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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1917
Page
1
A Russian wireless dispatch from London reports the complete defeat of Kerensky and Korniloff after bitter fighting near Tharko Alev. The revolutionary army claims victory and says soldiers and workmen’s deputies will pursue Kerensky, who retires before the ongoing offensive.
Associated Press reports London reaction to Lloyd George Paris address draws mixed reviews. Critics accuse him of seeking control of allied strategy while Bonar Law notes newspapers criticize the new military plan. Rumors cite Haig and Robertson retirement and debates over strategic command amid near Tsar-ko Selo fighting.
By Associated Buffalo Nov 13 all strikes affecting war ships munitions and workers have been called off, ending disruptions in shipping and production.
At a Methodist church union meeting Sunday evening observers reported a sizable sum raised for the Army YMCA project. The event drew a broad crowd and highlighted community support for welfare work.
A Petrograd dispatch reports General Korniloff preparing to defend the city against Bolshevik forces. Women soldiers are said to be joining the defense as winter approaches, with troops gathered at various barracks and Emoly Institute bases reported under Bolshevik control.
A large shipment of turkeys cranberries nuts and raisins and other seasonal fare has arrived in France to provide a real Thanksgiving dinner for American soldiers serving abroad. The delivery underscores holiday morale efforts amid wartime service.
Cap Smith from the lower valley and Fred from the same locality were overal guests in Corlabad, appearing together at a community event hosted by local residents.
Included in the Canadian casualty list is J. L. Clinton of Sand Point. Mrs. C. N. Jones of Lababad receives floral tokens and is praised by the Elks for support during the period of recovery.
The second installment on liberty bonds at 18 percent is due. Some subscribers misunderstand the schedule. A 40 percent payment is due December 15 and another 40 percent on January 15.
Bill Lusk joined his wife and her mother Mrs N. Jones at Eddy County Hospital after Mrs Jones was operated on Saturday morning. Doctors report she is doing as well as can be expected as her husband, father in law Mr Gordon, and brother Dave travel from the ranch to be with them.
A small town incident occurs south of Bat City as a fire disrupts operations at St Company. No injuries reported and authorities investigate cause while firefighters contain the blaze.
Cadet H L Lewin of the New Mexico Military Institute Roswell writes a patriotic lament from 1917 urging Uncle Sam to send Americans to France. The piece blends wartime zeal with a call to duty and sacrifice under Old Glory.
The Woman's Club met with Mrs Hemenway and Mrs C C Sikes and continued Red Cross sewing while studying American literature begun in 1907. The Loyal Temperance Legion also met with strong attendance and a plan to move meetings to the second Friday each month. New members are welcome.
A fragment notes county officials releasing inmates from jail rooms, with reference to H. E. James.
A Stockholm telegraph received by a Copenhagen agency says Kerensky's troops hold part of Petrograd, notably Nevsky Prospect. The Bolsheviki reportedly sought refuge in the Smolny Institute as the Provisional Government establishes control of a city sector.
Telegrams from Finland report Kerensky's arrival in Petrograd with loyal troops. Finnish papers declare Bolshevik overthrow unreservedly, signaling a major political shift amid wartime turmoil.
National troops seize control of the queen Liliuokalani estate after her death on Sunday. John F. Colburn claims the August 1917 will appoint him executor and make several changes to the property plan.
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