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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1917
Page
1
A morning blaze wrecked more than half of the Kansas City stock yards, the nation’s second largest. Estimates suggest thousands of cattle perished, with many escaping into downtown Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas. Origin of the fire remains undetermined.
Senator La Follette demands formal charges and a Senate committee investigation of his St Paul speech. The request asks for a written copy of all charges and related sworn statements as the inquiry is pursued.
Reports from Mission Texas describe a bandit raid at Grangeno a Mexican village on the Rio Grande six miles southeast of Mission with details still unavailable and details pending confirmation.
Petrograd reports Admiral Verdervski says the German landing on Oesel island could have been stopped only at the risk of a battle that might have opened the Gulf of Finland. The Russian fleet is not in position to hinder the Germans. In San Francisco, two German officers who escaped detention were captured today.
Petrograd reports German landing forces on the Russian island of Oesel and continued success as reinforcements arrive. An offensive toward the Svord peninsula targets the batteries guarding the Gulf of Riga.
Two German officers of seized merchant vessels escaped from a detention camp on Angel Island in San Francisco Bay aboard a life boat. Police spread a drag net across Bay area to locate fugitives Chatiin C. Baruch and Engineer Lorenso Lan.
Treasury officials said the Liberty loan would reach one billion dollars in subscriptions by tonight. The report notes Austria's hopes for peace with Germany and Count von afterm Germany's foreign minister Michaelis, and Ernin's demand for clear terms. The exchange highlights Austria's fervent wish for an end to the war.
The latest offer of three hundred million dollars in four percent certificates of indebtedness has been heavily oversubscribed. Washington reports the public response exceeded the amount offered as of October 16.
London reports that northwest of Bullecourt Irish troops conducted a successful raid early this morning. The official announcement also notes considerable enemy artillery activity during the night near the Ypres Staden railway.
Three Santa Fe trainmen died and one injured when a boiler on a freight locomotive exploded at Orsa Colorado this morning. The cause is not yet known and the incident is being investigated by railroad authorities.
The Sweet Shop was robbed of all the change Sunday night. There was ten dollars in the cash register and piano slugs and cop pers taken. No clues yet. Intruders may have entered through the back window or hidden in the shop when the boys went out, as the doors were locked.
General Joffre visited the American training camp in France where he was introduced by General Pershing. He delivered a speech praising Allied cooperation and urging continued resolve as troops train for forthcoming operations.
Russians hold the Qesel Island area at the entrance to the Gulf of Riga and resist staunchly. They are isolated on Syerb peninsula while German forces occupy Runö and Abor islands in the same gulf. Higher prices are reported for hides and junk at the Pecos Valley Hide and Junk Company south of Firg Peak.
A message urges continued unity with the claim that victory will be assured if supporters remain joined. The wording emphasizes collective effort and resolve without detailing specific events or dates.
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