Man Shoots Himself in Farm House Near Moline
John Sundquist, a 60 year old resident for 25 years, shot himself in his room at the George Swanson farm east of Mineral Springs after years of attempting a perpetual motion device. He had traveled widely, lived frugally, and reportedly planned death if he could not remain useful. His body was buried by the county this morning.
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George Swanson
Moline
John Sundquist
Mineral Springs
Sundquist
Marshak Kittulsen
Mann
Hall
Suudecast
Moline Plow Co
Swanson
Sweden
California
Florida
Buried by the County After Miner Springs Death
Coroner Felhart reports the body of John Sundquist, an elderly man who shot himself at George Swanson's home near Mineral Springs after a dispute. A jury was convened with six members, and Swanson and his son were examined. Sundquist left little trace of family or past, possessing only a pocketbook with $2.50.
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Felhart
Tate
John
Delayed Letter From Guan tanamo Bay to Charleston
GEO M. GOULD recounts shipboard life aboard the Columbia en route to Cuba. He describes the vessel’s size and armament, visits to Camp McCalla, sighting Morro Castle, and interactions with officers and Cuban insurgents. He notes supply ships, quarantine on the Rita, rough camp conditions, health concerns, and hopes of reaching Porto Rico soon.
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Gibbs
Cervera
Santino
Porto Rico
Channon
Tinos
Enekson
Santhaye Harbor
Santauro
Ann
Adgt Gaiavderd
Moline
Cuba
Lalis Ane
St. Lyon
Geo M. Gould
Battle Report From Guanela Porto Rico July 27
Lieutenant Lyon describes landing on the 25th in Guanela Porto Rico and a small battle the following day. He notes casualties among his men, including three wounded slightly, and mentions the Sixth Massachusetts and two companies of the Sixth Illinois. He slept on the ground and heard bullets while the Spaniards kept them awake. He collects coconuts and bananas and observes that officers’ wives left early, leaving belongings behind. He promises to share more on his return.
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Guanela
Porto Rico
Massachusetts
Illinois
Mothers Embrace Dr Fowler Extract for Summer Ailments
Mothers abandon dread of the dreaded second summer as Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberries sits in the home. The remedy claims to ease various summer complaints and is advertised as a natural tonic for children's ailments.
Prize crews and ships anchor at Key West in 1898 news
The Lancaster remains at anchor in Key West as prize crews board captured vessels and the ship serves as a base for Commodore Remey. The Newport arrives with captured Spanish steamers and the Moline sailors face heavy seas returning from New York. Rumors of peace mingle with plans to discharge naval militia within two months.
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U. S
Lancaster
Key West Vla
Remey
Oi Tured
United States
Rev West
Key West
Hawk
Society of
Moline Ladies
Tampa
Fla
Connecticut
Usos
Newport
New York
John Sundine
VOSS
Blatgrist
Moline
Kes West
Apo Uis
Moline Boys
Cape Hatteras
Iineis
Guy Darhow
Copd
General Hospital
Morgan
Santiago
Port Tampa
Cuba
Novy
Telegram reveals Lieut Gaylord ill with typhoid fever
Lieutenant Gaylord at Fortress Monroe reports typhoid fever but says he is getting on nicely with the best treatment. He asks for frequent letters and expects to soon be convalescent. His father Lieut Gaylord had considered traveling to him.
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W. H. Gaylord
Lieut. L. R. Gaylord
Fortress Monroe
Louis
Weir Plow Co to Sell Entire Plant in Two Parcels
In Warren County Court at Monmouth Judge Peacock ordered the sale of the Weir Plow Co plant including real estate and machinery. The sale on September 15 aims to allow two parcels to be sold, with land in Faust Moline likely to attract speculators. Minority stockholders continue a probe into alleged irregularities as they seek answers about past business declines.
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Peacock
Warren County
Monmouth
Wier Plow Co
Hirdesteen
L. S. Kingman
Faust Moline
Kingman
Kingmans
Dr Thomas Fleetrie Oi Promises Quick Relief
A vintage ad copy touts Dr Thomas Fleetrie Oi as a household remedy for burns cuts and sprains offering rapid relief and soothing care from a trusted medical brand. The text emphasizes convenience in the home medicine chest and year after year of reliable use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Thomas’ Fleetrie Oi
Camp Michillinda-Nit hosts 300 visitors for summer revelry
Friday Evening Dispatch reports Camp Michillinda-Nit scene lively with 300 Rock Island and Moline friends. Guests enjoyed lanterns, a blazing campfire, an orchestra, open tents, and rustic comforts. Firelight, outdoor cooking, and weinerwurst end the evening as visitors depart after midnight.
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Michillinda
Nit
M Ko McKinles
W. J. Entrikin
D. Wheelock
W. P. Quayle
C. PF. Hemenway
Rock Island
Moline
Black Hawks Excursion to Watch Tower Boosts Sechler Power
Twenty five D M Sechler Carriage Co men including executives and dealers visited Black Hawk Watch Tower last evening. They tested the Black Hawk cornplanter, enjoyed a banquet, sent greetings to D M Sechler’s father, and praised the Mikado show at Merrie Bell. The trip ended with a rousing song-filled journey home.
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D. M. Sechler Carriage Co
Black Hawk Watch Tower
Black Hawk
Fries
Black Hawks
Do Ve Sechler
Cincinnati
McHugh
A. H. Mizneer
Stronghurst
Newark
Moline
Merrie Bell Opera Company
Na Hods
Board of Education elects three teachers at Friday meeting
The board approved the selection of Louise E. Mumm to teach German and other high school subjects. J. P. Drake was chosen to replace J. W. Kyle in physics and chemistry, and W. H. Allen was hired for manual training. Contracts for coal supply and a $75,000 tax levy were noted, with resignations and rule changes announced.
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Louise Mumm
J. P. Drake
Chicago
J. W. Kyle
W. H. Allen
St. Louis
O. O. Wicks
Manuel
Board of Education
Louise E. Mumm
Moling
Committee On
F. L. Natt
John Ericsson
Grant
Garfield
the Street
Seventh Street
Walker & Son
Irving
Lincoln
Shallberg Bros
Washington
Townships
Ant
Roman
Buck Owens
Syrup of Figs Promises Gentle System Cleanup
Advertises a laxative syrup claiming to cleanse the system by easing habitual constipation and stimulating kidneys and liver without irritation. Promotes relief from headaches, colds, or fevers, produced by the California Fig Syrup Co.
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Cathorgia Fie Syrup Co
California
Fic Syrup Co
California Fig Syrup Co
Sidewalk riding fines issued to two riders
Oscar Anderson and Chis Olson were each fined one dollar plus costs for riding on the sidewalks. A warrant is out for J A Godelin of Twin City Ice Co for the same charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Anderson
Chis
Olson
J. A. Godelin
Twin-City Ice Co
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Yale
Os Olsen
Faller
St Cutlasses Shei
Ingscotsa
Thes
Barly Mason
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Morro
Cols
Foster
Kittilsen
Camp McCalla
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Cochran
Draper
Nevill
Col. Thomas
Insurgenta
Mivarsi
Amy
San Laoumville, Ky
Cal
New York, N.Y
Lieut
Lyon
Guanica
Tuesay
Evening Dispatch
Gaylord
East Moline
Kingman Saysa
Michillinda-Nit
Porto-Ricold
Hood
Wyds
Black Hawk Tower
Boston
Moline, Ill
THE
5Th Ave
5Th St
JE. Rankin
Riverside House
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Newcomb
Low Prince
Mary Bjurndahl
28Th Ave
Ilinois
H. J. Moss
Third Avenue
Lindwall's
J. F. Lindwall
Fifteenth ‘Street
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