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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1917
Page
1
The Associated Press reports an American transport on a homeward voyage was sunk resulting in sixty seven deaths. Embassy officials confirmed the loss and noted the crew and passengers were the primary victims. Rescue operations were underway with details still coming in from the scene.
Associated Press report from New York notes an alleged plan to damage or blow up a converted U S transport, thwarted by police. An arrest of a Scandinavian man for attempting to bribe a ship crew disrupted the plot, tied to a yacht owned by Harry Payne Whitney, the vessel previously a German liner seized at U S entry into World War I. Green, identified as one of the Roswell boys, is in town.
Copenhagen October 19 The policy reason is given by Hoch a Reichstag Socialist who says Hollweg before retirement told socialist members he could not commit Germany to terms as chancellor and would push for whatever could be obtained in peace negotiations.
October 19 news reports two German torpedo boats sunk by mines in Moon Sound. An official announcement confirmed the loss, detailing the incident during minefield patrols.
Oct 19 Washington reports state the government advanced a loan to France and the alien property custodian was appointed Mitchell Palmer of Pennsylvania, former congressman, under the trading with the enemy law. Ambulances and doctors rushed to J P Morgan & Co after a Liberty Loan meeting injuries reported. Women fainted in a crowd on treasury steps. officers assisted them at the US sub treasury building.
A fragmented OCR style line mentions a lien and notary, but the readable portion lacks clear events, dates, or named entities to form a concrete news item. The readable bits imply legal paperwork or a court-related action but provide insufficient detail for robust summary.
Forty cars of cattle on the trail from the San Simon ranch will be shipped out on the 26th due to a grass shortage. Some cattle were moved from the Abilene Texas ranch where they lacked rain. There are 1,200 head of cows and calves. After removal the range will rest by the C. W. Merchant and Sona Livestock Company. Uncle Charlie seems blessed in many ways.
Henry Ford and the Ford Motor Co each pledged five million dollars to the liberty loan. Ford issued a statement supporting the war effort while noting his personal opposition to war but backing government policy. The article references wartime propaganda efforts and government actions to curb such activity.
The report from General Haig offers little detail on the fighting in Flanders as German artillery activity is noted at several points. Berlin confirms extremely heavy bombardment in the area, including fronts near Houthplat Wood on the British left and lines to the south held by British forces.
Paris reports that after a heavy bombardment the French attacked the German lines on the Aisne front and penetrated German positions, taking one hundred prisoners. The notice ends with an unrelated line about a notary and the Current office.
Petrograd reports the government will relocate to Moscow in the near future. The evacuation of Reval, the fortified Baltic port, has begun as schools close and residents are sent inland. Minister Kishkin announced the move to Moscow.
Washington October 19 The Liberty loan campaign reported substantial progress with estimates showing total subscriptions above one and three quarters billion dollars and approaching the two billion dollar goal by Saturday night.
Baton Rouge dispatch reports Nelaire Carrier was hanged at the state penitentiary for the July murder of Sheriff Swords. The execution follows his conviction and death sentence.
In order that our employees may see the Birth of A Nation the undersigned firms will close at 7 45 Saturday night. T C Horne Peoples Mercantile Co. OS EEERE co co.
Washington October 19 The historic seniority rule for army promotions was set aside to govern promotions in the national army and national guard officers. Either class National Guard or National Army are equal for temporary appointment or promotion based solely on merit. Claud Baker of Malaga was an overnight guest in Carlsbad.
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