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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1917
Page
1
Internal pressures threaten to force Germany to publish its war aims. The Reichstag debate this week may reveal demands for a full statement from leaders on annexation plans. Michaelis faces critics as officials weigh the German war strategy.
Washington reports letters telegrams and petitions demanding the expulsion of La Follette and others who hinder war measures. A committee member says they will do nothing to ward these petitions and will leave them to the consciences of the men.
Chicago White Sox overwhelmed the New York Giants at Comiskey Park on Oct. 7, knocking out two of New Yorks start ers Schupp and Anderson. The American League champions won 7 to 2 as Sox hitters struck early and often.
A fragment notes A Lamoe of Two Harbors Minnesota followed a public example. Potatoes would not be selling now at a stated price per bushel. A patch in front of Lamoe's home between the sidewalk and street is described as nice.
Willie Norman of Duffy West Virginia wrote a note on an egg from his father’s farm and claimed he defeated a rival girl. A cold reply from the woman read You poor boob. The exchange reflects a grim wartime mood and stinging personal rejection.
The New York Giants, aboard a special train, travel from Detroit toward New York City with renewed confidence after two defeats in Chicago. They plan to resume world series work in New York. catcher McCarty is expected to be fit to resume play tomorrow.
The Chicago White Sox travel confident after two wins and expect to sweep New York at the Polo Grounds. Cicotte is slated to pitch Tuesday as the team presses toward the championship.
Lima Ohio reports twelve plants and sixty two auto parts shops will produce 85000 standardized motor trucks for the army with 35000 copies in the first half of 1918. The plants use locked shops and armed guards for secrecy as work progresses despite improvised phrasing and garbled lines.
Mansfield Maryland October 8 The trial of Claude Piersol charged with kidnapping Lloyd Keft infant son of a Springfield banker opened there today Killing Frost Last Night Chicago Associated Press October 8 A killing frost spread across Nebraska and Minnesota Senate committee See Out Program Washington October 8 the committee mapped preliminary procedure and adjourned until Thursday No public hearing will occur for the present
A German submarine interned at Cadiz has escaped, reported from Madrid on October 8.
Washington October 8 Associated Press reports the crop will reach 3 210 797 5 thousand bushels despite a 37 million bushel loss in September. Spring wheat and oats yields also rise while total wheat production is extensive.
A compact, period style item notes a curious exchange about oaths and ice curses. The terse line evokes a notary presence and ritual phrasing, framed as a quirky caption in a bygone era.
Associated Press dispatches from Oct 8 describe German efforts against British forces east of Ypres with no lasting gains. Reports note French positions on the Aisne and Champagne fronts were attacked without success and that artillery activity continues along Helium. Crops condition figures from Washington list corn at 76 9-10 per cent and buckwheat near 74 8-10 per cent.
Washington reports the constitutionality of the draft law to be determined with a December 10 hearing date set. The Associated Press notes weather disruptions with heavy snow and rain amid a drought in the Black Hills region.
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