JAIL DELIVERY HERE-3 ESCAPE GOLD FOR WAR
Three Mexicans Benito Morales Manuel Yueges and Mariana Garcia escaped a jail by sawing bars then fled to a cave on Black River guarded by a sheriff posse. Police tracked them from Cartabad to a cliff near the railway bridge and later heard voices from the cave. Morales faces murder charges. Ynegas and Garcia allegedly stole cash and valuables from Loving post office. Authorities planned further search.
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Black River
Benito Morales
Manuel Yueges
Mariana Garcia
Cartabad
Black
Ian
Hewitt
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Lakewood
Ynegas
Garcia
Loving
President Appears as Germany Promises New Peace Offer
Washington dispatch reports the president sat in the executive gallery as British commissioner Balfour was received on the floor, a first for historians. Berlin announced a clearer set of Germanys peace terms will be declared by Hollweg within a fortnight, signaling a new potential negotiation phase.
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Associated Pres
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Associated Press
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Hollweg
Germans repulsed after heavy counter attacks along Craonne to Mont Camillet
By Associated Press Paris May 5 heavy counter attacks by German divisions on positions captured by the French from Craonne to Mont Camillet were repulsed. The French advanced east of Mont Camillet and took about a thousand prisoners according to the war office.
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Paris
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Mont Camillet
War Office
Snow Amid Record Snowfall Trails Denver to May 6
A May 6 dispatch from Denver reports 41-2 inches of snow in the city with continued cold wartime conditions. The British advance remains active, with advances noted near Havrin Wood and Fresnoy as of May 5.
Sun Government Refuses to Modify Note in Petrograd
The Petrograd government refuses to modify the note and says ministers are prepared to resign if necessary. Premier Khin to modify the stance, while President of the Council Tahoride reiterates that imperial attitude remains unchanged and that neither soldiers nor workmen are for war. The Associated Press reports the May 1 and May 5 dispatches. The council of workingmen delegates passed a vote with five hundred in support.
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Loan to England and Army Orders at Carlsbad
The United States confirms a twenty five million dollar loan to England transferred to Spring Rice today. Military notices urge prompt reporting for breakfast and armory arrival, while Non-commissioned officers are sought for daily recruit instruction. The National Bank of Carlsbad reports deposits of 421520.59 and loans of 267599.16 with an income over 2000 per month at current rates.
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England
McAdoo
Spring Rice
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Rds Hs
Gual
Tnson
Privaven Smith
McLenathen
Lst
Gee
W. van Mudgett
Ist
N. M. Infantry
National Bank of Carlsbad
Carlsbad
Devine
Power of Emperor Restricted by Reich Committee
A Reich committee in Berlin proposed changes to the imperial constitution requiring imperial decrees to bear the count's signature or the chancellor or representative, shifting responsibility to the Reichstag. Washington reports British foreign minister Balfour warned that militarism threatens Western civilization and vowed to conquer the menace.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Germany
Reichata
Berlindistch
Dy Associated Pres
Washington
Balfour
House
Yankee genius may have solved submarine problem
Washington reports the naval consulting board chairmen Saunders announced plans were forwarded to Washington alleging a solution to the submarine blem that had hindered operations. The boards claim a breakthrough may address the issue and improve fleet performance.
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Associated Press
Washington
Saunders
Naval Consulting Board
Pegos Valley Food Growers Organized In New Mexico
In Uladag, New Mexico on May 6 the Pegos Valley Food Growers organized to promote the growing of the largest crop in its history. Fxdy and Chaves counties formed central groups earlier and each community now has a local association. The cotton crop is planted in larger acreage, the shalfa crop progresses slowly due to cool weather, apples look good, and winter grain is healthy with little insect damage. A valley census surveys planned to project acreage, crops, and needs for seed labor and finance.
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Ualadad
New Mexico
Pecon
Fxdy
Chaves
The
State College
Federal Department of A Ure. A. M. Hove
Conscription Plan Outlined For National Enrollment
An Associated Press report from Washington outlines a plan to enroll and classify about fourteen to fifteen million men for army duty. State officials will handle registration in each state to prevent delays, with voters presenting themselves at their home precincts on the designated day. Weather notes forecast light rain in the east with colder conditions inland tonight into Sunday.
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Associated Press
Washington
France to receive one hundred million loan pledge
Washington May 6. Announcement made that a hundred million dollar loan to France would be issued within a day or so. France expects funds soon as part of ongoing financial support.
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Associated Press
Washinton
France
Lower Your Flag at Night Al says Life
A Life magazine note urges proper flag care and display. It says flags should be lowered at sunset and not flown overnight. Flags hung against walls should be straight with the union in the upper left or right corner depending on stripe orientation. It also notes The Star Spangled Banner as the national anthem by military recognition and calls for standing during its play.
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