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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1917
Page
1
Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria renewed heavy counter attacks east of Ypres on the Belgian front. Field Marshal Haig reports German forces were used in large numbers but failed to gain ground, suffering increased losses.
Washington reports that Germany and Austria reply to the pope's peace proposals contain nothing altering the United States stance as outlined by President Wilson. Early AP examination found no terms that could form a basis for discussion.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Germany ready to arbitrate on proposals compatible with its vital interests. The government seeks practical peace talks with Pope Benedict’s proposal while stressing earnest dialogue with German representatives to reach a lasting settlement.
Bank cash and light exchange figures listed with deposits and balances. Clarence Bell serves as cashier with totals including 809,108.07 in specified funds.
Associated Press reports Senator King of Utah read into the senate record copies of checks totaling $62,000 paid by the German embassy to the Pairplay Publishing Company. Receipts were signed by Marcus Braun and J. P. Ryan.
The Gerlach orchestra performed at Crawford Theatre last night to open a new comedy in the moving picture era. A large audience praised the improved venue and its citylike ambiance. The ensemble claimed they are among the Pecos valley’s best. Tom Holy of Hope traveled via Pecos to Carlsbad with a new four ton auto truck, facing a mudbound journey that wasted fuel and time. He plans to haul between Hope and Artesia.
Berlin reports Javobstadt on the Devna river captured by the I rmans. Front advances span miles with positions found on the west bank six miles deep, according to official dispatches dated today.
British ships shelled the German naval works at Ostend with satisfactory results. Three German seaplanes were shot down by British aircraft.
Circumstantial reports from an Atlantic port say five British steamships and two destroyers were sunk by submarines within hours of leaving Lough Swilly Ireland as the convoy met. An American steamer arrived today bringing the account from England via Associated Press.
British dispatch from France and Belgium reports continued fighting in the Tower Hamlets area near Ypres, with the offensive on the Belgian front said to be intact though exact battle details are unclear this morning. The scene has seen near continuous engagement since the initial British push.
Flood of the House Foreign Affairs Committee said after talks with Secretary of State Lansing that a House investigation is likely into Count Von Bernstorff's plans to influence Congress with fifty thousand dollars, as disclosed in his spy-slin patches to Berlin, Riley, and Nelson-Plumbers.
Fragmentary London dispatch cites the Austrian reply as "value documents" and notes reports that the Allies insist on peace terms and German intransigence. It mentions potential terms with the Pope and Spain, reflecting a firm Allied stance.
The celebrated aviator Lieutenant Ponati piloted a military plane from Newport News at 11 40 this morning. It flew over the White House and Washington Monument before landing. Nine passengers accompanied the pilot. Secretary Lane did not travel. The plane departed Newport News at 2 15 and curved.
A succinct rallying line preserves the core idea of unity under a single nation and constitution, urging citizens to stand together across all emergencies. The quotation emphasizes national destiny and shared allegiance to common law.
Washington, Sept. 22 James Uf M of Salt Lake City was today named assistant secretary of the firemen in a federal appointment bringing an experienced public service figure into the national fire safety administration.
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