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Newspaper

The Evening Current

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1917

Page

2

Carlsbad Daily News Notices and Credits

Evening Current William B H Mullane editor and manager entered as second class matter April 1 1917 at Carlsbad New Mexico post office under the act of Mar 4 1870 published daily by Carlsbad Bandays excepte Printing Company member of the Associated Press news credited to AP or locally published herein rights of republication reserved.

Carlsbad New Mexico Carlsbad Bandays Excepte Printing Company Associated Press

Carlsbad’s Incorporation Confusion Sparks Town Council Debate

A San Juan County paper notes Carlsbad was incorporated as a town under the 1 000 to 2 000 population rule but locals call it a city. Officials say the act requires over 2 000 to be a city, so current leaders remain town trustees with the town marshal.

Ty Ap Carlsbad Citisens

Drafted brother letters to Wilson seek substitute service

The piece recounts Robert Copeland’s petition to President Wilson via Judge Advocate Crowder and Indiana officials, asking to take his drafted brother Rea’s place in the army. It notes the legal prohibition on substituting another for a drafted individual under the selective service act and includes Copeland’s plea detailing his family situation and devotion to service.

Terre Ma Anni Wilson Robert Cape Hugh Jotimon Miestyal Crowder Wan Smith Indiana Copeland Mont Chris Marrint Lving Pittsburgh Ren Sevonty Rea

Queen News from Sour Lake Texas Notices Family Events

At Sour Lake Texas on September 12 a baby daughter was born to Mrs Extellia sister of the Middleton boys of Queen. The piece notes a growing family with two girls and two boys and mentions local rainfall and cattle stock on the mountains. It also reports Victor Laude of Guadalupe Sheep Company moving sheep back to the ranch with foreman Lathem and relatives visiting from Lathem.

Sour Lake Texas Extellia Middleton Queen Victor Laude Guadalupe Sheep Company Lathem Carls Jimd Mee Oliver Thayer Ross Middleton Carlsbad Pat Middleton

El Paso Gap Items

J Luthens from the Sheep Company reports sheep losses on the mountains this morning and plans to return this afternoon to sound the area. Mrs Keifford's health remains slow, Cox and Boning begin goat shearing short-handed. A wood rain fell last night and this morning, aiding water supplies. Palwell will load about 2000 pounds of apples at Bar Ranch tomorrow for Canyon canning. Mrs J C DeMens leaves tomorrow for Daugherty Texas to visit daughter Mrs Tom Merrit for about two weeks.

J. Luthens Ke Ifford Cox Boning Palwell Tomorow Canyon J.C. DeMens Daugherty Texas Tom Merrit

Farm Loan Association approves large loan package

Scott Etter secretary and treasurer of the Lea Farm Association reports Wichita bank has approved the Heflin appraisement for most loans in two counties. Over $18,000 in loans already approved with more to come. New applicants seek this cheap money likely to aid farmers.

Scott Etter Lea Farm Association Wichita Bank Heflin Etter

Fight to Save Fruit in New Mexico Successful

Santa Fe Sept 19 The enlistment of all citizens including women and school children in the Farmington and Aztec fruit belt under the state food administration with the council of defense and woman's auxiliary saves fifty car loads of peaches and ensures satisfactory apple handling. Evaporators rise in every orchard and bleaching sheds are built in each community.

Santa Fe N. M Farmington and Aztec Fruit Belt San Juan County State Food Administration Council of Defense and Woman's Auxiliary

Typhoon Kills Over Six Hundred in Amoy China

Associated Press reports a fourth typhoon struck Amoy last week killing more than six hundred Chinese natives. Eighty five percent of harbor watercraft were destroyed with no confirmed foreign fatalities. Local rescue efforts continue as authorities assess damage.

Hy Associated Press Amoy China

Subs Sink Two Ships as U Boats Hit Norwegian Vessels

The German submarines sank the Norwegian steamships Facto of 2700 tons and Thomas Krag of 1500 tons. Two men from each vessel perished. Charles Rascoe of Miami Arizona traveled from Pecos by auto to reach the scene after midnight and to see his mother who is improving. Mrs A Pruit and daughter Elizabeth left for New York to pursue music studies this winter, with granddaughter Charlotte Wilson joining Nazareth academy near Louisville this year.

Hy Associated Press Christiana Sweden Thomas Krag Charles Rascoe Miami Arizona Pecos A. Pruit Elizabeth Pruit New York

Grateful Honor for Pinole Powder Works Dog

After sixteen years in San Francisco the grave of Bob Evans a brave powder works dog from Pinole is visited by Lick Nearing and local men. Bob born during Dewey Manila entry died in a powder explosion and a train accident. workers raised 109 dollars for his funeral and continue to honor his memory in the old mill town.

San Francisco Lick Pinole Bob Evans Dewey Manila Harbor Bob Hob Brans Sia Werth Los Angeles

Roswell Killing Follows Saloon Fight Between Mexicans and Cowboys

A fatal shooting in Roswell occurred after a clash between Mexicans and cowboys near saloons on circus day. Pete Gonzales died from a chest wound after J N Poteet and others confronted the Gonzales brothers. Chon Gonzales was wounded but not seriously. An inquest awaits District Attorney Dow’s arrival, with coroner’s jury empaneled and additional arrests expected.

Roswell Pete Gonzales Dilley Mortuary Chon Pete Jacoby Grand Central Orville Beal Pete Chon Gonzales Gonzales Euat Tilden Street J. N. Poteet Rafe Donahoo Harry Puryear Donahoo Peteet Poteet Dilley J. W. Mullens R. L. Bradley R. D. Bell L. B. Craig C. C. Collins W. J. Head Juan Torres Pearl Wilson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wm. BH. Mullane Ms Z Mmr Liana Mr. Wilson Tam Queen News EL Paso Farm Loan Association Ray V.davis Carine Christian & CO Particu Mullens R.C. Dow Rector
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