16 Oct 1918
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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1918
Page
1
Dispatches report that meetings by the Czecho-Slovaks council to block Bohemian food exports led to a general strike developing into a riot. Martial law is proclaimed. German and Hungarian troops occupy Prague and four towns.
An official communication from General Pershing reports substantial gains on both sides of the Meuse despite stubborn enemy resistance. The German bombardment of Dunkirk continues with civilian casualties, while Congress debates a 6.95 billion military bill to expand forces.
Advert reads a grocery offer of fresh pork mutton veal cured hams bacon and shoulders with hot bar Swift's meal and bakery items. It demands payment of all accounts by the 10th monthly and warns charges will be cut off if not paid.
London reports the Belgian army advancing rapidly along the Cortemarck Thonout road. The fall of Thourout, previously announced prematurely, is now expected almost immediately.
W T Smith of Tecky visited El Paso Gap after leaving Rocky and Muck River. Doctors and locals report increasing sickness near El Paso Gap and Queen, with Dr Lauer from Hartsbad tending the ill. The canyon head and surrounding area see ongoing health concerns and Spanish influenza rumors.
Berlin reacts with panic in banking circles and the Bock exchange after President Wilson's reply to Germany's peace note. German supreme command plans to meet late in the week to discuss mobilization and military age conscription.
Associated Press reports a large steamship, outbound, sinking in the lower harbor area of Wellfel. The vessel halted suddenly as it ran aground and signaled for aid.
British French and Belgian troops sweep the German right flank across Belgium capturing Menin and Wervicq and advancing toward Courtrai Bruges and Ghent. About twelve thousand prisoners are taken in two days signaling a major Allied victory as patrols report progress near Lille and an advance of seven miles since Monday.
A translated despatch reports British forces advancing toward Douai from Lille area as Belgian cavalry move toward Thielt while French and British efforts continue in Flanders. The message notes local illness strain and a relief physician arriving to aid overworked medical staff.
The report notes sickness affecting El Paso Gap and warns that any spread would be dire. Officials anticipate a visit by Mr Tafluensa, and health concerns dominate preparations and safety measures.
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