Tragedy at Miss Wing Boardinghouse Ended in Apparent Double Suicide
In Qrrenfield Massachusetts on October 12 Benjamin E Gaines aged 39 and Mabel Wing aged 29 were found dead from apparent gunshot wounds at Miss Wing's boardinghouse. Police suspect Gaines killed Wing then shot himself but no motive is known. Wing lay near the plaza after a fall. Gaines hung over the railing. Separately, Count Rene de Castellane’s divorce decree modification hearing in Paris was adjourned to November 4 as he seeks custody of his children following his wife’s remarriage to Prince Théodore de Sagan.
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Qrrenfield
Mass
Benjamin BE. Gaines
Mise Harrie
Mabel Wing
Miss Wing
Gaines
Jeunte Teed
Peing
Beanse
Plazaa
Pingan
Reni de Castellane
Thete de Sagan
Seine
Attempt to kill a Banker on Madison Avenue
Louis Wermser banker narrowly escaped serious injury after two men hurled a bottle containing caustic acid at his taxi, during a confrontation linked to taxi strikes. Police say the attack appeared to be by a person thought to sympathize with striking cab drivers. Wermser received a facial wound.
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New York
Madison Avenue
Louis Wermser
Marrowly
Wornger
Mauretania Suffers Docking Setback at Liverpool
The Cunard liner Mauretania damaged during docking for overhauling. Officials say damage is not serious but docking was postponed due to low tide. Occurred Oct 29 in Liverpool. ship to resume work at a more favorable tide.
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Liverpool
Cunard Line
Ter Stem
Wright teaches flight lessons to Count de Lambert
Wilbur Wright gave the first lesson in handling his balloon as instructed. Three flights were made of twelve, eight and fifteen minutes, respectively, and they proved very successful.
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le Blamns
Wilbur Wright
Jesson
Count de Lambert
Markets and political notes from Chicago and Nebraska
Chicago markets show mixed wheat corn and oats quotes with slight moves and livestock receipts. In Nebraska the discussion centers on William Jennings Bryan, described as both Populist and Democrat as parties align behind him amid state political dynamics.
Bryan's shuffled loyalties mix Populists and Democrats in Nebraska
The piece argues Nebraska Populists endorsed Bryan while Democratic electors ran on Populist tickets, tracing Bryan’s alignment with Populist goals and noting historical voting margins. It contends he must woo both parties to win and may adapt his stance by county to gain votes.
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Nebraska
Bryan
Willam Jennings Bryan
Mr. Bryan
McKinley
Parker
Roosevelt
Straigt
William Jennings Bryan and the gold standard dispute
A critical historical reflection on William Jennings Bryan's anti gold standard stance and his opposition to U S policy in the Philippines. The piece contrasts Bryan's 1896 free silver campaign with McKinley's approach, praising Taft's role in Philippine development and framing Bryan's positions as narrow and misjudged. It emphasizes the election outcome in favor of the gold standard and highlights the perceived wisdom of U S intervention abroad.
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Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
Philippines
United States
McKinley
Congress
Willam H. Taft
Pilippines
Taft
Tr. West
Dudya Tafes
Doesyer
Prssan
Brynins
Wodersland
Hughes
Haskell and Gompers
Wiliam A. Taft
Taft and Hughes praised for upright statesmanship against Bryan
The piece argues Taft and Hughes display broad, honorable judgment, resisting Bryan’s attacks and his opposition to corporate activity. It contrasts Bryan’s framing of fiscal and imperial issues with McKinley era calls for national unity, urging southern voters to back a party that embodies rational, patriotic leadership. It critiques Bryan’s treasury criticisms, clarifying accounting distinctions between permanent improvements funded by bonds and ordinary government expenses, and defends Taft’s fiscal record.
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Bryan
Treasury
Regan
Cortelyou
Panama Canal
Treasury Department
Great Britain
Promamii Giana
Taft Views Southern Tour as Step Toward National Reform
Mr Taft argues his brief southern tour aims to heal fraternal ties and boost solid South influence in national affairs. He contends postwar Democratic leadership has kept the region from proper economic and political power, and that dissolving the solid South would benefit the country by restoring its industrial and commercial influence.
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Mr. Taft
South
Taft
Mr. Parl
United States
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Dunning
S& Stevens
Live Stock Commission
East Bastrade
N.Y
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Binehet
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Democratic Party
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Republic
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McKinnley
Ysos
Maine
Bevan
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Anheuser-based
Davenport Savings Bank
South West Corner
2D and Main Sts
Davenport
Ws. O. Schmiot
Henry O. Struck
Louis Haier
H. Witson
C. G. Schoeffel
Malta
Northwest
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F. A. Schulz
Freeport
Taylor & Frick
Ilinois
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Stephenson St
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