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Newspaper
Mobile Tribune
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1918
Page
1
International News Service reports in London on June 28 that the Bolshevik regime in Russia has collapsed. Premier Lenin and senior leaders have fled amid mutinies and officer killings as Russian assembly efforts crumble and German influence alleged.
Reports from Europe describe strong revolutionary fervor in Hungary and Austria amid violent demonstrations. The upheaval follows a massive Austrian setback in a recent drive against Italy, with soldiers reported as condemned to be shot.
In a London report the International News Service notes Austria may seek a separate peace. Details are unclear as the article fragment ends with uncertain June timing and no explicit names or states confirmed.
German air raid on a British front hospital in France last night hit a Canadian nurses facility. The hospital roofs bore red crosses and the building, unused for military purposes, burned after a massive blast that split the complex. staff and nearby wards were evacuated and some staff buried debris.
A June 23 report states Greece will call up 200000 troops with potential additional forces soon. The article notes Premier Venizelos restoring public confidence and safeguarding national interests as the country moves toward wartime preparation.
Alfred Comway, 14, of 857 Charleron Street, a messenger boy, was run down by an automobile on Springhill Avenue late Thursday afternoon. He suffered severe injuries to his legs as the car fled the scene. Authorities were attempting to learn the vehicle’s description and the direction it fled.
Workers in Mobile and county campaigns push War Savings Stamps sales toward a city and county goal. Directors briefed district heads at the Cawthon Hotel as Girl Scouts perform patriotic arts in Bienville square to spur donations and pledges for relief of the Kaiser.
Washington reports casualties from the Twenty-four killed in action, four died of wounds, three died of disease. Twenty-two severely wounded, with two as yet undetermined. Wellington, Ala. native Lee Waits among the KIA. Jethro Shoemaker of Clem. also listed. Marine casualties include 17 KIA and 7 died of wounds.
The Tribune of Mobile reports that 1,450,000 U S troops are slated for service in France, highlighting a wartime mobilization figure as the sole city newspaper to publish the projection on that Wednesday.
John H. Wallace delivers a forceful speech to DEMOPOLs in DEMOPOLs Alabama praising states rights and the Monroe Doctrine as guiding policies. Wallace argues these doctrines are fundamental to governance, distinct from constitutional provisions or statutes, and notes their acceptance by Southerners.
Lieut. George B. Redwood of Baltimore who was twice decorated for conspicuous valor was killed in action in France on May 28. The news comes in a private letter from Lieut. Redmond C. Stewart of Baltimore to Redwood’s mother.
Detective Touart led an inquiry into a blaze at the northwest corner of Kennedy Street and Spring Street. Early reports suggested the fire originated near a stone area before investigators determined the role of a lightning strike.
James W Osborne aged 669 years died Friday morning at a local infirmary after a brief illness. The remains are cared for by Roach Burke Undertaking Company pending shipment to Irvington Sunday for interment.
Johnnie M. Kelly aged 17, son of W. B. Kelly and Julia Kelly, died Friday morning at the Crichton home after a brief illness. The sudden death cast gloom over the small community. native of Crichton.
International reports von Kuelhmann travels to major headquarters for unspecified duties. Officials and sources in the region confirm attendance at a high level meeting. Details remain sparse as press seeks official timelines and outcomes.
A released dispatch to the American state department claims the assassination of former Czar Nicholas is spreading. The report attributes the act to Red Guards amid a personal quarrel and notes the U S has no comment on reliability.
The Tribune issues meat serving rules and sugar selling guidance for Mobile starting Monday July 1. It notes pork and ham allowed for mobile vendors with limited beef for families and confirms sugar certificates obtainable from R Wright, director of the state food administration.
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