Evolution debate looms in next Congress in Washinton
Washington July 24 The fight over evolution moves to federal courts as Loren H Wiltner challenges in the District of Columbia. Congress plans full discussion in the coming session with a rider on the DC appropriation bill to be debated in the new supply measure. Both evolutionists and fundamentalists expected to marshal strong advocacy in the House and Senate, with capable lawmakers ready to speak on the issue. The row will be carried to Congress for a decision on whether teaching evolution should be encouraged or restricted.
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Andrews Seeks Prohibition Enforcers of Great Calibre
Washington July 24 The Associated Press reports Assistant Secretary Andrews of the Treasury cannot yet mobilize a capable prohibition enforcement corps. He postpones the August 1 start date to allow time to recruit big, efficient men and to resolve administrative details. He remains confident in eventual success, stating the program hinges on the quality of its administrators. Andrews consulted his board of strategy and will present plans to Acting Secretary Winston for approval.
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Railways Seek Freight Rate Increase in Montana
Several Western lines including Chicago Burlington Quincy Soo Great Northern Northern Pacific Oregon Short Line and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul petition Montana Railroad Commission for a general freight rate boost. They claim 1921–24 earnings fell short of 5.75 percent, costs rose sharply, and Western district agricultural revenue supported the system amid tax and labor cost increases.
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French forces tighten grip as Abd El Krim regroups in Rif
Fez Morocco July 24 The Associated Press reports Abd El Krim regulars are fleeing north after Moroccan tribes deserted the sultan. French concentration on the Taya and Quetzan sectors signals a major offensive. Moroccans fear the front with Lyautey as supreme French leader. Morale among dissident tribes falls after air bombs behind lines. Letters to Abd El Krim, sultan of Morocco, endorsed by French postal authorities, place his new address at Adjir as Fez awaits further action.
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Estate of Croker voided transfers of Palm Beach estate
In Jacksonville Florida on July 24 Associated Press reports Judge Rhyson M Call voided actions by the late Richard Croker former Tammany Hall trader transferring his Palm Beach estates to J B McDonald and Palm Beach Estates corporation. The ruling returns title to Croker’s widow and heirs from his first wife, despite prior contracts and conveyances.
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New York Rum Ring Chiefs Enter Plea
Jacob Kirsch or Strehenblatt and Sol Damsky pleaded guilty to possession of 487 counterfeit stamps after a raid on the rain ring headquarters. Federal attorney Buckner said 18 witnesses from a list of 20,000 patrons have been subpoenaed to testify next week before the grand jury.
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Hard Coal Dispute Hangs On Check-Off
Atlanta City reports the anthracite miners pressing mine owners to adopt a post August 11 check-off. The Pennsylvania Federation of Labor reportedly backs 500,000 members to support the miners if wage negotiations fail. The conference adjourned for the weekend with little progress and will resume Tuesday afternoon.
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Do Police Girls Decoy Rude Men in Washington
Washington police women deny decoy tactic to trap men for arrests. Police Commissioner Fearing condemns encouraging law violations. Lt Mina Van Winkle asserts they do not decoy men and will continue protecting women officers.
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Minister Ziegler Pleads Guilty In Klan Funds Case
In Long Branch, Rev. R. Carl Ziegler of Trenton pleaded guilty before Justice E. C. Wainwright to embezzling funds from the Ku Klux Klan of New Jersey. Miss Margaret Roberts of Trenton, also involved, was not held. Ziegler fled with a maid and K K Cain but was captured and returned. bail set at 10,000 dollars.
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Riot marks strike in British mills
Bradford England July 24 A shutdown in the wool textile industry over wage disputes affecting 135,000 workers occurred here today. Free for all fighting occurred at Barker End mills where many girl workers whose wages have not been reduced stuck to their posts. The doors were stormed and some of the employees inside the buildings were attacked.
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Scott Now Confident Life Will be Spared Insanity Hearing Set
Russell Scott, twice spared from the gallows, was moved from death row to a regular cell as an insanity hearing was scheduled. The convicted Canadian killer, awaiting further inquiry, faced a shift in custody in Chicago with the hearing set for later.
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Senator Pepper Delays White House Visit to Aug 1
Swampscott July 24. Word has been received that Senator Pepper of Pennsylvania will not arrive at the White House until August 1 for a brief stay. He was expected tomorrow for talks with the president on the legislative situation including the world court proposal and the anthracite wage problem. Only Gerald Griffin, tenor, and news reporters were at the summer White House today.
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Granada Mission Suffers Agouault
Nicaragua reports turmoil as President Solorzano sends a commission and 30 soldiers to Granada to quell violence between American missionaries and Catholic authorities. Threats and stone throwing against three Protestant Central American Mission representatives escalate tensions amid opposition from the Granada bishop and local authorities.
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Red Russia gunboats to be commanded by Canton officials
In Canton, July 24, the British consul general reported that Red Russian commanders have been appointed by the Canton government heads to lead gunboats. Tu Hot-Min, former civil governor, was cited as behind the appointments as tensions rise in the foreign concession at Shameen. Pirates fired on kerosene-loaded junks in the Pearl River, fueling concern among residents.
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Bowdoin Nearing Arctic Circle Report Delayed Dispatch
Associated Press reports the Bowdoin steamer of the MacMillan expedition reached within about an hour of the Arctic circle at 7 p.m. on July 22 near Simintak. The message was received by Alfred Wolverst of Pittsfield Massachusetts and sent to the National Geographic Society.
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Dawes Made Sioux Chief In Frontier Day Ceremony
Cheyenne July 4 Associated Press reports vice president Charles G. Dawes was adopted as a chief of the Sunny Indian tribe and named White Father No. 2. Chief Red Feather presented a long peace pipe while Dawes swapped his twin roles for an Indian ceremony. Governor Rosa received an honorary title Princess Nellie Tayloe Ross. The event drew more than 15,000 spectators during the Frontier Days celebration.
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Jury in Pickford affair selected in Los Angeles
After days of jury selection, a panel of ten men and two women was impaneled to hear the alleged plot to kidnap Mary Pickford and extort 200000. The court adjourned until Monday for testimony to begin, as an indictment against Charles Holcomb and others details a criminal conspiracy to abduct the actress, wife of Douglas Fairbanks.
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SEEK THIRD MIA IN MURDER CASE
Calexico Cal July 2 By Associated Press search for the body of a man believed slain in a feud that had already cost the lives of Hookirk and John Truvlen was under way by Imperial County officers. Investigators discarded the duel theory and pursued evidence suggesting Kirk was murdered with hands bound behind him, with other men possibly involved and one reportedly aided.
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Grand Old Time as Yank Tars Visit Melbourne
Crowds toured warships with many acquaintances formed. Americans enjoyed public and private events day and night, hosted by Australians. Honored guests stayed in private homes while streets stayed busy until midnight. A fog briefly slowed sailors returning to ships.
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Great fire grips Danigh harbor area
A massive blaze in the harbor district of Odense Denmark destroyed warehouses and damaged multiple ships. Firefighters battled collapsing walls as the eastern harbor side burned. About 10 soldiers and many others were injured, with hospitalizations reported amid the heat and crowds. The damage was estimated in the millions of kroner.
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Forest Fire Ravages 12000 Acres in Prussia Timberland
A large forest blaze near Rotary in Rathenow Prussia burned over 12 000 acres of timberland. A 70 year old forester was saved from leaping into the flames as he mourned the destruction of his lifelong work and a portion of the forest he tended.
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Wide Area Flooded in Sun River Irrigation Zone Storm Hits Area
A cloudburst storm caused severe damage to the Sun River irrigation project area. Water breached canal walls near Simms and seven miles northwest, flooding large tracts and halting main irrigation. Wheat and corn losses were reported with sugar beets damaged but recoverable. Two inches of rain fell in about an hour.
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Japs Hop Off On Flight To Moscow
Two Japanese planes took off for Moscow in the first long distance attempt, sponsored by Asahi and a Tokyo newspaper. Each plane carried a pilot and an engineer, following a route through Msuha Tabarai Heijoe Korea Harbin and Tehita Siberia as laid out.
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Boy of 9 killed in Billings trucking accident
Billings, July 24. Leo Anderson aged 9 was instantly killed when crushed under the wheels of a three ton grave truck driven by Ernest Trusdale. The driver is held by police pending investigation.
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