Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

The Evening Current in Carlsbad, New Mexico

Page 1

We have 5,540,390 pages in New Mexico

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

The Evening Current

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1917

Page

1

Carlsbad High School Holds Largest Graduation Ceremony

Last night Carlsbad schools celebrated the largest graduation class yet, with a full program at the high school auditorium. Hon. Jonathan H. Wagner addressed graduates after diplomas were handed to them by County Superintendent W. A. Poore, and musical solos by Leila Christian impressed the crowd.

Carlsbad Nettie Smith Clas Florence Owen H. W. Lowry G. M. Brinton Will Purdy Lelta Christian Brinton Jonathan H. Wagner Carlsbad High School St. Louis New Mexico North Central Association of Schools and Colleges Jency Wagner Soldier Boys Company B Berlin Evening Current Mian Leila Christian W. A. Poore Messrs Knorr Oliver Mia Walter Ralph Leila Christian

Carlsbad Schools Close After Term Ends

Carlsbad schools closed last night after a term marked by notable gains. The Graim mar School graduated 31, Spanish-American promoted several, Mine Kernodie private school had two graduates, and St parochial closed with exercises.

Carlsbad Graimmar Mine Kernodie Mianes Jewell St. Parochial School

Weather Forecast Tonight and Sunday Warmer

The report says tonight will be fair with rising temperatures and Sunday continuing fair skies. Expect a warmer night and a warmer day ahead with light winds and no precipitation indicated.

Stockmen and U S Officials Meet Over Fencing Issue

A Eddy county meeting with U S government officials considered unlawful fencing on public land. Assistant Attorney Coors outlined laws, emphasizing cooperation with stockmen and safeguarding homesteader rights. A seven member committee was named to assist officials and help stockmen.

Court House Eddy County United States Government J. D. Yelverton Department of the Interior H. B. Gibbs H. G. Coors United States District of New Mexico Coors Grantham Tricate F. G. Tracy W. H L. Merchant Pintole Capt. Bujac C. H. Jones Scott Etter John Lusk Poore Carlsbad Jones John B. Harvey Coast House W. A. Poore G. M. Cooke T. Williams C. Adams J. A. Lusk J. W. Armatrong

Draft bill to conscript 10,000,000 men in the United States

The conferees report on the war army bill sets July first as the start of selective conscription for men aged twenty one to thirty. Census Director Rod gers says this group equals nearly ten percent of the nation’s population amid broad debate over the war revenue bill taxes.

Rodgers Census Bureau United States

41500 Men Available for War in New Mexico

Washington May 12 The United States census bureau announced that 41 500 men are available on duty in the National Guard from New Mexico which takes all able bodied men of the age of 18 to 45.

Washington United States Census Bureau National Guard New Mexico

British Take Objectives on Hindenburg Line

British forces attacked the Hindenburg line near Bellecourt on both sides of the Arras Cambrai road and north of the Scarpe river last night and early today. They stained their objectives and took hundreds of prisoners, according to the official announcement.

Associated Press London Hindenburg Line Bellecourt Arras-Cambrai Road Scarpe River

Miners Granted Higher Wages in Wyoming Coal Field

Four thousand coal miners in the Wyoming district win wage increases of seven to eight cents per ton for all coal mined under a new agreement. The pact was signed by the United States Mine Workers and Southern Wyoming Coal Operators.

Associated Press Cheyenne Wyoming Wyomine District United States Mine Workers Southern Wyoming Coat L Operatours

Also Mentioned on This Page

U.S First National Bank Carlsbad, New Mexico Teenaees Eddy CO. Court House Washington, D Associated Preas House Finange Hom The Federal Reserve System the National Bank OF Carlsbad NYAL TRE Nyal
Search Courier

Search the The Evening Current Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Evening Current?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication