Darrow and court debate expert testimony inScopes-like trial
The trial judge and defense and state attorneys clash over excluding expert testimony on human descent. Darrow argues to admit testimony explaining evolution as taught in science, while the state insists the act forbids such theories. The judge signals ruling should rest on the statute’s meaning and policy. The jury awaits further proceedings as the matter remains unresolved.
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Hays
Raulston
Dan
Darrow
Feniro
Jd Darrow
Raviston
Sein Trent
Imony
Man
Hite
Attempted rescue tale edges toward forced confession
Fragmentary OCR recounts a fatal shooting linked to Robert Scott and Russell, with a claim of an argument over a bill and a drug store visit. Witnesses describe the swift confrontation, Russell intervening, and Robert firing after Maurer’s motion to threaten. Details unclear and disputed.
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Ilinola
Robert
Russ
Ball
Maurer
Pia
Russell
Robert Scott
Chicago
Free Right-of-Way Grants Held Legal
A government board ruling upholds legally taken right-of-way grants over state lands. The decision concerns a proposed branch extension affecting rights of passage and property charges. Officials cited lawful acquisition and the validity of the grants amid ongoing land-use discussions.
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Fhe Rate Board of
Rafer
Montana Grain Export Rates Debated By Panel
Miller witnesses examine if export rates shifted grain shipments westward from Montana. Experts argue export rates would divert eastbound traffic to western outlets, with officials noting domestic rates fail to move Montana’s surplus. Testimony covers costs, regional market needs, and implications for West Coast sales.
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Gor
Montana
Reer
Ate of
Washington
Oregon
Thelres
Berger
Utes
Coe Peter Sseees
Point Tern Tidewater
Schaefer
Katiapen
20000 Elks Parade at Portland Meet
Portland Ore July 11 The reunion of the Re Wolent and Protective Order of Elks closed as delegations left after a huge Elk parade. Many trips followed, with participants heading to highway tours, Mount Gearheart golf, and other events in Me.
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Portland
Ore
Protective Order of Elks
Ing
Gearheart
Heated discussion at Tourist Park on heatwave impacts
Reports from the Tourist park last night center on a heat wave with varied remarks from attendees. A Greybull speaker boasted Thermopolia readings at 106 recently while others debated rubber deterioration and a northern wheat crop in the balance. attendees listed include R. C. Butts Lewistown and C. C. Rashi San Francisco among many travelers gathered amid the heat.
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Greybull
W.o
Greybull River
Butler
Wet Squad
Philadelphia
General Butler
Ocean Wet Squad
Minnesota
R. C. Butts
Lewistown
W.night
Oakland
Cal
C. C. Rashi
Francisco
C. Stanley
Ing
Idaho
R.B. Hutchison
Cleveland
Ohio
C. Sankey
Lcot
A. W. Johns
Marysville
Forest Fires in Idaho Rage Across National Forests
A deteriorating fire situation in Idaho’s forests prompts firefighting from state and federal crews. In Kantkeeu forest several hundred men battle blazes with strong winds and lightning storms spawning new fires in multiple districts. Firefighters pushed to control the main blaze as winds eased late today.
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Kantkeu
Missoula
Twenty Five Indictments Returned by Grand Jury
The Associated Press reports Helena on July 17 that twenty five true bills were returned today by the United States grand jury in the mountain division with three in Butte, two in Billings and three in the Helena division. Most indictments involve second offenses against the Volstead Act. H Schutta and Lee Davie pleaded not guilty. Smelser and J C Barnaby were also named as not guilty. Other defendants were set for trial next Monday. All are from Deer Lodge. The cases involve postal savings certificates and alleged railroad fraud across divisions.
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Associated Press
Helena
United Star
Mie
Butte
Billings
Uni
Volatead
H. Schutta
Lee Davie
Ad Aw
Schuttz Minkey
Gu Smelser
J.C. Barn
United States
Butes
Aipman
Lgptian Railways
Caechoslovakias
Anaconda City Nuisance Case Delays Proceeding
John Corrye arrested days ago on maintaining a nuisance by moonshine in a public place took 24 hours to enter plea and is to appear in court after posting a $150 bond. Carl G Miller arrested days ago on driving without lights was fined $10 by Judge Murphy.
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John Corrye
Anaconda
Cullen
Carl G. Miller
Murphy
Anaconda Briefs Show Local Visitors and Arrivals
Mrs. Dave Daniels of Daniels guich and William Coryell transacted business in Anaconda. News arrived that Mr and Mrs Alber Nelson have gone to Potreilion Chile for work with the Andes company. Vernice Miller arrived home from Hamilton via the Skalkato stage. Mrs J Cole and daughters attended the funeral of Harold Robert McDonel in Philipsburg. Montana hotel arrivals include Mrs J H Summers Seattle and others from Billings Missoula Spokane Detroit and Chicago.
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William Coryell
Upper Race Track
Anaconda Esterday
Alber Nelson
Potreilion
Chile
Nelson
Andes Company
Vernice Miller
Montana
J. H. Summers
Seattle
W. T. Baxter
G. B. Mundy
Billings
Washington J. McCormick
Missoula
Mra
W. Ryan
Detroit
J. H Banks
Spokane
F.W. Polihart
Chicago
C. W. Flick
John F. Fox
Philippsburg World War veteran laid to rest
At Philip psburg a World War II veteran was laid to rest in a ceremony at the Methodist church. Rev Fred Anaries led the service as mourners gathered for rites at the county offices and nearby memorials naming Henderson McDonel and others among the attendees.
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Philipsburg Bureau
Philipsburg
Otetock
Ware Con
Fred Anaties
Methodist’ Church
Fianeis Walter
Razar
Angus AV Mebonaia
Rusty Beean
McDonell
Fauga and
Mira
Mitt "Henderson" Ot
Veterinarians Gather for State Convention in Montana
Montana Veterinary Medical Association holds its annual convention to discuss public health issues tied to livestock. Talks cover rabies outbreak control in Great Falls, foot-and-mouth disease lessons from California, and veterinary roles in state health. The meeting continues tomorrow as officials praise outbreak stamping efforts.
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Montana Veterinary Medical Association
Europe
Great Falls
A. F. Baldwin
W. F. Gogswail
Mate Board of Health
Tatule Famia
Prisoner slashes cellmate in Deer Lodge jail scare
July 11 Deer Lodge reports a prisoner named Jon Golden slashed his cellmate eight times, requiring stitches. Golden was arrested by Sheriff Thomas Stulien after the incident at a rooming house. The attacked inmate and other prisoners raised cries early morning, leading to further disturbance. Golden to be tried for insanity Saturday afternoon. he remains at the county jail.
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Golave
Goldee
Golde
Goldec
Deer Lodge to Complete Modern Swimming Pool by Aug 1
Deer Lodge contractors report the city will unveil one of its most modern pools by August 1. Work on the floor began Thursday and the tank will be completed with sanitary conditions guaranteed. The project costs are estimated at $30,000 and a caretaker will oversee upkeep. Residents express pride in the new facility. Also noted are local news briefs about residents and visitors, including trips to Yellowstone Park and local engagements.
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Deer Lodge
Monta
Andre
Mittee
Deer Lodge Business and Professional Women's Club
Bags Creek
D. K. Milton
Bells
Minton
Lara- Mtr
H. P. Lovely
Yellowstone Park
H.R. McLain
Centralia
Waah
France
Genevieve Traynor
Columbus
Loran Jordan
P. Wilson
Spokane
Seattle
Sire
Percy Gotlieb
Saginaw
Mich
Dillon Man Drowns At Lovell Lake
Henry Locker, a Dillon area stone mason living in Dion, drowned at Lovell Lake while swimming. His body was found beside a car at the lake’s edge after onlookers noted his clothing left nearby. He had been employed on stone work at Norma college and left the scene after a swim.
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Dillon
Henry Locker
Dion
Lovell White
Nat
Norma College
Tourists Arrested On Serious Accusations In Dillon
July 11 Undersheriff William made a trip to Idaho Falls. Slodrire was arraigned on a felony charge of carrying concealed weapons and forgery. In district court yesterday, Barry ap- Involving W. G. Rodgers for sentence in the rolled out wig, number of business houses. Alfred Decker was visiting from Armaten. Guy Gray attended to business matters in Dillon yesterday. Ottos Galloway moved to Butte from Dell. Harriman Biel will remain in Dillon for several days.
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Dillon
Elium
Idaho
cHana
Doe Barry Ap
W. G. Rodgers
Alsign
Lantraen
Siateaing
Ted
Alfred Decker
Armaten
Guy Gray
Granmatters
Ottos Galloway
Buttemm
Bieber
Vai Nile
Biel
Harlowton
Yak Kacey
Dell Te
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Anaconda News
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Daniels Guich
Bier
Pacific Coast States
Finland
Switzerland
America
State News
Deer Lodge Bureau
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Avon
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