Scopes Case Verdict and Immediate Appeals Notes
The Scopes trial in Rhea County Tennessee concluded swiftly with a verdict in under ten minutes. Attorneys announced they would forego further argument and submit to the judge John T. Raulston, who would prepare the charge and expunge Bryan's testimony from the record. The core issue remains whether Scopes taught human descent from lower animals, not divine creation, with debate on God’s creation of Earth or the universe deemed beyond the current court’s scope.
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John T. Raulston
Bryans
Mgnor
Bryan
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Scope
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Clarence Darrew
Scopes
Scopes Trial Sees Motions on Appeal Rights and Testimony
Dayton Tenn July 24 Associated Press The Scopes case ends a day of statements as defense and prosecutors clash over instructions to the jury. Clarence Darrow and William Bryan trade charges while judges lay out procedure for appeals and further testimony. The proceedings touch on the Bible, evolution teaching, and possible federal court action, with the case percolating toward a higher court and a December appearance in Rhea county court.
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Tent
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Scopes
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Clarence Darrow
Dudley Field Matone
Bryan
Clarence
United States
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Rei Hudiapg
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Dayton, Tenn
Associated Press
John T. Scopes
Rhea County Court
Tennessee Supreme Court
John Ro Neal
Gore
Cookeville
Scopes Catc
Thomas R. Wilson
Rhea Sprngs
Locke to Turn Over Property to Klan
Renser Colorado scene reports Henry Huffman of Washington DC appointed imperial representative in charge of the Colorado Ku Klux Klan by national counsel W S Zumbrunn. Hoffman will head the Colorado Klan after the resignation of Dr John Galen Locke as grand dragon. Locke states he will turn over all funds and records to national officers to avoid litigation.
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Colo
Associated Press
Henry C Huffman
Washington, D.C
Imperial
W. S. Zumbrunn
National
Oranization
Hoffman
Colorado Klan
John Galen Locke
Locke
Wireless telegrams rise as cables lose ground in Sweden
Sweden reports 60 percent of telegrams from Grimeton wireless station to the United States, while the receiving station delivers about 40 percent of U.S. telegrams. To counter competition, cable companies slash prewar rates. The Cerimeton wireless station was built for direct U.S. links.
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Sweden
Grimetan
United States
Cerimeton
Paris Fashion shift sparks color in male attire
A fragment from the Tatler notes Paris plans a radical change in male dress, with color and ornate details inspired by eighteenth century court fashions. It contrasts the puritanical present with glamorous gowns, matching hosiery, and elaborate accessories once worn in Louis XIV era.
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Paris
Louis XIV
The Matn Worry
A fragmentary clippings item hints at a school scene with a teacher and a student dialogue about trouble at home. The readable text is garbled and names or places are unattainable, leaving only a vague classroom exchange.
Mussolini Expands Roles as Interpreter of Fascist Creed
Italian premier Mussolini, already holding five cabinet posts, writes two articles for Gerardhia to justify the 1922 revolution and the fascist labor union. He argues unions serve Fatherland, reject internationalism, and view capital as a tool to strengthen the nation. the March on Rome is labeled a revolution not a parliamentary coup. The piece urges militants to defend and mobilize the revolution against opponents framed as traitors.
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Gerardhia
Hierrachy
Labor Union
Fone
Massa- Noran
Italy
Mussolini
Vatican Fascist Ties Shape Rome Celebrations
Rome reports growing fascist Vatican friendliness fueling church state closeness. The centennial of the Council of Ninea, where Aryan claims split Rome, will be marked in Rome and Athens. Also planned are St Francis and Virgil commemorations with secular celebrations and government funding for a tomb restoration.
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Associated Press
Vatican
Italy
Athens
Orthodos
Missing Rene Landauer Leaves Kansas City for New York
Rene Landauer of the American Express travel department disappeared after leaving Kansas City for New York City on July 7. Friends and company officials have begun a nationwide search for him.
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American Express Company
Kansas City
New York City
Darrow At 68 Embraces His Emotionalism In Fights
Dayton Tenn July 21 Clarence Darrow, 68, explains his paradoxical nature as he defends free religious thought against bigotry and ignorance. He describes his emotionalism as incurable and says he remains ready to fight for causes from socialism to free speech, offering his services without pay.
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Gene Cohn Dayton
Tenn
Clarence Darrow
America
Natsonalle
Feud in Tennessee bursts forth again in Bowan clash
Chattanooga Tenn July 21 The Bowman Godsey feud flared last night as Sam Godsey and Renton Godsey were shot in the legs by Lawrence Bowman after Bowman cursed in Attorney General Chamlee’s presence. Bowman had previously been kidnapped and tied to a tree on Signal Mountain. The gun battle follows a long running mountain feud with multiple shootings and tensions over Bowman's pistol and the Godseys’ destruction of his still.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Associated Press
Bowman
Vfeudilists
I Should Like to Be a Sailor Says Youthful Dream
A reflective piece from the American Legion Weekly considers the allure of a sailor life. It cites travel to foreign shores and fleeting romances as the appeal, while noting the freedom from danger of capture by familiar partners.
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Jane
Marjorie
Amercan Legion Weekly
Oldest Known Forest Found in New York Area
New York state geologist John M. Clarke reports that the oldest known forest grew about 400 million years ago at the site now known as Giboa New York. He bases this on tree imprints found in rock formations, indicating ancient flora preserved in geology.
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New York
John M. Clarke
New York State
Giboa N.Y
One Bottle of Wine Digks Cannot Take
Minneapolis Minnesota July 21 An Associated Press report says a planned raid to seize a symbolic bottle of wine from a Salwater vault was abandoned. Mauric Jy Silverman of the Minnesota department noted the wine had long been reserved for veterans. The meeting at the bank moved the wine from vault to director’s room without incident.
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Minn
Pathewar
Salwater
Company 1
Flist
Minnesota
Mauric Jy Silverman
Minnesota Department
Silverman
Schepp to donate fortune to deserving people
New York July 2 By the Associated Press Leopold Schepp 83 years old philanthropist seeks advice on distributing his millions He established a 25 million dollar trust fund to aid deserving youth and has already distributed substantial sums to individuals and organizations He plans to accelerate gifts and canvass public philanthropy He will retire from his coconut business and devote time and money to charity.
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New York
Associated Press
Leopald Schepp
Hudson Street
Encoanut
Schepp
Footing Thrail Banter From Cotgate Column
A fragment from Cotgate Banter reflects on family and work tensions as a father kicks Bill out and disputes over responsibility surface. The terse exchange hints at long running grievances and social dynamics in the community.
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Bill
Bryan and Darrow Debate Belief in the Bible and miracles
The exchange centers on belief in biblical inspiration and miracles. Darrow rejects miracles and immortality, while Bryan questions divine inspiration and Jesus as foretold, with discussion on evolution and life beyond the grave.
Three Cornered Fight Over McClintock Estate
Chicago July 21 A three cornered dispute over the administrator for Willan XII McClintock's estate unfolds as Probate Judge Henry Jierner orders Northern Trust to continue management for 30 days. Willam D Shepherd, named heir, must post 250 dollars to pursue appeal in the state Supreme Court as the will contest proceeds amid presumed undue influence claims.
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Chicago
Willan XII McClintock
Ienry Jierner
Northern Trust Company
McClintock
Tim
Willam D. Shepherd
Metlinteek
Marner
Bears protect flocks seek McKenzie Act relief in Michigan
In Sheboygan and Alpena counties sheep graze under threat as ranchers petition the Michigan Department of Conservation to relax provisions of the McKenzie black bear protection act. Edward Cain of Cheboygan reports losing 22 sheep last year while Herb Reynolds lost five head this year.
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Sheboygan
Alpena
State Department of Conservation
Edward Cain
Cheboygan County
Neiether
Herb Reynolds
Cleveland Signs Sperker to Manage 1926 League Team
Cleveland entices Tris Sperker to take the helm of its 1926 league squad with a new signing. The contract covers management duties for the upcoming season, signaling club plans to pursue competitive results and organizational stability.
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Cleveland
Tris Sperker
Nanage
Fire spreads as Idaho forest blaze expands acreage
A large wildfire driven by high winds swept through the Dry Creek area in northern Idaho, growing from 1,709 acres to over 2,500 while 225 firefighters struggled to contain it. Another blaze near Plains in Cabinet forest covered more than 300 acres as crews tried to stop its advance. Massive patrols monitor fires across the district as northern Idaho and northwestern Washington report the worst conditions.
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Associatea Press
Matins
Cabinet Forest
Plains
Idaho
Washington
Syzimova wins when appraisal question resolved
New York July 21 Fy Agsocat et Tressi Ala Naslansa won a decisive victory in a contested appraisal. When she opened her wardrobe before inspectors after the Leslathan, officials overruled a low declaration. The robe was valued at 11a89 minus 374 above Nagimova's estimate, and Nazimma paid without protest.
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Agsocatet Tressi
Avlirst Foray
Kussodia
Sesierdaz
Misa
Nazimma
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