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Newspaper
Mobile Tribune
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1918
Page
7
A through service car from Mobile Light and Power to Chickasaw began at 5 18 AM with workmen and a trailer. The full schedule is in The Tribune ad section and may change. With the Chickasaw plant, many citizens will use the street railway for a cheaper trip.
The July issue from First National highlights the Department of Agriculture reported second largest wheat crop in history. It notes future food supply, global price trends, naval trade marks, and discusses aid to allies while promising mail delivery to any address on request.
Montgomery June 27 Food administrators in Alabama urge curtailment of beef to aid the United States Army and civil population. Authorities note sufficient pork supply but urge substitutes and limit beef in hotels restaurants and households. Seasonal production changes drive the curtailment policy.
Hogan, a 69 year old Brewton merchant, was detained by a U S Deputy Marshal for failing to register under the German enemy alien act. He was brought here Wednesday afternoon for examination before a federal commissioner.
Thomas White of the pegs was detained by officers after federal authorities heard a preliminary examination before United States Commissioner Burgett. The case concerns alleged failure to register under the registration order of the War Department.
The Tribune reports newsies face pressure and brick tossing outside the paper’s Mobile office with a mirror smashed at Panama Furniture. Proceeds from sales aid widowed mothers and war thrift stamps as managers pledge guidance to keep boys orderly and polite.
The Alabama state military department announced that more than 9,000 men will be drafted in July, including 4,000 African American recruits. They will be sent to Camp Sheridan for training, with Mobile lists showing movements to Camp Shelby University and Camp Pike. The Mobile schedule allocates 11 to Shelby 8 to the University and 200 to Sheridan.
Two Escambia County residents Dewey Morris of Brewton and Charles Dunn of Pollard Alabama were brought before U S Commissioner Rabbit Brewern and held to await federal jury action on charges of transporting prohibited liquor from Florida into Alabama. A third man William Cooper near McCullough Alabama was arrested for operating an illicit still. Deputy Marshal Tunstall of Mobile led the arrests.
Comer Sims, noted in business and fraternal circles as custodian of Ethiah Castle Hill, will leave for New York this week after accepting war work duties with the YMCA overseas. Resolutions of good wishes and God-speed were adopted by the Pythians of Mopile Legee in his honor.
Philadelphia June 27, 1930 The Independence Hall custodian says the visitor register is replaced by automatic turnstiles and daily totals. The hall, now a museum, will not enforce hat removal near the liberty bell, leaving the choice to individuals despite weathered respect concerns.
D G Powell was arrested today on a petty larceny charge for allegedly stealing an $8 bottle of extract from the Columbia Extract Company. He faces trial Friday.
New York June 27. A Red Cross stenographer in the Woolworth building recites pride in her work and desire to go to France as an experienced stenographer. Ruby Lester Fleming notes age limits and mental and physical tests. passports are not issued to women under 25, with preference for those 30 to 40. Her firm belief is service before self and readiness for battlefield and civil tasks in France.
Frank Mason, described in the record as a negro, was fined ten dollars or ten days in jail after failing to stop his automobile when it passed a street car during a recorder’s session this morning.
Mrs. John J. O'Brien, the only woman mayor in Florida, resigns after a year as Moorehaven's mayor to join war work. She serves on Governor Catt's staff while her husband, J. J. O'Brien, formerly a Philadelphia newspaperman, has just joined the effort.
Washington June 27 The first million tons of new ships under contract for the Shipping Board will probably be delivered by month end. Last week five steel vessels totaling 87 830 deadweight tons were completed for a June total of 24 000 DWT. For June deliveries have averaged one ship daily with 125 992 tons capacity. The Eastern Sun cargo carrier 9 066 DWT arrived from Japan and was placed in commission under the American flag.
John P. Shivers and John H. Fuller leaders of the Holy Rollers near Brewton Alabama were released after a commissioner’s examination. They had adopted a more favorable Bible interpretation and shown a pro German attitude in the eyes of the government. They said they were ready to serve Uncle Sam in any needed capacity.
Figures from the customs office show major exports increasing year over year. May exports totaled 5,884,329 dollars, up from 4,267,600 dollars in May of the previous year, with May surpassing April by over 2,000,000 dollars.
Alfred Ennis, described as a negro, was sentenced to thirty days of hard labor by the recorder this morning for stealing a coat valued at five dollars from James Owens.
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