22 May 1918
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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1918
Page
1
Reported at the lunch at the Cawthon Hotel the mobile contribution to the Second Cross sign stands near 22479. The women's division has not yet filed a full report. Today's sum reached 15620 with 3300 turned over to the treasurer and allocated to teams for inclusion in their reports.
The article reports multiple convictions by an Acting Judge among the African American defendants. Women named Crees and Bil Relly faced prohibition charges with fines including ten dollars and court costs. Mose Wi er and others were held on assault and battery charges with fines. Joe Singleton, for arm offense, pleaded guilty and paid one cent costs.
A vehicle turned turtle on Cedar Point Road Tuesday evening. Sheriff W. H. reports one occupant died at the scene while others were injured. Details are incomplete as investigators work the wreck.
An on scene report suggests foul play in a troop train wreck as a trestle failed, sending the train into a creek. Engineer A. J. is identified among those aboard, with details incomplete.
The article profiles Bonham a 12 year old who has sold The News Item for four years. He earns over five dollars a week and says there is nothing like it. He resides at 267 South Hamilton Street and attends McGill Institute regularly.
The U S attorney in Mobile announces he will receive complaints of disloyal acts and utterances for prompt investigation and keep them confidential. Citizens are urged to submit tips to the Mobile office, highlighting concerns as the public help is sought to enforce loyalty.
The News-Item street sellers gathered at the Register office and rode two large autos to Arington Beach. They played boxing and games, shelled soft shells, and shared a feast of sandwiches, cakes, peanuts, apples, and soda. Talks and songs followed before a return ride through the city.
The Harbor Commission met briefly and approved permission to drive a boom piling and to make improvements on Peterson's Island, which connects with Pints Island. The Dry Dock and buoying rights were discussed and granted as needed.
Associated Press reports Bohemia proclaims martial law after unrest in Pilsen Nachod and other towns. Rich estates of Prince Furstenberg are plundered and burned. Austrian premier von Seydler talks with Czech deputy Stanek. deputies warn against Tenens policy as shootings in Galicia echo fears.
Circuit Judge Latford Berney presided on May to charge the body with enforcing Alabama fishing laws in Mobile Bay waters and tributaries. County Game Fish Warden John C Hensch cites out of state anglers entering Alabama waters to fish and take fish without residency. The indictment urged strict enforcement, noting violations warrant indictments and urging action against violators.
W Joseph Smith a 29 year old painter of 1817 Frenchmen Street New Orleans was arrested Wednesday afternoon by Detective Curtin and Officer Bressingham on orders from Mobile Department of Justice officials for allegedly being a slacker. He had been wanted for four months and was picked up ten days ago for refusing to answer a questionnaire claiming he sent it from Anniston Alabama.
Three city prisoners occupy the police station, the smallest count in over fifty years. The record notes no arrests Tuesday night and cites a high fines payment rate in the recorder's court.
In a brief session the Senate adopted a compromise substitute backing the presidents stance on war inquiry. The measure limits funding for investigations to the Senate contingent fund and drops the original plan to create a congress controlled committee on wartime actions. The aircraft inquiry remains open.
Washington reports three sailors missing after the oil tanker William Rockefeller was sunk by an enemy submarine in the Atlantic on May 18. The vessel, carrying 7 157 tons, was aboard a convoy when attacked. eleven and sixty one crewmen were listed as lost or seriously injured while others were landed unharmed.
A fragmented OCR passage indicates railroads petitioned for higher freight and passenger rates across several states including Nebraska Oklahoma and Missouri. The notice mentions negotiations with commissions and a request for rate adjustments to improve revenue.
Richmond brief recalls De Lemuel J. as a dentist and notes a trial warning connected to Dr Johnson being removed from a coffin nameplate context amid unclear town references.
Washington reports the death of Ensign Stephen Potter in the North Sea on April 25 while fighting seven single seated enemy planes. He and a British pilot engaged, with Potter’s plane finally bursting into flames and crashing after a prolonged dogfight.
The Alabama Real Society closes with Wednesday sessions in Mobile where officers for the coming year are elected. A large optometrists turnout heard talks on refraction diseases color perception and psychological influence in attitude. Delegates plan a state wide optometry school and note continued staff control amid possible regional director changes. a future in Hampton Roads routes and two new operating regions looms.
Associated Press reports central Iowa tornadoes have killed about twenty people and injured around one hundred. Boone accounts for three deaths, Newton two, and one near Denigon, with widespread destruction including 50 homes in the city and damages over one million dollars.
The army casualty list dated May 22 shows forty eight names with 3 killed in action, 2 died of wounds, 2 died of disease, 38 wounded severely and 3 wounded slightly. Lieutenant Robert H. Long of Houston is among those listed.
In France Lieutenant William H. Taylor of New York chased a German biplane 5000 feet above Pagny-sur-Mthe Moselle and defeated the Boche after a close duel. A bullet punctured his airship wing but Taylor continued firing, about 450 shots, sending the enemy plane to a nose dive. Other American aviators pursued two enemy aircraft toward Thiaucourt.
Washington reports an added list of thirteen missing men likely aboard the naval collier Cyclops. The navy department said they were transferred from other ships as passengers and presumed aboard when Cyclops sailed. Included names and addresses appear in the released roster.
Americans conducted a patrol southwest of Apremont engaging German wire and enemy positions. A corporal named Kilick led actions with pistols and rifles as the patrol crawled to inspect enemy wire and charges.
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