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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1917
Page
1
The Giants defeated Chicago 2 to 0 in the third game of the world series at New York’s Polo Grounds. Attendance surpassed 85,000 as the noon start and quick finish marked a record audience despite bad weather.
Robert Tottelmire is spending a few days in Roswell on a business trip and is expected to return home this afternoon.
Associated Press reports a British French offensive across a broad German sector between Houtost forest and Brookseindel, achieving a decisive advance. Attacking troops pushed twelve hundred yards, capturing key positions as they moved toward the Hout Halat outskirts and passing near Poecapelle ridge and Passchendaele Cheluvelt fortifications.
Associated Press dispatch from London reports ongoing counter attacks by German forces near Ypres and Staden. A railway official states the line was repulsed, but south of the railway on a two thousand yard front the British advanced and then were forced back a short distance.
Amsterdam Oct 10 Michaelix quoted by Telegram says peace is impossible while Germany faces demands for German soil and attempts to drive a wedge between the German people and their emperor, framing the conflict as ongoing until these pressures end.
A compact maritime-style note reports on the notary service, stating that swearing oaths is handled by a steady in-house official. The piece emphasizes reliability and availability for patrons requiring legally witnessed declarations.
The National Baseball Commission announced the third game of the world series will proceed despite an overcast sky and NW wind. Large crowds gathered early as gates opened. Local notes mention Mrs. Tanill of Chicago staying with her husband during Carlbad night and Power Company improvements.
The Associated Press reports New York on October 10 that weather cleared in time for today’s World Series baseball game. The report notes that conditions improved after yesterday’s disruptions, allowing the contest to proceed as planned.
Washington reports reveal telegrams between the German embassy and foreign office detailing sabotage plans. Secretary Lansing cites instructions to disrupt Canadian Pacific Railway and hinder wartime trade. Military attache roles, funds, and a list of reliable operatives in Philadelphia Chicago New York are named for carrying out sabotage with strict discretion. Irish pro-German sentiment and sabotage precautions are noted.
News of a sailor revolt on German warships near Wildeshaven reaches the United States via Central News. E.R. Laing of Sioux Falls and his Tulsa-based father relocate, purchasing a farm portion, livestock, and household goods, with plans to settle and contribute to the local community.
W F McIivain a local real estate man is called as a witness before the federal court in Santa Fe. He will depart tomorrow night with Riley and Nelson Plumbers. Phone 182.
Petrograa reports the new coalition government has assumed control in Russia replacing the council of five. It aims to mobilize the army to peak fighting power and restore stability. Officials urge loyalty and swearing in at public offices as part of the transition.
The administration on October 10 announced the coal embargo extended to Canada, aligning trade measures with domestic policy. The move affects shipments and energy supplies, signaling broader enforcement of export controls amid ongoing negotiations.
By Associated Press dispatch from Paris Ost 10 A.M. says the French and their allies push forward in Belgium. The Papegoet farm has been captured and more prisoners taken today.
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