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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1909
Page
3
Hugh McGann was knocked down six times in a six round match with Stanley Ketchel in Pittsburgh at Duquesne Gardens. No decision due to Pennsylvania law. A packed crowd of about six thousand witnessed McGann rally after rough rounds despite exhaustion.
Baseball results across the National and American leagues with multiple city matchups. Key games include Brooklyn, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Chicago, Detroit and Omaha across various scores, with pitchers listed and final tallies.
James and Melissa Sharp known as Adam and Eve God go on trial for the December 8 riot murders of two police officers and a bystander. They were denied a change of venue and jury selection began. A plea of insanity will be presented.
Allison Iowa May 19 Jacob Franken a wealthy farmer living about five miles north of Allison collapsed and died while at home authorities said he was about 60 years old and leaves a widow and several children uncertainty about his sudden death remains under investigation by local officials
The National Association of Audubon Societies launches a nationwide campaign backed by the New York Grange and farmers to defend insect eating birds. Lawmakers in multiple states face pressure to pledge resistance to feather dealer interests and protect crops valued in the billions.
Local briefs report Mrs. Leigh H Wallace visiting Davenport and other residents such as Mrs. Mat Miller and Miss Mabel Stewart calling on friends. Mrs. J W Zaring travels to Cotter to visit son Glenn, while Mrs. J R Reece and baba of Wyman visit and return home. Mrs. W F Graham shops in the city and returns home. Mrs A H Essiey and Miss Etta McFarland plan a day in Columbus Junction. Earnest Dean remodels his home. Rev J A Boatman arrives from Muscatine for a Methodist conference. Amy Folger returns from Valparaiso for teacher training and bookkeeping. Arthur Woods, newly married, graduates from Central College and will lead Wellman Baptist Church. Chas Bell and Nick Herman with Frank Barden head to Detroit for new cars, returning overland.
Eczema sufferers are urged to consult their family doctor or Cook & Sherman druggists in this city for reports from patients who used D. D. D. Prescription with oil of wintergreen liquid.
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