This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mobile Tribune
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
2
A letter from S. Storrs of Col. notes personal poverty and a voluntary pledge for war support. It mentions a five dollar postal note and an eight dollar quarterly pledge during the war. State Chairman Thos J Crittenden compares patriotism to other citizens and defends Storrs record.
Swem, a key figure close to President Wilson, emerged in records as the closest associate during pivotal times. The documents outline Swem’s proximity and potential influence within the administration.
Washington reports Charles L Swein, 25, is confidential stenographer to President Wilson since 1912. He spends time with his wife and child, loves airplane stunts, and aims to become a fighting aviator in France after mastering flight and thrills at Washington.
Fifteen men qualified for general military service and with aptitude for mechanical work will be sent by county and city draft boards to Auburn and Baton Rouge Louisiana for special training to prepare for mechanical duties in the army. Five from the county, one from City Board No 1 to Baton Rouge, and five from the county to Auburn with three from first by and one from City Board. Training funded by the government, applications accepted through June 7. If quotas aren’t filled, boards will call and induct from the regular pool.
Washington reports a U S transport feeds 210000 meals from 180 varieties of food. Seven second service per man, eighty minutes for all aboard, with 138 mess crew and four kitchens. Storages below the water line hold 29000 loaves of bread and large beef, egg, vegetable, fruit and jam stocks.
A Black woman named Jessie Williams defies instructions during an arrest. She stands on a patrol car and refuses to move, prompting police action and her subsequent confinement. The account notes her defiance and the recorder’s firm stance against disruption.
Paris residents woke to a distant artillery duel near the Marne as heavy guns roared through the night and into morning. Reports suggested French seventy-fives and larger cannons in action, signaling rapid French redeployment and decisive firepower in the Marne sector.
More than 3,250,000 American women have registered with the Woman's committee of the Council of National Defense for service aligned with their specialized talents. The action signals a broad mobilization of women to directly support the war effort.
Scores of former athletic stars enlist with the YMCA to train and assist American soldiers overseas, aiming to keep troops physically fit for combat and morale during service.
Camp Sevier issues a general order declaring the 81st Division will be known unofficially as the Stonewall Division in honor of General Stonewall Jackson. The unit motto is obedience courage loyalty and its unofficial emblem a wildcat. American sailors last year deposited nearly a million dollars in the Brooklyn navy Y M C A bank branch.
London reports central powers suffer severe population declines due to war. Germany Austria and Hungary lose up to 11 percent of prewar population by mid 1919 while Britain’s population remains near or above 1914 levels despite wartime losses.
Mrs Beatrice Guthrie of England is selected for a key war mission in the United States. In Washington she will join Lt Col Sir William Wiseman's liaison force in Lord Reading's retinue. She is married to Captain James Guthrie of the 15th Hussars serving in India.
Mayor Pat J. Lyons received a telegram from the Committee on Public Information requesting aid in organizing Fourth of July loyalty celebrations for foreign born citizens. He will name a local committee and support English language work for servicemen and others as directed by President Wilson’s plan.
The preliminary hearing of J W Preston, charged by federal authorities with attempts to cripple a war essential industry and impede government work, will be held at 3 oclock before United States Commissioner Jere Austill. He was arrested after remarks aimed at keeping workers from ship construction at Alabama Drydock and Shipbuilding Company.
Dr. George Lang and Bernard Lobman of the Alabama State Council of Defense arrived in the city to meet merchants at the Cawthon Hotel assembly room. They will present a proposal to establish one daily delivery system and aim to implement the policy statewide, especially in larger cities.
Captain Kermit Roosevelt, son of the former president, is awarded the British military cross for gallantry in two actions. He enlisted in the British army over a year ago in Mesopotamia and has transferred to the American army, heading to join General Pershing in France.
Jack Grubbs, held as a suspicious person on complaint of W. C. White, was discharged by the recorder. The arrest was the result of a misunderstanding, it was stated.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.