Holy Rollers Arrested for Draft Violations in Alabama
Deputy U S Marshal Ed Tunstall reports arrests and options for arraignment of Holy Rollers members in Escambia and Monroe counties over draft and espionage act violations. Four detained are described as religious fanatics tied to Latter Day Saints beliefs. Rowe couple held for sedition. Shiver and Fuller held as leaders. Robins and Hogan allegedly slackers to face Commissioner Babb in Brewton.
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Escambia
Monroe
United States
Ed Tunstall
Fred A. Rowe
Brewton
Germany
Joseph Smith
Tunstall
Porter B. Shiver
John Fuller
The
Holy Rollers
Yankee Bugler Fools Mess Hall in No Man's Land
May 26 A patrol of seven crossed No Man's Land in the Luneville sector two men missing at daybreak. A bugler played a mess call to lure them back and a German watch from a trench looked on as the bugler crawled back to front lines saying the missing men likely survived by seeking water.
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NO Man’s Land
France
No Man's Land
Luneville
War risk bureau pursues women wedded to multiple soldiers
Washington June 25 The war risk insurance bureau prosecutes women who marry two or more soldiers to gain insurance. L Meriwether Smith associate counsel leads the cases with many frauds under review nationwide. In Alabama a separate bankruptcy matter for Alonzo F Wilkins Mobile is set for July 6 with creditor meeting and trustee appointment.
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Washington
War Risk Insurance Bureau
United States
L. Meriwether Smith
War Risk Bureau
Bureau
Mr. Smith
Camp Mills
Notice to Plead in Mobile County Equity Case 1918
At the January Term 1918 of the Circuit Court of Mobile County Alabama the order requires the named defendant to plead answer or demur to the Bill of Complaint by July 17 1918 or the bill will be taken as confessed. James A Crane and Thornton and Frazer are the solicitors for the complainant with the register handling the matter.
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Alonzo F. Wilkins
Mobile
van Antwerp
City of
Circuit Court
Mobile County
Alabama
A. D
United States
Officer Caught in Government Dragnet Federal Court Opens
Federal Judge Ervin convened the United States district court Monday morning with the admiralty docket opened and cases arranged. The article notes tobacco supply issues with Germany, Holland as a chief source, and Dutch colony imports nearly halted. The Tribune ad hints at a solid put and wants.
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Ervin
United States District Court
Twenty One German Ships Pinned by British Raid
London reports that twenty one German destroyers, many submarines, and numerous auxiliary craft are trapped at Bruges Canal docks following British operations at Zeebrugge. Finance Secretary Thomas J. MacNamara told the House of Commons the raid was more successful than expected and that German craft faced continuous bombing.
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London
Bruges Canal
Zeebrugge
Thomas J. MacNamara
Admiralty
House of Commons
Sidney Prince Named General Counsel for Southern Railway Lines
A telegram from FE H Coapman, federal manager, announces Sidney R Prince will serve as general counsel for Mobile and the lines under the manager's jurisdiction. Prince, well known in Mobile and the South, has long held the Mobile and Ohio post and recently resigned to take the federal appointment.
London Gives Pigs Legal Raise in Cities
London reports a new amendment to the cause of the realm allowing pig raising in cities where it does not endanger health or cause a nuisance. The reform marks a shift in urban farming policy with enforcement details to follow.
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London
Quality First Basin Rent Ad Prompted by Tribune Pult
Tribune ad urges property owners to list houses for rent on the Quality First basin. The plea targets landlords to join a local housing effort and expand available rentals for residents seeking homes in the district.
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Tribune
Candidate for 5 and Revenue Commissioner in Augen 1918
Advertisement paid for by Henry Branan of Wilmer Als announces a Democratic primary candidacy for the offices of Revenue and Commissioner. The notice identifies party alignment and supporting details for the August 1918 election cycle.
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Henry Branan
Wilmer, Als
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Henry Robins
Fred Hogan
Babb
Brew
St. Francis Street
E. W. Walther
I-2 South
Conception &T
Jos. Patt
Veterinaria
St. Michael St
White-Eckert- Charest Printing Co., Inc
North Water St
Mobile, Ala
Hillman’s Taxi
Conti Street
BY Newton C. Parke
Bunter
Man's Land
Bowie
U.S
Maine
California
District Court of the United States
Southern Division
Southern District of
Joseph N. McAleer
Mary Hazelwood
Oliver Hazelwood
Circuit Court of
Equity
Mobile Tribune
State of
James A. Crane
Solicitors
Register
Ply of Tobacco
Holland
James ©. Staley
Western Reserve Army
Trufit Raincoat Company
New York
Hague
Sidney Prince
General Counsel
Southern System
London Gets
N. Royal Street
Union Savings Bank
National War Savings
Uncle Sam
Post Office
Sam
National War Savings Committee
Gov't. Comm
L. E. Waterman Company
New York City
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