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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1914
Page
2
A Boulogne correspondent reports a wounded British soldier saying only about 30 of 2,000 troops survived a German artillery assault after five days in the trenches. He recalls dawn reveille, relentless shrapnel, and Maxim fire, with minimal shelter and heavy casualties. The town near the fighting is not named by the censor.
Dr. B. Grubbs of the U S public health bureau travels to New Orleans to confer with Surgeons Rucker and Creel of the national bureau on rat extermination methods. He will return to Mobile Monday morning after arranging campaign details with city officials.
A Rotterdam dispatch to the Daily News reports that from the 60 000 inhabitants of Malines only 200 remain. Refugees say many were killed by bombardment and the rest fled. Germans bring heavy siege guns for Antwerp, have used such guns against Marines, and order able bodied men from Liege Longres and nearby to go to Germany to harvest.
Paris reports 500 American refugees from Switzerland arriving last night. Among them are Supreme Court Justice Vernon M. Davis of New York Rear Admiral Swinburne and Dewitt C. Poole an American consular official. 135 of the refugees will sail from Havre on the Rochambeau on August 30.
An official dispatch from Durazzo, Albania, via the Exchange Telegraph Company in Rome, says Italy and Austria have withdrawn support and Prince William of Wied plans to vacate the Albanian throne in the near future.
A vintage ad warns summer colds endanger vitality and may cause lung trouble. It touts Dr Kings New Discovery as a remedy to relieve coughs and colds, claims antiseptic action, and offers money back with $1 bottles.
City notices advertise Sunday trips to Coden or la Batre with return to Royal Street. Tickets priced at 50 cents and information available at the City Ticket side, 23S, on August 24, 1961.
Following the Davis Cup loss, readers propose a global women’s championship series. The piece notes American female players boast strong talent and England as the main potential challenger, while pondering if England could assemble a team rivaling the United States.
Ross Erwin leads NL batters with a .348 mark, while Brooklyn’s Dalton sets the pace at .334. Grant and Collins follow in batting, with Philadelphia and Indianapolis leaders in team hitting and steals. Pitchers James Doak Bender and Leonard head their leagues, and Southern Association star Knisely holds the SA record with 352. Further notes mention men and women’s Olympic eligibility and a future women’s international tour.
Manager Lord will send J. Bradley Hogg to the mound this afternoon with Schmidt catching. Manager Schwartz plans Leverett or More on the hill, Gibson behind the plate as both teams seek strong batting and solid pitching in today’s contest.
The Graham Rush squad travels to Dixie Park for a 3 p.m. game against the Lewis66, hoping to rebound after a loss to the Crown club. They also schedule a Sunday morning Teaser game on the brick yard diamond with lineup: Gaines first base Donovan second base Vautrot third base Yost shortstop Martin center field Calloway left field Therrell or McAfee right field Glover catcher Morrison Stewart or D Stewart.
A public health style notice warns that mosquitoes and other insects spread disease from bites and stagnation. It promotes Sloan's Liniment as antiseptic treatment for bites, cuts and sores, claiming quick neutralization of infection, with a 25 cent price and money back guarantee.
At Seagirt Range New Jersey Captain W H Richard of the Winchester Rifle and Gun Club shot 145 of 150 to win the Nevada trophy match among seventy five competitors. Captain K K St Casey of Pennsylvania won the officers and inspectors match for 6. Peter S Lund and William H Ford of the Marine Corps led the New Jersey two man team match with 189.
Liverpool August 29 Cotton spot unchanged with no sales. Receipts total 1000 bales, including 800 bales American.
A wartime dispatch describes repeated Allied assaults that failed to push the German lines. After a night in their clothes, troops were ordered to abandon their positions at dawn. Cavalry charges followed but were repelled as the enemy abandoned the effort.
Boulogne reports describe a 700 strong British force at Tournai facing 5000 German cavalry. Despite heavy losses the British held until only 300 remained, retiring with wounded as German advances were repelled by infantry artillery and improvised ambulances.
Berlin reports no new front lines beyond a Tages Zeitung dispatch claiming a British defeat at St Quentin. British losses were heavy and routed troops retreated before German cavalry. St Quentin lies about twenty miles from Cambrai and Lecateau, near the Somme border, with the front described as Cambrai to Lecateau.
Marblehead Mass Aug 29 The American team of Sonder yachts was completed with the selection of the Cima owned by Guy Lowell of Boston and New York as the third member Ellen and Sprig had already been chosen.
Chicago August 29 Charles Bachman Notre Dame athlete is the favorite to win the all around championship of the Central Amateur Athletic Union, which he held here today.
Mrs. Joseph Kallans of Peru Indiana reports belching sour stomach and headaches alleviated by Chamberlain's Tablets. She states the remedy improved digestion and regulated her bowels and she feels it is her duty to tell others. The note ends with a gale by all dealers.
Tickets are 50 cents for a round trip. Travel info available at City Ticket Office, 23 South Royal Street. Event date August 24, 1961.
The ITEM notes a list of local children under 16 with names addresses and birthdays inviting five friends to a birthday picture party at Empire Theatre this afternoon. Readable ages range from 9 to 15 and all born on August 29 across multiple years.
The Rock-a-By Lady from Hushaby street appears in a children’s verse. Biloxi society rounds up gaiety with Miss Aline Rosen honored at Manor House events and a Pass Christian dinner with Mr H Bloch. Pastime Club meeting highlights prizes and hosts as Mobile social life unfolds.
Mr. Leon Palmer state secretary of the Alabama Sunday School Association visits Mobile to plan October meetings for the Older Girls Graded Union and to stress the need for more Sunday schools across the state. The article notes a surge in new Sunday schools and ongoing formations. It also covers social events tied to visiting figures and local society gatherings in Mobile.
Tonight Mrs Y will be honored at a dinner party the Cawthon. In Selma Mrs Brown and Mrs Yates became devoted friends while attending school there. Miss Mary Butler of Selma hosts guests Miss Freda Rose of Mobile and Miss Hermine Jackson of Moss Point returns from Mobile. Mr W F Collins, U S marshal clerk, visits Selma on business. Mr and Mrs Milton Denmark with their daughter Pearl and son Raymond visit Paris Illinois relatives.
Belgian civic guard Duquet arrived in London and recounted German siege tactics at Namur. He said five forts remained but faced new siege guns that breached cupolas, followed by a German army overrunning French and Belgian defenders. About five thousand Belgians were surrounded at Denée with only seventeen escaping.
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