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Newspaper
Mobile Tribune
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1918
Page
5
British forces push along the northern Picardy front reaching Marlancourt area about a mile and a half deep. War Office reports 233 German troops captured in the advance.
The French report stubborn resistance and counterattacks as German assaults push along the line. By evening the French have pressed the enemy back on the center and north of Ribecourt and extended their lines south of Bell Saint Maur and Marquegil.
Provost Marshal General Enoch H. Crowder issues a call for nine thousand selectives of Class One to be sent to the northwest to cut spruce for airplane construction. This highlights manpower mobilization for wartime aircraft production.
A British steamer arrived in port reporting the destruction of one German submarine and the possible sinking of two others by Allied destroyers escorting her during a tense Atlantic voyage. The account details a thrilling journey ending with the submarine's reported loss.
Congress revives agitation for war declaration against Turkey and Bulgaria. Senate Foreign Relations Committee to discuss Wednesday as reports persist of Turkish and Bulgarian troop use by Germany on the Western Front. France and Italy reportedly urge U S action.
Dauphin street between Dearborn and Commerce is now a one way thoroughfare heading toward the river. Commissioner Crawford’s ordinance to designate Dauphin as a one way street passed two to one with Mayor voting yes and Commissioner Pillans voting no. City Attorney Smith noted such action is valid only to protect public safety.
July cotton opened at 25.75 and October at 24.36 on the New York market today. The market activity reflects early trading as investors react to overnight developments.
Bert Long, a white man from near Fort Oglethorpe, awaits trial in Atlanta before Judge Newman on a murder charge in the death of Private Charles L. Earle. Authorities say Long beat and robbed the soldier of a large sum believed on his person. Earle's body was found in the woods in a mutilated state.
John Rettig arrested last week at Mobile Shipbuilding Company on violating the espionage act will have a hearing at 5 30 Tuesday afternoon before United States Commissioner J Irwin Burgett. Brunner was discharged Monday. Rettig and Brunner were arrested at different plants.
President Wilson telegraphed the American Alliance for Labor and Democracy in session at St Paul urging that labor difficulties not interrupt war work. He warned that delays could jeopardize Allied victory and urged use of all government settlement mechanisms before any dispute impedes production.
President Wilson sent a telegram to Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, praising labor backing for soldiers on the battlefront as AFL delegates convene in St. Paul.
Paris reports the fourth German assault launched on Sunday is a second Verdun with heavy casualties. Attacks center gains at Meri Belloy St Haur and Marqueglise while trenches open to fields. Front sits nine miles from Compiègne as seven divisions suffer heavy losses and reserves remain.
The Tribune reports a fifth shipbuilding company will be built on a 900 foot site on Mobile river's east side. Russell M. Thompson, Thomas Kelly and Edward Kelly lead the project as heads of the venture.
A new company formed by former Alabama Dry Docks and Shipbuilding staff has purchased a 9090 foot land strip across the river from Mobile. The group aims to win contracts from the United States Shipbuilding Board.
Avery G. Clinger, ideal secretary of the war camp community service, will arrive in Mobile Tuesday night after travel plans.
An officer resumes duties after several weeks away to complete a training course in Mobile. The report notes the absence and the completion of specialized instruction aligned with his assigned responsibilities.
Henry Landrum of Deer Park Alabama and Gustave Coates of Buechel Kentucky were accepted as volunteers in the regular army and left Mobile for state headquarters where they will report for service.
A shortwar dispatch from Washington cites Pershing reports that American forces gained ground near Chate Thierry with enemy losses in men and material. Moderate artillery activity is noted in the Woivre and Marne battlefront areas.
Retail dealers from all business classes are urged to attend tonight's meeting in the Cawthon hotel assembly room. The panel plans to decide on establishing one daily delivery, aligning with the governments National Council of Defense program. A committee from each business class will report and action is expected on its recommendations.
The casualty list reports six Americans killed in action. It lists three deaths from wounds, seven from disease, and three from accidental deaths, with forty-eight severely wounded and forty-three wounded undetermined. Names include Talmadge Gerald of Gallivant’s Ferry South Carolina and Edward Pitt of Rocky Mountain North Carolina among the dead, plus several wounded.
A letter from Henri Braci director of capa at the plant says the current plan will not allow crossing at Texas under present railroad conditions. City Attorney Robert ha pursued the matter with officials. A resolution offered by Lic ford passed.
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