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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1917
Page
1
A weather battered night saw the enemy strike one new post in the southern Houtholat forest forcing a retreat. Elsewhere British positions on the front were held and gains consolidated despite storms.
The admiralty reviews naval operations around the Gulf of Riga and Moon Sound. It notes the Russian fleet prevented enemy debarkation but suffered losses from minelaying, submarines, and artillery. Two dreadnoughts, one cruiser, twelve torpedo boats, one transport and several mine sweepers were put out of action. ultimate fate of the enemy is unknown.
The Illinois Food Administration announced a government set fair price for sugar potatoes flour and groceries and will enforce it immediately. Prices are about two cents per pound lower than recent levels with sugar prices notably reduced.
Federal agents reported a discovery in Neffato New York of millions of pounds of sugar in bags and barrels labeled Top Crust Flour stored in a local warehouse.
Eight hundred Yaqui Indians marching northward in presumed pursuit of harvested beans and corn. They clashed with Mexican troops in the Colorado district on Sunday and yesterday, according to mining men in Nogales Arizona.
From Moon Island positions, six enemy torpedo boats were sunk by gunfire and more were destroyed by mines or in combat. Our own losses include a Slava class ship and one large torpedo boat destroyer. Our fleet’s efficiency has been maintained.
Petrograd reports a German second landing attempt near Moisekull manor eight miles north of Verdera on the Estonian coast repulsed by Russian forces. The Germans evacuated additional trenches on the northern battle front while Russians occupy the vacated positions.
Paris reports progress with a French offensive capturing prisoners after an attack. Details are limited as the report notes the action and outcomes without broader context. Major entities include Paris and French forces, with no dates beyond October and no opposing party named.
W E Miller shot Jim Davidson on Main street in front of Edwards Grocery store in Tucumcari New Mexico. The single .25 Colt’s automatic shot entered Davidson’s left side four inches below the heart, Davidson unarmed and under care at Physicians’ hospital. Sheriff Street placed Miller under arrest.
J B Stetnon of Black River spent Bonday and Monday in the berg. Bea Ehriich of Denver, a friend of Mise Hartshorn, is to town today.
Washington reports the Liberty Loan faces a slow start with unofficial estimates showing lagging progress. Treasury officials hoped the $3 billion minimum would be reached by tomorrow night as a heavy anticipated volume could push the total higher.
Abraham, a Syrian merchant at the Eighty-five mining camp near Lordsburg, New Mexico, was found shot in the heart near the Alston saloon. Police and District Attorney Vaught of Deming led the investigation, following several clues as they sought the slayer amid a late night poker game.
An Associated Press report from Washington on October 23 states half of Germanys fleet of super Zeppelins was sent and a raid over land on October 20 occurred, with official telegrams claiming Prussia exults at the setback.
The Associated Press reports a British merchant ship was sunk and a British destroyer patrol vessel was damaged in a collision near London on October 23. Official statements confirm the incidents and casualties are being assessed.
In Roswell Now Od a Daisy wife of John J resided at the corner of Vit on First street she was removing clothing from a box in her home when a large Colt in the clothing discharged the bullet struck her shoulder causing a flesh wound. The injury is not considered serious and doctors will assess further. Luther Thomas and Pasalee visited their ranch this morning as jog hia parents at Malaga.
Settlement of the copper strike in Arizona was formally announced today. E Hendricks, long ill with indigestion, was improving and joined family on a motor trip in a new Studebaker, Aunt Mary James present. Body found on trail near Hillsboro New Mexico. Jacob Harden died under unclear circumstances after being seen at Johnson Ranch on the Animas. inquest held. death attributed to natural causes.
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