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Newspaper
Mobile Tribune
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1918
Page
2
A man faced federal action after allegedly telling a group of Negroes outside a court that they would not get a "square deal" from the judge. He was released on a court charge, but investigators later considered re-arresting him.
Edward M. Johnson and Lula M. Johnson faced a kidnapping accusation after a police complaint by F. C. Bardways. They were released by the recorder, while the child involved appeared in court under Mrs. Johnsons care.
The Tribune learns that the Ku Klux band parading the Mobile business district on Friday may include principals from the masked group that halted a man at Government Street Pond and asked if his name was Lowell. Authorities say the two bands’ connection remains unclear amid rumors. The Tribune reports the Government Street Road band story exclusively.
Recorder David H. Edington warned theatergoers to park carefully and watch for the white sign. He fined three men, W. K. Syson A. L. Burroughs and H. B. Unger, two dollars each for parking on the wrong side of the street.
Representatives of Alabama ice companies meet with State Food Administrator R. M. Hobbie to seek a fair summer ice price after Mobile and other counties protested high charges. Henry C. Forchheimer of Mobile’s price-fixing board reports Mobile prices at about 60 cents per 100 pounds, urging a cut and noting Louisiana’s 40 cent rate.
George B. Toulmin Mobile county draft board chairman forwarded to depot quartermaster with protest against sixty cent meals in the recent selectmen increment. Protest attached to the payment bill for Battle House meals.
The piece denounces centralization and Prussianization, defending the U S constitution and self government. It condemns amendists and advocates loyalty to the existing charter, arguing against federal coercion and for individual state governance amid war rhetoric referencing Von Hertling and American constitutional principles.
The funeral took place from the Providence Infirmary and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with a solemn pontifical mass. Bishops, priests, and a large congregation attended, burial in the McGill crypt at the Academy of Visitation, with a Spring Hill color floral tribute. Also reported: funeral of infant Stanley Herndon, interment at Magnolia Cemetery, and obituary notes for Mrs. Barbara Norden and other local figures.
The Dolly Dimple Girls led by Guy and Elsie Johnson performed at the Strand theater to a large crowd Monday and Tuesday with sixteen performers. Acts included Harry and Jane Platt, Tobin the acrobat, Ward and Richards toe dancing, and songs from Chin Chin, praised as novel and well received. Also listed are court notices from Mobile County Alabama Probate Court and a property sale by James A. Crane, Register, with hearing scheduled June 18 1918.
Captain J. M. Scott of Mobile fears the steam schooner Seaborn has been sunk by a U boat. The Seaborn began a thirty day voyage from Norfolk to a South American port and has not been heard from. Until information arrives, owners fear a submarine fate.
Tonight at 8 o clock the closing exercises of the Masonic Home School at Montgomery will be held. The board of control and all grand lodge officers will attend. The school closes its term with success and satisfaction to Alabama Masons. Albert D. Bloch of Mobile leaves to attend the closing exercises and serves on the board of control through his grand lodge activity.
J. L. Marty vice consul reports from New Orleans that the treaty with Spain expires May 8, 1919. Signed July 3, 1902, it ends with the United States notifying the Spanish government. Potential forced service for Spanish subjects in the American army is noted.
A notice urges readers to place want ads in The Tribune for employment opportunities. It highlights the paper as a path to connect job seekers with employers and lists how to submit ads.
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