14 Nov 1918
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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1918
Page
1
Paris reports American forces have crossed the German frontier toward Metz and Strasbourg as Allied armies advance. Marshal Foch to enter Strasbourg and Metz Sunday in ceremony with President Poincare and Premier Clemenceau.
London report says Field Marshal Von Hindenburg will remain head of one supreme German army and will receive a German blue postcard due to the change in command. The dispatch notes the persistence of Hindenburg’s leadership amid shifting German military structure.
A line item listing shows liabilities amounts including 100000.00 100000.00 40968.68 25000.00 223826.00 50000.00 518225.68 across sections. The figures appear as a ledger snapshot, with no accompanying context or dates.
Uncle Tom Blakeney received a Thursday message that his son Thomas J. Blakeney was killed in action on the Western front. Thomas had been in France for some time and had gone over the top many times, never before shot down. The community extends condolences to the bereaved family.
Y. R. Allen Johnie Barber and Ray Walker formed a party and hunted Tuesday in native haunts. They had prior hunts with no luck but after hearing tales of abundance they tried again and returned Wednesday with reports of success.
C. W. Merchant and his son Lige of Carlsbad visited Van Horn Texas where they agreed with Uncle Jim Daugherty to pasture 1000 head of cattle on the Figure 2 range for seven months.
Associated Press reports Army commanders ordered to lead troops home in orderly retreat. Americans in the region hold positions as enemy preparations for withdrawal proceed. Heavy railroad activity noted at Metz and surrounding junctures amid northward movement of forces near Verdun.
Pecos Valley Lumber Company notes immediate removal of restrictions from buildings up to ten thousand dollars. For larger amounts from ten thousand to twenty five thousand dollars a state permit is required. Y C Dionne signs as secretary. Hiler plans resume work on Mr Ball residence near Loving after flu interruption. expresses gratitude for community care during illness.
An Allied command wire reports German forces in Belgian evacuees areas are looting and committing violence contrary to armistice terms. If violence continues the Allied command will act to halt it. A Prussian Crown Prince property seizure and tax measures are noted by the German government.
Associated Press reports from Copenhagen on November 14 that the new German cabinet has been organized with ministers for interior and military affairs Premier Friedrich Ebert foreign affairs Tuva Hasse and colonies Philip Scheldemann demobilization transportation justice health Helm Dittman publicity art and literature Landsburg and social policy Richard Barth named to respective posts.
Rumored talks set to start as Vin Havas and Nalour arrive in Pare In today with forelen officials Haron Somnino and others. Lloyd George and Premier Orlando expected to follow, with prelude to peace talks and propaganda prep underway.
Chairman Creel announced the withdrawal of all volunteer censorship requests governing American publishers since the United States entered the war. The move follows conferences with Baker and Daniels and marks a shift in wartime information policy.
Berlin wireless reports Koenixshure will sail to London on November 6 at 1 p.m. with German workmen and soldiers council plenipotentiaries to confer with Admiral Hipper and British representatives on naval terms of the armistice.
Branded shop advertises fresh bread and a variety of cured meats along with fish and oysters highlighting a full market offering.
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