Evolution Question May Be Thrown Into United States Courts
Action begun at Washington by Loren H. Witner, government employee, for judicial determination as to whether teaching of scientific theory inculcates disrespect for Holy Bible. Vehicle employed is rider in 1925 District of Columbia appropriation bill, providing for disemployment of unethical school superintendent.
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Washington
Loren H. Wittner
Rider
District of Columbia
Loren 2L Witiner
Frank White
United States
Frank W. Beiley
W. P. Hay
Justice Siddona
Stetriot
Columbia Supreme Court
Daniell. Donovan
James Lusby
White
Winther
Injunction suit over teaching Bible in Washington schools
Loren Wittner, a government employee, files an injunction action in Washington to block salaries for school leaders and teachers who teach or display disrespect for the Holy Bible, seeking federal court review of the issue. Judge Siddons orders district officials to show cause on July 28. Wittner says he acts in his own tax case.
Dayton Memo Reveals Scopes Trial Aftermath
July 22 Dayton reports a calmer mood after the Scopes trial furor. John T Scopes plans to return home to Paducah Ky while considering a university scholarship. Rhea county educators meet soon to appoint a replacement for Scopes as a potential Dayton university backers offer substantial endowment funds. Laurence Darrow remains in town with a Knoxville lecture planned and a Tennessee mountain vacation.
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Dayton
Robert
Scopes
Rhea County Board of Educatori Ws
Tommorrow
Rhea County
George F. Washburn
Monomet
Mars
Clearwater
Fla
Auch
Washburn
William Jennings Bryen
Bryan
Winchester
Tenn
Raturday
Larence Darrow
Hila
Knoxville
Ten-nessee Mountains
Base Stealing Popular Sport at York Pa
A dented OCR item from York Pennsylvania notes a surge in base stealing as a popular pastime. It mentions Loganey ball diameters and motor car pranks, gas pump thefts, and removal of chickens as other misdeeds. A patrol of armed men in Hometown is described, with locals anxious about rising crime and mischief.
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York
Yonk
Wounters
York County
Qeio
Alec
Wisconsin Man Demands Funds From Postmaster
A letter from Tomahawk Wisconsin requests money from the postmaster general claiming knowledge of thousands of dollars found in dead letters. The writer asks for a small portion of the potential fifty or seventy thousand dollars and requests a bank draft within ten days. The missive ends with a religious benediction and thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warhington
French Reinforcements Spark Off Moroccan Offensive
Fez dispatch reports French reinforcements arriving to bolster tired troops as Abd El Kelma adherents consider submission to the sultan. Paris expects a smashing blow as General Maulin sets up near Taza and coordinates with Marshal Petain for a major offensive amid renewed peace talks.
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Fez
Morocco
Abd-El-Kelm'a
Berli Mesguda
Paintere Han
Stanislaus Maulin
Taza
Hele
Tetaln
Hard coal miners oppose strike in wage talks
At Spantic Cite New Jersey on July 22 Philip Murray of the United Mine Workers affirmed that hard coal and anthracite would be kept separate in wage contract negotiations expiring August 31. He said general strike chances are unlikely under current conditions, replying to mine owners seeking a declaration after a Bittner telegram.
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Splantic Cite
van A. Bittner
Montimerce Hoover
Davis
Murray
Philip Murray
International
Bittner
West Virginia
W. W. Inslis
Imine
Ingile
Hoover
Davie
Farmers Safe After War Turbulence Says Jardine
Washington July 22 Agri culture secretary Jardine said farmers are out of the shadow of bankruptcy and regaining footing after the war disruptions. He noted cattle and hog markets improve and wheat prices depend on careful marketing while farmers push self-reliance. He expects little need for new farm legislation as farmers show competence to work out their own problems.
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Washington
Agriculture Tn “Safety Convalescent
Daréine
Headden
Orter
Eleventh Hour Clemency Plea in Scott Case Nears
Chicago reports renewed appeals for clemency from Mary Scott and supporters to President Coolidge and Governor Small. Russell Scott, condemned for the Chicago clerk murder, faces execution as efforts continue to secure a reprieve or commutation amid conflicting reports of potential new evidence and last minute interventions.
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Scott Case
President Coolidge
Governor Small
Chicago
Mary
Russell Scott
Hd Gallows
Scott
Finnncler
Fon
Ig Qeng
Terrait
Tingernor
Simell
Robert Sentt
Hobert Jweas
Russell
Meath
Robert
Cavalldre
Scarts
Elu
Windsor
Ontario
Detroit
Melange Metro
Mien
Frea Press
Jein Smeth
Ttinois
Small
Thuasell Scott
Priday
Joseph Maurer
Amall
Maccabee Meet Ends Its Quadrennial Session
In Detroit on July 22 the Maccabee fraternal order elected mema for the onculog term and adopted a renovation plan to reorganize management. AL Frye was reelected supreme commander. W Hall of California chosen supreme record. The order appointed all affiliates under the supreme office in Detroit. States affected include New York Pennsylvania Indiana Missouri Minnesota Wisconsin California. Also named: FB Kunis Atchison Kansas supreme lieutenant commander. Turner Norfolk Virginia supreme chaplain. Smith LaPorte Indiana supreme master-at-arms. Cros Birmingham Alabama supreme sergeant. James Green Toronto supreme first master of guards. Parker St. Louis supreme sentinel. RP Witte Seattle supreme plebee. In New York an ordinance against women was invoked. two young stenographers at Central Station were fined $5 each.
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Supreme Office of the Mancahous
Detroit
MPPAL
New York
Ghia Permnaylvanda
Tinola
Indiana
Canada
Suupreme
Jones Parker
St. Louis
Supreme Sentinel
Find
Witte
Seattle
Wash
Supreme Plebee
Well Known Jersey Divorcee Ordered Released From Jail
Jonathan T. Meeker, tied to New Jersey s longest divorce case, was ordered released from Middlesex county jail after years of failing to pay alimony. Married in 1868, Meeker s litigation spanned decades with multiple appeals and arrears cited, while his former wife Anna G. Lines opposed the release. The dispute reflects shifting county support and lengthy court proceedings.
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Jersey
New Brunswick
N. Z
Jonathan T. Meeker
New Jersey
Middlesex County
Meekers
Butte
Meeker
Dan Secontwa
Anna G. Lines
Verdale
Miss Rut Start Case Prompted Murder Charge Rumor
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a woman named Miss Rut Start involved in a sensational murder rumor. Wing Foth Stark of Syracuse is mentioned as enraged, with a statement that she was prosecuted at her home. The text is incomplete and unclear about the actual facts or charges.
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Celed Wing Foth Stark
Prhp
Settlement in China Sought amid Foreign Talks
Washington reports a definite proposal for settling the China questions will be sent to the Beijing provisional government soon. Proposals include convoking the Chinese customs revisions conference with prompt action and creating a commission to inquire into extraterritorial matters, with responsibility for bloodshed to be discussed. Japanese intent to honor Washington conference commitments is noted, and other powers are expected to respond to Kellogg’s note.
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Washington
China
Kinere
Peking
Garland
Peking Diplomata
Japan
Jeretary Kellogg
Junan
Tokyo
Action on ramp seen as charter goes in effect
Charleston's city government shifts under a new charter as midnight passed on the state legislature’s act. Mayor Wertz plans a special council session to widen and improve access on the South Side and to study funding for roads and bridges. A bond vote is set for August 11 to fund the Spring Street bridge, with a seven-cent levy possible if bonds fail. The charter also grants mayoral power to remove firefighters after a hearing, amid a broader civil service alteration.
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Charleston
W. W. Wertz
Chesapeake & Ohio
Moony
Wert
Muse
Allroad Company
Sinte
Wertz
Annamend
Rouneil
Spring Street
Whde
Pamave Mombéra
Fira
Wiuness
Chetter
Watts
Mayflower Party Proves Success Amid Charter Changes
The report notes shifts in the Mayflower party focus with changes to a new charter and charges against property owners. It mentions provisions for warrants, petitions, and court actions, detailing manors, arrests, and clerical filings in West Virginia counties. The piece references police and municipal clerks enforcing the charter and related legal procedures.
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Oxy Staat
Hull
Bouton
Jude
Jeff
Munteipad
Elerie
West Virwinia
Body of alleged stool pigeon found near Mose Landing
The drowned body of Chrin Gerteh a Mose Landing fisherman and rumored informer is found in a lashcon near Mose Landing, as warrants issued in San Francisco target bootleg rings in the region. Wary reports say Mas Gertch Gerlich, his wife, was also found on the beach, tied to a plot between Tum runners and a citizen posse in which a member of the posse was killed.
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Chrin Gerteh
Mose Landing
San Francisco
Thie
Mas Gertch
Gerlich
Idaho Fire Hazard Acute In Undisturbed Forest Areas
Fire danger remains acute in Idaho forests with winds and spring grasses fueling growth. Reports from Montana and Washington forests indicate increased fire risk as dry conditions escalate despite some containment.
Indiana Chief Grants Pardon for Murder Case
Indianapolis, Ind. Governor Jackson granted Ars ftow A. Kraus, 48, a pardon after more than 20 years in prison for murder. The prison board cited the woman's aged father in need of care and said jealousy over the father's attention to the child prompted the killing.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Toby
Jackson
Ars
A. iKrawad
Krausé
Military orders racing planes for international air races
Washington July 24 three two engine airplanes have been ordered jointly by the army and navy air forces to enter an international air races at Mitchel Field October 8 9 and 10. The entry will include both army and navy planes in the contest. The Pulitzer trophy race will be converted to participate in this challenge at Baltimore on October 2.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Koreiow
Mitchel
Tiel
Hrsa
Baltinwea
Wetolor 2A
Union Fight Carried by Local Garment Workers
The Intarnathome Ladies Garment Workers union locals dispute the Joint Board with insurgents in Chicago Philadelphia and Boston. Members of the union deride expulsions as they clash over authority. About 2,500 Iran locals renounce Joint authority during a tense meeting.
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New York
Intarnathome Ladies Garment Workers' Union
Halon
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boaten
Jorah
Ata Phew
Iran
Dawes Attacks Senate Rules In Denver Speech
Vice President Dawes continued his fight against current Senate rules in a Denver address at the municipal auditorium. He urged replacing two thirds with a simple majority to end filibusters. Dawes and party arrived after 3 PM, greeted by state and city officials including Governor Morely and Mayor Stanlaton. The visit drew a jammed station plaza and a reception at the Brown Palace before a Denver Club dinner hosted by Ward Bannister.
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Denver
Colo
Cheyenne
Omaha
Chicas
Dawes
Senate
Wes
Union
Union Sta
Morely
Benjamin Stanlaton
Republican Party
Rice W. Meany
Brown Palace
Lawes
Danver Club
Ward Bannister
Denver Chamber of Commerce
Pittsburgh Race War Riot Erupts In Outlying District
Police quelled a violent clash between whites and blacks in an outer city area. Fifteen officers plus detectives faced a rioting crowd of about 300 as fights surged over a boys ball game. An officer was wounded when a gun was wielded. four arrests were reported as rioters used nearby buildings for ammunition and the incident drew a large crowd.
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Pittsburgh
Polles
Edward Dunn
Harbert Hirica
Yolver
Dienevsrd
Potleo
Mental test set for poisoner at White Plains
Clarence Bering, found sane earlier, will undergo another mental test as he faces a possible former charge. The case, heard in White Plains, sees him held without bail while awaiting further proceedings. Mrs. Baring illness noted in the report.
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White Plains
Clarence
Bering
Potton
Baring
Wera
Dowager Duchess Flouts Hotel Rules With Pekiness Dog
July 22 story reports Lady Millicent Manga accompanying her Pekiness dog Ginke to The Blarketene Hotel. When told dogs aren’t allowed, she said the dog travels world with her and will stay where rules differ. Duchess is widow of a European landowner and has visited London, Paris, and other places. A separate Interstate Commerce Commission dispute centers on Nickel Plate Railroad merger with counsel presenting costs and converted securities values to support positions.
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Dow
Duchean
Hurope
Mery Fickford
Bougins Fairbanka
London
Interstate Commerce Commission
Dry Agents List Narrows in Prohibition Reform
Washington July 22 Officials wrestle with revamping federal prohibition enforcement as the selection of field administrators remains unsettled. Assistant Secretary Andrews delays decisions while seeking better cooperation among federal agencies and border enforcement. He may not name administrators before the August 1 effective date, leaving current state directors to run the system.
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Waselington
Gettal
Andrews
The
Treasury
Ignain
New York
Vermont
Abolish License Plates Proposed in Lansing Plan
Charles Deland secretary of state outlines a plan to end yearly license plates and replace with a nominal fee. The proposal aims to reduce highway revenue collection costs and simplify car ownership expenses for Wichita drivers.
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Lansing
Charles Deland
Wichitan
McDeland
Dry Agent Vet 1s Suspended In Detroit
Detroit July 22 Philp Dentoe, one of the oldest agents in federal prohibition enforcement, was suspended for 60 days on orders from Washington. The action followed a motorboat incident on the Detroit river involving Fisher and Walker youths, with Chartre L Fisher and Walker Catering linked to the Fisher company and family.
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Detroit
Philp Dentoe
Washington
Wile Main Fisher
Averill Fisher
Wilton M1
Walker
Wetrott River
Aone
Chartre L. Misher
Fisher Sudy Corporation
Walker Boy
Walker Catering Company
Dettoc van U S
Patrol
Enright Under Scrutiny in Gotham Singer Dancer Case
Enright a Gotham singer dancer faces investigation into speed and possible police encounter. Reports state she performed at the Commpolitan theatre and later at New Amsterdam, with officials denying special privileges. A municipal police action and public notice details remain unclear.
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Enright Probing
Gotham
Thel Shutta
Enrickt
Commopalitan Theatre
Loule
New Amsterdam
Hearing Confusion Marks Van Sweringen Merger Probe
Washington July 22 hearing on the Van Sweringen merger plan sparked confusion as counsel for Chesapeake and Ohio stockholders presented cost and value tabulations of railroad securities. Disputes over figures and witness denials led to adjournment as Commissioner Meyer ruled on recording and witness access to the figures.
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Washington
van Swermnpas
Interstate Commerce
O. P. Vam Swersteen
H. W. Anderson
Cheasapeake
Ohio
Quenttong Land
counc@h
Meyer
Anderson
van Sweringen Nad
Argis Werite
van Sweringen
Rairoad Securities
Priae
Stan
W. A. Colston
Newton DB. Baker
van Sw
Yankee Fleet Arrives in Melbourne for American Visit
The United States fleet reached Melbourne harbor amid elaborate welcome plans as two detachments entered port. Melbourne prepared for extensive celebrations with official messages from governments and the lord mayor. Parliament adjourned for three weeks to participate in the welcome and aerial demonstrations were scheduled. Weather turned cold with showers and a strike threat surfaced as crews refused to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
United States
Rodney
New South Wales
Deouly
America
Australia
Port Mawbourne
Missouri Mules in Rift Warfare Supposition
In St Louis on July 22 the Missouri Mule, a notable import, faces new strains amid rumors of conflict between Northern Africa and allied nations. Reports indicate a shipment of forty tons of mules to Heraclema, Spain, with 135 horses included and prices from 110 to 150 dollars for males and 70 to 13 dollars for horses.
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NP. Louis
Ateiva
Spatiab
Marlert
Torty T
Mulon
Hercelema
Spain
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Smoky City
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