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Newspaper
Mobile Tribune
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1918
Page
2
The first through car by Mobile Light Railway to Chickasaw left opposite the Puse at 5 18 AM and reached the alloy at 5 55 AM. It carried workmen bound for the upbuilding plant and a trailer. A full schedule is in The Tribune and to be maintained by the street railway company subject to change.
The Ket National Bank issue notes the expected second largest U.S. wheat crop and previews food conditions and rising prices. It also discusses a naval trade mark plan and financial aid to the Allies, with delivery via subscription mailing to any address on request.
Alabama food administrators urge reduced beef use to support U S Army and Allies. Hotels and restaurants are told not to exceed two beef dishes weekly and households to limit clear beef to about one and a quarter pounds per person weekly. Substitutes like fresh pork bacon and sausages are encouraged.
Fred Hogan a 69 year old Brewton merchant was arrested Wednesday by a United States Deputy Marshal for failing to register under the German Alien Enemy Act. He was held for examination before a federal commissioner.
Thomas White of the county was detained by officers on Wednesday under the War department registration order. He was to be heard in a preliminary examination before a United States commissioner regarding federal registration duties.
The Tribune reports on newsies facing threats from rival groups near its office and notes prior property damage. It emphasizes the funds raised by newsies aid widowed mothers and support war stamps, urging proper conduct and protection for honest boys while condemning rowdyism as wasted by older influences.
The Mississippi state military department announced from Montgomery that over 9,000 men will be drafted in July from Alabama, with 4,000 of them Black. Recruits will head to Camp Sheridan for training, while white draftees are assigned to Camp Shelby, the University of Tuscaloosa, and Camp Pike. Mobile movements include Mobile Shelby, University, Sheridan assignments.
Dewey Mortis of Brewton and Charles Dunn of Pollard Alabama were held by United States Commissioner Rabbit Brewern awaiting federal grand jury action for transporting prohibited liquor from Pensacola to Brewton. William Cooper near McCullough Alabama was arrested for operating an illicit still. Arrests were made by U S Deputy Marshal Tunstall of Mobile.
Ruby Lester Fleming, head of Red Cross stenography in France, returns briefly to New York to stress that women serving in France must be prepared for demanding duties. She notes staffers must blend patriotism with skill and that opportunities to work in both military and civil Red Cross tasks exist, with some stenographers hoping to go to France as experienced specialists.
In Mobile County Equity No 1018 court records discuss women volunteers for service with restrictions on age and fitness. A 1918 partition notice for land in Section 29 Township 4 South Range 2 West is issued, with commissioners listing the division date and location at Mobile County Courthouse.
Philadelphia report states Independence Hall now uses automatic turnstiles to count visitors with a daily machine total, replacing the old visitor register. Custodian Jordan says the hall is a modern museum and hats removal is an individual choice in the presence of the Liberty Bell.
D. G. Powell is jailed on charges of petty larceny after allegedly stealing an $8 bottle of extract from the Columbia Extract Company. He faces trial Friday.
Frank Mason colored was fined ten dollars or ten days in jail after failing to stop his auto when it passed a street car. The Recorder court heard the case this morning.
Mrs. John J. O'Brien, the state’s only woman mayor and a member of Governor Catt's staff, resigns after a year as mayor of Moorehaven Florida to join Uncle Sam's war effort. Her husband J J O'Brien, once a Philadelphia newspaper man, has joined a new posting.
Washington reports the first million tons of ships built for the Shipping Board may be delivered by month’s end. June deliveries include five vessels totaling 87 830 deadweight tons, with three weeks in June averaging one ship per day. The Eastern Sun of 9 066 dwt joined ships built in Japan. 22 of 23 Japanese charters delivered on this side of the Pacific. Ninety troopships are added to the enlarged program. West Ekonk launched in Seattle in 57 days.
John P. Shivers and John H. Fuller of the Holy Rollers near Brewton Alabama were released after a commissioner’s examination. They had faced charges for adopting a pro German stance in meetings and during wartime activities but proclaimed willingness to serve the United States in any capacity.
Major exports for May 1918 rose versus May 1917, with total exports at 5 884 329 dollars against 4 267 600. May exceeded April by over 2 million in exports, per figures issued by the customs office on Wednesday.
Alfred Ennis, described as a negro, was sentenced to thirty days hard labor by the recorder this morning for stealing a coat valued at five dollars from James Owens.
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