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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1917
Page
1
Italian and Allied forces report a massive enemy assault along the Upper Piave as reserves pour in. The attack centers where the river bends northeast toward Bellio.Agency dispatch notes the largest mass offensive to date with continued pressure as operations unfold along the river line.
British dispatch reports German forces, who yesterday retreated and surrendered in dismay, fighting to regain rear positions. A morning engagement at Flesquieres saw infantry and tanks storm the town, driving the Germans from the area.
Ex Governor Peabody of Colorado is near death after an operation for Brights disease and high blood pressure. He was brought to Canon City three weeks ago for treatment.
The Russian government orders General Bukhomin to open negotiations for an armistice with enemy commanders. An official proposal to negotiate peace is conveyed to all allied ambassadors in Petrograd.
Dispatches from London note large cavalry action and a British push northward from Graincourt behind German positions. Reports describe the German retreat from entrenched lines near Bapaume, Cambrai Wood, and the Scarpe.
Lincoln Neb Nov 22 The resignation of Governor Keith NeVille to become colonel of the Seventh Regiment was presented to the Secretary of State today.
Wireless dispatch from Petrograd says Dukhonin has been deposed by the council and peoples committees for refusing to obey orders by offering an army. In Italy the Monte Fontana Monte Spinuc area near Brentha and the Piave rivers is reported captured in an official announcement.
Max Linder, a soldier in the bakery department, was arrested in Denver Colorado on suspicion of being a German national. He entered the army at Mills and served in the bakery department.
Disjointed account from Indianapolis references Ian Shay ex Kansas City manager and a not guilty finding in a case described as involving a willing negro waiter. Roswell reports funeral plans for Miner Mittle and mentions floral tributes and bereaved friends.
L Randolph and A C Kim of Peoples dry goods travel to Livingston this morning. Randolph plans to return tomorrow and join Arthur Ling who has been there for a week.
British forces press toward Cambrai and threaten key German supply links. In two days the advance nears three miles, closing a gap that had widened since the start of the battle.
Berlin reports the battle southwest of Cambrai continues. Allied command says the enemy failed to break through, gaining only a neutral advance beyond the German line. Several British tanks were reported knocked out in the action.
The British report capturing Fontaine Notre Dame in a new offensive. Troops advanced north of Cantine and seized the village on the main road between Bapaume and Cambrai, taking a number of prisoners. The village lies about two and a half miles southwest of Cambrai.
Paris Nov 22 The German forces last night renewed their counter attack on the Aisne front to recover a position gained by the French yesterday. The German assault was repulsed with heavy losses, according to the French war office.
An Italian front report says German forces advancing in Northern Italy reached minor positions on the Monte Fontana sector while elsewhere they were repulsed. Rome dispatch notes economic and naval effects from new German barred zone.
Mr and Mrs Bam B Smith arrived yesterday afternoon from Abilene Texas. Mrs Merchant left Cartebad in company with her sisters and others who had been at the Merchant home the past week for Abilene. The party traveled by car. Mrs Merchant will not return to Cartebad until after Thanksgiving.
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