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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1914
Page
2
A German artilleryman from Bapaume reports the death of a French aviator shot by German gunners after flying behind the front. The account details the pilot's descent to about 1000 feet, the staged artillery shield, and the successful hits that destroyed the plane. The letter praises the gunner who fired the decisive shots and notes the scattered wreckage.
Germany informed neutral powers with consuls in Belgian territory under German control that exequator recognition to Belgium will not be continued though provisional acknowledgment may be granted if desired. South American representatives reported the notice to Secretary Bryan, with officials noting awareness of the communication.
Miss Dudley Traceblood reports July last year seeing eczema first on fingers and spreading to the body by August. Severe itching hindered sleep. rash worsened in warmth. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment samples and full boxes, she claims complete healing and smooth skin. Samples and the Skin Book are advertised from Outicura Dept. T Boston.
Ty Cobb and his son Tyrus Jr. are featured in Augusta Ga as Ty shifts from hunting to golf. The piece notes Cobb’s left handed swing skill his long drive and steady putting while he teaches his son baseball basics and hopes he becomes a standout in sports.
Three planes, a German Taube and two British fighters, fought at about seventy miles per hour one mile up over South End on Sea. The German dodged as fire from British planes sprayed the air, with antiaircraft shots fired but none hit. The engagement lasted five minutes before the German disappeared into fog near the channel.
A card from William Wilson former Mobile national cemetery superintendent thanks Raphael Semmes Camp No. 11 and other Confederate veterans for six years of kindness toward his comrades from the Grand Army of the Republic. He asks continued goodwill for his successor in charge of the sacred ground where Confederate dead lie.
Archbishop James H. Blenk remains in grave condition at his New Orleans residence after a relapse from an illness that first struck him in Chicago last month. Physicians described his status as critical at midnight.
An older home remedy extols Pinex based cough syrup made with sugar syrup for fast relief from distressing coughs chest and throat colds and bronchial symptoms. It claims one day of use overcomes ordinary coughs whooping cough and bronchitis while costing about 54 cents for a full pint.
Justice Lamar of the U S Supreme Court postponed until after Christmas a ruling on Leo M Frank’s appeal in his death sentence for the murder of Mary Phagan. Louis Marshall urged review of a habeas corpus writ denial by Judge Newman, arguing courtroom mob influence and trial jurisdiction issues.
Wallie Smith, former Atlanta player and 1914 Ameri can League participant, will rejoin the Crackers in 1915 as third baseman and captain. His return is expected to boost the Cracker lineup with a reliable clean up hitter and clutch hitting, recall his 1913 pennant influence and strong pinch hitting.
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