Degrees Awarded to Students Across Multiple Institutions
Fragmented text lists names such as Hale Anniston Highlang Home Em Frazer Mobile Clarence Carbon Hill Harry Calvin Reynolds Pedkeges with mentions of degrees and service flags. It references Messrs William Grover Bim Coker Herbert Bascom Bufaula Latta Wilson Covin and others, indicating an awards ceremony spread across various locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sytem
Messr
Hale
Anniston
Thomas i
Highlang Home
Em- Frazer
Mobile
Clarence R
Carbon Hill
Harry i
Calvin Reynolds
Pedkeges
Messrs
William Grover Bim
Coker
Herbert Bascomer
Bufaula
Latta Wilson _ Covin
Francis Thomas John
Brandidge
William Edward McHaynesville
Thomas Ellis
Catherine
German View of Jutland Draws Mixed Reactions
Berlin Tageblatt discusses the Battle of Jutland, noting German critics doubt British naval dominance was overturned. The piece argues Britain has not yet lost a foreign war and warns against overconfidence, stressing the need for continued strong German effort at sea and in other theaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Per
Berliner Tageblatt
Jutland
Germany
Great Britain
Red Cross Dues Clarified by Mobile Chapter
Members of the Mobile chapter of the Red Cross explain that monthly dues are pledged to the Mobile chapter and not the second War fund. They note many people are under the impression subscriptions go to the latter and urge proper understanding at the Federal Building collection site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Red Cross
Federal
Uéétw
Four aviends In the North wit enjoy gmample
Fragmentary OCR text mentions northern area activity and a copied sample from a Tribune edition. Details are unclear, but the piece hints at local events or notices with no identifiable dates or names.
Monster steel nags to haul U. S. artillery
Washington June 5 Five ton motor tractors are to replace horses in the American army for moving field artillery and for other work. The ordnance department notes major tactical advantages in reducing gun up time during offensives and increasing mobility. Economic gains include space and forage savings as well as leather conservation amid shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ordnance Department
Zimmern Show Low Profit in Coal Dealing
Samuel Zimmern head of the Zimmern Coal Company said county officials notified dealers that the government allows a gross profit of 2.75 per ton in the yard, but his firm will cut to 70 cents per ton. He advertised domestic coal at 6.00 and 6.50 per ton, claiming prices are not higher than pre shortage levels. Purchasers are lining up to stockpile winter coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Zimmern
Zimmern Coal Company
Staples
Zimern
Zimern Company
Treadway Passes Physical for Camp Service
Albert A. Treadway, a well known Mobile social and business figure, left the city Tuesday for Camp Sevier near Greenville. He received notice that he passed the physical examination and was accepted for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert A. Treadway
Mobile
Camp Sevier
Greenville
Phiester Wins Medal in YMCA Merit Contest
Herman Phiester, winner of the recent merit contest among the senior boys employed class at the YMCA, received a medal from physical director M. A. Dale. Phiester scored 1515 points, fifteen ahead of his closest rival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Phiester
Tor. Phiester
German Bear Trap Found in No Man's Land
Corporal Leonardo Manser and Sergeant Victor L. Vaupel of the US engineers report discovering a three foot trap with jaws eight inches wide and two inch teeth in No Man's Land. The device, chained to stakes, was designed to wound scouts and lure others into a fatal machine gun fusillade. It will be shipped to America as a trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
No Man’s Land
Leonardo Manser
Victor L. Vaupel
United States Engineers
Manser
Vaupel
Paris Y. M.C. A
America
How Many Men Could Qualify as Boy Scouts?
The article lists strict requirements for Tenderfoot and Second Class Scouts, including age twelve, knowledge of Scout law and flag, several knots, first aid, signaling, fire building with two matches, cooking outdoors, compass points, and fitness tests, then asks how many grown men could meet all standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenderfoot
Loyal Alabama Drives Liberty Loan Support Across State
A historic drive in Alabama mobilizes citizens and organizations to back the Liberty Loan effort, rallying public support through state events and local campaigns. Authorities emphasize national unity as communities respond with enthusiasm and organized outreach.
Alabama Leads War Effort With War Savings Push
Alabama tops the Sixth Federal Reserve District in the Third Liberty Loan drive and the Second Red Cross campaign, pledging far above quotas. The state prepares for a nationwide War Savings Stamps drive ending June 28 1918, directed by Crawford Johnson with state and county support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Federal Reserve District
Red Cross
Crawford Johnson
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Treasury Department
Wilson
A Patriotic School Purchases Baby Bonds in Huntsville
Huntsville reports to State Director Crawford Johnson that 20,000 dollars in Baby Bonds were bought by 1,600 school children. The superintendent R C Johnson notes the effort exceeds talk and praises teachers and pupils for their patriotism and hard work.
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Huntsville
Crawford Johnson
War Savings Committee
R. C. Johnson
Tuscaloosa Tops Alabama Cities County Sales
Tuscaloosa led Alabama in sales with county figures showing Tuscaloosa city first and the county second, based on data released at a Birmingham conference of county directors attended by J. T. Horne. The state’s other cities trailed, Jefferson county totals reaching $270,620 and per capita figures noted.
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Tuscaloosa
Cits
Tuscaloosa County
Alabama
Birmingham
J. T. Horne
Birm
Jefferson
Boiler Inspector H F Bean Survived Torpedoed Liner
H F Bean United States boiler inspector based in Mobile survived the torpedoing of the New York Porto Rican liner Carolina. He sailed aboard the vessel on its runs between New York and Canadian points and is noted for his wartime service aboard the doomed ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Bean
United States
Mobile
Carolina
Mr. Bean
New York
Nersevstly
Oees Lee Sree
Battle House Steward Denies Foullin Charges
J A Morrison steward of the Battle House denies Toulmin's claim that selectmen were underfed after lunch before departing for Camp Sevier. He asserts meals included soup and dessert, cites higher meal costs than receipts, and says delays were due to late arrival and mismanagement by the committee.
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Toulmin
Thera
Wew
Kaiser Silent On Losses In Great War
On April 27 the German general staff could not provide details of losses from the March 21 offensive. Gen. von Wridberg said total German prisoners and missing through March 31 were 664,104, with 236,000 in France, 119,000 in England, 157,000 in Russia and Roumania, and about 153,000 presumed dead.
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International News Service
New York
von Wridberg
Berlin
von Wrisberg
France
England
Russia
Roumania
Death of Mrs. Sarah Schwarz Remains Noted in Mobile
Former Mobilian Mrs. Sarah Schwarz died in Memphis after a brief illness. Native of Mobile she leaves five daughters Lillie Baumgarten Beulah Reiss Florence Rena May Dreyfus two sons Ben and Sam Dreyfus prominent in Memphis business. Grandchildren numerous. Her death causes regret among Mobile friends.
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Las Schwars
Memphis
Sarah Schwarz
Mobile
Lillie Baumgarten
Beulah Reiss
Florence
Rena
May Dreyfus
Ben
Sam Dreyfus
Obituary for Mobile Resident Joseph R Straub Sr
Joseph Rudolph Straub Sr., 63, of Mobile, died Tuesday after a lingering illness. He belonged to Woodmen of the World, Mobile Relief Association, and Railroad Benefit Association, and worshiped at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. He is survived by his widow, three sons Rudolph Jr, Henry, and Frederick Straub of Mobile, a daughter Mrs. C. C. Schreiner of Mobile, seven grandchildren, and two sisters Mrs. Clara Hillie and Miss Teresa Straub of New Orleans.
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Joseph R. Straub
Josep Rudolph Straub
Mobile
Woodmen of the World
Mobile Relief Association
Railroad Benefit Association
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Rudolph, Jr
Henry
Frederick Straub
C. C. Schreiner
Clara Hillie
Teresa Straub
New Orleans
Mrs Barbara Norden Funeral Held For Resident
The funeral for Mrs Barbara Norden was held from her daughter Mrs Joseph J Godard’s home at 805 South Wilkerson Street at 4 30 pm and from the Lutheran Church at 5 pm Rev Hugh M Hesning officiated a large service Interment followed in Magnolia Cemetery with pallbearers Fred Norden Frank Norden Joseph J Godard Joseph F Godard T P Langan Wilber Steele Leslie Norden W J Koral and Alexander Foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Norden
Joseph J. Godard
Wilkerson Street
Luthern
Hugh M. Hesning
Magnolia Cemetery
Messrs
Fred Norden
Frank Norden
Joseph F. Godard
T. P. Langan
Wilber Steele
Leslie Norden
W. J. Koral
Alexander Foreman
Funeral of Infant Caroline Catherine Bennett
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gordon Bennett was laid to rest Tuesday afternoon at 5 from the home of her uncle, Mr. John T. McDonald, 9 Marine Street. Rev. Fr. McCrady officiated. Interment followed at Magnolia Cemetery with graveside flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Caroline Cathrine
Joseph Gordon Bennett
John T. McDonald
Mariné Street
Fr. McCrady
Magnolia Cemetery
Mrs Dora Canizas Piele Dies in City at Local Seer
Mrs Dora Canizas Piele wife of William O Piele a well known city barber died Tuesday at 3 o'clock in the local scene of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Canizas
Piele
William O. Piele
Ee Eee
Seaman Leaves Mobile for Birmingham for Final Exam
A recruit who left Mobile Tuesday night for Birmingham will undergo final examination and assignment. He enlisted at the Mobile recruiting office as an apprentice seaman third class in the United States Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Birmingham
United States Navy
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HUN Navy
Robert HM. Smith
Bo. Ann Street
Lerio Patent Cup Co
Theam
Royal Streets
Ila
Yeend Potter Ie
U. S
Washington
Zimmern
Treadway
Jos. Patt
D. V.S
St. Michael St
KNTS
Eleanor Dier
Stamford
Conn
Miss Dier
Phiester
M. A. Dale
BOY Scouts
Brilliant
Georgie Sisler
St. Louis Browns
Sisler
Ball
Battle House
J. A. Morrison
Tle House
Mr. Toulmin
The
Cal Draft Board
Selectmen
Morrison
Ment
George B. Toulmin
Kaiser
Mobilian
Cawthon
Gulf
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