Soldier Gunther Kills Himself After Rock Island Arsenal Attack
A 60-year-old former Army sergeant Gunther, long stationed at Rock Island Arsenal, shot his head off with a weapon in the tool house near the arsenal. He then fled to Davenport, later dying in hospital. Investigators say he planned the attack and had expressed civilian guard ambitions.
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Julius Gunther
Alius Gunther
United States Army
Rock Island Arsenal
Gunther
Davenport
Haploo
Amon
Bam
Dia
Foun
Darrackea
Moline
John Mueller
Rosaen
Keek Dation
Roawen
Croraon
Oto
Joelsk
Spectaclele
Obise
New York
Morning wreck reported near Seattle bound steamer
A Eureka Calo steamer from Sanbratisa bound for Puget Sound was wrecked off Walla Wa Ino early morning. About 40 persons were feared drowned. The Journal notes a full report and investment offer at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Journal
Eureka
Walla Wa
San Bratisa
Pug T Sound
Moline Woman Faces Court After Disturbance
Fragmentary note reports a woman from Moline involved in a county court case described as insane. The text references a jury process, a series of unclear names, and a public disturbance linked to a local incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
ARFP
DUMP SALE IS ON Noousl Bargalo Debdsng By the Famous Clothing Store
A garbled notice outlines a sale at a well known clothing store with references to a store event starting soon. The text mentions timing, discounts, and word fragments suggesting an advertise sale event and prices.
Elated Strikers Debate Opium Controversy and Board Ruling
Damaged text reports Sattley Plow Company workers reacting to a state board decision about opium issues. The account mentions the board’s opinion being published and disputes over aim, result, and vote, with references to activists, politics, and potential legal actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sattley
Sattley Plow Company
State Board
Atta Creetton
Fragmented OCR Story Teases Warehouse Plans
The readable text hints at a planned new warehouse project, with mentions of construction, dates, and locations near Lake Utah. It references the word erection and possible site activity though much is garbled.
Judicial session presides over child custody and civil matters
Judge Ramsay on the circuit court Thursday ruled on motions in cases including Sjogren v Nan Patten and Marks v Armour Packing. The hearing covered habeas corpus issues and related civil actions involving multiple defendants and petitions, with decisions issued on various motions and continuances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsay
Circuit Court
Teiala
Sjogren
Swedish Lutheran Ladies Aid in Tuadt announces officers
The Lutheran Ladies Aid in Tuadt Mass lists officers for the year. President Johanna Bohman and Secretary Hilda Suhen are named, with Treasurer Mona Anderson and other officers announced. The notice details church events and fundraising efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowlog
Lesther Bohman Noe
Halmon Anderson
Jara Bohman
Dresser Hilda Su Hen
Numerous Names Gather for Final Rest Rites
A fragmented, poetic OCR item lists numerous individuals and places connected to a death notice or memorial. It reads like a scattering of names, streets, and locations with little coherent context, implying a large community gathering or public obituary notice.
Rural Free Delivery Statistics Report
Rural Free Delivery figures show mail items posted and delivered in the month. Totals include pieces collected and sent, with a summary of cards, newspapers, and parcels handled by the Moline post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Ares
Ulars
Toney
Postall
Candol Newspaape Mtd
H Meakinley
Unclear Manuscript Notice on Sale Prices and Clothing
Fragmentary OCR text describes a sale at a clothing company with references to price differences and a notable price increase. The fragment mentions a sale event, reliability concerns, and a “Famous” clothing brand, but lacks concrete dates, places, or clear entities.
Discovery of Life-Long Health by Dr King's New Discovery
Editor D H Downey of Churubusco Indiana touts Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption as a universal cure for coughs colds and grip claiming instant relief and certain cure for pneumonia or consumption. Local druggists guarantee every bottle and offer trial bottles.
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D. H Downey
Churubusco
Ind
Dr King
Clendenin
Hoty Hestrea
Berry to go on to Washington soon
Berry with H L Wheelan departs for Washington to present to President Roosevelt the Rock Island arsenal union machinists grievances alleged to have faced discrimination following the recent strike. Dump sale at the Famous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry
Washington
Becherry
H L. Wheelan
Roosevelt
Rock Island Arsenal Union
Lecture on Liquid Air by Mr F D Rugg
Oak Park resident Mr F D Rugg will lecture January 14 at the First Congregational Church on liquid air and its properties. The talk highlights experiments show liquid freezes mercury to shatter rock and freezes iron to crack glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FR. D. Rugg
Oak Park
First Congregational Church
Grocery Price List From Local Market Ad
A fragmented 1920s style price list shows per pound tobacco at small cents, various produce by pound or sack, canned goods, and household items. Items include peaches, potatoes, corn, beets, soap, washing powder, matches, and starch with scattered prices like 85c, 25c, 10c, and 10c each. The listing reflects common shopper items and nominal costs of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Ool Trust
Swift Pride
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Jorty
Deen Dec
Kuschmann
17Th Street
3D Avenue
Moline, Illinois
Honderks
Tomorrosw
Crete
Fothen Na Ih
Isto Geaunt
H. M. Anderson
Salt Lake City
Utah
Mtr
Saage
Parker
Ross
Wits
John Yeator
Muscatine
Agar Veale
Paes
Lutheran Ladies
Ladies Mission Society of the Church
Tuadt
Socretary Mars
Redequiat
Pesvasurer Mars
Melitie
Witeting Workers
George C. Dormann
Rock Island
Bern
Det Mano
Trom
Oman
Famoua
Tri-City Bottled Milk & Butter CO
Mullaness
Botaglad
Fifteenth Street and
Fourth Avenue, Moline
Shields’ Cash Grocery
Fifth Avenue
Third Avenue
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