruction within thirty miles. The eruption and ensuing fire caused major damage as officials attempted to control the blaze and assess losses.
A dispatch from San Miguel, Salvador, reports the city of San Salvador with over sixty thousand residents was totally destroyed by a quake or eruption. Nearby towns including Quesultipeque Nejpa Suchichoto Maisnal Armenian and Mejicanos were also wiped out according to sources in Regucigalpa, Honduras.
Reported eruption near San Salvador causes concern as authorities monitor ash plume and potential lava flow. Residents in San Juan brace for possible evacuations while scientists assess seismic activity and eruption trajectory.
Five American survivors are reported from the Southland disaster formerly called Vaderland. The twelve thousand ton steamer disaster is referenced as ongoing. In Washington on June 8 the president nominated Brigadier Generals including Major John F P Morrison, William L and Charles C Moorton for promotion.
Toronto report states that Laurer has resigned from the readership party of a Liberal caucus, per Ottawa dispatch, signaling a political shift.
In session here the congress of peasants adopted a resolution urging the army to submit to discipline. Hemy Teasue, detained for several days, left for home at Knowles yesterday leaving behind currency in the city before departure.
American General Pershing and staff arrived in London amid a ceremonial welcome by British officials. A guard of honor and regimental band greeted the party while Pershing spoke of representing America in the war effort. Reports note transports and food supplies arriving to support Allied forces.
Washington report says General Manager Goethals faced dismissal amid claims he delayed wooden ship construction. The emergency meeting was set to address the program as engineers and managers involved with the fleet project were discharged or reassigned.
The Department of Agriculture forecasts the wheat crop at 656 million bushels, up from 640 million last year. The report notes higher projections as farmers expect a better yield, while local residents Grandpa Farrell, Sidney Brown, and Mr and Mrs Corbett Harkey visiting from the Harkey ranch today.
The writer urges farmers to protect stored fruit from boll weevils and suggests a simple trap using water, a buck et, and a hanging lantern to catch moth millers. He notes last year his brother caught quarts to a half gallon nightly. He advocates lamps and water to end weevils in dried fruit and promises updates once the mail route to El Paso Gap begins.
The forecast calls for cooler conditions across the Southeast portion on Saturday following a warmer breeze today. Expect a mix of sun and clouds with a light northerly wind and afternoon highs near seasonal norms.
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