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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1925
Page
1
William Jennings Bryan died in Dayton Tennessee after suffering an apoplexy. Mrs Bryan, calm and in control, managed affairs and expressed a wish to be buried in Arlington. Bryan had just finished speaking on fundamentalism and Scopes trial coverage and planned a national crusade.
Illian Jennings Bryan died in Dayton Tennessee on Sunday afternoon. He was found dead in his room at 4 40 o clock after attending church in the Forencon district. The death was peaceful.
News of William Jennings Bryan's death reached Washington with stunning suddenness as headlines boomed in his old political prominence. The Nebraskan influenced Democratic circles, shaped debates on morality, and remained a respected party figure whose absence leaves leaders puzzled about future strategy.
Fragmentary report notes cooler conditions and possible daytime temperatures around. Strong entities or exact locations and dates are missing, making detailed forecast untenable.
Chattanooga report details numerous threats against William Jennings Bryan during the Dayton trial. Captain Marion Perkins said Bryan ignored the danger and the warnings, many from northern towns, including threats to blow up his home and other forms of vengeance.
Four people were killed and two others seriously injured when their car was struck by another vehicle near Seymour Indiana tonight. The crash occurred as the Interstate Public Service Company vehicle collided with the car carrying the victims.
Elkmont Tennessee July 26. Clarence Darrow Chicago attorney, on hearing of William Jennings Bryan’s death, praised Bryan’s strong convictions and courage while noting disagreements. John W. Davis, former ambassador, called Bryan’s life a fight for his convictions and a loss to the country. Fairmont Democratic chairman G L Shaver lamented Bryan’s passing as a loss to the nation. Dayton Tennessee judge John T Raulston said he was shocked and would release a statement tomorrow.
Paris reports a quiet front along the Wez with a minor action south of Fatrant and enemy cleared from the area south of the Queries river. Tangier says Dijebala and Andjera tribes meet at Sheahuan. natives expect an offensive upon return home. Abd el-Krim’s agents claim tribes are tired and refuse to continue unless conditions improve.
Crude oil begins flowing today from the Black River field to Mississippi tidewater marking the opening of the million dollar pipeline built by Standard Oil Company. Oil moves directly from wells to water carriers at Rudora Ark on the Mississippi river with plans for pumping into barges and diversion to ocean-going ships during high tides.
William Jennings Bryan, amid nationwide support, hails the Scopes trial as the greatest fight of his career. He plans to speak widely on Christian issues, revising a prepared closing address and appearing in Dayton, Morgans Springs, Winchester, and Pikeville. He notes strong backing from various U S groups and contemplates a fundamentalist college in Dayton, with name discussion to follow.
Funeral arrangements for William J. Bryan. Plans contemplate a burial at Arlington National Cemetery per Mrs. Bryan’s wishes. As a Spanish War veteran, he was entitled to a military funeral and salute, but doubts linger due to his peace advocacy. His body may repose in state in the Capitol Rotunda for public view.
London and Paris dispatches report Premier Baldwin canceling his Chequers stay to focus on resolving the coal dispute. King George VI sent Lord Stamfordham to Downing Street for a briefing with Baldwin and First Lord Bridgeman, while government officials prepare for a Trade Union Congress committee meeting. Rumors of temporary subsidies surface as a potential compromise to shield miners and maintain wages, amid mounting political risk. Four Hungarians from Gary remain in Bluefield Sanitarium after a head on collision near Switchback Mountain. two men released after treatment. Andrew Kish suffers a fractured skull, with others injured but not seriously. A Soviet claim over Rugefana property rejected by French courts in a Bolshevik embassy case.
William Jennings Bryan, three time Democratic presidential nominee, died at his Dayton home after a heavy dinner. Physicians stated death came of apoplexy with an estimated 30 to 45 minutes before discovery. Interment likely Arlington Cemetery. Bryan had long sought burial there. The death occurred on the eve of his planned anti modernism crusade and in the wake of Scopes trial publicity. Mrs. Bryan remained calm, arranging affairs as supporters and officials sent condolences from across the country.
Denver reports the death of William Jennings Bryan on July 26 as a fanfare group of twenty prominent supporters had planned a Holy Land pilgrimage for Bryan and his wife. A ship was to be chartered and hundreds would accompany them. The trip was to begin around February 1926 from New York.
Loveland Colorado July 36 Charles Bryan former Nebraska governor learned of his brother death during a mountain outing. He plans to leave for Lincoln tomorrow night to join his wife and sisters and then proceed east for burial arrangements while awaiting official notices.
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