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Newspaper
Mobile Tribune
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1918
Page
13
A Russian witness details mistreatment of U S and Allied prisoners at Tuchel West Berlin. They describe clothing and bread theft. Americans allegedly denied bread at times and kept in damp huts. A consul reportedly intervened, with some clothes restored, while others faced harsh conditions and illness.
The notice urges workers to act within three remaining days Thursday through Saturday to build a larger vote reserve. It claims past days saw no contestant effort and warns no insider information will be shared. Prizes include $1,550 in gold or a Mitchell automobile, a second Grand Capital Prize car, and $400 in Liberty Bonds.
T P Yeend of 808 St Francis Street Mobile enlisted in the U S Navy reserve as an apprentice seaman and left for Birmingham for examination and assignment. T F Barber of Mobile enlisted in the regular army as a second class fireman and accompanied Yeend to Birmingham.
Hans B. Simonson has been granted a license as second mate of ocean going vessels by Mobile inspectors of boilers and hulls after examination. He graduated from Capt. P. F. Robin’s private navigation school in the Bank of Mobile building.
The Tribune reports a house in the local district is available for rent. Details include contact steps for applicants and basic terms for occupancy.
The city commission revoked all fire insurance on city fire houses and reduced insurance on city property to 50 percent of value. Commissioner Harry Pillans and Mayor Pat Lyons supported the resolution while Commissioner Crawford opposed it. No action on making Dauphin Street a one way street until Tuesday. Attorney James E. Duggan to report next Tuesday on the Dan 8 S. Lehon agency bill for work in the Ahearn case.
French troops report capturing four German tanks and over 200 prisoners in counter attacks southeast of Rheims. German assaults with tanks were repelled. The Paris Chalons railway near the Marne lies within German artillery reach. Chateau-Thierry, on the Marne and railroad, is under bombardment as German forces advance.
Notice is given that letters of administration were granted on May 28 1918 by Judge Price Williams Probate Court Mobile County Alabama. All claims against the estate must be presented within the legal period or be barred. Thomas C Brown Administrator. Ben Walker Curry Attorney. May 9 June 5 12.
The lawn party for St. Matthew's church debt fund opened yesterday at 4 p.m. on Rectory grounds. Ladies and gentlemen led by able assistants offered surprises to patrons as the grounds showcased Alabama's leading industries. Dragon's Band provided music. A children’s program is set for 3:30 p.m. today and the event will close tonight.
Hartwell for Congress supporters held a district campaign organizing meeting at the Hartwell headquarters in the Battle House Tuesday night. William J. Young was named campaign manager and Dr. T. H. Frazer was chosen vice chairman. John E. Mitchell chaired briefly, with local business and professional leaders pledging support.
Papers dissolving Mobile Mattress Company and forming New Mattress Company were filed in probate court. Stockholders of the dissolving firm include Montrose B Herzfeld Julia B Herzfeld Flossie Herzfeld and Addie H Schwarz. Officers of the new company are Montrose B Herzfeld president G C Outlaw vice president and R W Byrne secretary treasurer. Capitalization is $20000 Sol Kahn is also a stockholder. Outlaw and Herzfeld hold the majority of the stock.
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