21 May 1918
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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1918
Page
1
Teams in Mobile launch a Red Cross fund drive, pledging one day’s pay to the campaign. Reports show strong participation, with several thousand dollars raised on opening day and plans for double pay from some companies to boost contributions.
A newcomer among street sellers took charge at the Govern ment and Royal corner and built a profitable after school business selling the New Item. He is well liked for his humor and rapport with comrades.
The News-Item urges boys and girls to support Uncle Sam by earning thrift stamps through its campaign. It promises a $260 Liberty Bond prize, describes painless sign-up via card signing, and emphasizes not asking subscribers for money while stressing personal contribution to the war effort.
Mr George Gordon Crawford president of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railway Company and Chickasaw Shipbuilding Company arrived in Mobile with officials K Krank Crockard and C Jium. He toured the Chickasaw Shipbuilding site and will spend the day there before returning Tuesday night. He will attend a State Harbor Commission meeting on Wednesday.
Crawford Johnson from Birmingham visits to perfect savings stamp drive plans in the county. He confers with J. E Dorach, county chairman, after meeting with local labor leaders before departing for Tuscaloosa to attend the Alabama Federation of Labor event in Mobile.
A concise forecast indicates fair conditions across Alabama and Mississippi tonight with partly cloudy skies. No significant storms are expected, and overnight temperatures should remain mild across the region.
Teachers in the city protested the recent wage raise, arguing it fails to reward professional ability and training. They recall promises that two mill tax revenue would raise efficiency, with the protest urging consideration of longer terms nine months, higher pay for efficiency, and recognition of training in salaries. The protest was to be formally presented at Wednesday’s school commissioners meeting amid public debate.
Senator Bankhead acted after a telegram from Frank W Parkin indicated Mobile County farmers faced financial ruin unless relief arrived. He notified Hoover's department and urged army cantonments to take as much Mobile county cabbage as possible to ease the shortage and stabilize prices.
City commissioners revived two ordinances May 7 at the request of the Southeastern Association of Fire Underwriters. The measures require rigid inspection of buildings and dwellings and sooner or later of streets and alleys. Passage is expected at the next meeting. Commissioner Pillans said he would offer amendments and likely accept some.
Mobile to operate all dead animal disposal. City Commission authorizes purchase of a salganne plant for about $2000 and sets pound keeper pay at $20 monthly plus $2 for two assistants and $1.50 per day in dog days season.
Deputy Tunstall returned to MM this morning after a trip to Atlanta and Washington to take part in official duties.
General Crowder estimates about 750 000 youths born between June 1896 and June 6 1897 will register on June 5 1917 for the draft. Secretary Baker issued figures predicting roughly 900 000 to 1 060 000 registrants with about three quarters available for military service after exemptions and defects. Draft boards will stay open July 6 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. to process registrations.
In Richmond Virginia Mayor Lemuel J Johnson allegedly told Washington correspondent A Cloyd Gill he poisoned his wife claiming he did it to spare her suffering. The court limited use of the alleged confession but allowed Gill to be questioned about its contents. Letters from Mrs Alice Knight Johnson to her husband were offered by defense as part of a suicide theory involving poison.
Durant Oklahoma May 21 Three recommendations on union between Northern and Southern Presbyterian Churches were studied by the Southern Presbyterian General Assembly. The majority backed federative union, the minority opposed both organic and federative union, and a substitute urged continuing discussions toward possible union. Debates continued without agreement.
Fire destroyed fifteen airplanes at a San Anciros facility causing extensive damage to aircraft and nearby materials. Reports indicate the blaze spread through a hangar area, with crews fighting flames amid dry spruce and Irish timber. Authorities began investigating probable causes as smoke filled the sky.
London dispatch reports that a Daily Mail correspondent in Apnéemadie France cites an authentic witness on widespread hunger in Germany and Austria. He says bread dominates talk, morale is low, soldiers starve, and relief from Ukraine is seen as a mirage. The piece notes protests, confiscations, and fears of Bolshevik influence as the war drags into a fourth year.
A noon sale at the Custom House steps will auction box seats for the Major Dalton benefit performance at the Lyric. The program features Dennis Ya as Major Dalton with an ode “The Triple Alliance” and a Red Cross interlude. proceeds aid the Red Cross chapter. Tickets priced buns and admissions set for students. Mrs Powell and M F Kirkbride handle exchanges.
London reports quote Chancellor Von Hertling and Secretary Yom Kuehmann voicing strong opposition to the Germany Austria pact. The two officials reportedly refuse to back the agreement though General Ludendorff pressures for immediate passage. The military accord would bind each nation to mutual support and wartime cooperation.
A brief Associated Press note from Washington reports on nominations and brevet promotions related to General Bliss. The item notes staff involvement and mentions a possible Senate action or confirmation process.
Allied forces strengthen positions along the Somme and Lys fronts as German plans appear delayed. British and French troops press toward village retakes near Vigne and other towns, with reported success in similar operations in northern France.
At a Columbus gathering the Associated Free Churches recommended the Evangelical Church Union. The resolution was adopted by the States center, endorsing unification efforts amid church-wide discussions.
A terse notice bans all Dutch steamers from sailing amid unspecified constraints. Officials cite executive prohibitions and unclear regulatory language, prompting affected firms to halt voyages pending clarification.
U S government agents uncover links between Irish agents in the United States and German support for a planned rebellion in Ireland. Evidence suggests German money and agents aimed to finance Irish opposition, with British authorities and Sinn Fein sympathizers monitored for involvement.
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