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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1925
Page
3
The cross examination of William Jennings Bryan by Clarence Darrow continues with questions on the sun standing still, biblical interpretation, and the date of the flood. Bryan asserts inspiration, cites language of the era, and defends literal belief while facing aggressive questioning and defense objections amid courtroom dialogue.
Lieutenant Mina C. Van Winkle of the Washington police, president of the International Association of Policewomen, decries rising immorality among women and girls. She cites liquor dancing and automobiles as temptations, notes better class girls invite advances, and argues education is the remedy while urging awareness of temptations and parental oversight.
A speaker warns that many youths, both girls and boys, are intoxicated after dances in Washington. Cars head to Maryland, Virginia, and beyond, with minors driving late at night. He cites a border patrol record of 4,000 minors turned back yearly, urging police, parents, and teachers to pursue education and guidance to root out the problem and improve conditions.
In a tense exchange here at the Tennessee courtroom, William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow sparred over biblical interpretation as Bryan defends the Bible while Darrow presses for secularist critique. The judge adjourned after Bryan vowed to answer all questions, insisting no intelligent Christian doubts the scriptures.
The defense attorney Darrow acknowledged a breach of court decorum and offered an apology after a contempt citation. He said his remark arose from tension in the case and town, insisting there was no premeditation or insult intended. He stressed the remark was improper and the court rightly addressed it.
Thousands bless Dr. Leonhardt the physician who discovered an internal treatment for piles. The ad claims the Hemroid remedy removes the cause, promises guaranteed results or money back, and lists Goodykoontz Drug Co. and other druggists as authorized sellers.
Judge Raulston accepted the apology and paid tribute to Tennessee and its leaders. He reflected on Christ and forgiveness, accepted Colonel Darrow's apology, and noted uncertainty about tomorrow's court location as the trial continues. Separately, C V Mehta of Bombay described liquor abstinence and reduced consumption during prohibition efforts and strikes.
News of Colored Folk reports the Woman's Improvement Club will meet Thursday July 23 at 6 pm with Mrs Bettie Dabney. Mrs E J Sims reports from the State Federation and invites all women to attend. A lawn party follows. Bluefield Tennis Club announces the court is ready and open for play. A M E Zion Church lists visiting preachers for the week and notes Mrs D W Crail travels for family illness with planned visits to New York and Philadelphia.
London reports prohibition measures in India have boosted social welfare as workers benefit from a nationwide drive against liquor. Authorities credit reduced consumption with lower crime and improved productivity, while labor unions hail the crackdown as helping daily wage earners and families.
Ferraline, a concentrated mineral water marketed as the World's Greatest Mineral Water, guarantees quick relief from indigestion heart burn sour stomach biliousness or refund if not helped after the first bottle. A one dollar bottle is pitched as equivalent to many gallons and is sold by druggists with a money back guarantee.
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