Attempted suicide by Rock Island man at home
John Ittner a 50 year old mill worker on the west end of Rock Island tried to shoot himself in the right temple in front of his family. He was bleeding heavily after the attempt and doctors probed for the bullet without determining its exact location. He was restrained from self harm and remained in a precarious condition. The motive appears tied to financial concerns and possible family tensions related to bicycles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ittner
Wes End
Rock Island
Super
Weyerhaeuser & Denkma
Lal Ittner
Huy
Ittner
Simon Pochimann
New Officers Elected by Swedish Republican Club
New officers were elected at the Swedish Republican Club meeting Saturday evening. Officers named include President AF Granquist, Secretary G W Johnson, Treasurer C V Swanson, and vice presidents from wards one through seven. Executive and finance committees were named, and a new constitution was adopted specifying monthly meetings will be held the last Friday of each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AF. Granquist
G. W. Johnson
C. V. Swanson
First Ward
G. Ater Lyos
Serond
Anton Berg
Emil Dahlheim
Peter Nelsor Fisth
O. F. Lund
Siath
John Johnson
Swan Dahlbere
F. Me Telitson
N. Kb. Munson
Chas
Dictionary Promises Value in Compact Form
A lightweight dictionary from the Dr Williams Medwine Co Schenectady NY claims to cover 10000 common English words with concise definitions. It omits nothing essential and aims to provide maximum meaning in limited space. Readers with a dictionary already will find it useful for portability and speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwin-Williams CO
Dr. Williams Medwine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Looney of Rock Island Apology Sought in Charity Court
In a charity court session Monday Judge Adams summoned Looney of Rock Island to apologize for a Saturday encounter. McEniry resisted until the court clarified the request was for him to apologize, not Looney, and then relented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Looney
Rock Island
Adams
Charity Court
McEnir
Erbrat
Wm. McEniry
Joh
Ragged Man at Gate Sparks Family Alarm
A fragment shows Willie rushing in to alert his mother about a ragged man claiming Klondike fever near the gate. She warns against letting the dog loose, noting their father paid $50 if Rover can help, hinting at a perilous, frontier era encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Klondike
Purifier of Social Atmosphere Locked Up in Mt Carroll Jail
A. H. Mertz of the People's Union Mission reports in a Mt Carroll jail letter dated April 11 1898 that he has been sentenced to nine months. He boasts this is his seventh incarceration for exposing alleged fraud and corruption in three cities. He claims a reform majority supports breaking up the county political machine and appeals for funds and legal help to overturn the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illnoigs
Mr. Carrol
A. H. Mertz
People’s Union Mission
Geneseo
Mt. Carroll
Carroll County
Whale County
Preps
Reform
Illinois
People’s Union
Spensley
Galena
Campbell
Savanna
Thomas Burt
Shannon, Ir
Spensles O
Carrell
Sherif Robbe
A. H. Merrvs
One Step Too Many in Victorian Elections
The Australians, noted as solemn by nature, found amusement in election quirks. In Melbourne a candidate asked what made England mighty, and a back-row reply shouted Ireland in a fine brogue. Another speaker, promising more, stepped over the rostrum edge and toppled into reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Melbourne
England
Oireland
Electric lights illuminate ancient Catacombs near Rome
The catacombs of St. Calixtus near Rome were illuminated with thousands of electric lamps. The bright light striking rows of bones created a startling, uncanny effect, showing modern science meeting antiquity in a dramatic display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Calixtus
Rome
Soaking Keeps Baskets Stronger For Longer Use
To strengthen baskets and chairs, soak in cold water for several hours and dry in the sun every six months. This treatment preserves materials and extends their life beyond normal wear.
Hickson Question on Staff Attire Reflects Salary Gap
In a sharp exchange, Hickson questions why office staff dress better. Barker replies the clerks’ salaries fund their attire, while he as proprietor wears less expensive clothes.
Lighthouse Built in Japan from Bimboo Wood
A lighthouse structure in Japan uses bimboo wood prized for its rot resistance and durability. The article notes the wood’s superior performance against water and weather compared with ordinary timber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bimboo
Japan
Soldier Song Fragments Stir Mixed Reactions
Fragments show phrases like Might Be Gratified and He-What is he singing, with lines including Me Like a Soldier Fall and If I on had a gun, suggesting a lyrical brainstorming or overheard jingle. The text reads as stray lyric scraps and incomplete lines.
McCabe Launches Bid for State Senate Nomination
L S McCabe announces via the Distarce his run for the Republican nomination for state senator from the district. A prominent Rock Island businessman and farmer with three large farms in Illinois and Iowa, McCabe is praised for energy, fairness, and extensive local ties. The piece notes historical district representation and signals strong Rock Island backing for a local candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. McCabe
McCabe
Peoria
Joliet
Quincy
Springfield
Iowa
The
Union
Rock Island
Alfred Webster
Messrs
Andrew Crawford
Lorenzo D. Whiting
Tiskilwa
W. H. Shepard
Cambridge
E. C. Moderwell
Geneseo
M. M. Ford
Galva
H. A. Ainsworth
Moline
J. H. Pierce
Kewanee
W. F. Crawford
Taylor Ridge
H. V. Fisher
Hock Island
Rock Island City
Cyclone Damages and Ridiculous Aftermath in Georgia Town
A southern cyclone tore through a Georgia town damaging landscapes and a farmer's painted fence. A neighbor sent a crude note joking about recovery, mentioning missing limbs and asking for a price on the farmer’s head, reflecting local shock and humor in the aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bel
Georgia
Bill Jinkins
Matt Wilkins
Dan Jones
Molly Browniis
Not so Wonderful. A fragment from Londor Clarion
A fragmentary notice from the Londor Clarion hints at a dialogue about twins and approval but leaves most names and events unreadable. The readable bits show a casual exchange with partial phrases and unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vikitbr
Johnny
Board of Education approves teachers’ meeting attendance
The Board of Education at its Friday meeting granted permission for all teachers to attend the Northern Illinois Teachers’ association session in Rockford on April 30. It announced new appointments at Lincoln Garfield and Washington schools, promoted staff, and approved supplies and bills totaling 1 189 29. Debating contest entrants were named with preliminary rounds set for April 15 ahead of the May 6 Military Tract association event in Galesburg. Railroads offered reduced rates.
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Board of Education
Northern Illinois Teachers’ Association
Rockford
Claudia Johnson
Lincoln
Eugenia Johnson
Garfield
Emma Engblom
Washington
Moline
Military Trace Association
Galesburg
Aledo
Canton
Guiva
Knoxville
Macomb
Monmouth
Galva
California
6 Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louieville
New York
Wheelock real estate sale stalls amid high bids and court rules
The Wheelock property auction in the city opened with a $500 lot west of the Second Congregational church drawing no bids beyond a $11,000 reserve. A farm tract near Nineteenth Avenue and Fifteenth Street sold to P. Nelson for $4,925 but final sale blocked by court order unless $24,000 is realized. auction adjourned to June 11 at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheelock
Second Congregational Church
G. W. Johnson
Seventh Avenue
Nineteenth Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Onhee Street
P. Nelson
Childish Question Prompts Laughs About Button in Old Age
A playful exchange recalls a family moment as Willie jokes about an elderly mother and a papa searching for an electric bell. The fragment shows a lighthearted family dynamic and a pun on the phrase who has the button.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Bargains at Hull Bros Dry Goods and Carpets
AY HULL BROS offers this week all wool carpets at 45c with 100 patterns. Brussels carpets at 5c, some closing out. Rugs and room-size tubas priced from 6x9 to 1x2 at 7 to 15 dollars. China mat tings and new spring dress fabrics advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AY Hull Bros
Jtown
Brussels
Hull Bros Spring Dress Goods and Accessories Sale
All wool novelty dressings at 28c and 124 cent suits offered. New Covert cloths and brilliantines shown with spring goods. Parasols and umbrellas advertised with a 9 inch steel red silk warp model at 49c and $1.50 value. Kid gloves offered in multiple shades and prices.
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Hull Bros
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Josephson
Tri City
Good Watches
Third Avenue
Sid Danser
Tri Cities
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J. E. Rankin
Riverside House
Tertonw
Ill
Boston
Cline, Ill
Big Country Store
5Th Ave
la Beara
Uae
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Stote
Searle
Bird
E. J. Searle
Prisle
Wride
J. J. Ingra
MR. Mertz
M’cabe
Senate
Hood
Wheelock Sale
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Port Huron
Mich
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H. T. Moss
Moline, Ill
J. E. Buckley
National Hotel
Washington, D. C
Gus Lindvall
Kimi
Heimbeck
Turner
Wangold
E. E. Mangold
Uclid Oil Co
Glevelaz Gas
Eae Washington Atriots
Tremendo
Ohio
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