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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1917
Page
1
Berlin May 1 The chancellor in the Reichstag stated that given current conditions it would be inappropriate to declare peace amid Germanys unfavorable military showing. He declined to make any peace declaration in light of the recent setbacks.
Associated Press reports from Amsterdam that Germany has twenty submarines in operation and about eighty have been lost to British nets. The Telegraph cites crew members of submarine U- indicating high attrition. British forces reportedly advanced on the Northwest edge of Bullecourt village, repelled by a heavy counterattack.
Washington May 15 The pr ient has cancelled a cabinet meeting to attend the wedding of Nonw M Adoo to Berdinand Mohrenschildt connected with the Russian embassy. A crowd gathered Sunday to see Company H drill and noted rapid advancement due to the efficient officers and noncommissioned officers. The recruits are put through a systematic drill sequence.
Washington May 15 The regular army regiments are to be withdrawn from the Mexican border and expanded to form new regiments to fill the army to full strength. At Fort Russell Utah first cavalry will form the twenty fourth and twenty fifth, at Douglas Utah twentieth infantry will form the forty second and forty third, at Douglas Arizona nineteenth infantry will form the fifty seventh. Lieut Dusen is assisting and Lieut West is praised for marking shooting. Company B has about one third of the infantry in the state and recruits are coming in rapidly. The Major notes the state eyes are on Company B and wishes growth in numbers and efficiency.
The forecast calls for continuing fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with little change in temperature. No precipitation is expected and skies remain mostly clear. Highs and overnight lows are not specified in the readable text.
Joe Lockhart and family have moved back to the valley and reside at the Stone ranch purchased by J. D. Forehand. Uncle Joe cites water shortages in Dog Canyon and plans to settle there with the stock near his mother.
The Russian provisional government vows to unite diverse factions and restore order amid wartime strains. Soldiers and sailors indicate readiness to discuss a coalition, while talks seek conditions for broader representation in government and coordination with military leadership.
The day’s dispatches report smoke from northern battles and troop movements north of Vuluth, with leaders calling for review of commands. Italy presses on near Monte Cucco, while U.S. Congress debates a volunteer division for France. Zeppelin production slows as deaths are noted. Relief drives by Hoover funds urge immediate subscriptions.
A May report from Varia France cites Russian ministers Guseh Kot and General Kornitoil warning Petrograd of worsening conditions. It notes rising fear of further repressive events and mixed reactions among socialists liberals and democrats worldwide amid revolutionary turmoil. Royalist Gaulois claims bankruptcy of the Russian revolution.
An army attack on the Western front was repulsed by French fire but the Germans established a footing in the forward trenches. General Petain was named commander in chief of the French army on the front by the cabinet.
A damp Lovinge Friday night fry event drew community help and raised about $18 for the church. Organizers reported the effort a success despite weather challenges.
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