Funeral rites for William Jennings Bryan move ahead
The piece details sympathy from across the nation as Bryan’s death prompts burial plans in Dayton and Washington. His widow Mrs Bryan receives telegrams of condolence while attorneys and officials gather, and a public viewing is arranged on the Rogers residence lawn in Dayton after consultation with family.
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Washington
Los Angeles
Bryan
Richard Hargreaves
Ruth Owen
Ben McKensie
United States
Mrs. Bryan
Rhea County
Rogers
Japanese Toys Imports Drop Despite High Value
The article notes that Japanese toys, valued over 5.66 million dollars in the year, were import dropped with only 80 cent 80 popular among American children and a total of 20 thousand imported. Deer keep heads in the usual waking position when they sleep.
Tributes Pour In From Friends and Foes for Bryan
Public figures across politics and reform admire William Jennings Bryan after his death. Presidents, lawmakers, clergy, and labor leaders laud his eloquence, integrity, and lifelong fight for moral causes and direct democracy amid a nation in mourning.
New Fires Start in British Columbia
Victoria July 27 forest fires break out again in British Columbia raising the year’s total to 1 227 compared with 662 by July 27 last year. Officials warn rising temperatures and dry conditions heighten danger as new blazes are discovered.
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Associated Press
Victoria
British Columbia
Forest Branch
Lands Department
Two Engines Crash On Great Northern Near Silver
Two freight trains collided head on near John's siding five miles north of Silver on the Great Northern at 4 15 this afternoon. The wreck halted traffic to Great Falls and untangled only by late tonight. One brakeman aboard one train was injured after jumping to safety.
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Associated Press
Melena
John’s Siding
Silver
Great Northern
Here
Great Falls
Train wreck injures crews but minor injuries reported
A crash left a rock pile beside the track with both engine crews unharmed though one engine was badly smashed. Five cars derailed and the track torn up. injuries to workers were described as not serious.
Fire destroys Helena ice house and two storage sheds
July 27 Helena reports a fire causing about 10 000 in losses at an ice storage house for the Northern Pacific railroad and Crago Transfer and Star Company sheds on Gallatin avenue. Crago estimates 1500 in losses including horse drawn wagons. Insurance status on mining machinery and other goods is undetermined. Fire originated in the ice house from an undetermined cause.
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Helena
Northern Pacific Railroad
Crago Transfer and Star Company
Gallatin Avenue
Crago Company
Lea
Consolidation debate moves to public vote in Butte
City leaders clash over consolidation, arguing it cuts government costs and shifts powers. Hesler warns taxes may rise, while supporters say taxes drop with a business commission. Suburbs face changes in fire police services and debt handling under a manager system.
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Wilkinson
Jessie Roscow
Butte and
Silver Bow
John S. Wulf
George Short
Charles Staples
J. K. Hesler
A. H. Wilkinson
Paul A. Gow
Sundberg
J. L. Legare
Hesler
Butte
General Committee
Bryan's Last Speech Published After Death
The long awaited address by William Jennings Bryan on the Scopes evolution case was set for publication after his death. It recounts how he was twice denied the chance to deliver the speech and notes plans to release it to newspapers for publication tomorrow.
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John Thomas Scopes
Scopes
Bryan
Tennessee
Commoner's Brother Reaches His Home
Charles W. Bryan arrived in Lincoln at 12 35 am to prepare for travel to attend William Jennings Bryan's funeral. He met his daughter Mrs Ernest Harrisburger and relatives at the station. Plans for departure to Washington hinge on the arrival of Mrs. Charles W. Bryan and Mrs. T. S. Allen from Minnesota likely Tuesday afternoon.
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Associated Press
Lincoln
Charles W. Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
Ernest Harrisburger
Ashland
J. H. Farris
C. A. Lord of
Bryan
Utterances of Commoner Will Live Beyond Grave
Compilation of William Jennings Bryan quotes across conventions and trials. Includes lines on labor, Prohibition, faith, evolution, and free speech. Highlights discuss his defense of the Bible and critique of privilege, with remarks from 1896 to 1925 and various speeches.
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William Jennings Bryan
Chicago
America
Heckler
Resolutions Committee
San Francisco
Public tribute marks burial at Arlington for Bryan
Final public tribute delayed until Friday with funeral to be held in a Washington area church. Ben G. Davis chose Bryan's Arlington entombment site near Lincoln Memorial and Unknown Soldier tomb, gazing toward the Capitol as historic figures rest in peace.
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Arlington
Ben G. Davis
Historic National Burying Ground
Potomac
Abraham Lincoln
Postpone Hearing On Lower Cement Rates
Helena July 27 with agreement of shippers and carriers the hearing on Montana carriers petition to restore cement gravel and crushed rock rates docket 915 has been indefinitely postponed by the Montana railway commission A new date will be set in September counsel E G Toomey said the current rates are much lower than those sought by the carriers
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Associated Press
Helena
Montana
Montana Railway Commission
Higher Prices Seen on Cattle Market
Washington July 27 The department of agriculture forecast a favorable position for beef cattle versus last year. Higher prices are expected due to scarce fed steers for the fall market, ample corn at reasonable prices, and a reduced hog supply. An active demand for feeder cattle is predicted while grass cattle numbers should not be materially less than 1924.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Bryan pledges funds for Dayton fundamentalist college
F E Robinson, operator of the town drug store, says William Jennings Bryan backs a proposed Dayton college for boys to be named Bryan Memorial College on Beaksy hill. Bryan would donate 5000 dollars, live part time, and teach without salary, citing a union of northern and southern spirits. The Progressive Dayton club plans to advance the project with a meeting later this week.
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Associated Press
Dayton
Tenn
William Jennings Bryan
F. E. Robinson
Bryan
Dayton Club
Robinson
Beaksy Hill
Bryan Memorial College
Death of Bryan Marks Passing of Populists
Salt Lake City July 27 William Allen White notes Bryan death marks closing of populist era begun with Gen. James P Weaver and ending with Woodrow Wilson Roosevelt La Follette and Bryan is the last major figure left the movement passes into history and the epoch closes The brains of the movement lay in others with only the great heart of Bryan contributing emotion to the era.
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Associated Press
Salt Lake City
William Jennings Bryan
James P. Weaver
Iowa
Wilson
William Allen White
Emporia
Kansas
Dally Gazette
Roosevelt
la Follette
Bryan
Montana railroad panel sets hearing for Wright freight line
The Montana railroad commission fixed 10 a.m. August 1 in Helena for a hearing on E. R. Wrights bid to operate a freight line from Butte to Anaconda. Objections were filed by William Egan and the Intercity Trucking company. More men than no 4 hanoes. men are left.
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Associated Press
Helena
Montana Railroad Commission
E. R. Wright
Butte
Anaconda
William Egan
Intercity Trucking Company
Local Youth's Discovery Threatens Ford Muscle Shoals Plan
Leroy Ohio July 27 A Syracuse University student Francis H Snyder develops a non catalytic method to synthesize nitrogen compounds creating liquid air and pure nitrogen ammonia and nitric acid without catalysts. Ford may drop Muscle Shoals if Snyder’s process proves cheaper. Large firms show interest and offers follow. Snyder will continue his studies despite attention.
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Leroy
Henry Ford
Francis H. Snyder
Syracuse University
Snyder
Muscle Shoals
Snyder Laboratory
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