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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1917
Page
1
Austrian forces crossed the Piave above Zenson in two attempts near Fagure and Sega mill but were driven back. Eye witnesses report ferocious street fighting in Fagare with Italians using bayonets and grenades. About 1,500 enemy dead, plus prisoners and wounded, with many still awaiting aid.
Rome dates to Nov 19 report Italians begin an offensive on the Asiago plateau occupying advanced trench lines. The claim notes gains at Tierlin Quer Monte Cornell and Monte Tomba with Italian troops advancing and then being driven from positions.
Railroads announce they will entrust their wartime interests to President Wilson to prevent transportation interruptions. The move aims to remove strike risk as leaders of the labor brotherhoods prepare for talks next Thursday in London. The report notes Britain’s war leadership and the broader Allied effort.
In Trento and along the Piave the Italians hold German forces at bay while fighting lingers on the western front. Indications of renewed combat emerge in Flanders around St. Quintin and Ypres where British forces firm their hold on Wasschendade ridge after days of heavy German bombardment.
Nov 19 report from Vetvorrad states Willow told soldiers and workers deputies he will seek peace only through the legal successor to O and the Imperial government of the constitutional assembly.
American Casualty LNT reports General Wershing's bulletin from Washington dated November 19 noting two soldiers killed in action on November 13, three severely wounded and four slightly wounded. Killed are Sergeant John Canjka of Milwaukee and Private Stanley Janovier of Boston.
President Wilson issues proclamation forcing all alien enemies to register and obtain travel permits. They may not approach within one hundred yards of waterfront docks or railroad terminals and are forbidden from entering residents. The District of Columbia Germans are specifically affected by the order.
May night gathering at Lakewood with W A Craig county chairman and others promoting a patriotic project. $5 raised with hopes of surpassing $100. attendees included Moore Melvain and Meleneathen. Also notes on residents Tom Tyler Henry Overman George Wiley leaving for Pluer and angora goat purchase. canceled W C U meeting due to rain. Desaultes murder trial began with insanity defense anticipated.
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