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Newspaper
Mobile Tribune
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
5
The Council of Defense in Mobile debated the parade by masked men as patriotic yet cautioned against mis impressions. Joseph C. Rich released a statement urging open handling of information and adherence to public law to maintain peace and order.
In Mobile Alabama May 22 1918 D W Partridge one of Teels bond on Mann estate filed accounts vouchers evidences and statements for final settlement of Robert J Mann deceased A day for settlement is set for June 1 1918 at which interested parties may appear and contest. Price Williams Judge K Hale Jr Attorney May 28 20 June 4.
A lawn party is held tonight on S Reed Avenue to raise funds for the Red Cross. Under W M Rooney Jr and Claude Bullock, music refreshments and dancing are planned. admission is one dime and all are invited.
News from Mobile reports the death in Brewton Alabama of William Browning a long time Mobile resident aged about eighty He had lived in Mobile over six decades moving to Brewton last year for health reasons He is survived by his widow two Mobile daughters four Mobile sons and many grandchildren The body was transported to Mobile for interment under the charge of P B Dixon who departed for Brenton to bring the remains back for burial
R Roy Moyers was buried Tuesday afternoon in Citronelle cemetery after a service led by Citronelle Lodge of which he was worshipful master for years. The funeral drew a large crowd as Citronelle stores closed in honor, with many Masons and a profusion of flowers at the grave.
Frederic Jones Jordan died in Mobile after an operation. His body was sent to Chatom Washington county Alabama for burial accompanied by his son J. L. Jordan and a daughter. He was a prominent naval stores operator in the county and is survived by his widow and several children.
The Rev Father R C Gerow celebrated a requiem mass for Mrs Isadora Conizas Piele at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception yesterday at 9 am. He also conducted the graveside service at the Catholic cemetery where numerous flowers adorned the tomb. Pallbearers included A Sal Andares Meyes Mets and William Mc.
Major Raoul Lufbery long regarded as the leading American aviator was shot down in flames by a German triplane he attacked. He leaped from his burning craft at 800 yards, leaving with seventeen victories to his name. The German plane, armed with two machine guns, escaped. Lufbery suffered only a thumb wound besides crash injuries, the same bullet piercing a gasoline tank.
A six star service flag for the Mobile post office was unfurled at 1 PM. J. D. Wilkins, assistant postmaster, gave the presentation. The red and white satin flag was made by Eva T. Sherry and Annie A. Sibley. Former post office staff serving the nation include James W. Boddy, A. C. Sherman, M. C. Crawford, R. L. Chute, W. F. McMillan, and W. C. Dryden.
The Chickasaw Shipbuilding Company pledged 5400 to the Red Cross Second War Fund. Neal Hutchings, auditor, presented the gift to H. C. Forchheimer, fund treasurer in Mobile County. Employee share totaled 3160 with contributions from Grath, John Lynch, F. Lema and Carles Murphy.
Prichard resident Miss Zella Ludlow died Wednesday afternoon after a long illness. She is survived by several sisters and brothers.
Vote totals published today match last Tuesday as only two contestants submitted votes in the past two days. Friday evening will count the votes and Sunday will show the next change. Districts 1 and 2 list numerous Mobile area voters and addresses, with tallies by candidate.
A letter from a German colonel at the front published in the Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung urges the public to bear losses with patience and confidence. It says German successes cost much and will cost more blood, acknowledges heavy unit losses, and argues total losses must be weighed against troops in action.
Margaret Cockett, a YMCA canteen worker in France, cut her hair short as the world left her little time to care for property.
Extracts from Prince Karl Lichnowsky's London mission memoirs 1912 1914 reveal German aims to provoke war and betrayals. The German ambassador to England notes Berlin pressured Austrian policy and criticizes his own government's false premises. He laments his support of London policy as a sin against the Holy Ghost.
Five thousand people will join a Capitol east front pageant on July 4 titled Democracy Triumphant. The event features many foreign-born participants and scenes illustrating allied nations’ history. Fifty thousand government workers will take part in the accompanying spectacles.
Projections poste run by the M C A are set up behind the lines where motion pictures are shown to troops. These posts shift as the division or regiment advances or retires.
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