Democratic candidates boast strong gubernatorial chances
In Wheeling May 29, Democratic contenders Lewis Bennett and Adam Littlepage expressed confidence in their paths to nomination. Bennett says delegates and counties yet to name them should secure his nomination, while Littlepage claims 44 votes beyond the required threshold. Hodges signals tentative interest and would accept if the convention nominates him.
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Wheeling
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Lewis Bennett
Adam Littlepage
Thomas E Hodges
Monongalia County
Snell will set aside in second trial verdict
In Clinton Illinois on May 29 the jury in the second Snell will trial set aside Col Thomas Snell’s will citing unsound mind. Richard Snell, a son disinherited with a $59 annuity, contended the Colonel’s insanity over women influenced the disposition of large sums and passionate letters entered as key testimony.
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Whitmore murder trial heads to jury in Lampblack Swamp case
In Jersey City on May 29 the Whitmore murder case went to the jury after both sides wrapped closing arguments. Prosecutor Victors stressed circumstantial evidence while defense attorney Simpson argued little had been done to clarify the Lampblack Swamp mystery. Whitmore appeared confident of acquittal.
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Wisconsin birthday marked as state turns sixty
Madison scene notes Wisconsin’s 60th anniversary since statehood with Belmont as the original capital and Nelson Dewey as first governor. The capital moved to Burlington and in 1858 settled in Madison. In Albany New York Dr A W Ferris, head of the state lunacy commission, says Thaw transfer from Matteawan requires commission approval.
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Nelson Dewey
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A. W. Ferris
State Commission In Lunacy
Harry K. Thaw
Matteawan State Hospital
Bears Rally Drops Wheat Corn and Oats Prices
In Chicago on May 2 trading day the Bears in the Board of Trade grain pits pushed May delivery prices for wheat corn and oats down 24 to 5 cents per bushel in early trading signaling a decisive victory in the market.
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Kentucky Court Laughs At Gaming Fine Case
A Kentucky circuit court judge humorously handles a gaming case with Daniel Cross, quipping about paying a fine and raising the stakes from a nickel or dime to twenty dollars. The exchange highlights local legal procedure and judge’s wit in a small-docket moment.
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Kentucky
W. W. Jones
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Daniel Cross
Daniel
Baseball scores from Virginia and National Leagues
In the Virginian League Portsmouth and Norfolk were tied 0 0 after rain five innings. Richmond lost to Lynchburg 0 2, Roanoke defeated Danville 7 1. In the National League Pittsburgh beat Cincinnati 6 1, St. Louis 4 Chicago 3, and Philadelphia 8 Boston 0 in eleven innings. New York 6 Philadelphia 5. second games Boston 5 Washington 7 and Cleveland 0 St. Louis 1.
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Jim Halpin and the Rise from Honest To Fortune
Jim Halpin lives a dramatic western saga from clerking to salary cuts to becoming a famed fortune seeker. He discovers a $3000 nugget and returns it, helps recover mail with $20,000, and declines a share in a double cross. He later profits via land grabs and railroad charters, briefly becoming a celebrated but controversial figure.
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Golden Lion
Express
Halpin
Express Company
Uncle Sam
Double Cross
Jim Halpin
Congress
Sam
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Becae
Halpro
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Slalpin
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Eminent and Liberal Mr James Halpin Remembered
The passage notes James Halpin as a self made man who sought a steam yacht, horses, carriages, sergeants and statuary, and trips to Florida and Europe, obtaining all he desired and earning wide newspaper nickname recognition.
Evolution and divine activity in the cosmic scheme
The text argues that the universe unfolds through guided evolution, not random change, and that life may exist on many planets. It asserts human beings are intelligent agents within a cosmic plan and emphasizes cooperation with the Divinity, citing Sir Oliver Lodge.
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Solar System
Amon
Sir Oliver Lodge
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