Darwinian challenge from Dr. Clark on evolution
Washington report on Dr. Austin H. Clark of the National Museum proposing a new evolution theory. He argues descent from a single early life form and adds a fresh factor to the debate between creationists and modernists, claiming major animal groups share common roots and no clear evidence for stepwise emergence.
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BG BUILDING GONE Butte Auto Company Fire
A fire in Butte at the Butte Automobile and Cab company building on Galena and Clark streets confined to the three story brick structure after hours of fighting. The rear was damaged. six cars in the repair shop burned. machinery destroyed. Occupants evacuated from nearby onlookers. The building, owned by Thomas Lavell, stood one block long and 75 feet wide, built 26 years ago for $100000.
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Charles Layell
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Fair Dancer Alleges She Is Kept Prisoner
Miss Frances Porters sues Atlanta millionaire Conkie P. Whitehead for 250000 alleging he ruined her stage career and humiliated her by refusing patronage and marriage after a Havana harbor dispute aboard his yacht last November. The suit, filed in Fulton superior court, follows prior accusations of attempted coercion and fraud in New York and Havana.
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Frances Porters
Conkie P. Whitehead
Fulton Superior Court
Havana
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New York
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Old Rip Horned Toad Dies In Eastland Court House Square
The body of Old Rip Hastland's horned frog died in Eastland Texas yesterday. The animal once slept 31 years immured in the courthouse corner stone. Will M. Wood, owner of the Iguenidae, said the story may continue on page two.
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Will M. Wood
Marshal Foch Reports General Improvement In Health
A bulletin issued this morning from his physicians notes a general improvement in Marshal Foch's condition. The wartime leader had a very good night with stabilized symptoms and hopeful outlook reported by hospital staff.
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Novelist Cline Passes After Hot Jazz Party
New York AP reports novelist and short story writer Leonard Cline was found dead in his near side apartment, death due to heart attack believed to have occurred five days earlier. Two tenants discovered the body after responding to knocks, noting he had not been seen since last Tuesday night when he hosted a party. Continuation indicated.
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Leonard Cline
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Helen Todd
Mummy of Wife of Solomon Found Tells New Bible Tale
Landon January 20 AP The Daily Mail prints Cairo dispatches citing Al Mor for a sensational discovery in Jeras. The mummy of King Solomon’s favorite Egyptian wife is said buried in a magnificent chamber with riches including a golden coffin and a crown set with sapphires emeralds and pearls. A Hebrew parchment scroll with handwriting attributed to Solomon describes her death and virtues.
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Gig and Barge Crash Drowns Five Navy Men
A navy gig colliding with a barge off Balboa Canal Zone sank immediately. Drowned: Captain Ralph Griswold, Chief Pay Clerk Arthur S. Wrean, Coxswain Fred W. Sweinberg, Seaman Herbert D. McDowell, and Fireman Earl D. Tibbets. The gig belonged to the Whitney destroyer tender, returning to Balboa. The incident was reported to the Navy Department.
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Ralph Griswold
Arthur S. Wrean
Fred W. Sweinberg
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Herbert D. McDowell
Jacksonville
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Earl D. Tibbets
Haverhill
Mass
Navy Deperiaent
No Change Seen in George's Condition
London reports no change in Ming George's condition as of January 20. The brief note indicates stability without update on his health status.
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Ming George
Passengers on Big Ship as Saved by Pan-America
Ninety one passengers of the world cruise ship President Garfield were rescued after it ran aground on Manzanilla reef at the Bahama group. They and their luggage were transferred to the Munson liner Pan-America, which proceeded toward Nassau with the rescued party aboard. The Dallas liner crew remained onboard the President Garfield as the wrecking tug Warbler from Jacksonville helped. Word of the rescue came from Robert E. Duff in New York and the radio marine corporation.
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German Leader Fears Red Rule Threat in Germany
Alfred Augenberg leader of the Nationaets warned at a Saxony convention that the Dawrs man could undermine the Treaty of Versailles and bring about Bolshevism in Germany. He described Bolshevism as a global crisis tied to industrialism, not a local issue, and warned it threatens the world if allowed to prevail.
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Four Young People Die In Auto Train Crash
Four young people returning from a birthday party were killed when their car collided with a Pennsylvania Railroad train near Calaraat City. Victims include Janice Walker aged 16 Hammond Rose Norman 21 Charles Wright 40 and James Lorenz 20 all of Chicago.
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Rose Norman
Charles Wright
James Lorenz
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Chicago milk strike grows rough with kerosene added
Chicago health commissioner Dr Arnold H Kegel called for the state's attorney to prosecute contamination of the Chicago milk supply as violence in the milk war escalates. A distribution station tanker was found polluted with kerosene and chemists were dispatched to test all major routes. Strikers near Lake Zurich reportedly poured kerosene into truck tanks, prompting an appeal to Mayor Thompson for 14000 emergency funds to expand the chemical staff. Continuous coverage referenced further details on Page Two.
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Arnold H. Kegel
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Don BR. Geyer
Boston Tea Party Repeats as Farmers Dump Milk in Illinois
Nearly 100 farmers seized and dumped 6,500 pounds of milk from a train at Mercury, Illinois, amid price fights with Chicago mill distributors. Deputies and a marshal responded as men in 10 cars seized two Model Dairy Company trucks at Fox River Grove. A Morel Company tank car between Cary and Crystal Lake was seized and 19,500 pounds of milk destroyed.
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Morel Company
Man Leaps to Dramatic Death in Detroit Window Jump
Detroit January 20 AP reports William Sumster aged 39 jumped to his death from the twenty fifth floor window of a downtown attorney's office after threatening earlier due to financial troubles. His attorney J B Berksenstein, based in the Bartum building, provided the statement.
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Turkey rushes to ratify peace plan
Angora reports the Turkish assembly unanimously ratified the Kellog pact renouncing war and directing the ambassador in Washington to sign. Prime Minister Tendy Rushdie urged the vote with urgency as Turkey aims to be the first nation to sign after U S ratification.
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Al Smith Sails South for Winter Vacation
Former Governor Alfred E. Smith leaves New York for a six week winter vacation in Florida. He travels with Mrs Smith and Mr and Mrs William Kenny in Kenny s private car attached to the Havana Special. John J Raskob to join in Wilmington Georgia. Smith says he is leaving politics behind for the trip. About 400 see him off at Penn Station.
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Alfred FE. Smith
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Carl Ecpy
Sarasota
Fla
Two Men Slain in Church Yard in St Louis
Two men were stabbed to death early today in the yard of the Catholic Church of Annuncian in St Louis. Clementa Morena, a Moaxd can janitor, confessed the killings saying the men tried to steal sacred vessels from the temple. Victims were identified as Charles Evang and Walter Noonan, 31, with police noting Noonan had prior prison terms. Morena was held pending further investigation into the stabbings.
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Clementa Morena
Charles Evang
Walter Noonan
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Train wreck near Wulay crossing kills eight Mexicans
An Interstate passenger train struck a small touring car at the Wulay crossing, twenty miles west of here, killing eight occupants and seriously injuring two others. All victims were Mexican, among them several children. The accident disrupted service as investigators opened a probe into the cause.
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Eletra Blanca
Dight Menteaux
Guatemala Revolt Suppressed in Major Cities
Government forces reoccupied parts of two cities seized by revolutionists and bombarded Mazatanango as insurgents were demoralized. Reports from Tegucigalpa and Washington say forces fully occupied Mazatanango and put down the revolt, with the government asserting nationwide stability returning.
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INSANE ASYLUM PRESSURE FOR SYSTEM CHANGE
House committee members appointed by Speaker Bricker finished surveying Deer Lodge penitentiary Galen tuberculosis hospital Warm Springs insane asylum. They reported crowded conditions at the asylum with about 1 660 patients, saying 6 percent are criminally insane and dangerous. They urged moving criminally insane to the penitentiary to prevent escapes and further acts.
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General King to defend Buffalo Bill's fame
Milwaukee reports General Charles King plans to silence remarks alleging Buffalo Bill Cody’s courage. The veteran of Indian wars says his actions and those of Cody will be defended. King recalls service under the Army and promises to fulfill his mission in January.
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Marie and Ileana Visit in Turkey
Constantinople January 20 APD Queen Marty of Homania and her daughter the Princess Ileana are tired today after a short visit. The report notes they toured local sights and met officials during their Turkish trip.
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Four in a Family Killed by Train Near Niagara Falls
A father and mother with two sons died when their car was struck by a railroad train at a grade crossing near Montrose Ontario, close to Niagara Falls. Frank Brett aged 47, Frances 42, sons John 17 and Joseph were killed. Samuel Mancuso, the car driver, sustained multiple injuries including broken legs and head trauma.
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Senate convenes at two in the afternoon
The Senate opens at 2 p m and the House follows with a 2 p m session. Both chambers assemble for routine business and pending measures. The schedule signals a standard midafternoon legislative window.
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Quake in Cumana Leaves 28 Dead and 800 Hurt
Dispatch from Cumana reports a strong quake Thursday morning that killed 28 and injured about 800. Cardinal Gasparri cabled the pope, praying for victims. The apostolic delegate contributes to relief efforts as condolences pour in from foreign offices and leaders.
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