Evolutionists Hold Material Advantage In Trial Kin of Darwin Lives
In Dayton Tennessee Jim Darwin runs a general store amid local rumors about his kinship to Charles Darwin. The town Darwin Station and a colonial mansion mark their lineage, while Jim identifies as an evolutionist Though most relatives remain fundamentalist, Jim’s family supports Darwin. The Scopes era debate echoes in this small Tennessee community.
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Allene Sumner
NEA
Payton
Tenn
Jim Darwin
Dayton
Tennessee
Jin. Darwin
Jim
Charles Darwin
Bland
Mate
Darwin
James Darwin
Rhea County
Virginia
W. P. Darwin
Darwin ‘Station
Southern Railroad
Wree
Evansville
Vitiv
Margaret Darwin’ Walters
Evolutionist
Margaret Darwin Walters
Charles
Scopes Trial Jury Features Raw-Boned Mountain Men
Report describes jurors chosen for the Scopes trial as rugged locals from mountains, including a schoolteacher and a minister, all sworn to be fair. The scene notes the era’s tension as jurors acknowledge limited knowledge of evolution and the case, while William Jennings Bryan looms in commentary.
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Scopes
Arpem
Hohe
Genesis
Kellogg Hurries to Swampscott for Conference
Boston July 11. Secretary of State Frank B. Kellogg arrives in Boston on a hurried trip interrupting his St. Paul vacation to meet President Coolidge at White Court. Accompanied by Under Secretary Joseph Clark Crew, the talks focus on Chinese affairs.
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Boston
INS
Frank B. Kellogg
St. Paul
Minn
Coolidge
White Court
Kellogg
Joseph Clark Crew
Bryan Jr. William Jefnings in Scopes Trial Prosecution
Bryan Jr. son of a renowned Democrat aids his father in prosecuting John T. Scopes at Dayton Tennessee. He denounces evolution and warns Los Angeles readers that the nation will decline if schools teach evolution.
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Wiliam Jefnings
Bryan, Jr
John T. Scopes
Dayton, Tenn
Los Angeles
Bartlett and McKee Fight On Even Teams
Sioux City July 11 Art Bartlett veteran golfer Ottumwa and Bob McKee Des Moines began the Iowa golf championship final match here today with the first 18 holes completed and their 36 hole final to come.
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Sioux City
Art. Bartlett
Ottumwa
Bob McKee
Des Moines
Jury of Fundamentalists in Scopes Trial Faces New Indictment
Dayton Tenn July 11 The religion driven prosecution claims a jury of fundamentalists and a newly flawed indictment are key advantages as John T Scopes case resumes amid delays. The defense seeks a forty eight hour adjournment until Monday.
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William K. Hutchinson
1. N.S
Dayton
Tenn
Forces of
Religion
John Thomas Scopes
Cunbherlands Hills
Ten Farmers Land Owner and Clerk DAYTON
Ten farmers land owner and clerk in Dayton Tennessee are listed with roles such as farmer shipping clerk and cabinet maker. The roster includes W J Robinson farmer J W Bagley Methodist farmer Jim Riley Baptist farmer W P Taylor Methodist farmer R O Gentry Baptist farmer Colonel J BR Thompson Methodist wealth land owner W D Smith Baptist farmer Jess Goodrich Church of Disciples shipping clerk H J Bowman Methodist farmer William G Day Baptist farmer R L West Baptist farmer E S Right Baptist farmer.
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R. O. Gentry
J. BR. Thompson
W D. Smith
Jess Goodrich
Church of Disciples
J. H. Bowman
William G. Day
Darrow Bryan Clash in Scopes Trial Draws Sharp Battle
Historic courtroom duel centers on evolution versus creation as Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan prepare to clash over evidence and religious liberty. Prosecutors seek to exclude certain testimony, while defense argues for broader scientific input before the high court may hear the case.
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Wizards of the Law
Clarence Darrow
William Jennings Bryan
Darrow
Bryan
Scopes
Tennessee
Bryantwall
United States Supreme Court
Old George Morgan and the mountain faith on Waldon's Ridge
Dayton Tennessee July 11. The article profiles Old George Morgan a mountain preacher living atop Waldon's Ridge 2100 feet above Dayton. It describes his skepticism of science, devotion to scripture, and belief that mountain life fosters closer faith, arguing for laws to protect children from evolutionary teachings while Morgan emphasizes contentment, family, and simple living.
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Allene Sumner
NEA
Dayton
Teenn
George” Morgan
Waldon’s
George Morgan
Morgan
Old George
Tennessee
Stronger Indictment Supersedes Earlier Defense Case
A new indictment issued with stronger language improves two flaws in the prior charging document. The original grand jury count faced a sixty day notice issue and a technical wording defect. The re indictment fixes both errors and strengthens the state’s case.
Plot to smuggle rifles to Rif tribesmen uncovered
Paris July 41 The French secret service disclosed a plot to smuggle 5000 rifles monthly plus munitions to the Rif tribesmen. Plotters had Paris headquarters and planned to use Marseilles port for filibustering operations against Morocco foes. Police held names until arrests completed. leader reported as an Armenian naturalized citizen.
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Paris
Te Jourdal
Shad
Paria
Marseilles
Morogco
Unclear fragmentary caption from historic page
The readable portion shows a garbled note with names like Bryan and Daoese, fragmentary dates, and possible event or notice text. Details are incomplete, making it impossible to identify the main action or entity with certainty.
Lady Driver and Children Injured Near Massena
Mira Ray Greenwaldt and her children were badly shaken when the car she was driving veered off the road and into a shallow ditch south of town. Mrs Greenwaldt attempted to comfort one child while the vehicle lurched into the ditch.
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Massena
News-Telegraph
Mira’ Ray Greenwaldt
Bride-to-be feted in Adaire Indiana July event
A social gathering honored the bride-to-be Adaire In as she prepares for marriage. Bernice Stone of An will become the bard, with plans and arrangements noted for her forthcoming wedding tomorrow.
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Adair
News-Telegraph
Mita
Bernice Stone
Anto
Bri Bard
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