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The Evening Current

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1917

Page

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French Bombardment and Verdun Trench Loss Reported

Berlin reports claim French forces dropped 14 400 projectiles in reprisal actions near Bar le Duc and along the Meuse region while Verdun holds on Hill No 344 and German lines. Ottawa notes Sir Wilfrid Laurier retires after leading the Liberal party for three decades. Mayoral fraud indictments and local notices also appear alongside routine business in New York and Artesia briefs.

Associated Press Berlin Meuse Verdun Reion Varis Bar-le-Duc Baden Fribourg Volkeleenu Hoten

Perjury Charge Dismissed in Mooney Case

The complaint charging Frank Oxman with perjured testimony against Thomas J. Mooney, linked to the Preparedness Day bombs murder case, was dismissed today by Superior Judge Grigin. Christenson has returned from Tulsa Oklahoma where he investigated. R. H. Kemp, Roswell lumberman, is in the city on business.

Associated Pret San Francisco Frank Oxman Thomas J. Mooney Grigin Christenson Tulsa Klabora R. H. Kemp Roswell

Autumn Bridge Party at Mrs Downing's in Carlsbad

Yesterday's perfect autumn day accompanied a farewell bridge gathering at Mrs. J H Downing Otis hosted by Mrs Downing with guests from Carlsbad. High score won by Mrs J B who received a carved wood plaque as a keepsake.

J. H. Downing Otis J. B Mra Nna Denver Colorado Mexdames Ltd Hardy, Jackson Rawlins

American Medical Officer Killed in Action in France

Washington reports Lieutenant G. P. Howe of Floston, a member of the medical officer's reserve corps, was killed in action on September 28 while on duty with forces in France, according to the adjutant's announcement.

France Associated Press Washington G. P. Howe Floxton

Interstate commerce commission eyes new rail tariffs

By order of the Interstate Commerce Commission the inter-mountain rate case was reopened to consider railroad proposals for tariffs that would raise prices by ten to sixty percent, affecting about seventy percent of the previous rates.

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London crowds demand swift reprisals against Germany

A large crowd of poor Londoners in the southwest district urged Prime Minister Lloyd George to retaliate for the air raid on London. The Daily Mail reports the Premier pledged strong action saying Britain will “give it all back” and “boom Germany with compound interest.”

Associated Press London Cpt. SA Lloyd George The Daily Mail Germany Aasa

Price of sugar falls across states in Rocky Mountain region

In San Francisco in October the price of beet and cane sugar dropped from 8.20 to 7.25 per pound. Retailers were selling sugar at twelve pounds for 1. The price recently had been 1 for 7. Virtually every state of the Rocky mountains is affected by the reduction, sugar company officials said.

San Francisco Rocky Mountains

Officer Training Camps to Open January 5

Washington reports the third net of officer training camps will open January 5 to educate enlisted personnel from the regular army national guard and national army for commissions. About 2490 graduates from specified schools and colleges will be admitted.

Premashington Regular Army National Guard National Army

100000 Men of National Now on Way to Cantonments

Two hundred thousand men, the third increment of the national army, are en route to sixteen cantonnements. Violent artillery fighting continues at Verdun as reports from Paris on October 3 indicate persistent shelling and clashes with opposing forces.

Ly Associated Prensa Washington Ay Associated Press Paris Verdun

Artillery Activity Reported East of Ypres

Associated London reports artillery activity continued on the east of Ypres with both sides engaging. Official statement says otherwise there is nothing further to report.

Associated London Ypres

Typhoon strikes Tokyo area. massive homelessness and deaths

Associated Press dispatch reports after a major typhoon that swept through Tokyo causing 400000 homeless, 133 dead, 217 missing, and 1346 houses demolished. Rural districts suffer vast damage with many villages inundated and feared further losses.

Associated Prong London Reuter Shanghai Tokio

American destroyer collision in European waters towed to port

Washington reports an American destroyer in European waters collided with a British naval vessel. The damaged American ship was towed safely to port after repairs. The incident followed by a separate House wrangle over Heflin charges as Mason accused him of treachery and corruption.

Washington Theellison America Associated Press

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