Federal motions to dismiss Wittner school case in DC court
United States government and Washington city officials ask for dismissal of Loren Wittner’s suit seeking to halt salary payments to district school authorities over alleged teaching of material disrespectful to the Holy Bible. Arguments focus on standing and lack of actionable facts.
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Washington
Associated Press
District of Columbian Supreme Court
United States
Justice Siddons
Loren H. Wittner
Frank White
Wittner
Gordon
Witter
White
Stevens
Washington City
Gage of Russ Scott Probed by Alienists
Alienists began examination of Russell Scott a former Canadian financier twice saved from the gallows within hours of execution. Scott faces a murder charge in a drug clerk holdup and claims insanity since his incarceration. Judge Joseph B. David ordered the sanity hearing start Monday with a special venue of 100 men.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Russell Scott
Scott
Joseph B. David
Plane crash kills three near Detroit
Three people died when a plane forced landed and caught fire in Detroit yesterday. The dead are Milton Stein, 24, the pilot, Mrs Violet Fieming, 20, and Miss Evelyn Wertog, 10, passengers.
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Detroit
Associated Press
Milton Stein
Violet Fieming
Evelyn Wertog
What Our Law Used To Be On Agents Provocateur
Judge George M Bourquin of Montana condemns prohibition agents who induce liquor crimes and arrest the violators. The piece cites U S Echols Petersburg Everts decisions and notes courts align with rejecting convictions based on entrapment. It highlights Seattle and Peoria cases and reflects disdain for agents provocateur.
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George M. Bourquin
Federal District Court of
Montana
Seattle
Bourquin
Agents Provocateur
Prohibition Enforcement
Peoria
Ill
Dry Reorganization Aims to Avert Scandal in Prohibition Office
Hill accuses a secret administration drive to purge city agents as part of a larger plan to avert a national scandal. He links the move to Prohibition Commissioner Haynes dismissal of agents and Mrs Mabel Willebrandt's disclosure of corruption reports from district attorneys. The congressman says the "round about" purge avoids public airing of dirty linen.
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Qcean City
Prohibition
Secret Administration
John Philip Hill
Maryland
Congress
Hill
Haynes
Ciry
American bankers move to take stake in Luxembourg steel works
New York reports Dillon Read and Company leads a group to acquire a substantial block of stock in the Deutsch Luxembourg Iron and Steel works at Bothian Germany valued between 4 and 5 million dollars. A London partner, First Instance of Sort, joins the effort as foreign capital participates in Stinnes group dissolution. No public offering planned.
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New York
Associated Press
The
Herald-Tribune
Muge Stimnes
Financial District
Dillon, Read and Company
Deutsch-Lusembourg Iron and Steel Works
Bothian
Germany
London
Stinnes Group
Deutsch-Luxembourg Troy and Steel Works
Former lover linked to deadly Reedley fire
John Manoogan was arrested in Los Angeles on charges tied to an incendiary blaze at Reedley California that killed N. D. Schroeder and four children. He previously worked at the Bible Institute where he was romantically involved with one of the Lettrodor girls whose parents opposed the relationship.
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Los Angeles
Associated Press
John Manoogan
Reedley
Calif
N. D. Schroeder
Schroeder
Woman's Department
The
Bible Institute
Beef cattle outlook favors industry this year
Washington July 27 The department of agriculture forecast a favorable position for beef cattle versus last year with higher prices likely. Scarcity of fed steers for the fall market and ample corn at reasonable prices, plus a noted reduction in hog supply, point to active demand for feeder cattle.
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Washington
Associated Press
Department of Agriculture
Federal Courts Unable to Move Heavy Dockets
Federal courts fail to shrink dockets under Harland F. Stone reforms. Paroled prisoners free space for new sentences, yet total cases rise from 162 673 in April to 181 110 by June 30 1924. New York districts show the largest pending increases.
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Eral
Department of Justice
Federal District Court
New-York
Danish Kroner Rises Toward Par Amid Market Move
In New York the Danish kroner advanced to 23.06 cents and aimed to return to parity with the dollar. Reports say Denmark's National Bank intends to push the exchange to par, ending a yearlong gradual restoration plan as private advices indicate a shift in policy.
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New York
Associated Press
Financial
National Bank of Denmark
Six Army Planes Return Flight to Cheyenne Area
Six army air planes arriving from Salt Lake City landed in Cheyenne Wyoming at 6 45 p m in heavy rain en route back to Selfridg Field Mount Clemens Michigan from San Francisco The crew planned to fly to Omaha the next night weather permitting
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Associated Press
Selfridge Field
Mount Clemens
Mich
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
Tol Omaha
Huge Oil Merger Dropped in Tulsa Negotiations
Tulsa reports that statements issued today indicate the massive merger talks between Independent Oil and Gas and Waite Phillips are off. The deal was said to involve $50 million and ends the anticipated consolidation. The notices come amid wide market chatter on oil industry consolidations.
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Tulsa
Okla
Associated Press
Independent Oil and Gas Company
Waite Phillips Company
Grace Mackenzie Released After Four Nights In Hillsborough Jail
Tampa July 27 The famed hunter Lady Grace Eome Mackenzie was freed from jail after four nights as a cellmate of a supposed bandit queen. A veiled benefactor paid a draft for 200 to Tampa realtor G F Bray who had endorsed her. Charges dismissed she plans to sue for false arrest and seeks to recover the funds from Bray.
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Tampa
Fia
Associated Press
Grace Eome Mackenzie
International Adventuress
Hillsborough County
G. F. Bray
Lady Mackenzie
Bray
Mackenzie
Grace
St Louis
New York
Bryan to be buried at Arlington as a plain citizen
William J. Bryan will rest in Arlington National Cemetery beside other war dead with simple ceremonies. His grave will lie near Spanish American War figures, the Dewey house, and the Maine memorial, reflecting his wish to die a peace crusader. No military ceremony was planned yet as funeral details were finalized.
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Washington
Arlington National Cemetery
William J. Bryan
Hinan
Virginia Hills
Lincoln
le Ware
Maine
Freight Collision Near St. John's Injures Brakeman
Two G N freights collided head on near St. John's on the Great Northern line at 415 yesterday afternoon causing derailment of five cars and significant track damage. A brakeman sustained non serious injuries after leaping clear. Engines escaped damage. wreck crews from Great Falls worked overnight as passengers were redirected by taxi or other trains.
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G. N
St. John’s
John
Great Falls
Furnerd
Butte
Fire at Depot Area Causes Major Loss in Gallatin Ave
A blaze in the Depot area caused an estimated 10000 in damage to storage sheds of Crago Transfer and Storage and Northern Pacific railroad property on Gallatin Avenue. Origin undetermined, starting about 4 pm. Fire described as extremely hot. firemen faced low water pressure and rapid spread to nearby structures.
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Ite
Northern Pacific Railroad
Crago Transfer and Storage Company
Gallatin Avenue
Arlack
Crago Company
Thers
Frementic
Allon
Avcay
Calm on French Front in Morocco Amid Reports of Attacks
Fez dispatch says calm persists along the front as French forces continue operations against rebels in the Rif region. Reports from northern areas mention attacks on air bases and tribes, with Abri-El-Krim’s resistance yielding to French troops and negotiations ongoing, while enemy forces maneuver among distant tribes.
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Fez
Tuly
Associated Press
Air Banaisca
Taiam
Abri-El-Krim
Rif
Sole Bank of Issue Planned in Mexico
President in interview with Excelsior confirms reports that Mexico will inaugurate a new sale bank of issue next September. Plans call for use of guild 39 aenwer and paper as the medium of exchange in the business of Mexico.
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Mexico Cir
Associated Press
Alles
Excelsior
Bank of Issue of Mexico
Mexico
Tributes to Bryan From Many Sources
A chorus of national figures lauds William Jennings Bryan. Senators Ashurst Hitchcock and others praise his moral force, sacrifice, and oratory. Clergy and officials note his public service and impact on politics and religion.
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Bryan
Parrow's Tribute to Commoner in bitter Scopes trial
Dayton Tenn Associated Press reports a tense scene in the Scopes trial with William Jennings Bryan called to the stand. Clarence Darrow and Scopes' counsel clashed in a sharp verbal exchange, yet also shared moments of restrained dialogue as the proceedings continued.
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Dayton
Tenn
Associated Press
Bryan
Clarence Darrow
Chicago
Scapes
Mer Darrow
Mir. Darrow
William J. Bryan Lies In Dayton Home
William J. Bryan, ex secretary of state, lies in the front room of a Dayton Tennessee home as plans form to bear his body to Washington for burial at Arlington. Followers from the Cumberland states gather to pay last respects while arrangements for the lying in state proceed.
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Dayton
Tenn
Associated Press
William J. Bryan
Washington
Arlington Cemetery
Cumberland States
Richard Rogers
Fundamentalist College Planned in Dayton Tennessee
Dayton Tennessee July 27 Associated Press William Jennings Bryan pledged full support for a fundamentalist college to be built in Dayton E Robinson a local druggist and civic leader said Bryan planned to address the Progressive Dayton club on the courthouse lawn before his speaking engagement and discussed the project at length.
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Dayton
Tenn
Associated Press
William Jennings Bryan
E. Robinson
Raigh
Bryan
Robinson
Bryan says work done in great cause as he leaves Winchester
Winchester Tenn July 27 William Jennings Bryan said to a reporter he would be satisfied if the cause of enlightened humanity was advanced by his work. He spoke after delivering an address and noted his belief that what had been accomplished in recent weeks formed the basis for future progress.
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Winchester
Tenn
Associated Press
Wm. Jennings Bryan
Dayton
Amercan
President Coolidge's Condolences to Widow
President Coolidge sends a condolence letter to widow Mrs Bryan, praising William Jennings Bryan for decades as a public leader and advocate for purity in politics. The note recalls Bryan's eloquence, service as secretary of state, and broad circle of friends. It expresses sympathy to the family and faith in divine providence.
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Janmings Bryan
Mee
Bryan Deeignt
Coolidge
White House
Joly
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