14 Nov 1917
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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1917
Page
1
An Associated Press dispatch from London reports the Finnish Tel-Bureau states most of Russia has fallen under the union government as Kerensky is reportedly safe in the capital. The city experiences chaos with crowds opposing Bolshevik provisional control.
Nine million men are grouped into draft classes and the calling order finalized by the Pro vost Marshal. Married men with dependents are not exempt and are ranked lower on the list, while only men from the greatest clans would be called in the gravest emergencies.
London reports in brief that German forces seek to retake Passchendaele as artillery activity increases. An aerial drone action yesterday saw our troops hold and the assault was repulsed in full.
Stockholm reports Kerensky has entered Petrograd, according to a Swedish news agency.
Leavenworth Kansas November 14 Drvon Adams a Colorado banker convicted of embezzlement from a Grand Junction bank was paroled yesterday from the United States penitentiary. He is one of the widely known Colorado bankers.
Report from the Russian Legation at Stockholm via Exchange Telegraph says Kerensky has defeated Bolsheviki forces in Petrograd as troops accompany his arrival. The dispatch notes a decisive turn in the capital’s struggle, signaling a potential collapse of Bolshevik resistance.
Four railway brotherhood chiefs will meet President Wilson on November 22 to discuss war time wage proposals for conductors and brakemen across U S railroads. The White House conference will review arbitration aspects of the Cleveland proposal made by Judge Chambers as labor leaders are urged to defer any strike during the war.
A publicized letter from President Wilson to Chambers dated November 14 expresses confidence in the patriotic motives of railroad men and promises steady support, stating he would not pursue extraordinary measures to operate railways. The message emphasizes trust in the workers responsible for the rail system's managed operations.
At Ojinaga near the border the Villa forces attacked Mexican government troops at 6:20 am. The combat opened from the southwest and intensified with daylight. American patrols guard the ford opposite Ojinaga in Presidio Texas.
American tobacco firms monitor Macedonia as new soil quality boosts Macedonian tobacco. Demand grows with shipments to the United States surpassing other Greek exports, with recent sales around 20 million pounds priced from 0 to 65 cents per pound.
Newsnote from Queen describes pleasant weather and local stockmen peeking at possible snows. Ross Rawls travels from Queen to Carlsbad for months with sister from Texas. Scouts John McCollaum and Vernon Middleton report hard-worn gear chasing bears with a near catch. Seven Day Adventist service held at Mrs. Shattuck’s home with Rev Cobland leading. Guadalupes greet neighbors at the Current office and Lee Middleton, the mail driver, plans another year of visits.
Rome reports Italian forces withdraw north of Asiago while fighting continues on the Lower Piave. Germans pushed a crossing near Zenson but are not fully dislodged, war office says.
Ojinaga November 14 after two hours of fighting Villa troops were driven out of Ojinaga by Mexican forces under General Cordoba according to official military headquarters.
The Painleve ministry was defeated in a direct vote in the chamber of deputies and has resigned. Purin reports from November 14.
The article describes a car trip home on Friday with several locals including Mrs. Jack Scott and Miss Miron McMahan. a mother’s critical illness in Artesia prompts a return trip, school suspended for the week, and plans to attend a Thanksgiving fete in Carlsbad. Families prepare steers for sale to Henson and Chad, with Ralph Thayer and relatives leading deliveries.
Report of German forces capturing sections of the Sugans valley and the Upper Pave river area. Evacuation and resistance efforts noted as part of ongoing clashes along the river fronts.
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