William Jennings Bryan Dies on Eve of Scopes Trial Crusade
William Jennings Bryan, three time Democratic nominee and famed orator, died in Dayton Tennessee at age 65. He had planned a final campaign against modernism and was to publish a closing address in the Scopes trial. He died after dinner as he slept, with doctors citing apoplexy. Mrs Bryan and family faced the loss with restraint.
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Tennessee
Board fixes valuations of Montana public utilities
The Montana state board of equalization reports total utility valuations at 291,125,730 for the year, down about 1 percent from previous year. The drop follows a 4 percent fall in Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway holdings now under a receiver and a 4,403,849 decline in county-assessed properties. Commissioner Bergeson notes a four-year trend of rising utility assessments despite farm land value declines.
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Scientists Advance in Cure for Cancer
London reports ongoing work by Dr. William E. Gye and Dr. J. K. Barnard on the infective agent of cancers with progress toward counteracting the disease. Volunteers sign on for vaccination trials but officials warn a year may pass before broad testing. doctors caution about risks from inoculation with live cancer germs.
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London
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Bryan Bryan Bryan Death Draws Democratic Tributes
Helena July 26 William Jennings Bryan long an icon of the Democratic Party died in Dayton Tenn Leaders including Gov J E Erickson and former Gov Joseph K Toole expressed high regard Stewart called Bryan a deep thinker and brave fighter He recalled Bryan as a senior party leader who anticipated his last convention and commented on his frail health
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Helena
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Dayton
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Glacier National Park
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Arlington Chosen Burial Place for Great Commoner
Washington July 26 Funeral plans for William Jennings Bryan contemplate Arlington National Cemetery as the burial site. Mrs. Bryan desires to honor his wishes while noting his war service as a colonel in the Third Nebraska Infantry may merit a military funeral and firing salute, though the peace advocacy may affect ceremony details.
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Associated Press
Washington
William Jenninge Bryan
Arlington National Cemetery
Bryan's Children Leave for Dayton
William Jennings Bryan Jr. and his sister Mrs. Richard L. Hargreaves will leave Angeles for Dayton Tennessee after news of their father William Jennings Bryan's death. The children were deeply shaken by the sudden loss and will join their mother as soon as possible.
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Angeles
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Dayton
Tenn
Prohibition Field Marshal Faces Key Staff Choices
Assistant Secretary Andrews will lead a week of strategy with prohibition officials to shape the enforcement reorganization. He plans Sept. 1 as the start, and will appoint 24 district administrators who will select their own subordinates with no HQ interference.
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Death of William Jennings Bryan Shocks Washington
News from Washington reports the sudden death of William Jennings Bryan as his name still echoes in national headlines. Despite infrequent returns, his influence in Democratic circles remained strong on issues like morality and prohibition, shaping candidates for office from local to national levels.
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Bryan in Dayton Prepares Public Fight Against Modernism
William Jennings Bryan spoke at the Southern Episcopal church in Dayton Tennessee leading a prayer and declaring he was ready to wage a national campaign against modernism. He had just finished arranging publication of his Scopes trial address and planned a nationwide crusade for fundamentalism. He traveled about 200 miles after speaking in Jasper and Winchester and appeared in good health.
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Fire Devours $2.5 Million in Havana Railways Warehouses
A massive blaze in Regla across Havana destroyed six United Railways warehouses. Estimated loss is $2,500,400 with cause under investigation. Firefighters from Havana battled the flames today, one of the city’s largest fires on record.
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Butte and Anaconda Remember Bryan Visit of 1897
The death of William Jennings Bryan in Dayton drew tribute from Butte and Anaconda old timers who knew the famed orator in the 1890s. They recall the August 14 1897 crowd of more than 20000 at an old race track east of Clark Park when Bryan spoke for his 16 10 1 program amid a roaring reception and a long caravan of cheering Democrats.
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Gymnast Dies After Fall From Plane Over St Louis
John B. Neukum of Hollywood California a professional parachute jumper and airplane gymnast fell 1500 feet to instant death in St Louis as a crowd watched a subdivision opening. He had performed for about half an hour in an airplane piloted by Lieut A Smith of Bridgeton field Missouri when he swung from a flying trapeze.
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Montana Templars Parade in Spokane
Several hundred Knights Templar paraded through Spokane on July 26 en route to the Seattle triennial convention. The Spokane Cataract command band led the drill teams from Wichita and Newton Kansas with knights from Montana Tennessee North Dakota Minnesota and Alabama. Visitors enjoyed sightseeing during their stay.
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Chinese Foreigner Strike Deadlocked at Canton
Conditions following the anti-foreign strike in Canton reach a deadlock as demands from both sides clash. A British naval crew operates the Tungon steamer, delivering supplies from Hongkong to the foreign colony in Canton three times weekly.
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Woman hunter held for bad check in Tampa
Lady Grace Kame MacKenzie international hunter and photographer was arrested in Hillsborough County on a warrant by G. B. Bray who charges she issued a $200 worthless check which he endorsed.
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William Jennings Bryan and a Century of Politics
The article recalls William Jennings Bryan as a central figure in American politics for nearly three decades. It notes his rapid rise at 36 to party leadership, his status as a Democratic standard bearer, and his influence at key conventions including 1912 with Woodrow Wilson shaping the national stage.
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Spain and France Unite Against Rif War Plan
Madrid dispatch reports General Primo de Rivera states Spain and France agree on an immediate military push against Moroccan rebels. He predicts joint action will be decisive and that the Moroccan issue should be solved within two months.
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Dawes Pays Tribute to Bryan in Aftermath of Death
Vice President Dawes, informed of William Jennings Bryan’s death, praises his 38 years as friend and colleague. He notes Bryan’s sincere public service and high character while acknowledging occasional errors. Massachusetts letter hints Coolidge may honor Bryan with a future tribute.
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