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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1925
Page
2
The Dayton trial hearing features attorney Clarence Darrow cross examining William Jennings Bryan on biblical interpretation. Bryan defends inspiration and literal events such as the flood and Jonah while Darrow presses on age of the earth and ancient civilizations.
A two-vehicle collision near Caledonia station injured four people including Frank Carney and his wife. Carney drove a gas‑starved car that halted by the road. D. H. Eanes denied seeing the other car due to poor lighting. Passengers were hospitalized. Lucille Jeanette suffered a deep cut and required stitches.
Detroit July 20 Kenneth Hyde 23 an electrical hook up and radio device expert died by electrocution in a home made chair. He was found in a rooming house basement with wires around his head and the current on. Coroner says death likely resulted from attempting a new type of electric chair.
A forest fire in the timber district along the north fork of the Coeur d Alene river burned nearly 100 acres and moved southward with high winds. More than 200 men were fighting the blaze, with officials reporting progress late tonight. A second fire near the St Joe river district, about 30 miles south of Wallace, had burned over 300 acres and was under control.
Judge Raulston Yeets Darrow contempt charge after a public rebuke over remarks about evolution. The court moved to an open lawn platform as eight scientists and two clergymen read testimony outlining evolution’s role in education biology and society.
The article urges judicious choice in evening wraps for longevity and style. It highlights a camel satin cape with simple trimming and ostrich feather edging as a practical, timeless option worn by Miss Marian Davies for moonlit strolls after dances.
National Improed Order of Red Men leaders led by Charles Pass and H F Stetler tour the West from Harrisburg to Butte visiting tribes in Washington Oregon Idaho California Arizona and Colorado. They praise Montana Red Men and plan August 3 to 4 outings for orphans and poor children with a $1009 set aside by Valley tribe.
A grand jury in New York is given two lists from the John Doe liquor investigation. One lists 20 000 patrons of a mail order bootleg house seized in a raid. The other lists prospects found on an arrested agent and names of St Louis Country Club members. Immunity was granted to patrons from Illinois Iowa and Nebraska under the prohibition law.
Mrs. Elizabeth Davis a well known pioneer matron of Montana died at 10 o'clock Tuesday night at her Deer Lodge residence on Main street. She was 72, widow of Howell Davis, and survived by five daughters and two sons, plus grandchildren and relatives. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
Miss Maud Saltzman and Joseph Rainville were married in Anaconda on Thursday July 16. Rev Father Coopman of St Pauls church performed the ceremony. They will reside in Warm Springs after a short honeymoon in the state.
Deer Lodge July 20 President E R McLain of the Anglers association reports Sam Lane has launched the season with the largest native trout catch. Lane returned Sunday from Rock creek south fork where the catch, likely to top the list, will compete for prizes offered by the association.
Lucille Hansen seven died this afternoon at her Milwaukee Avenue home after four days of illness from tonsillitis. She was the daughter of Jens Hansen and survives seven brothers and sisters. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
Local note column records visits and travels of residents and guests. Thomas Hirst returns from Seattle. Langdon Rivers and others visit Butte and Anad relatives. Various residents from Avon, Pioneer, Race Track, Helena, and Missoula appear in weekly roundups. no major events reported.
R H Daniels of Elkhorn farm Hamilton Heights plans to leave Bitter Root valley for a Jersey cattle partnership on Jericho Long Island New York He will lease his valley farm and sell his Jersey herd The move ends 17 years of breeding and valley service including roles with Bitter Root Jersey club cowtesting and Ravalli county fair work Daniels will oversee a large Jersey herd and a fashionable Long Island estate with summer cottages.
Samuel Motley a 46 year old rancher near Conner in East Fort district is hospitalized in Hamilton with a cervical fracture and serious scalp injuries after a derrick pole fell while he stacked hay on his ranch. His sons Donald and Dean and Fred Thorning assisted and rushed him to hospital. Mrs Motley remains at his side.
Don B. Randolph and family of Dillon join Ed and family Philips of Whittier California at Hamilton tourist camp. Numerous Butte residents register while Marjorie Jones rides the Skalkaho stage to Anaconda and Livingston. New Yorker M E Peloubet visits Hamilton, praising the scenic Skalkaho route.
The Women's Relief Corps auxiliary of the G A R will hold a picnic at Columbia Gardens on August 16. All G A R members and families are invited. A hot dinner will be served by the arrangements committee. Numerous attendees and a large W AK membership are noted. People travel for business in Alabama and Florida, arrive this evening after weeks away.
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