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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1917
Page
1
New York and Chicago wait for a third game in rain and wind at Polo Grounds. Attendance expected near thirty eight thousand despite damp field. betting odds favor Chicago 5 to 1 with Sallee or Penton tipped to start for New York.
The War Department ordered redistribution of National Guard forces to fill three southern divisions to war strength and to create an additional National Army division of black troops. The Thirtieth, Thirty-first and Thirty-ninth divisions, all from southern states, will be filled as part of the move.
John Mc Bride federal conciliator in the Arizona labor district was fatally injured when a runaway horse knocked him against a plate glass window, severing an artery on a street corner. He was a former president of the Federation of American Labor.
An Allied report states Germany and Austria have agreed to propose a fresh peace offer to the Allies. The terms reportedly include no territorial aggrandizement, no surrender of Belgium or French territory, renunciation of reparations, and no indemnity from either side.
John J. Donnelly, head of Arizona Labor Federation, denounces the copper barons of Arizona at a California Federation of Labor convention. He cites 1,200 miners rounded up by 3,000 armed men, 36 percent union men, 35 percent I W W, and warns the Loyalty League would murder to crush unions. He calls for federal mediation and asks California federation for support.
District Judge Reed Holloman halted any sale or advertising for sale of the New Mexico Central railroad property in receivership. He indicated he will not permit a sale until he knows buyers plans. He opposes dismantling the line. Bonds had been sold to the Federal Export Corporation of New York for 110000 and a receiver’s sale petition followed.
London reports at 5 20 this morning the British again attacked on a wide front east and northeast of Ypres in coordination with allies on the left. Descriptions say progress is satisfactory across the line while weather remains stormy. The new push mirrors last Thursday’s successful offensive.
New York reports shifting baseball games with games moved to tomorrow and Saturday in Chicago. If a sixth game is needed it will be held in New York as originally planned. A New York observer predicts German defeat by spring with hopes for peace talks before Christ.
In Petrograd on October 9 Associated Mrox reports that Theretelli, a parliament leader, informed Kernosky that parliament has withdrawn demands for government accountability and agreed the body act only in an advisory capacity to the government.
In Chicago P Ripley of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe argues Germany has no real defensive reserve and cannot endure long, while the Allies grow stronger each day as their manpower and resolve increase.
French and British forces attacked the German positions south of the Forest of Houthplat between Kralbank and Weindendrept at dawn. The action began at five thirty this morning and continues with developments reported favorable to the French.
Riley and Nelson plumbers advertise full service work with an office and notary on site. They emphasize reliability and ready coverage for residential and commercial plumbing needs.
Tra Taylor arrived from the ranch on Monday with 2106 pounds of wool. Mr. Jor plans to stay several days in the town with his family.
B B Polk and brother Vance Wilks Glanscock and the wajton loxs ie Keller returned yesterday from the Madera ranch where they delivered a bunch of steers. They plan to leave for the ranch on the sine Comer now. Do your swearing at the Current Mice Notary always in.
British forces in France and Belgium report gains east of Ypres during October, pushing German lines through Peol Capelle and engaging on the eastern outskirts near Daixyid, north of Broodgeville. The German defense remains strong in several sectors as the Fish advance continues.
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