Great War Registration and Mobilization Nears June Call
The army announces a June 5 registration attended by the president and officials, targeting 10 million men with 4 1 2 million eligible for service. Most draftees will be placed at the bottom of their class, speeding overseas assignments. Illinois leads with 28,500 to be drafted, followed by New York, Pennsylvania, and Minnesota with 12,000 and 10,000 respectively.
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Congress
Arrisone
Poe
National Army
National Guard
Illinois
New York
Pennsylvania
Minnesota
Mobile and Ohio R R Co Announcement on Fare Changes
The Director General United States Railroad Administration issues notice that certain fare and service changes take effect June 10 1918. Mile and Excess Baggage Books sold before that date will be redeemed but not valid for passage or excess baggage charges. Coach fares apply unless higher rates are paid for travel in standard or parlor and sleeping cars.
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United States Ees Administration
Gers
German Leaders Demand Further Sacrifices for Victory
Amsterdam dispatch reports Dr. H. S. Paache promising heavy sacrifices but predicting a decisive Allied blow soon. He asserts German troops reached the Marne, states the east offers a free hand, and claims peace will come only with victory.
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Amsterdam
H. S. Paache
Marne
Agai
Brazil to spend hundreds of thousands on cattle imports
The Brazilian government plans a sizable expenditure to aid importation of thoroughbred cattle for breeding by state and municipal governments and agricultural societies. The program targets improving livestock stock across public and private partners.
House for rent advertised in The Tribune Want
A rental listing appears in The Tribune Want section seeking tenants for a house. The notice outlines availability and contact details for the landlord and viewing arrangements.
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the Tribune
Several to Be Tried Monday by Recorder
Walter Lee, held on vagrancy and traffic charges, faces a state prohibition case after detectives found nine half pints under his house. He is held on a severe bond and will be tried Monday by the recorder.
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Walter Lee
Patriotism remarks cases set for June 11 trial
John Rettig and Gottlob Brunner were arrested Friday for making unpatriotic remarks and will be tried June 11. The cases were continued at the request of federal investigators seeking to further probe the matter.
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John Rettig
Gottlolb Brunner
Funeral of William Browning Held at Home and Magnolia Cemetery
The funeral for William Browning was held Friday at 5 PM from his daughter Mrs J D Hueston's residence at 1156 Marine Street. Rev James T MecCan of the Episcopal church conducted the service and Burial followed at Magnolia cemetery with pallbearers George Colgin P Donahue C Strong J B Chambers James W Sconyers and G J Flournoy.
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William Browning
J. D. Hueston
Marine Street
James T. MecCan
Episcopal Church
Magnolia Cemetery
George Colgin
P. Donahue
C. Strong
J. B. Chambers
James W. Sconyers
G J. Flournoy
Requiem Mass for Mrs Gelbke Held at Cathedral
Requiem mass for Elizabeth Margaret McGovern Gelbke was celebrated Friday at 9 am from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with Rev. E. J. Hackett as celebrant. The Cathedral choir provided music and burial followed at the Catholic cemetery with pallbearers named Martin Drey Willie Groeschner Henry Betrix John Yockers Thomas Conboy and Edward J. Fichet.
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Elizabeth Margaret McGovern Gelbke
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
E. J. Hackett
Martin Drey
Willie Groeschner
Henry Betrix
John Yockers
Thomas Conboy
Edward J. Fichet
Funeral for Mrs. Alice B. Carroll Held Friday
A large funeral procession followed the life of Mrs. Alice B. Carroll from 53 N. Hamilton Street to the Immaculate Conception Cathedral for a 9 45 o clock requiem mass. Rev Father R O Gerow presided. Burial was in Catholic Cemetery with pallbearers J N McAleer Thomas J Burns Theodore Guesnard John T McCafferty Philip Collins H Pierce J L Hermann and John Boyle.
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Alice B. Carroll
N. Hamilton Street
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
R. O. Gerow
Buris
J. N. McAleer
Thomas J. Burns
Theodore Guesnard
John T. McCafferty
Phillip Collins
H. Pierce
J. L. Hermann
John Boyle
Mrs Mary E Bradley Dies at Blacksher Baldwin County
Mary E Bradley wife of J T Bradley a Baldwin County planter died May 29 after a year long illness in Blacksher Alabama She was a member of the cathodist church and is survived by her husband Ulmer E Bradley Jr J T Bradley Jr and two sons Interment was in the family cemetery at Blacksher
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Mary E. Bradley
Blacksher
Baldwin County
Ala
Funeral Services for Charles A. Canavella Held at Home
Funeral services for Charles A. Canavella were conducted Friday afternoon at 4 from his home at 760 Selma Street. Rev. Gardiner C. Tucker of St. John's Episcopal Church officiated. Interment followed at Magnolia Cemetery. Pallbearers included M. J. Vickers Tim Dorgan Isaac Wood W. H. Bancroft M. T. Judge and M. Goff with Confederate veterans from Semmes Camp in attendance and numerous floral tributes.
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Charles A. Canavella
Selma Street
Gardiner C. Tucker
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Magnolia Cemetery
M. J. Vickers
Tim Dorgan
Isaac Wood
W. H. Bancroft
M. T. Judge
M. Goff
Semmes Camp
Funeral services for Mrs Lydia Scost Swain held Friday
The funeral was largely attended Friday afternoon at 5 from the family home on Washington Avenue. Rev Gardiner C Tucker of St Johns Episcopal Church officiated. Burial followed in Magnolia Cemetery. Pallbearers included J Clare J ONeil G Koa William Keyland and 3 Calloway McCrea.
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Lydia Scost Swain
Washington Avenue
Gardiner C. Tucker
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Magnolia Cemetery
J. Clare
J. O'Neil
G. Koa
William Keyland
Funeral for Nancy M. Cleveland Infant Daughter
The Rev J M Donnelly pastor of St Francis Street Methodist church conducted funeral services for Nancy M Cleavland infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Harlan Cleavland Friday at 11 o clock from the family home 1007 Texas street Interment was in Magnolia cemetery where flowers covered the grave
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J. M. Donnelly
St. Francis Street Methodist Church
Nancy M. Cleavland
Harlan Cleavland
Texas Street
Magnolia Cemetery
Inspiring Sight As Americans Enter Marne Battle Front
American infantry fought on the Marne battlefield with marines earning early glory for repelling six German counterattacks. Cantigny memories echoed as U S troops moved to aid the French between Soissons and Rheims, raising morale amid refugee distress and hopeful civilians.
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Marne
Batttle
France
Cantigny
Picardy
Bsoissons
Rheims
China to Deport Germans for War Internment
From Rio de Janeiro it is learned that China will deport 7000 to 10000 Germans, mainly business men, to Australia for internment for the duration of the war. The plan was reported today as the cordon tightens on enemy nationals.
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China
Rio
Australia
Explosion at Baussens Plant Kills 100 in France
A war materials plant explosion at Baussens in southern France has killed 100 people and injured 50, according to a Havas dispatch from Marseilles. The casualty list is not yet complete. A new metal rail signal locks to rails automatically and can only be unlocked with a key held by the inspector it protects.
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Paris
Baussens
Ern
France
Marseilles
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