Bryan Takes Stand as Climax of Day at Scopes Trial
The Scopes trial day ends with William Jennings Bryan testifying for the defense amid a sequence of startling events. Darrow is cited for contempt, later apologizes, and the courtroom moves to a lawn platform as eight scientists and two clergymen submit statements for possible evidence. The judge warns against inflaming jurors and defends court dignity while bond is set for Darrow's pending matter.
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Bryan
Ganening Ot Witten
Osennings Bryan
Clarence Trow
Raulston
Darrow
Chicago
Maynard M. Metcalf
Fay Cooper Cole
Charles Hubbad Judd
Jacob G. Lipman
Wilbur A. Nelson
Kirtley F. Mather
H. H. Newman
Winter C. Curtis
Alter Cc. Whitaker
St. Johns Episco Church
Knoxville
Shailor Matthews
Divinity School
University of Chicago
Clarence Darrow
Union
Frank Spurlock
Chattanooga
Stewart
Defense Council
Mr. Darrow
Design for Harding Mausoleum Accepted
Design submitted by Bong Horn bostel and Eric Food of Pitts for a $6000 mausoleum to be erected on a $100000 site. An Sheen fund of Taylor of Cleveland has designated landscape money for the memorial subscribed by the public.
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Daly
Former wealthy broker dies by his own action in Chicago
Emil Williamagner, sixty one, former head of BE W Wagner & Co, once among the largest grain stock and bond houses, leaped to his death from the fifteenth floor of the Westminster building. His body landed on the Monroe theatre roof twelve stories below. Wagner’s firm failed in 1921 for 2.5 million dollars after a fortune once estimated above five million dollars funded the loss. Despondency and ill health were blamed. his wife and other relatives were at the market earlier. After the firm’s collapse he joined another grain outfit in Chicago.
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Chicago
Emil Williamagner
la Salle St
Westminster
Monroe Theatre
Wagner
BE. W. Wagner & Company
Ruhr Region Being Rapidly Evacuated
Mae Germany July 20. Allied and Belgian occupation forces are rapidly evacuating the Ruhr region in Westphalia. Towns left include Bochum Witten Hattingen Buer Sterkrade and Dinslaken. As per the London agreement all foreign troops are expected to depart from Westphalia tomorrow. The area being returned to Germans contains busy coal and iron mines and major steel car paper and other manufacturing plants.
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Germany
Ruhr
Westphalia
Bochum
Witten
Hattingen Buer
Sterkrade
Dinslaken
Republic
Curiosity Led Lenni Mills Postmistress to Mail Tampering
Philadelphia July 20 A curiosity about contents of letters passed through her hands led to the arrest of Miss Belle S Chambers thirty former postmistress at Lenni Mills near here on a charge of tampering with the mails She was removed from office a few days ago Miss Chambers was held by a federal commissioner in 1000 for a further hearing on Thursday Postal inspectors said she admitted opening letters saying it was just my curiosity.
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Philadelphia
Belle S. Chambers
Lenni Mills
Here
Anthracite Wage Conference Heads to Boardwalk Return
Atlantic City N J July 20 Conferees began returning to the boardwalk tonight to resume discussion tomorrow afternoon of the three day adjournment.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Criticisms on New Tariffs Heard by Postal Commission
Washington July 20 The special congressional postal commission reopened the postal rate controversy hearing criticisms of April tariffs. Postmaster General New testified it is too early to judge revenue effects, noting May revenue fell versus old-rate estimates. He forecast higher parcel post revenue from two cent charges, but protests against newspaper rate hikes and private card shifts may lower overall income.
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Washington
Special Congressional Postal Commission
United States Chamber of Commerce
New
Post Office Department
Reappointment Glass Protested by Pinchot
Philadelphia July 20 Governor Pinchot protests against reappointment of John H. Glass of Shamokin as United States marshal for the middle district of Pennsylvania. Senator Pepper replies that Glass was found fit after careful inquiry and that charges against him were not proven.
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Philadelphia
Pepper
Pinchot
John H. Glass
Shamokin
Middle District
Pennsylvania
Glass
Reed
County treasurer disputes attorney general over Carnegie Trust figures
Samuel D. Foster of Allegheny County says the AG G W Woodruff report on the Carnegie Trust inquiry is misleading. He notes county deposits in the bank totaled 1 425 430 70, covered by bonds of 1 330 000 with 80 000 in dispute, and argues funds on pen board were not county funds.
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Pittsburg
Samuel D. Foster
Allegheny County
G. W. Woodruff
Carnegie Trust Company
Foster
Sales Fall Off In Pig Iron Trade In New York Market
Pig iron sales in the New York market declined last week by about 5,000 tons from the previous period to 7,000 tons. Prices remained unchanged at 20.00 to 20.50 in eastern Pennsylvania and 19.00 to 19.60 in Buffalo.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Buffalo
Tax Cut Prospects Highlight Curtis Visit to Coolidge
Senator Curtis of Kansas told President Coolidge the treasury reports indicate a tax cut of at least 300 million dollars possible, with a potential half‑billion if government reorganization acts pass. He offered no specific plan and also spoke on farm outlook and Senate rules. Senator Hale urged a Pacific naval base at Alameda as part of Pacific coast defenses and Pearl Harbor plans.
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Wampscott
Mass
Coolidge
Curtis
Kansas
Reublican
Treasury
Congress
Senate
Al- 80
Senator Hale
Maine
Naval Committee
Pacific Coast
Hale
Alameda
Calif
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Christians Unite on Evolution Debate at Macabees Convention
Washington July 20 Christians from all creeds can unite on the evolution question. A W Frye commander of the Macabees told 6000 initiates and 1000 women at the quadrennial gathering that no creed now holds man’s structure changed since Christ, urging harmony and brotherly love despite differing beliefs. He warned against Christians opposing Christians in the name of religion.
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Washington
A. W. Frye
Macabees
Ord
America
Frye
Jesus Christ
Earth
Chris
Promoters of Nickel Plate Project Face In-Depth Inquiry
Washington July 20. Counsel for minority railroad stockholders seeking to block the Nickel Plate merger were granted the right to probe the business of O. P. and M. J. Van Sweringen. The examination covered Van Sweringen realty rapid transit, and Cleveland Union depot costs and values. The session adjourned before completion. Newton D. Baker announced their clients would withdraw an objection to the breadth of the inquiry, which the commission had overruled.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
O. P
M. J. van Sweringen
H. W. Anderson
Chesapeake and Ohio
O. P. van Sweringen
van Sweringen Realty
Cleveland Union Depot
Newton D. Baker
van Sweringen
Meyer
Paulina Longworth Gets New Washington Home
Cincinnati reports Paulina Longworth, daughter of Representative Nicholas Longworth and Mrs. Longworth, will move to the old Robert B. Roosevelt homestead at 2009 Massachusetts Avenue in Washington. The family plans to occupy the property in the fall and Mrs. Longworth is a Roosevelt granddaughter. The Longworths are visiting Mr Longworth’s mother.
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Cincinnati
Paulina Longworth
Nicholas Longworth
Washington
Robert B. Roosevelt
Massahusetts Avenue
Longworth
Roosevelt
Mr. Longworth
Death by own action ends a staged duel near Jacumba
In Brawley California on July 20 John Truden of San Diego was found dead by his own hand at Jacumba after a duel with Kirk, an Imperial Valley businessman. A letter says they agreed on death by action within three days and had battled six years over a feud. Both men carried pistols at dawn. Truden killed Kirk, later fulfilling the pact. Truden left more letters including one to a Forest Hills Michigan contact.
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Brawley
Truen
Lett
Raulston
Bryan
Darrow, Malone
Hays
Jonah
Darrow
Mail Order Bootleg Customer List Held for Grand Jury
New York reports a list of 20 000 patrons of a mail order bootleg house seized in a raid and a list of prospects found on an agent. The lists, including St Louis County Club members, were held for grand jury use at the John Doe investigation. U S Attorney Buckner said the prospect list does not prove the men would buy liquor. Patrons from Illinois Iowa and Nebraska testified, granted immunity, names not divulged. Investigation to continue tomorrow.
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New York
St. Louis
Mall Order House
Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Grand Jury
Buckner
Improved sentiment in steel industry tied to price low point
New York July 20 executives of several independent steel firms report improved sentiment in recent weeks. They say prices are at a low point and any rise would help. Tin plate and steel pipe are in demand, mills are busy, and there is urgent call for prompt shipment.
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New York
Hopes to Save Quott's Life Falters in Chicago Case
July 20 reports that Russell Scott, once slated for execution for the murder of a Chicago drug clerk, faced new doubt as two unnamed women testified against a prior theory of the crime. Officials again prepared for a possible hanging next Friday while Scott’s lawyers pursued a commutation. Robert Scott, his brother, was implicated but never found, and a misleading telegram from Detroit prompted renewed scrutiny of witnesses and motives. The case centers on whether the killing occurred during a holdup or a drinking party, with new affidavits reportedly contingent on modest risks to reputations. Agnes Harmon, a Windsor supporter, said she has lost hope as efforts to clear Scott continue.
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Governor Small
Detroit
Robert
Russell
Scott
Robert Scott
James Ball
Small
Ball
Esa
Mr. Beatt
Russell Freed
Chicago
Agnes Harmon
Windsor
Thaw Lawsuit Over Gift to Grandson Seeks Recovery
Mrs. Mary Copeley Thaw, mother of Harry K. Thaw, files federal suit against grandson Lawrence C. Thaw in New York alleging she gave $600,000 based on his claim of unjust discrimination in his father's will. She seeks a receiver to hold the gift and an accounting of income since he obtained the funds.
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New York
Mary Copeley Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Lawrence C. Thaw
Train Crash Kills Driver Near Cardiff Crossing
Atlantic City July 20. William J. Jennings Jr. of Greensburg Pa was instantly killed when a shore bound Pennsylvania Railroad express crashed into his auto at a crossing on the outskirts of Cardiff. Mrs Geraldine Durand of Margaret City N J suffered a fractured right arm and possible spine concussion in the crash.
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Atlantic City
William J. Jennings, Jr
Greensburg
Geraldine Durand
Margaret City
N. J
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cardiff
United States Wipes China Debt Off State
The United States forgives China's indemnity debt from the Boxer outbreak era. The final B43 installment is canceled and funds will be used for education under a joint American Chinese board. President Coolidge acted under authority from a 1900s treaty and aims to cement U S China friendship.
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Washington
China
Coolidge
Coss
United States
Congress
Violence Erupts At UMWA District Meeting In Wilkes Barre
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania July 20 a clash at the United Mine Workers district No 1 convention left Vice President George Isaacs and several delegates badly beaten police called for aid and six patrolmen restored order amid factional disputes over district president election and potential effects on wage talks with anthracite miners.
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Wilkesbarre
United Mine Workers of America
George Isaacs
Augustee
Reste Sotlini
William J. Brannan
Daniels L. Hart
SIX COAST TO COAST PLANES LAND AT OMAHA
Six army pursuit planes land at Fort Crook air mail field Omaha after a two hour eighteen minute flight from Iowa City. Major Omas Lanphier leads the formation from Selfridge Field Michigan to inspect the government air mail route. Return flight aims for night formation. Planes scheduled to fly to Cheyenne tomorrow and then to the coast.
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Omaha
Neb
Army
Fort Crook
Iowa City
Omas Lanphier
Selfridge Field
Mount Clemens
Mich
Pacific Coast
Cheyenne
John Coolidge Heads to Summer White House Visit
Swampscott Mass July 20 John Coolidge son of the president and Mrs Coolidge arrives for a stay at the summer White House. He will probably remain until August 1 when he enters Camp Devens for citizens military training. Since finishing the Amherst school year he has been chores on his grandfather's Plymouth Vermont farm.
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Swampscott
Mass
John Coolidge
Beav er Pond district votes sign to rebuild high school
Beaver Pond board awards major bond project bids for Beaver High School reconstruction to J H Hedreth & Sons at 194 000 with heating and plumbing to W A Bodell. Other bids include H A Lucas 194 780 D J Phipps 208 000 Pettyjohn and more. Auditorium at East End awarded to Lucas 7 777 and Fairview addition to Lucas 78 778. A six room colored school on Jones Street to C J Crews at 9 900. Wade school stadium and Genoa Avenue gym to be bid soon. Ramsey Street and Wade Junior High to be funded later with bids in 1926.
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Board of Education
Beaver Pond
Beaver High School
J. H. Hedreth& Sons
Bluefield
Tazewell
W. A. Bodell & Company
D. J. Phipps
Boar of Education
Mahood & van Dusen
East End
H. A. Lucas
Lucas
Fairview
Ga & Sheffey
Cas
Jones Street
C. J. Crews
Akers & Leedy
Edwin C. Wade
Genoa Avenue
Wadeschol
D. D. Shelton
Wro
Stinson
Wade
Ramsey Street
Wade Schol
Dayton Trial Sees Agnosticism Clash With Fundamentalism
In Dayton Tennessee the Darrow Bryan evolution case intensifies as defense and prosecution clash over Biblical interpretation. Bryan defends belief while Darrow questions literal readings and miracles, prompting heated exchanges and a judge adjournment amid charged rhetoric.
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Harding Mausoleum
E. W. Wagner
Federal Chamber of Commerce
Christ
Head of
Maccabees
Duelligts Olgn
John Truden
San Diego
H. Kirk
Imperial
California
Qu0tt
VIGE
White House
Agnostigiom Ant Fundamentalign Meet
Dayton
Defense
Tenn
Drew William Bryan
Grossentivis
Arthur Garfield Hays
Cat Bryan
Mr. Bryan
A. T Stewart
Wreak
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