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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1918
Page
1
An Atlantic Port dispatch reports a British steamship near the Virginia Capes received a wireless from the steamer Keemun stating she was attacked by a German submarine and that two hours later she was sinking. The Keemun, about 58 hundred tons, was confirmed to be off the Virginia Capes.
Ships ready to sail here were held by reports submarines operated eighteen miles off the Virginia Capes. An American steamer West Indies arrived here with a wireless call for help after a ship between here and shore reported shelling by a German submarine. In London, an English government official was arrested in connection with the case of former Lord Mayor Jonas at Sheffield per the Evening News.
German attacks on both sides of the French salient between Montdidier and Soissons were checked. They failed to outflank the French at Compiegne and near Soissons, ending a five day effort that began Sunday. The line around Picardy, Flanders, and the Aisne is now in a phase of equilibrium with Germans held north of the Aronde and Matz rivers west of the Oise.
Austro Hungarian forces reportedly attacked the Hallan Hnex on Cody Summit and Monticello Ridge but were broken up by Italian forces. Casualty notes from Washington list 119 women and 62 marine casualties. Eddy County hospital treated L. B. Hayes and his daughter Lucile for tonsil surgery.
By Associated Press London June 14 Premier Asquith told a luncheon that Allies are at the war’s last critical point but that Western Front events since late March won’t weaken Allied resolve or their aim to press on to final victory.
In Washington on June 14 President Wilson reiterated the U S aim to send men and materials to France until any temporary inequality of force is fully overcome He wrote to telegraph companies asking they accept the war labor board findings He also noted a Senate committee move on a wartime prohibition amendment and reports of Frank Teas and wife leaving Lovington for Malaga for farm work
With the French Army in France the report notes the German offensive between Mont Didier and Noyon failed to break French resistance. Despite long preparations, German forces could not gain ground as Allied counterattacks recaptured key positions and halted their large-scale rush.
Report from Paris says fighting on the German attack front near Antheuil west of Oise has been completely broken up while local operations continued last night between forests of Villers Cotterets and Chateau-Thierry. Artillery duels persisted in the sector held by a Belgian trooper.
A family letter from RoC Times, once a Cards resident, reports many changes after relocating to Osk Grove Louisiana. Misenda Mage Moly daughter marries David F. Cockerham, and Mr. and Mrs. Cockerham plan a trip to New Mexico in connection with duty and forthcoming travels.
The U S Employment Service opens in Roswell to aid job seekers and those needing help with divisions for women, farms, and commercial work. The Roswell examiner in charge, Kathryn Barnett, may visit soon to meet applicants. written inquiries to Barnett will receive prompt replies.
Printing line advert directs readers to call phone 49 for any printing needs or services. The brief reminder appears as a contact detail in the public notice context.
The narrative speaks of a gentleman nicknamed W the dolor who has volunteered with the mechanical division of the army in Hart Barnes's area and praises his corn crop. It notes Barnes's family, including son Tom and Tom Jr, with references to land, government service, and distant relatives awaiting news.
Meeting continues each night at the Baptist church with growing interest and attendance. You are welcome in the church parlors tonight at the men’s meeting and at the regular services at 8 30.
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