Motion to Quash Indictment in Scopes Trial Opens Clash
Dayton July 13 A motion to squash the Scopes indictment for teaching evolution in public schools centers on constitutional challenges to Tennessee law and the U S Constitution. Neal cites 14 defense reasons, McKenzie argues for constitutionality, Hicks defends schoolrooms, and Judge Raulston calls for briefs after recess.
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Dayton
Scopes
John R. Neal
Tennessee
United States
Tennessee General Assembly
Neal
Ben G. McKenzie
Sue K.hicks
Raulston
Tobacco Jubilee Planned as 3500 Acres Open New Tobacco Field
The Atlanta Trust Company headlines a Dixie barbecue planned between July 15 and 4 to celebrate 3500 additional acres of Georgia land in bright tobacco. On W T J Eaton farm near Americus, about 2500 Georgians will attend. Eugene Black leads the bank’s diversification push. A large program with speakers is being arranged.
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Atlanta Trust Company
W. J. T. Eaton
South Georgia
Georgia
W. T. J. Eaton
Americus
Crockett
Atlanta
Eugene Black
South
Trust Company
Americas
Ambrose
Douglas
Pickwick Trial Opens Over Building Collapse Indictments
Seven men arraigned in Boston Superior Court on secret indictments tied to the Pickwick club building collapse of July 4 that killed 44. Six indictments accuse manslaughter with two defendants from the city building department. A suspect lessee faced a separate nuisance charge. All pleaded not guilty and were released on $2,000 bail. Trial set for Wednesday.
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Boston
Superior Court
Lummus
Grand Jury
Pickwick Club
City of Boston Building Department
Indictmen
Sym
Orday
Ared
New York murder case echoes Loeb Leopold in Hempstead
Nassau County police pursue a murder case resembling the Chicago drama as taxi driver Louis Panella is found shot and hidden under a Hempstead concrete slab. Aviator Philip Knapp, 23, deserter from Mitchell Field, is sought nationwide with a missing 45 caliber pistol linked to the case.
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Nassau County
New York
Chicago
Louis Panella
Hempstead
Long Island
New York City
Panella
Philip Knox Knapp
Mitchell Field
Syracuse
N. Y
Knapp
Philip Knapp
Would Repeal Marriage Law In Georgia
Atlanta July 13 a bill to repeal Georgia s new marriage law is expected before the General Judiciary One committee tomorrow The measure by Representative Steed of Taylor would amend the act requiring filing of marriage license applications five days before issuance and the posting of the application Steed notes many counties favor repeal noting couples cross into neighboring states for ceremonies The new marriage law has strong support in both legislature branches.
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Atlanta
House
Georgia
Committeee On General Judiciary
Representative Steed
Taylor Omty
General Assembly
Steed
Two Reserve Officers Die In Mitchell Field Plane Crash
Two reserve officers were killed when a plane caught fire and crashed over Mitchell Field New York today. The incident follows a report stating there are eight times as many murders in the United States as in England per population.
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Mitchel Field
N. Y
Mitchell Field
United States
England
Children’s Day Hearing On Georgia Code Revisions
This afternoon in the state legislature a joint hearing will consider the Georgia Children’s Code revisions. Prominent groups back the measure including the Georgia Federation of Labor and the Georgia WCTU. Speakers include Judge R Eve and Mrs Mary Harris Armor among others.
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Georgia Federation of Labor
The
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Georgia Educational Association
Georgia
National P. T. A
Georgia League of Woman Voters
Georgia W. C. TU
R. Eve
Georgia Children’s Code Commission
Mary Harris Armor
J. L. R. Boyd
Legal Aid Society
Raiford Falligant
Savannah
Jerome Jones
Atlanta
Journal of Labor
Stockdale Addresses Merchants At Carnegie Library
Frank Stockdale business expert spoke to Americas merchants institute on approaching the customer. He urged tact in business but warned against over tactfulness as it can cost customers and close doors. The session focused on plans and schedules for the week.
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Carnegie Library
Frank Stockdale
Americas Merchants’ Institute
Mr. Stockdale
Stockdale
Georgia House bill would raise highway speed limit
Atlanta July 13 A bill introduced by Representative Wimberly of Toombs would extend Georgia public highway speed limit from 30 to 45 miles per hour. The measure prohibits operating a motor vehicle on any public street or highway at over 45 mph with due regard for width grade and character.
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Atlanta
House of Representatives
Wimberly
Toombs
Georgia
Chinese Defy U S Continue Outrages in China
July 13 dispatches report renewed anti foreign actions in Kwantung province. Cantonese soldiers attacked the English Presbyterian mission at Wuking Fu injuring three missionaries, two women. Foreigners were ordered to leave the town for Swatow. British Counsel seeks apology punishment and compensation.
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New York
Kellogg's
United States
China
Kwan Tung
Wuking Fu
Swattow
Holder to Attend Official Meeting on Toll Bridge Plan
Atlanta July 13 Chairman John N Holder of the State Highway department said he would attend a Columbia South Carolina meeting on July 14 to discuss financing for buying and operating the Alford toll bridge over the Savannah river. The plan calls for Georgia and South Carolina to purchase the privately owned bridge.
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Atlanta
John N. Holder
State Highway Department
Columbia
S. C
Savannah River
Georgia
South Carolina
Holder
Sumter Should Have More Hogs
County Agent Cliett notes South Georgia’s abundant hog feed, yet hog numbers lag. Webb cites plans in other counties to place surplus crops on the market by boosting hog numbers. Banks and financial interests help farmers secure hogs to absorb the surplus. Sumter urged to follow suit.
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Cliett
Tts
South Georgia
Webb
Goost
Sumter
Black man in hospital after family ice attack
An incident following a Sunday contest between two men ends with Ed Huel stabbing Coot Daniel with a family ice pick. Coot hospital. Ed faces charges of assault with intent and later potential serious charges after claim of provocation.
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Negro
Coot
Daniel
Ed Huel
Cocter
Sunday T
Ed Asid
Bal
Unclaimed Estates Of Mystery People Worth Millions
Chicago on July 13 reports unclaimed estates of mystery men and women total about 10 million dollars yearly. Probate genealogist W C Cox says he uncovers heirs for unknown pasts, solving hundreds of cases. The fortunes include money and property that go to the state if heirs cannot be found. A sample case notes Old Jim Michael who died at 103 after immigrating from the Isle of Man and amassing about 75000, with no known relatives. The Isle of Man search continues to locate kin. many estates belong to women in Coxs files.
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Chicago
W. C. Cox
Jim
Micheal
Cox
Michael
United States
Isle of Man
Rhode Island
Illinois
North Carolina
Maryland
State To Fight Cotton Flea
Atlanta July 13 The Georgia State Board of Entomology hires D H McEachern entomologist of the United States Horticultural Board to survey damage from the cotton flea outbreak in Georgia and to aid cotton farmers with control measures. Powdered sulphur is recommended as the best control.
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Atlanta
Georgia State Board of Entomology
D. H. McEachern
United State Horticultural Board
Georgia
Georgia law seeks new methods for prohibition enforcers
Atlanta July 13 A bill drafted by Representative Rampley Habersham county for introduction in the lower house would change how prohibition enforcement officers intercept rum runners and bootleggers on Georgia public highways.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Representative Rampley
Habersham County
General Assembly
Poison Plot A Detroit Man Accused In Candy Cyanide Scheme
A Detroit man is accused of sending a box of chocolates laced with sodium cyanide to a rival. Miss Louise Havers testified the tampered candy nearly killed her, and Henderson admitted taking the sweets to a chemist for analysis amid jealousy claims. The case names Freda Efrusy and Jandro V Martinez as others involved.
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Detroit
Louise. Havers
Charles Henderson
Henderson
Pennly
Miss Havers
Freda Efrusy
Grimm
Harrison on War Finance Board appointment
Swampscott July 13 Floyd Harrison named director of the War Finance Corporation succeeding the resigning Frank W Mondell. Harrison had been assistant to Eugene Myer managing director of the corpora tion.
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Swampscott
P Floyd Harrison
War Finance Corporation
Frank W. Mondell
Harrison
Eugene Myer
Upshaw Attacks Hays Over Movie Industry Purity
Congressman William D Upshaw, speaking in Houston, criticizes Will Hays for failing to purify the motion picture industry. He cites a bill to set standards at production and argues for guardianship of citizens to prevent immoral content. He references Tennessee anti evolution law in securing future citizens.
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Congressman Upshaw
Will Heys Hand
Associated Press
Houston
Texas
William D. Wipsman
Atlanta
Georgia
Houston City Auditorium
Upshaw
Will Hays
Congress
Tennessee
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