Railroads to Help Win Great War by Prompt Deliveries
Washington June 19 com statement by Director General McAdoo outlines aims to win the war through timely movement of materials and efficient service to the public. He calls for sympathy with patrons, humane treatment of workers, and cost effective, standardized operations to reduce expenses while maintaining fair wages and just compensation.
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Washington, D. C
Polyoade Public Today
Geni
McAdoo
MccAdoo
United States
Treasury appoints Maharma Wer as director
In a recent announcement Maharma Wer was named director and will serve in an acting capacity within the noted bureau of the United States Treasury, marking a leadership change at a key government agency.
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Maharma Wer
Bateoeary
United States Treasury
Special Call for 26 Colored Men Entrain July 15
Draft boards issue a call for 26 colored men to join a special contingent to depart July 13. Applicants must have grammar school education and machine skills. Emphasis on voluntary enlistment. no trouble anticipated in meeting the quota. Write to the board with age and experience.
August Demouy of Mobile Dies After Illness at Infirmary
August Demouy, a Mobile resident and former cotton businessman, died Tuesday evening at 7 after collapse Monday in the Knights of Columbus building. He was in his seventieth year and survived by a daughter, four grandchildren, two sisters, and two brothers.
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August Demouy
Mobile
Knights of Columbus
Demouy
J. T. Mahoney
Tampa
Fla
Death of Julia Rayford Aged One Year Four Months
Julia C Rayford daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Rayford died Tuesday morning at 8 80 o clock at the family home 52 South Wilkinson street after a short illness.
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Julia C. Rayford
Roy Rayford
South Wilkinson Street
Funeral for Mrs Salie E Town send held in Toulminville
The funeral for Mrs Salie E Town send was held Tuesday morning at 9 15 from the family home in Toulminville and at 9 30 from St Mark's Episcopal church with the Very Rev Gardiner C Tucker officiating. Burial followed in Magnolia cemetery where numerous floral designs adorned the grave. Pallbearers were Murray Wheeler W J Viz ard George B Toulmin Hugh Rolston William Prighard and Dumas Green.
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Salie E. Townsend
Toulminville
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Gardiner C. Tucker
Magnolia Cemetery
Messrs
Murray Wheeler
W. J. Vizard
George B. Toulmin
Hugh Rolston
William Prighard
Dumas Green
City Resident Thomas Bowe Dies After Short Illness
Thomas Bowe died Tuesday morning in his apartments at 151 St Michael Street after a brief illness. A Philadelphia native he had lived in the city for a month and is survived by his widow and relatives. Roche and Burke handled the body and took it to Philadelphia for burial.
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Thomas Bowe
St. Michael Street
Mobile
Philadelphia
Frederic Hoyle Dies at 45 in Meridian Home
Frederic Hoyle aged 45 a machinist formerly of Meridian Mississippi died Tuesday morning at his home 106 New Strancis street after a long illness. He is survived by his widow and three children.
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Frederic Hoyle
Meridian, Miss
New Strancis Street
Death of Mrs. Victorine Mandeville in Oakdale
After a long illness Mrs. Victorine Mandeville died at her son’s residence in Oakdale Tuesday afternoon. She was born in the city and lived here all her life. Survived by her brother Frank Cazalas and five children including Mrs. B Barnhart and Mrs. W C Griffin and three others plus seventeen grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning with interment at Pine Crest.
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Victorine Mandeville
Sutton Avenue
Kelloy Street
Oakdale
Le Jeune Leads Marines Frontline in France
Brigadier General John A. Le Jeune U S M C now commands under General Pershing with the United States Marines in France. He has seen active service in the Boxer rebellion in China the Spanish American War and the Philippines and Vera Cruz. Recently he led the marine training and mobilization camp at Quantico Virginia and now returns to the front in France succeeding Brigadier General Charles A. Doyen.
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John A. Lejeune
General Pershing
United States Marines
France
China
Spain
Philippines
Vera Crus
Quantico
United States
Charles A. Doyen
Max Bloom Stars in Sunny Side of Broadway in Mobile
Max Bloom draws applause in two performances at the Lyric Theatre as his horse Becky and a Charley Chaplin imitation energize the crowd. The show features well drilled women principals and chorus with a Central Park recruiting tent scene and a fan-pleasing Abie moment. Mobile audiences praise the musical comedy and hope for another visit soon.
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Max Bloom
Broadway
Movie Picture Studio
Becky
Charley Chaplin
Central Park
New York City
Abie
Lyric Theatre
Hog Island Shipyards Promise Daily Vessels
Philadelphia June 19 reports Hog Island shipyards promise a ship every day by summer’s end. Each vessel will range from 7,500 to 8,000 tons in size, signaling a rapid production pace for wartime shipping.
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Philadelphia
Hog Island Shipyards
Notice in Equity Case Against Bennie Andry
In Mobile County Alabama Circuit Court of Equity No 1175 Joanna Andry et al complainants vs Bennie Andry et al defendants. Defendant over twenty one nonresident of Alabama residing San Mateo Florida must plead answer or demur by July 4 1918 or default will be entered. Notice published weekly for four weeks in Mobile Tribune. June 4 1918. James A Crane Register Werger Foster Solicitors for complainants.
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Joanna Andry
Bennie Andry
Circuit Court of
Mobile County
Circuit Court
Alabama
Mobile
A. D
San Mateo
Florida
Mobile Tribue
James A. Crane
Register
Ballot Box Sealed as Contest Heads into Final Days
The sealed ballot box stands from 5 pm yesterday with the key in the judges envelope. Over the next three working days contestants are urged to quietly build subscriptions and votes to win one of twelve prizes by Saturday night.
Cool Tropical Suits Offer Comfort in Heat
Many customers report relief from hot weather by wearing our loose fitting, comfortable tropical suits. Made with light summer fabrics and skeleton linings, Dreaper & Burns designs retain shape and style throughout the season.
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Dreaper & Burns
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