Trial over evolution clash at scopes court continues
In a packed afternoon session Willam Jennings Bryan argued against expert witnesses while Dudley Malone pressed to unlock the witness box. Dr. Maynard Metcalf testified as a key defense witness on evolution as Clarence Darrow contends Bible interpretation can align with science. The jury remained out as the trial paused for the day with no active courtroom participation.
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Willam Jennings Bryant
Dudley F. Malone
Bryan
Vssue
Malone
Maynard M. Metcalf
Metcalf
Clarence Darrow
A. T. Stewart
Fatalities Prompt Stricter Park Rules In Glacier Tragedy
A series of deaths in a Glacier National Park area prompts officials to tighten rules for visitors. A party traversing from Lake McDonald to Granite Park was struck by a crevasse accident. Cushing died after slipping into an ice fissure. Rescuers faced extreme cold while extricating the body as guides vow closer monitoring of dangerous routes. The disaster follows earlier deaths in the same district and underscores the park’s perilous terrain.
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AML
Lake McDonald
Goinhe
Cushing
Biggest Rum Catch in History Credited to Them
Three U S coast guard officers aboard the cutter Leakes are credited with the largest rum capture in U S blockade history. They chased down and seized the British schooner Marion Adams with about 7 000 cases of imported liquor valued around £1 000 000 and took 89 prisoners.
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U. 8. Coast Guard
America
H. 8. Browne, Jr
Moore
Krestensen
U. S
Marion Adams
Open Hearing on Rate Elimination and Montana Wheat
An open hearing continued for 90 days on rate elimination. C T Vanderover cites Montana high protein wheat as essential to Minneapolis mills while noting export penalties affecting eastern and coast millers. Duluth and Portland officials argue impacts of empty car supply and Montana wheat competitiveness.
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Montana
Mineapolis
C. T Vanderover
South Minneapolis
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
North Pacific
J. Wettrick
Misher ‘Milling Company
Montana Aerestory
McCulloch
Portland “Transporation and ‘True Association
Minneapolia
Dort
Das
Kelser
Board of Trade’ of
Duluth
Montana Tulner
Railroads seek blanket rate increase at interstate hearing
The hearing opened with remarks from three railroads. PH Burnham of the Great Northern outlined that an across the board rise is necessary and not anti competitive. St J Hagman for Great Northern explained the 1922 car-line rates and the prior export rate discussion by officials of Milwaukee and Northern Pacific to support a higher domestic rate.
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PH. Burnham
Great Northern Railway
St. J. Hagman
Milwaukee
J. G. Morrison
Northern Pacific
Fire Situation Much Improved In Idaho And Washington
Fire situation near Libby is under complete control as crews face lightning and high winds. The Dry Pond area has burned about 1,000 acres, with fire spreading up hills and canyon tops. In northern Idaho and eastern Washington numerous fires were reported under control, but officials warned that windy weather could reinvigorate outbreaks and push fires beyond containment.
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Libby
Prom
Idaho
Washington
Dry Pond
Oreille
Forest Service
Newport
Priest Lake
Forest Fire Crews Mobilized Across Montana Regions
Great Falls July 16 Supervisor W B Willey sends a 12 man team to Mig river in the Lewis and Clark forest to combat a forest fire foraging there. Additional crews join from other sections as a larger effort forms. A separate fire at Martin creek in the Little Belt mountains near Gaynor is under control with 10 men guarding today.
Forest officials urge caution as fire risks rise
Forest officials say no outbreaks reported yesterday and urge citizens and forestry workers to cooperate. Supervisor John H. Taylor warns campers to extinguish every spark in parks before leaving and to avoid careless disposal of cigarettes and matches that can ignite wildfires.
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John H. Taylor
Taylor
Crime in Chicago Beaten Yesterday Headlines a Violent Day
In Chicago two robbers were killed and a third wounded as a spree of violence unfolded. A fugitive suspect in a gang slaying was arrested while Henry J. Fernekes faced robbery and murder charges. Tony Campagna and Anton Genna gang ties figure in related shootings. Walter Krauser awaited execution for a murder.
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Arees
Chicago
Henry J. Fernekes
New York
Tony Campagna
Anton
Walter Krauser
Grant
Borah Opens Fire On Vice President Dawes At Idaho Meeting
Idaho senator Willam E Borah addressed about 3000 farmers at Filer Idaho criticizing Vice President Dawes handling of senate rules and referencing Secretary of the Interior Hubert Work amid Boise Idaho project controversy Borah praised the filibuster but warned about idle claims against Idaho farmers and voiced support for municipal power projects and Russia recognition.
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Associated Press
Filer
Ida
Dawes
Senate
Toeath
Borah
Boise Project
Idaho
Work
Russia
World Court
Bank ‘Rs
Hot Wave Dented by Nice Showers
A weather page notes temperatures cooled by showers after four days of extreme heat. The 24 hours ending 6 PM set a record with a 93 degree high and 61 degree low, seven degrees hotter than usual for the period. June 1919 leads the warm spell but relief may come if sunny days persist.
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Mometer
Absurd heat spurs street scene in a Southern city
A visitor described as a colored man passed the street around 2 PM amid extreme heat. He wore a heavy coat and battered hat, glancing at a thermometer that read 126 degrees. He reacts with disbelief, noting humidity and atmosphere render thermometers meaningless in this country.
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Butte
Roy Cohen
Bimingham
Alabama
Mometer
Mometers
Prohibition Enforcement Plan Aims at Stronger Borders
A 2 year study on regulating industrial alcohol has ended. New rules will be issued July 22 and take effect Aug 1 with the general enforcement reorganization. Officials say the rules liberalize for legitimate users while tightening against bootleg withdrawals. Andrews’ plan seeks frontier steps, targeting smugglers along New York and Vermont lines, and enjoys support from Senator Watson.
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Mr. Andrews
Benator Watson
Republican
Indiana
Mother Seeks Guardianship for Son Amid Family Ties
In Denver, Mrs. Mary Casey Thorne seeks to be appointed guardian for her son, with Mrs. Alice Sirkle already caring for him for seven years. The boy, known as Mumey, is related to the Thorne family and member of the Olinger Highlanders. His late father’s mining property and guardianship arrangements involving W. W. Hodges and Dr. Victor Thorne are noted.
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Alice Sirkle
Arno
Strongheart
Thorne
Mary Casey
Joel Waite ‘Thorne
New York
Sirkle
W. W. Hodges
Denver
Victor Thorne
Samuel Thorne
Mumey
The
Olinger Highlanders
Fonts
Las
Spaont
Ronly
Herman
Colorado
Tas
William V- Hodges
Itorney
Italy buys historic document in Mussolini backed sale
A landmark document from Italy’s struggle for independence was rescued from private collectors and a museum through Premier Mussolini’s intervention. The protest text titled before Italy and the world was withdrawn from sale as government action secured its custody.
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Associated Press
Italy
Mussolini
Bignor Mussolini
Sais
Coolidge Hosts Polish Statesman and Egyptian Minister
President Coolidge hosted Count Serayncki of Poland and Mahmoud Samy Pasha, Egyptian minister, at a luncheon with Republican official D Hilles. Ahead, Coolidge planned a conference with Secretary of Labor Davis and a trip to Camp Devens to inspect the 26th National Guard division.
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Coolidge
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