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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1909
Page
6
Dr Edward Ehler, a medical official, informs the United States government of alarming laxity in handling leprosy cases in Porto Rico. The Porto Rican government shows little intent to regulate disease control, prompting federal attention in New York.
A four member European expert party arrived in New York from Ponce and warned that under current Puerto Rican conditions many lepers could emigrate to the United States. Ehlers reported widespread leprosy in Ponce with victims in streets and beggars in the market, urging rapid surveillance and stricter isolation of cases.
An advertisement declares that germs and poisons are drawn to the skin surface and destroyed by Zemo and Zemotone claiming to cure any skin or scalp disease. It invites readers to write for a sample and notes a display at A W Morgans Drug Store showing cures.
Post office in Muscatine Iowa lists unclaimed letters for week ending May 18 1909. Men include S Aron J E Angerer Jack Allsup and others while women list Martha Graessner Jennie Pearl Larkin Anna Strong and others. Special delivery item is Mrs Jennie Kolp.
The Athletics pulled out a 1 to 0 twelve inning win in Chicago yesterday, matching a scoreless game until the final stretch. Scott and pitching were featured as Chicago’s hopes faded in an arm weary marathon.
The Muscatine Baseball Club led by Manager Walter Davis will play four games this week against the Sterling Infants and Clinton Babes in Clinton and Sterling, with Sabbath day games moved to Iowa. The squad will also face Wilton Independents for batting practice on Thursday as rapid improvement continues.
Wrestlers Ralph Bull McCleary and James Anderson sign for a Friday evening match at the Family Theatre Third Street vaudeville house. Best two of three falls, catch as catch can, receipts awarded to winner, weight limits 182 and 150, twenty minute rounds with rests. McCleary city amateur champion, a fast and sturdy opponent.
Summary of recent baseball results across major leagues and minor circuits with wins by Chicago Philadelphia Detroit St Louis Washington Cleveland New York and others. Notable tallies include Pittsburg 11 over Brooklyn 1 and Springfield 19 over Dubuque 9 with varied innings.
Philadelphia faces Chicago in a cross town tilt while Boston battles Detroit. New York plays Cleveland and Chicago visits Philadelphia. Pittsburgh hosts Brooklyn and Cincinnati meets New York with St Louis visiting Boston.
Factory representatives met at the Y M C A to organize the Twilight Factory league. Eight teams are assured including Automatics Hirsch McKee & Bliven Roach & Musser Smith & Richards Empire City and the Barry plant with more likely to enter. A further meeting will decide on final details and league status.
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters can relieve stomach torpor liver issues lame back and weak kidneys with a guarantee. Packaged at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store priced at 50 cents.
A. W. Morgan druggist endorses Foley's Kidney Remedy as a kidney and bladder tonic that purifies blood and restores health and strength with no harmful drugs. Start today.
Cleveland news reports a threat to dynamite Judge Williams in Mercer Pa unless he helps overturn the conviction of James Boyle and his wife for kidnapping Billy Whitla. The missive was turned over to postal authorities.
In Kansas City on May 18 nine defense witnesses testified to show the case against James Sharp known as Adam God could not be fairly tried in this county. The prosecution presented evidence opposing the venue change plea as the trial moved forward.
Minneapolis on May 18. Lieut. Jno McNamara of fire company No. 11 was fatally shot during a pursuit of a hold up man. The fugitive was captured shortly after the shooting and McNamara died an hour later.
English novelist George Meredith died in London at 3:35 this morning. The immediate cause was heart failure after grave symptoms developed in the evening. Meredith, aged 81, became ill on May 14 and declined steadily.
Non union carriage drivers were photographed by ten photographers at cemeteries to capture the strikers replacements. A labor leader said the pictures would appear in union papers and the originals would be recognized later.
Desperate shooting pains in the chest receive quick relief with Dr King’s New Discovery. It promises pneumonia prevention. Price cited as 5 percent and 1.90 dollars at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Mrs. Rosetta Watson Fannie A Grooms thank friends for kindness and assistance during the illness and death of their friend and brother Samuel A Barnes.
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