National figure William J. Bryan hailed in state tribute
Ohio joins national mourning with Cleveland flag at half mast for William J. Bryan. Prominent leaders praise his political and religious leadership, his oratorical skill, and his simple, clean life, recalling his 1896 campaign and public service.
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Cleveland
Ohio
William J. Bryan
Newton D. Baker
Maurice Maschke
Bryan
Atlee Pomerene
William Hindman
Columbus
All
America
William O. Thompson
Ohio State University
Presbyterian General Assembly
Day Offic er Wounds Man Near Columbus
Brady W. Brofford 25 of Columbus is wounded in the chest by Federal prohibitions agent Edward Van Horn on the outskirts of a car during a traffic stop. Four gallons of alleged liquor found in the vehicle. Brofford and brother Alfred fled after the shooting. Brofford hospitalized at University hospital.
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Columbus
University Hospital
Brady W. Brofford
Brofford
Edward van Horn
Brafford
Alfred Brafford
Final Fight Opens as Slayers' Defense Tries Insanity Plea
In Chicago on July 27, Russell T. Scott faces a late insanity plea review after three previous gallows salvations. The hearing was set to start during a David day observance, with supporters pushing to save the condemned man from execution.
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Chicago
Russell T. Scott
David
Joseph B
Congressman Blanton Seeks Nationwide Bible Respect Law
Kansas congressman Blanton proposes federalizing a DC ban on teaching disrespect for the Bible. He says the idea could spread nationwide if the Supreme Court upholds it as constitutional. He urges respect for the Bible, Talmud, Koran, Confucius, and other religious writings.
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Blanton
Kansas
District of Columbia
Supreme Court
One Way Streets Planned for Athens City Traffic
Athens safety director Franz L. Woodworth says one way streets will facilitate travel and curb conflicts. New stop signs will be added at Court Street crossings with State and Washington and at Morris avenue and State street. curb signs will also be installed. parking signs will show limits. traffic controls will improve with safety knobs at key corners. Congress street and President street will become one way, with Mulberry easing inbound traffic across south bridge.
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Court
Isanbis
Franz L. Woodworth
Athens
State
Washington
Union Streets
Court Street
Morris Avenue
State Street
Woodworth
Congress Street
Union
Post Office
President Street
West Mulberry Street
South Bridge
Mulberry Street
Congress Streets
Daughter to Join Mother After Bryan Death
Mrs Ruth Bryan Owens daughter of William Jennings Bryan learned of his death upon reaching Mt Vernon where she planned to speak after a chautauqua tent appearance in Columbus. She was en route with her husband Major Reginald Owens to join Mrs Bryan for further engagements.
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Columbus
Ruth Bryan Owens
William Jennings Bryan
Mt. Vernon
To Unveil Harding Memorial September 17
Montreal dispatch reports a $35,000 Harding memorial to be unveiled in Vancouver on September 17. Erected by Kiwanis clubs, it marks the first presidential address on Canadian soil with a bas relief bearing the word Harding and figures of America and Canada represented by female figures holding shields and an olive branch.
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Montreal
President Harding
Kiwanis
United States
Vancouver
America
Canada
Harding
William Jennings Bryan Dies at 65 in Dayton Tenn
William Jennings Bryan died at 4 30 Sunday at a friend’s home in Dayton Tenn He had been planning to speak on What Shall I Do With Jesus at the courthouse lawn that night Dying from apoplexy and brain hemorrhage he was 65 Born March 19 1860 in Salem Ill Bryan's career spanned the House the Presidential bids and service as Secretary of State He remained active in promoting fundamental Christian doctrine and arbitration in foreign affairs.
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Dayton
Tenn
William Jennings Bryan
Jesus
Bryan
Washington,d. C
Arlington National Cemetery
Third Nebraska Infantry
Republic
Arlington
Salem
Ill
Illinois College
Union College of Law
Chicago
Illinois
Jacksonville
Lincoln
Neb
Miami
Fla
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House of Representatives
Nebraska
William McKinley
Spain
McKinley
The
Commoner
William Howard Taft
White House
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Washingtonn
Madison Square Garden
Colonel Bryan
Asu ‘Er
Bryan Foretold Death After Dayton Trial
William Jennings Bryan spoke in his final Dayton interview about his days being numbered and fatigue from the Scopes trial. He warned that after his death Christianity would still have leaders, saying he could not spare time for future cases.
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WM. K. Hutchinson
Washington
William Jennings Bryan
Dayton
Tenn
Scopes
Bryan
Cumberland Hills
Coal Freight Rates Spark Ohio Statewide Dispute
An analysis by the Business Men's Committee shows West Virginia coal reaches Toledo docks for 2 cents more than Hocking Valley coal after inland routing. Civic Association official C. H. Bryson argues interstate commerce policy favors southern fields, citing rate differentials and non-union mine controls, with railroad practices under scrutiny.
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Business Men’s Committee
West Virginia
Hocking Valley
Toledo
C. H. Bryson
Civic Association of
Southeastern Ohio
Interstate Commerce Commission
Corning
Bryson
State of
Ohio
Commission
Washington moves to dismiss Wittner evolution suit
District of Columbia legal officers filed a motion to dismiss the case brought by Loren H. Wittner a treasury clerk who alleged evolution is taught in Washington schools. The filing argues the claim rests on alleged disrespect to the Bible.
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Washington
District of Columbia Legal Officers
Loren H. Wittner
Treasury Clerk
Ohio auto tag receipts top 12 million in 1925 totals
Columbus reports in Ohio the auto tag receipts for 1925 surpassed 12 million dollars as Secretary of State Thad H. Brown submitted to the state treasury the latest receipts totaling 191,398.12 dollars.
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Columbus
Ohio
Thad H. Brown
State Treasury
Bryan Death Removes One Of America’s Greatest Figures
Editorials from major papers mourn the death of William Jennings Bryan, praising his oratory, steadfast public service, and influence on American political life and the populist movement across decades.
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Bryan
America
Ackern Jennings Bryan
New York World
Republic
New York Times
New York Herald-Tribune
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Washington Post
Evening Pick Concert lineup with vocal and string acts
The principal programs tonight feature string and vocal music. Popular selections to be sung and played include WOAW program with C. T.-Skeen trio plus harp and violins. WRZ showcases Arthur Cann tenor and Gladys Noble soprano. WHT presents Harry Sosnick pianist with Brom and Williams in vocal duets.
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WOAW
C. T.—Skeen
WRZ
Arthur
Cann
Gladys Noble
C. T
Harry Sosnick
Brom and Williams
No Successor: Democratic Leadership Shifts with Bryan Death
Washington July 27 reports say Bryan’s death leaves the Democratic Party leaderless with no clear successor. Analysts predict gradual elimination of sectional lines and renewed party solidarity led by figures Davis Cox McAdoo and A Smith as Wilson and Bryan depart. Burial plans place Bryan in Arlington National Cemetery with a train route from Dayton to Washington.
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Democratic Party
Wilson
Bryan
John W. Davis
James M. Cox
William G. McAdoo
A. Smith
New York
Washington
Mryan
Arlington National Cemetery
Southern Railroad
Dayton
Chattanooga
Collision in Thames Strait Damages Both Liners
The Atlantic transport liner Minnewaska, sailing from New York, collided with the Danish steamer Hadsund off Gravesend in the Thames. Both vessels sustained considerable damage, but Minnewaska reached the dock.
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London
Minnewagka
New York
Thames
Gravesend
Van Sweringen Merger Hearing Hearings on Hocking Valley Sell
At a Washington hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission the Van Sweringen group faced testimony by P. Van Sweringen about selling part of the Hocking Valley for 1.00. Henry W. Anderson for the opposing side pressed that a 1500 mile road could be bought on similar terms but did not name the road. He indicated the portion offered was from Pomeroy to Logan Ohio or from Dundas to an unnamed point.
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Washington
van Sweringen
Interstate Commerce Commission
P. van Sweringen
Hocking Valley
Henry W. Anderson
Coansel
van Swering
Rural population in Athens county falls slightly in enumeration
The Athens county rural population excluding Ath and Nelsonville and Glouster totals 40 234. Dover township leads with 1434 rural pupils while Lee township has only 87. Principal villages Owes Plains 485 Buchtel 412 New Marshfield 338 Jacksonville 292 Albany 269 Amenville 80. Enumeration was slow this year.
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Athens County
Ath
Nelsonville
Glouster
Whe
Trimble
Dover
York
Canaan
Dover Township
Chauncey
Trimble Township
Gilcuster
Jacksonville
Lee Township
Rome Township
Stewart
Troy Township
Coolville
Plains
Buchtel
New Marshfield
Albany
Amenville
Porter
Storm Triggers Major Damage Across Hampden County
A severe electrical storm and cloudburst in Hampden County Massachusetts caused about 500,000 dollars in damage. Streets and foundations washed out, barns flooded, and trolley lines derailed. the Renfrew mill basement flooded seven feet and Berkshire Cotton plant weaving department forced to close. Clarence Hoedecker credited with saving a train by flagging it.
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Springfield
Mass
Hampden County
Clarence Hoedecker
Pittsfield
Hoedecker
Boston and Albany
Window Washing Question Opens Up Curious Car Dialog
A remark on cleaning a closed car’s windows sparks thoughts about what is inside. The comment suggests curiosity and attention to unseen details in everyday life.
Britain Refuses Rubber Price Change Amid U S Debt Tensions
London reports Britainwill not ease export restrictions on crude rubber despite American requests. British public opinion, including debt resentment factions, relishes U S economic discomfort as rubber stock fortunes rise. House of Commons debate may revisit policy. Morning Post notes rubber gains aid exchange and debt payments.
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London
United States
Uncle Sam
Com
Mere K Pe
Empire League
Mevensen Ie
Malaya
Morning Post
Houghton
Great Britain
City Recovers From Tornado In Sidney
Sidney citizens cope with storm damage after Saturday tornado. James Anderson, 14, and Roy die from injuries. several dozen others injured when a chautauqua tent collapsed and panicked crowd trampled. Rescue efforts ongoing as cleanup begins.
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Sidney
James Anderson
Roy
Pittsburg Plate Glass Cuts Prices Ahead of Competition
Reductions of 20 to 25 percent in plate glass prices were announced by the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company as officers said the move aimed to meet increased foreign competition.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Plate
F Company
Explorer Ellsworth to Return Home After Polar Journey
The welcome is planned for the United States return of Roald Amundsen’s North Pole expedition member Lincoln Ellsworth. He is to arrive next Saturday and be greeted upon arrival in New York.
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New York
Liewh
Lincoln Ellsworth
Amundsen
North Poli Eeploration Party
United States
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Ty W. J. Bryan
Hetary Clay
Theodore Roosevelt
Cincinnati Enquirer
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