Bromberg Family Loss Reaches Second Son Enlists
The Mobile Brombergs endure tragedy as Eric Bromberg’s younger brother joins the Navy after the first son died in France. Mrs. Bromberg speaks of patriotic duty and heartbreak, noting the deep sacrifice of a mother facing another departure of her son.
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Eric Bromberg
Liberty
Bromberg
France
Mobile
Navy
Josephpmberg
North Cubset
the Tribune
Mary Robsfrt
Mrs. Brom
Americans Hold Fifty Mile Front In France
Military observers in Washington report the western front is ready for a renewed German main attack. About 500000 American troops are in France and two divisions, totaling 60,000 to 70,000 men, hold sectors independently under American command.
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France
Anteuil
Chateau Thierry
Villers- Cotterets
Soissons
Man reports theft by Helen Lizzy in New Orleans
John Henry Fyne told police early Sunday a woman named Helen Lizzy of 361 South Claiborne street stole 56 dollars and was seen leaving town. Police investigate the alleged theft.
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John Henry Fyne
Helen Lizzy
South Claiborne Street
Twelve Sevier Inductees Rejected for Disability
The following twelve men were turned down for physical disability and sent back from Camp Sevier to be reassigned: William Agudo, Claude H Moore, Joseph L. Nettles, Coujie W. Courtney, Albert J. Roh Jr, George P. Mayes, Arthur J. Koppersmith, Gabriel M. Gup, William Miller, Benny Sheber, John B. Chipalich, Marshal W. Thompson. They were sent to Camp Sevier from City Draft Board No. 2.
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Sevier
Free potatoes today but pay for your bread in Mobile
Restaurants in Mobile serve potatoes with every order while bread and butter cost ten cents. The policy, adopted by hotel and restaurant owners following national trends, aims to ease the wheat shortage and will be strictly enforced.
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Mobile
Tick inspectors of Mobile county stay unbonded
Tick inspectors of Mobile county will not be put under bond a ruling by Board Attorney Robert E. Gordon at the County Road and Revenue Commissioners meeting. He said there is no single person to bond to so the inspectors cannot be bonded. The move was requested by farmers seeking protection for cattle from alleged inspector carelessness.
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Dawes
Two White Men and a Negro Punished for Prohi Violations
T. F. Harrison and Edward Murray, both white, were fined $51 and costs of thirty days in the inferior criminal court for violating the prohibition law. Elijah Singleton, a Black man, received a similar penalty. Murray was arrested for selling at his roadhouse and Harrison kept whiskey in his possession. Singleton owned whiskey found at Frank Levine’s Neshota house.
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Inferior Criminal Court
Elijah Singleton
Boys Call at The Tribune Office for Work
In Mobile boys are invited to visit The Tribune office and speak with the circulation manager about earning money. The manager will explain the opportunities and accompanies them to shows while ensuring they stay out of bad company when away from home.
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Tribune
Post Office
Germany Admits U S Is In The Great War On West Front
Amsterdam reports General von Liebert says America has entered active fighting. German press hints at 500000 Americans across the water with half on the lines of communication. Public mood shifts from sneering to awaiting decisive action as Austria’s role is questioned.
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France
Cantigny
Baccalary Baker
Foch
Europe
Wimiens
Channel
Ypres
Rheims
Draft Reclassification Underway by Local Boards
County and city draft boards will start reclassifying men in deferred classes. Some may be moved into class one. Public information is requested to aid the process.
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the County and City Draft Boards
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