08 May 1919
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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1919
Page
1
A vast display of patriotic flags and banners will welcome the 167th Infantry Rain bow division as they march up Government street in Mobile on Tuesday March 13. Decorations will mark locations along the parade route and every home and business is urged to participate in the celebration.
Three NC hydroairplanes led by Commander Tower depart Rockaway toward Halifax on a record breaking trans Atlantic journey. The NC 3 NC 1 and NC 4 form the expedition with naval escort, aiming for Halifax then Trepassy the Azores and Plymouth England.
A brief note mentions attempts to fly across the ocean using a fleet of three seaplanes and crew from an external Atlas project.
Reports from Versailles suggest two or three German negotiators may return to Germany to consult their government while the rest stay at Versailles. No communications have been submitted yet, and exchanges between the delegation and Berlin remain secret. A copy of the treaty is heading toward Berlin with Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau’s initial report.
A wartime appeal urges residents to subscribe to Victory Bonds in Mobile County and City to honor fallen and maimed soldiers. The message emphasizes duty, memory of the dead, and the promise to sustain troops by funding the campaign.
In Mobile the Liberty campaign shows $1,462,000 subscribed with soliciting fees starting the day. The drive aims to reach $2,500,000 with progress expected to approach another half million today as committee members express confidence. Reports note daily events at the Cawthon club attended by guests from the Rotary Club.
Airman Believes Mobilians is Do Duty On Loan. Chairman A L Staples says Mobile was over the top again but requires continuation of work beyond Friday and likely Saturday as the drive collects from ship aging. The team of prominent Mobilians reports 35,250 as of Wednesday. This report reflects the amount collected for Wednesday.
Reports from Mobile indicate a labor shortage for sawmills and railroads with both white and Black workers sought. Washington and local offices note shortages in South and other regions, including Pensacola, Charleston, Memphis, and nearby spots, amid unemployment concerns and federal employment data.
U S Marshal C C Gewin returns to Mobile from Selma where the May term of the federal court opened May fifth in the southern district of Alabama. Judge Robert T Ervin and the court staff are expected to return Thursday night including Pegues assistant district attorney Miss Mayers clerk Willa Collins deputy marshal Griffin Lee M Flynn duty clerk D D Horton and Thomas J McMahon secretary to Judge Ervin.
All Alabama Polytechnic Institute alumni in Mobile plan a gathering Friday at 8 o clock. The group aims to organize and establish an Auburn circle to strengthen college ties and support fellow graduates.
A proposed Farmers and Mechanics Bank of Mobile seeks incorporation with capital of 100000. Organizers include Gregory L te, James Co. Van Antwerp, William D. Martin, P D Beville, William J. Young, Peter Burke, Pens ton Norville, Michael J. McDermott, and J B Mough. Applications filed with the state banking superintendent.
The News Item reports an unprecedented effort to deliver the eleven thousand word peace treaty summary to readers nationwide. The Associated Press coordinated rapid transmission while The News Item extended its six o clock edition to print the full text as soon as wires delivered it.
Closing session of the district meeting of the County Home Demonstration Agents featured talks on canning jellies and preserves. Mrs L Wyckoff of New Orleans presented for the Gulf Division of the American Red Cross and Miss Mary Bingham of St Louis spoke for the Y W C A detailing how these services aid rural residents. The Mobile county agent reported the sessions yielded valuable demonstrations and information in canning and preservation.
A committee from the April term grand jury visited the county poorhouses and city public schools Thursday. They will report on their findings when the tribunal adjourns, likely Friday afternoon or Saturday morning. Another grand jury committee inspected the county jail for over an hour on Wednesday afternoon.
The weather bulletin notes thunderstorms tonight and Friday with cooler temperatures. It mentions possible misread words Obama and Misacoder as unclear terms in the forecast.
Delegations from Mobile and nearby towns in Alabama Mississippi and Florida are invited to Mobile for a holiday celebration. Ex service men of the 167th infantry will parade with Baldwin county troops. A meeting will decide if veteran groups march with current units or form a separate detachment.
A woman alias Dunlap refused to identify her shooter and was fined 101 dollars plus 50 days costs in inferior court for vagrancy. She appealed to the circuit court with bond set at 500 dollars. Deputies say she was shot in the right hand and arm over a month ago. Lonnie Vance denied any connection to the shooting. The Simmons woman claims she wounded herself with a 32 caliber revolver.
The final meeting of the local committee of arrangements for the state reunions of the United Confederate Veterans, to be held in Mobile on May 1 and 15, will be held Thursday night at 8 o'clock in the Cawthon Hotel assembly room. General Chairman John D. Logari will preside over the meeting. The program for the gathering of the old soldiers will be completed in every detail and copies sent out to various camps in the state.
A batch of Victory Liberty Loan shields bearing five stars and the words 100 per cent was received for distribution to firms and individuals going over the top. The shields are decorative and are in the hands of Mr. Joseph H. Lyons for distribution.
Paris reports that the United States may assume a mandatory role over Armenia. Indications say President Wilson will submit the issue to Congress for action.
Police request vehicle owners to avoid Government Street Water to Ann and Royal Street Government to St Francis and Bienville Square during the parade. Drivers urged to park off designated streets and spectators to stay away from crowd areas to ensure orderly procession for visiting soldiers.
President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson visited Longchamp in Paris to watch the races this afternoon. The event drew the first couple of the United States to observe the racing program.
Alexander Kerensky, former Russian president, has surfaced in Paris amid reports he attended a conference or series of talks. The details remain unclear as the exiled leader pursues political maneuvers abroad.
The article notes global attention on the Versailles treaty as statesmen analyze terms. In the United States questions arise about impact on America and Senate ratification, while German acceptance remains uncertain. Observers suggest a twelve year conscription limit may prevent a repeat of past domination.
Analysts discuss how a twelve year enlistment would deter volunteers as officers doubt the 100000 force can be sustained. The text also notes naval terms as harsh, aiming to curb Germany’s sea power and limit fleet size after eastern frontier dismantling debates.
Paris reports the Austrian peace delegation departed Vienna last night and will likely reach St Germain by tomorrow. the French foreign office confirmed the information.
The Paris peace conference, now drafting the German settlement, moves to present terms to Austria Hungary and Bulgaria. Germany is expected to pay about 5.0 billion crowns in indemnity as discussions begin in Versailles and Berlin with the German assembly to consider the peace terms.
Paris April 30 Captain Andre Tardieu head of the Franco American war matters commission said he investigated youth fatalities among soldiers. He reported that 58 percent of the young deaths during the conflict involved men under twenty.
President Wilson will not attend opening of the special session on May 19 and will cable his message from abroad. The message will be read after Congress convenes. White House officials say his return to Washington is not hastened by the extra session and no date is given.
Count William Surtrand Jarvis of Paris arrived in Mobile from Birmingham and delivered an address to the Shipbuilding Company employees at the Victory by Loan ceremony. He spoke Thursday to the Rotary Club of Mobile at the Cawthon Hotel with Joseph H. Lyons and John Ott present along with local officials and attendees.
The article notes three options presented to Germany for peace terms at Versailles. It says German delegates must respond within forty eight hours with positions on the settlement, including acceptance of reparations and financial penalties. It mentions writing German sections within two weeks and references actions regarding Shantung and Japanese rights.
London May 7 After Versailles conference Premier William Hughes of Australia expressed anger at the German position describing it as a humiliation. He cited Count von Brockdmenen’s attitude and said the German demeanor pierced the Allied resolve. Massy of New Zealand is noted in the dispatch.
An automobile reported stolen was found on St Michael streets Wednesday afternoon at about 6:80. The vehicle belonged to W H Hall, according to police. The report states the car was taken from Mobile.
The vessel arrived Thursday bringing mammoth tanks and a vast cargo described as the largest black strap lasses cargo ever to the port.
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