Germans Fearful Of American Prowess On Marne Front
London June 8 The United States entry into the Marne battle adds new interest and hope as American troops have proved their mettle. German progress slows but reserves can still drive toward Paris, while Allied forces including American units show adaptability and decisive action in the wooded sector at Veuilly and on the Marne. The Kaiser's purse is tested by the long offensive. If you are looking for a job put a Want in The Tribune.
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Shortage of metals in Germany alarms authorities
London dispatch reports German officials caution that wartime metal confiscation must meet broad state needs. Despite claimed military booty, copper and other metals remain in high demand for navy railways post and war industry, prompting new confiscation orders to secure supplies.
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Thomas Tate Tunstall Dies in El Paso Texas at 96
Colonel Thomas Tate Tunstall long known in Mobile political circles died in El Paso Texas at age 96. He had been a resident of Mobile for many years and was noted for his political involvement. Information reached Mobile on Saturday confirming his death.
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Flag of 12 Stars Presented at St Stephens Road
A Sunday service at St Stephens Road Methodist church will feature a service flag with twelve stars. The flag represents church members now in service. Presented by a young church member and accepted by Superintendent O D Dilling of the Sunday school. Stars commemorate Joseph W Edgar Benton C Rain Jr Charles Crichton Joseph Albright Guy Ashley Dewey Sirmon William A Montgomery Cecil Moore William Goodloe Picket Reasonover Allen M Rasberry.
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Dewey Sirmon
William A. Montgomery
Fragmentary obituary notes Mobile and Baldwin county relatives
Fragmented obituary fragment mentions surviving relatives in Mobile and Baldwin counties and a plan to travel to Montgomery. The text is incomplete and lacks dates or full names.
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Alabama trooper uses fox to trap German guard dogs
In France on June 8 a Louisiana region soldier with French troops devised a method to capture German dogs used to carry dispatches. The plan involved luring the dogs with a decoy and netting them as they approached. The feat showcases ingenuity in the field from allied forces during the conflict.
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Bruner Charged With Intent To Cripple Industry
Federal warrant charged Gott loib Bruner with making remarks tending to cripple an industry vital to war prosecution. Bruner, held on 1000 bond, was arrested by Alabama Drydock and Company officers. Assistant U S District Attorney Harry T. Peguess will press for a Monday hearing before United States Commissioner Jere Austill.
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