06 May 1918
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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1918
Page
1
Treasury officials abandon daily tallies as local committees rush to count pledges. Reports suggest subscriber totals may exceed 17 million and the Liberty bond issues may total near 3.5 billion dollars, with revised estimates indicating strong public participation.
London May 6 German peace emissary reportedly moved in London but made no headway. The Daily Mail cites Dutch intermediary Jonkheer Colyn, former war minister, who traveled to England to explain German pressure on Holland over material transfers to Belgium amid ongoing negotiations.
The War Department asked Congress for a billion dollar appropriation for aircraft production, adding to the existing 640 million allocated. Major General March presented the estimate to the House Military Committee along with other requests from the Army budget.
The Bolsheviks press for recall of American consul John K Caldwell at Vladivostok and demand an inquiry into alleged talks with the American legation in Peking. They also question the U.S. government’s stance toward the Soviet regime as Count von Mirbach arrives in Moscow.
A Washington report says the Senate commerce committee completed revision of the twenty million river and harbor bill by increasing Mobile harbor appropriation from 360000 to 500000. The plan deepens Mobile channel to thirty feet under government funding. Senator John H Bankhead advocated the rise citing Mobile’s growing commercial and industrial role. Horace Turner led Mobile rivers and harbors committee remarks on the action.
A Senate committee approved a $500,000 harbor item amid war reports. The scene describes heavy resistance and Australian forces inflicting casualties and capturing more than 150 prisoners.
A garbled dispatch reports a raid with prisoners recovered and multiple attempts noted. The fragment mentions a two phase operation and ongoing coverage continues on page seven with unclear specifics.
Allied forces press counter operations in northern fronts as German plans stall. New German tanks perform poorly at Villers Bretonneux and are marred by design flaws. Weather heavy rain and troop rotations hinder a German assault while Allied artillery dominates front lines near Kemmel and London sectors.
The Henderson Company started dredging in front of its property to build a marine railway. Timbers for rails and a steam donkey are prepared. Dredging should reach about two hundred yards in sixty days, with railway operation expected within ninety days.
A program by the Hill college band will feature numbers and patriotic songs on May 22 to benefit the Red Cross. A service flag will be unfurled and a patriotic address will be delivered, with pieces to be presented to attendees.
Mr P C of the tri state joins Good Roads Association for a mobilian trip to advocate Jackson Highway. Other mobilian members are involved, with secretary of the Toariat Wae and related officials coordinating the event.
London May 6 Foreign Secretary Balfour told the House of Commons there have been no peace offers by the enemy and no central nation representative has made tentative or informal peace suggestions in this country.
Washington officials study London dispatches on Germanys peace terms to assess if they are the expected propaganda designed to divide the allies and soften resistance. Some observers remain curious about a potential basis for negotiations while labeling the terms a German-made effort in the war.
The Mobile Police Relief Association held its annual meeting at the police station. Officers were named for the year, with reports noting financial standings and membership details.
The Alabama Optical Society will hold its annual convention in Mobile on May 21 22 at the Cawthon hotel. President Herbert P. McDonald of Mobile announced plans to attract the largest delegation yet, with prominent optometrists from across the country to present papers. The first day features an informal reception banquet and automobile tours to industrial plants and historical sites. The second day includes a trip to Olen.
Dr. HB Dorech named to lead sales drive and serve on executive committee. Meeting to be held in downtown offices of Chamber of Commerce this afternoon. organizers seek ground floor space and donations of office or other support.
A city report notes a Mobile Church House project moving forward with a $600 subscription goal. The contractor has increased the bid due to higher material costs, and government approval is in place. Work will start once the remaining funds are subscribed.
Thomas P. Phillips of Prichard and Fri August Flynn will be sent to Port Meyer Virginia on May 17 after appointment under The Nation's Want Column. Phillips is a flagman and Flynn a pipefitter as trained workers enlisted for government work.
Mobile manager Pat Flaherty protested a game forfeiture from yesterday afternoon. He claims Atlanta was equally guilty of stalling and has written to President R H Baugh requesting the game be annulled and replayed.
Rev G M Bhoit D D of the Chaw Indian Baptist Church held the pulpit at Dauphin Way Baptist Church Sunday. Rev John W Inger, pastor, serves as army chaplain and accompanied the address with military context.
Scattered phrases reference South Carolina delegates and election results. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but imply official naming of delegates and commentary on the election outcome.
Mrs Potter Palmier of Chicago a widow formerly of Louisville died in Sarasota Florida after a brief illness. The body will be shipped to Chicago for burial. Palmier, aged 25, had been visiting here when she fell ill and died. The Chicago International Association dated to note the death.
The school board in regular session approved a 55 dollar monthly minimum wage for teachers. The decision was reached after discussion of salaries and will take effect as the current pay scale remains in place. The board planned to address other business in its next meeting.
Report states Gear Phillips Moddy and Sputh were fined after a raid. James Goldstucker was discharged for lack of violence. Vance Gore granted continuance to June 1 to pay a fee. Jeff Hoterizon and W Wad mentioned in connection with the case.
A historical libel dispute centers on the Tu En Eens case with tensions over publication, defamation claims, and legal proceedings. The drama highlights contested statements and the role of press in early reporting while outlining the involved parties and courtroom proceedings.
A burglar robs a Davis Avenue shop by damaging a meter and taking items including several doll gr and a degaee. police filed a report noting the incident on a street near Wels.
Rev F W Brandon reports ministry activities in Gadsden Alabama noting applications from ministers for chaplains and army service fills all calls. He cites allocations for Protestant chaplains and home mission leadership, outlines 1917 income peak, and memorials seek name change for the German mission conference and a law addressing unbecoming language by ministers.
An L. and N. switch engineer, B. Rhodes, injured in a collision with a Mobile and Ohio engine in the L. and N. yards at Treatre Street. Three freight cars toppled. Rhodes suffered internal injuries but escaped instant death.
Henry Chamberlain presided as four husky negro vagrants received sentences of twenty days hard labor in a municipal court. The court ruled industrial plants need workers and that large employers demand labor while many men prefer loafing.
A shipyard incident left a Carpenters’ union worker injured after falling in the hold. Medical staff treated the injured worker and authorities investigated the circumstances of the fall.
Fragmentary text notes an apparent retail sugar shortage and limited supplies with several unclear phrases. The readable parts indicate a concern over sugar availability and timing of replenishment, but specifics such as dates, places, or responsible entities are not clear. The piece reads like a brief market update.
A report notes prisoners in a Passermmf Germany facility sending letters amid a recent gas alert. On April 19 a woman also received a letter from her husband amid similar communications, indicating ongoing concerns about safety and contact following the incident.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a hearing or filing involving Joseph Wosniak and Seth Novokowski of Baldwin County regarding attempts at United States citizenship. The text also mentions Polish birth and references enemy aliens status. Faint references to language fines and Leon Fernandes appear.
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