This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1914
Page
12
Shamrock IV, Lipton's new challenge for the America's Cup, was launched at Gosport England with the Countess of Shaftesbury performing the christening. The ceremony began at noon as Shamrock IV slid down the ways amid festive decor and shamrock symbols.
Bryn Mawr College hosted an annual track meet where several records fell. Helen Harris of Philadelphia set a women’s world mark in the hop, step and jump at 31 feet 10 inches, eclipsing the previous Bryn Mawr record. Mary C. Morgan also posted notable Bryn Mawr marks in the 100 yard hurdles and dash. Marjorie Scattergood won the javelin with 61 feet 6 inches.
Potsdam reports the engagement of Prince Oskar fifth son of the German emperor to Countess von Bassewitz maid of honor to the empress. The 26 year old prince praised the boat and noted the launch timing may affect chances compared with American yachts. Messages of good wishes flooded in for Sir Thomas Wipton and Charles Sc Nicholson the designer and luncheon was hosted by Sir Thomas after the launching.
A press boat and a vessel for moving picture machines will be allowed on the Sandy Hook course for next September's international yacht races. The ruling followed a conference between Secretary Redfield and New York Yacht Club Secretary Cormack. Wireless messages on race progress will be restricted to the press boat.
In Atlanta on May 26 Mobile’s Southern league club, after a heavy defeat in the series opener, prepared to even the series. Robertson and Schmidt named as visitors’ battery while Dent and Dunn opposed them for Mobile. The game was scheduled for 3 30 p m under clear warm skies.
Nashville and Montgomery, tied 1 1 in the series, meet this afternoon at 4 o clock in Nashville. East of Case and Kleinow are Montgomerys battery while Forest More will start for Nashville with Gibson catching. Weather is forecast as fair and warm.
Memphis fans anticipate a 4 p m matchup after yesterday's defeat as Holmes and Bemis may reclaim laurels for the locals while Birmingham relies on Johnson and Tragresser. Weather is forecast clear for the game.
The All Stars topped the Little Giants 17 to 8 on Sunday. Harper pitched strong, and Patterson and Gerald led at the plate with key hits. Other notable players included Collier W Harper Odom and Friedlander as contributors.
The Askin and Marines beat the Blue Z team 11 to 3 on Whistler diamond. C Croxdale drove in three with a bases loaded double in the first inning and added another run later, sparking a one sided slugfest. Diamond pitched strong, allowing four hits through nine innings as infield defense supported the win.
In a fast and well played City League Park game the Barney Cavanaghs beat Lewis 66 by 6 to 5. Brown's eighth inning steal and Therrell’s three base drive powered the winning run. Finnigan limited the 66 club to six hits while Chambers held Barney to similar. The Barsisoned lineup and a tense race for first division kept fans eager for next Sunday’s rematch with Crowns.
Chattanooga May 26 McCormick to send Sline to the hill this afternoon in game two with New Orleans Walker and Higgins named by Dobbs. Ens will play short in Balenti's spot with Graham in left Reitmiller to catcher Street injured Johnst on ill with ptomaine poisoning Game called at 4 o'clock weather clear.
An article promotes Sargol tablets to help thin people gain fat by aiding nutrient absorption. It claims 10 to 25 pounds monthly gains are common, with natural, harmless action. Sold by Van Antwerp Drug Corp and other druggists with a money back guarantee. Caution notes not for those unwilling to gain ten pounds.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.