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Newspaper
Mobile Tribune
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1918
Page
10
Vice Admiral William Sims releases a New York Bible Society Testament to fleet men urging strong bodies and clear minds. He calls manhood a pattern to follow and stresses Christian duties, discipline, and avoiding dissipation as crucial to victory and naval effectiveness.
Washington Inn, a hotel built by the American YMCA, opened in London with 110 officer accommodations. Duke of Connaught led ceremonies. speakers included the archbishop of Canterbury and YMCA representatives F. E. Powell and R. L. Ewing. Secretaries Claude Durgee, J. E Harrison, and M. S. Baker manage operations. rooms cost 1.50 dollars nightly with breakfast. 109 more officers can dine in club rooms.
Tolling bells and whistle blasts marked the first weekday Angelus as traffic paused for two minutes. An army aviator dropped posters over Washington urging a noon pause and prayers for victory for the nation and its allies.
In Paris on June 27 a German soldier wearing a French uniform was captured. He confessed to deserting the German army during the recent offensive.
Almost new bargain with 37 records including 32 doubles. Machines and records valued at 160 will be sold for 120 cash. Suitable for a club or community house. Address 120 Tribune.
Passaic New Jersey reports the death of Private Michael W. Sullivan 24 son of Mr and Mrs John Sullivan May 17 at Nevers France. Chaplain Thomas S Cline encloses an address by Mgr Chargeboeuf at Sullivan’s graveside praising courage and faith, ending with the soldier whispering Mother as his final word. France promises shelter of Sullivan’s relic and notes the US-France bond sealed by his sacrifice.
A special service will be held at St Matthew's Church Saturday at 7 30 a m led by Rev Father Dunne who asks parents and children especially those with husbands or sons in the army navy or infantry to attend public devotions. Confessions Friday 5 to 7 p m bells toll at 4 30 p m to remind the faithful.
Paris June 27. Lieutenant J Rew of England was wounded at the front and sent to a hospital. The nurse assigned to him, unknown to him, was his own sister.
In Amsterdam on June 27 a Dutch sailing vessel the Catherine’s captain was fatally shot by a submarine crew. The crew laughed upon hearing of the death.
Secretary W B McAtee announces the Gulf Coast Shipbuilders Baseball League schedule from June 30 to September 22. Teams include Mobile Shipbuilding, Alabama Drydock, Dierks Blodgett, International Shipbuilding Pascagoula, Dantzler, and Hodge at Moss Point with home teams listed last.
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