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Newspaper

The Evening Current

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1917

Page

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French Strike at Three Points Seizes German Trenches

An Associated Press dispatch from Paris reports a French offensive on the Vauelere and California Plateaus capturing German trench lines east of Chevreaux. Allied troops reportedly took three observation points along the Ailette Valley after night assaults and repelled a counterattack with heavy German losses.

Associated Pre Paris Vauelere California Ailette Valley Chevreaux

Eighteen Merchantmen Reported Sunk

A London report this morning states the sinking of eighteen merchant ships each over sixteen hundred tons. The loss is described as verified by Associated Press dispatches from London.

Fly Associated Pro London

Italian Commission Arrives in Washington for Talks

An Italian official commission headed by Prince Udine arrived in Washington at noon and was received by high American officials and cavalry troops. The group stayed at Joseph Leiter's home as their residence during the visit and was greeted by large crowds. B. Bargett and Ernest Stiles of Lovington were in the city for business.

Prone Washington Prince Udine Joseph Leiter B. Bargett Ernest Stiles Lovington Artesia

U S Engineers Reach England and Texan Wheat Harvest

First detachments of the U S army under Major Persons arrived in London this evening. The second unit of the American hospital corps has also reached Great Britain. In Worth Texas the first Texan wheat was cut yesterday with binders in a 100 acre field averaging six to eight bushels per acre.

London United States Army American Hospital Corps Great Britain Hy Associated Pres

Weather Outlook Predominantly Fair With East Showers

The forecast calls for generally fair weather with showers in the eastern portion tonight or Thursday. Temperatures are not expected to change much across the period.

Mexico denies representations to Germany on submarine issue

In Mexico City on May 23 Ermento Garena Peres head of the foreign office denies that Mexico has made any representations to Germany regarding the submarine question.

Mexico City Ermento Garena Peres Foreisen Mexico Germany

President Pushes News Censorship in Espionage Bill

The president renewed efforts to add an enforced news censorship section to the espionage bill. Senate conferees Iverman Fletcher and Nelson were summoned to the White House and urged to concede to a censorship section the Senate had previously rejected.

Associated Press Washington Iverman Fletcher Nelson Senate White House

Joffre and Viviani Arrive in Brest France

Paris reports Marshal Joffre and Viviani arrived at Brest last night on the return from the United States. Washington confirms Viviani, Joffre and the French commission sailed from New York May fifteenth, a fact known only to a few officials and some American newspapers.

Associated Press Paris Marshell Joffre Vivieni Brest United States Washington Viviani Joffre New York

Hungarian Cabinet Resigns Led by Count Tisen

Central News from Amsterdam reports the Hungarian cabinet, led by Count Tisen, has resigned. Tisen long led the pro German faction in the dual monarchy and was among the last of the group close to Emperor Francis Joseph at the start of the war.

Amsterdam Count Tisen Tis Au Francia Joseph

Fire devastates city in Hungarian town with thousands homeless

A Hungarian town suffered a major fire destroying about a thousand houses. The disaster left several thousand residents homeless and reported seven deaths.

Enyoos

Four loaves for a quarter at The Model Market and Bakery

Crowds inspect the shop and praise the bread made by an experienced baker with long practice. The ad promises Kansas flour and quality, offering four bi loaves for 25 cents and inviting customers to see the process at headquarters. Fresh barbecue daily.

Kansas Good Bread

Businessman from Dallas passes through Temple en route to Amarillo and beyond

A Dallas businessman traveled through Temple this morning while heading to Amarillo and other Texas points including Northern New Mexico. He stopped briefly in our city, continuing his journey to the region's destinations.

Temple Dallas Our City Amarillo New Mexico Texas

Ten Billion Dollars Placed in Hands of Single Commission

Plans for the allied purchasing board would put roughly ten billion dollars a year under a single commission. The first year’s needs for the American army and navy are estimated at about three and a half billion dollars.

Associated Preas Washington Allied Purchasing Board Navy

Republican Leader Mann Opposes War Tax Bill

Louder Mann drew applause from Republicans as the House debated the war revenue measure. He declared he would vote against the proposal, signaling opposition within the party during the tense budget discussion.

Mann Associated Press Washington Louder Mann Howe

England's Sing Raises Potatoes at Windsor Park

Windsor Castle May 23 King George is seen in Windsor Park tending to a potato patch he started when the general allotment began. The monarch occasionally works the soil and inspects the early crop as part of the royal horticultural effort.

Associated Press Windsor Castle England King George Windsor Park

Hudspeth Named Marshal for New Mexico District

Washington May 23 The president nominated Andrew H Hudspeth to be marshal for the New Mexico district The Weaver morgage is enlarging its headquarters by removing a stairway to the state dome, enlarging their office and stock room significantly

Kujspcth New Mexico Washington Andrew H. Hudspeth Oktate Dome

Institute Beats Boxwell 4 2 In Roswell Baseball Showdown

In a tense season finale at Roswell the Institute edged Company Boxwell 4 2. Hoth teams had shared wins. sloppy errors and strong fielding by Graham and Jones shaped the verdict. Key plays included Curly Dusen’s two base hit and solid pitching by Lee for the Institute.

Botet N M. M. Thenisute Lane Tall Roswell Institute Cooper Co. Ht Camme Boxwell Graham Dallas Jones Pierson Curly Dusen Ny B Stephenson Alsys Lee Foote Hartshorn Huson He Stephenson Moree Montgomery Cohvor Arlsbad Soys Brown

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Italy America THE First National Bank OF Carlsbad, New Mexico U. S R. M. Thorne Vivian France Marne BIG U.S ARMY the National Bank OF Carlsbad SOMO Lee and Hiefing Couper Stephen Lowney Express Nyal Store
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