Special Offer Ends Tomorrow for Grand Prize Contest
The Tribune urges quick action as the special offer ends tomorrow at 9 PM. Seven days remain to win one of seven prizes, with judges counting sealed ballots Saturday June 22 and fifteen prizes awarded immediately after. Five contestants vie for the three Grand Capital Prizes, with voters urged to recruit subscribers and work hard for a chance at $400 in Liberty bonds and a motor car prize.
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Tribune
Mobile
Rail schedules for Louisville and Nashville and connections
Railway timetable lists southbound and northbound departures and arrivals for multiple lines. It covers Louisville and Nashville routes to New Orleans Pensacola Mobile and Cincinnati with daily and Sunday variations and noted local and limited services.
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Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Cin
N. O
New Orleans
Pensacola
Mont’y
O. Ltd A
N. Y
Mont’y Local
Chi St L
Pensacola Accom
Mobile
American Army Would Make a Greater Sacrifice
A Daily Mail correspondent reports American troops are ready to make even greater sacrifices than those already made by brigading with French and British veterans. The piece says the army’s spirit is willing to follow allied plans, even if it requires dramatic, unforeseen actions, with gratitude from the Allies for the United States’ participation.
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London
The
Daily Mail
United States
Dog Bites Child at Stocking Eslava Street
H W Patterson of 207 Michigan avenue reports his young child was bitten by a dog owned by E H Shaw of Stocking Eslava streets. The incident was recorded at the police station as a formal report.
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H. W. Patterson
Michigan Avenue
E. H. Shaw
Eslava
Eight American Soldiers Given Full Military Honors in France
Paris reports eight American soldiers killed in last week's fighting around Bourchesches near Cateau Thierry received full military honors. A detachment of U S Marines and a squad of Republican guards formed the guard of honor. French representatives and Paris officials attended the funeral at Suresnes cemetery, with coffins draped in American flags and wreaths from France and Paris laid on the graves.
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Paris
Bourchesches
Cateau Thierry
Guard of Honor
Suresnes
France
Protection at Texas street crossing for Mobile Shipbuilding workers
A conference with city officials and railroad and shipbuilding leaders resulted in added protection for workers at the Texas street crossing. United States guards will monitor the east side of Water street and railroad guards the west side to improve safety for men crossing during shifting trains. Attendees included W. M. Boykin, Captain A. J. Patterson, Henri Bernhard, and city commissioners.
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Mobile Shipbuilding Company
Texas Street
L. & N. Railroad
City Commission
A. J. Patterson
United States Guards
Water Street
Texas Street Crossing
Texas Street Tracks
W. M. Boykin
New Orleans
Central Powers Prepare Great Naval Offensive in Med
The Sketch reports the Central Powers plan a major naval offensive in the Mediterranean Sea. American warships may again engage the foe as operations unfold.
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London
Mediterranean Sea
Heroic Defence of Paris Defense Lifts City Beyond Siege Threat
The article recalls Paris near siege in 1914 and details evolving fortifications. It describes a triple ring of defenses, with inner walls, seven forts, and an extensive outer ring guarding the capital. Rail links and remote guns aim to deter bombardment as German siege guns threaten from the northeast.
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Liege
Namur
Antwerp
Paris
The
Marne
Bordeaux
Marché
Krupp
Creusot
France
War Savings Day Call Urges National Pledge to Save
The National War Savings Committee urges all citizens to pledge saving to the utmost and buy War Savings Stamps by June 28. Home supporters are asked to provide labor and materials, curb waste, and promote subscriptions to cover the remaining $2,000,000,000 in stamps for 1913.
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National War Savings Committee
France
Congress
Peace Justices Push Work or Fight Law
County justices of the peace press the work or fight statute. Justice J. P. Anderson of Axis Alabama sentenced Foster Prestdvant alias Frank Johnson to months hard labor for vagrancy. He appealed and was brought to Mobile to await trial by H. P. Roberts, county convict transfer agent.
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Justices of the Peace
Justice of the Peace
J. P. Anderson
Axis
Ala
Foster Prestdvant
Frank Johnson
Mobile
H. P. Roberts
Chile Aims to Become Major Sugar Producer
Government investigators report suitable soil and climate in Chile, as officials hope the country can grow into an important sugar producing nation.
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Chile
Pity Poor Civilian Who Must Travel in War Time
A wartime travel column notes civilians endure hardship at sea with passports visas and currency quirks. An English captain questions how a civilian may avoid girl duties and conscription while aboard. The piece wanderingly contrasts New York nerves with Schenectady idle scenes and a rope skipping contest aboard.
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TIC
Schnectady
N. Yw
Caldwell’s Home Struck by Lightning Injures One
The home of M. A. Caldwell on South Jefferson Street was struck by lightning yesterday afternoon. One person was injured and damage was slight.
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M. A. Caldwell
Jefferson Street
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