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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1917
Page
1
American troops prepare to join French forces in Europe to oppose the submarine threat and bolster Allied efforts. Officials stress morale and support for Europe’s battlefront, with emphasis on steadfast resolve and unity among allied nations.
The administration weighs advice to deploy American troops to France only after a large trained force is ready. Army chiefs argue that sending a small contingent now would harm morale and risk premature involvement in trench fighting. The plan envisions six transport ships and a staged, cautious approach.
Constantinople May 2 The Turks have occupied Mushin Turkish Army following Russian retreat and evacuation announced officially.
Associated Press reports from Amsterdam dated May 2 state that Joseph Namann, formerly conservative Reichstag member, claims 1.3 million Germans have perished in the war. He adds a birth-rate decline and a female surplus increasing to over two million.
Seventy five Norwegian ships were sunk by German submarines in April and more than one hundred sailors lost their lives. If the losses continue, the Norwegian merchant navy could be destroyed in a year and a half.
London May 2 Nine survivors including Captain 8 Harris from the torpedoed tank steamer Vacuum were landed here today. This brings the total saved to 27 of the 45 crew and passengers aboard. Eight gunners were among the saved.
Amsterdam observed Labor Day with widespread work stoppage though no disturbances occurred. Factories and businesses closed while newspapers appeared, and socialist meetings passed resolutions. Budapest reports similar quietness with no incidents.
Secretary McAdoo urged Congress to enlarge war powers on May 2, outlining expanded authority to mobilize resources and finance national defense. He stressed need for swift action to sustain wartime footing and support allied efforts.
The American steamer Rockingham was sunk by a German submarine with thirteen missing after two boats carrying thirty-three men were rescued by a patrol vessel. The ship, formerly the Nebraskan of 5400 tons, left Baltimore in April under Captain Charles Edwards. The disaster was announced by Garland Steamship Corp. Washington reports a Senate debate on the Administration espionage bill.
Johnnie Stewart wife and child return to Dog Canyon ranch after long trip through Arizona seeking a better country. Dolph Shattuck and Charles E. Thomas leave for Carlsbad in a five passenger Ford to boost local services and push a Queen El Paso Gap mail extension and a new phone line improving day and night communication for regional residents.
Tomorrow night Thursday a special drill for recruits will be held at the Armory. All new and old members must attend as important orders will be announced at the gate. Recruits will receive instructions from veterans. The meeting begins at 7 30 by order Captain W W Dean Bryan Mudgett Int Sgt Co B. BRYAN MUDGETT.
Secretary Lane told governors that four hundred thousand tons of shipping were sunk last week by German submarines. He said the destruction endangers England and France and alarms the United States. The interior department pursues submarine countermeasures as the U.S. strives to build ships quickly to avoid fighting on this side of the Atlantic.
Copenhagen reports that Bethmann Hollweg's peace speech in the Reichstag has been postponed to a more fitting occasion. Washington notes the loans bill authorizes United States loans of one hundred million dollars to France and Italy immediately.
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Thursday. Cooler readings are expected in the southeast portion.
Coal operators helpers in the Utah mining district petition the Interstate Commerce Commission for reduced freight rates from Utah mines to California Colorado Idaho Kansas Montana Nebraska Oregon and Washington. The current rates are charged to discriminate in favor of operators in New Mexico and Wyoming.
Word came yesterday that Mrs Clarence Cowden of Abilene Texas died in a Temple hospital Friday from the results of an operation. She and her husband had two children and were well known in Carlabad and vicinity where they have made their home for several years.
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