Dayton Evolution Trial Opens After Heated Debate
Dayton awaited 9 o clock tomorrow morning for the arraignment of John T Scopes on a charge of violating the state ban on teaching evolution in public schools Judge John T Raulston will preside The trial is expected to last two weeks to a month and features prominent legal figures Clarence Darrow Dudley Field Malone Arthur Hays William Jennings Bryan Jr and A T Stewart among others with defense scientists like Dr William Goldsmith slated to testify.
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Associated Press
Dayton
Tenn
John T. Scopes
John T. Raulston
Rhea County
Clarence Darrow
Chicago
Dudley Field Malone
Arthur Garfield Hays
New York
William Jennings Bryan Jr
Los Angeles
A. T. Stewart
Tennessee Judicial Circuit
Winchester
William Goldsmith
Southwestern College
Win
Painleve wins on Moroccan policy in French chamber
Paris July 9. The chamber of deputies endorsed the government's Moroccan policy by a large majority. An extra 183,000,000 francs was allocated for Moroccan operations by a 411 to 29 vote, with socialist abstentions to preserve group unity. Painleve defended his policy and warned Abd El Krim of possible acts if terms are rejected.
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Associated Press
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Socialist Party
M. Blum
Painleve
Abd-El-Krim
France
Abd- El-Krim
Tracks Survive Montana Earthquake Blockade
In Sixteen Mile Canyon a Montana earthquake on June 27 split a cliff 800 feet high and sent rubble onto the Milwaukee tracks. Engineers formed a temporary line around the obstruction and the Milwaukee continued all trains on schedule since the Great day.
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Mile Canyon
Milwaukee
Montana
Bumper Crop Forecast as U S Experts Predict Large Corn Yield
The July crop report from the agriculture department signals a possible third largest corn harvest, with 3.809 billion bushels forecast. Wheat prospects rise, potato production expected to be the smallest since 1919, and fruit forecasts are unfavourable. Outside drought regions, conditions run from average to excellent, and the corn belt shows strong growth.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Corn
Railroad Ordered to Return Government Funds to ICC
The Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville railroad was ordered by the Interstate Commerce Commission to repay the government $198,484. Earlier, Great Northern and Northern Pacific faced similar orders for amounts exceeding $1,000,000 each as petitions for reconsideration were filed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Chicago, Indianapolis
Louisville
Interstate Commerce Commission
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Commission
Income Tax Slashes Bring But Small Drop in Revenue
Federal revenue for 1925 fell only $212 million from 1924 despite tax cuts. Total receipts ended June 30 at about $2.584 billion, with income tax at $1.762 billion and miscellaneous $322 million. Officials say reduced rates may boost overall receipts and encourage investment. Data for Montana and Wyoming show mixed rises and declines in income tax and total tax.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Treasury
Treasury
Montana
Wyoming
Principal C F Kelley Delivers Opening Montana Bar Address
The opening day of the Montana Bar association convention draws a distinguished crowd including Governor Erickson and Montana Supreme Court justices. C F Kelley, president of Anaconda Company and veteran Montana attorney, delivers the principal address to a chorus of applause. The session highlights include the annual opening remarks by President Shea.
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C. F. Kelley
Anaconda Company
Montana Bar
Montana
Montana Bar Association
Qaqgq Press
Erickson
The
Supreme Court
District Bench
Butte
F. Keltey
T. F. Shea
Association
En Finlen
Shea
Rhea
Milwaukee Railroads Resume Traffic on Own Lines Friday
Livingston July 9 A Milwaukee railroad announces traffic will resume on its own lines Friday after a massive slide from the earthquake on June 27. Freight and passenger trains had used the Northern Pacific route since the disruption. A detour or shoo-fly is to be completed Friday morning, with full restoration expected to take several weeks.
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Preas
Livingston
Milwaukee Railway
Northern Pacific
Mayor Linked to Rum Runners in Moss Landing Shooting
San Francisco July 9 Information tying J H Madden mayor of Sausalito and Joseph Parente reputed San Francisco boot legger to the Moss Landing affray last Monday night was disclosed in Salinas Assistant District Attorney Argyl Campbell said he obtained the information from two suspects, John B May and Fred Stone. Moss Landing lies 74 miles south of San Francisco in Monterey county In the fight one posse member was killed and Sheriff W A Dyer and another posse man were wounded.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
J. H. Madden
Sausalito
Joseph Parente
Moss Landing
Salinas
Argyl Campbell
Monterey County
John B. May
Fred Stone
Pose
W. A. Dyer
Dissolution Admitted for Grain Marketing Co operative
Officials confirm immediate dissolution of the $26 6 million grain marketing cooperative after earlier credit group announcements, ending the largest farmer producer venture of its kind. The co operative faced previous denials from its own executives regarding the move.
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Chicago
Ccreditora
Co-Operative Company
Trial by Jury Remarks Highlight Crime and Punishment
Judge George Patten told the Butte Rotary Club that more killers roam free in the United States than clergymen or male teachers, citing 52 000 more slayers at large than police. He noted 1921 London had 17 murders, New York 260, Chicago 137, and England and Wales 63 total for 1921, urging public awareness.
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United States
George Patten
Bozeman
Butte Rotary Club
London
New Yor
Chicago
England
Wales
Watson Urges Major Tax Cut And Policy Stance
Senator Watson of Indiana called for at least 200 million dollars in federal tax reductions and proposed a 25 percent cap on combined normal and surtax on net incomes. He did not specify surtax rates for the next session. He opposed lenient debtor nation funding terms beyond those given Britain and predicted little railroad legislation action, opposing compulsory consolidation as unconstitutional.
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Washington
Watson
Indiana
Senate Finance Committee
Great Britain
Interstate Commerce Committees
Flames Threaten Large Montana Timber Stand
The Missoula dispatch reports the largest forest fire this year near Missoula burning near Anaconda Copper logging camp No % about 16 miles above Stark. Lolo forest officials say the blaze spreads rapidly covering over three quarters of a mile in length and on Anaconda Copper property.
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Associated Prem
Missoula
Anaconda Copper Company
Stark
Lolo Forest
Woman Governor Reviews Soldiers at Camp Mabry Parade
Gov Miriam Ferguson became the first Texas governor to review troops, saluting 2,200 Texas National Guardsmen as regiments marched past her at Camp Mabry. She stood in a staff surround in gold-braided uniforms, delivering crisp salutes.
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Associated Press
Austen
Texas
Miriam A. Ferguson
Texas National
Airmen to Map Yellowstone Park and Other Areas
Lieut John A Mackendy and A W Sievenn Mc Cook field pilot and photographer are ordered to depart days hence to photograph Yellowstone National Park from the air. They will also photogram dam sites in the Grand Canyon and 40 coastal ports, with about two months required.
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Associated Press
Dayton
Ohio
John A. Mackendy
A. W. Sievenn
McCook
Yellowstone National Park
Department of the Interior
Grand Canyon
Poor Funds Largest Item in County Budget
Silver Bow commissioners consider a $776,073 county budget for fiscal year 1925 1926 covering poor relief and courthouse operations. Poor and dependent care totals $264,500, while courthouse offices cost $238,697. Elections cost about $46,670 and bond interest $126,000, with inmate and prisoner costs rising. Continued on Page 6.
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Silver Bow Commissioners
William Gemmell
Jeff Driscoll
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Tennessee
Centeor
U. S
Gov. Erickson
State Supreme Court
Milwaukee Railroas
Judge Patten
Rotary Club
Yellowstone Park
Colums
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