Wheat and barley crops forecast show declines in 1938 US output
The June 1 forecast from the Department of Agriculture puts total U S wheat production at 661,000,000 bushels the smallest since 1937 and well below last year by 212,000,000 bushels. Barley exceeds last year but oats rye hay peaches and pears shrink, with winter wheat hit by cold drought and pests while spring wheat remains fair to good with an expected 254,000,000 bushels.
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Washington
Associated Press
United States
Cas
Department of Agriculture
Crop Reporting Board
Kansas
Tis
Darrow Lands Job in Evolution Case Defense
New York June 9 The Associated Press reports Clarence Darrow Chicago lawyer was selected as defense counsel for John T Scopes Dayton Tenn high school teacher in the evolution trial Forrest Bailey of the American Civil Liberties Union announced the choice amid earlier tensions Neal Is Still Chief remains senior counsel Dudley Field Malone undecided Charles Evans Hughes may not assist unless constitutional issues arise Lead scientists and clergymen will testify to show evolution theory does not oppose Christianity</analysis to=final code>
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New York
Associated Press
Clarence Darrow
Chicago
John T. Scopes
Dayton, Tenn
Forrest Bailey
American Civil Liberties Union
Ans
Darrow
Civil Liberties Union
Alr. Bailey
Neal
John R. Neal
Scopes
Bailey
Dudley Field Malone
Charles Evans Hughes
Wilson
Mionth
Bainbridge Colby
William Jennings Bryan
Colby
Tennessee
Supreme Court
Bainbridge Colby and Bryan to lead Scopes defense and prosecution
New York dispatch reports two ex secretaries of state Bainbridge Colby and William Jennings Bryan will join the Scopes trial defense and prosecution in Dayton Tennessee. Clarence Darrow volunteers for the defense, with Colby joining the defense and Bryan the prosecution for the initial trial. If the case reaches the U S Supreme Court, Charles Evans Hughes may be asked to defend.
Hearing on Wheat Export Rate Set for July 16 in Helena
The Montana railroad commission reports a July 16 hearing in Helena before Examiner Jewell on the cancellation of the Pacific coast export rate for wheat from certain Montana points. The case, Docket 2380, aims to adjust grain rates from Montana to primary markets, with representation anticipated from Montana mercantile houses. The Montana Export Rate association leads the case for keeping the current seven cent lower export rate, while Montana millers push for its cancellation.
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Montana
Examiner Jowell
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal
Helena
Montana Railroad Commission
Examiner Jewell
Eral
Railroad Commission of
Montana Commission
Spokane
McClintock Trunkey Company
McCormick Steamship Company
San Francisco
Montana Mercantile Houses
Montana Export Rate Association
W. L. Stockton
Montana Farm Bureau
Montana Millers
Norse Centennial Pageant Closes Minnesota Celebration
The four day Norse-American centennial celebration at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds ends with a pageant watched by thousands from many nations. It depicts incidents in the life of Colonel Hans Christian Heg, a Norse immigrant who served with distinction, marking 100 years since the first organized Norwegians arrived in the United States.
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Minneapolis
Associated Press
Minnesota State Fairgrounds
Hans Christian Heg
United States
American Veterans of Foreign Service
Columbus
Ohio
Joan Hale
Spain
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Order
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial
Kansasity
Skansas
Seattle Entertang Scandinavian Meet Opens District Convention
Delegates from Montana Idaho British Columbia and Washington attended the opening session of the eighteenth district convention of the Scandinavian Fraternity of America in Seattle Washington. Gus Nelson of Coeur d Alene Idaho acted as presiding officer.
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Seattle
Wash
Scandinavian Fraternity of America
Montana
Idaho
British Columbia
Washington
Gus Nelson
Coeur d'Alene
Painleve Leads French Air Mission Toward Morocco
Paris reports the premier Paul Painleve departs for Morocco with war ministry oversight. General Jacquemot substitutes for De Henry as aviation undersecretary Laurent Eynas travels with the party amid calls for 180 additional planes. Hoover to take a month vacation before attending the Belgian debt commission in July.
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Paris
Associated Press
Morocco
Paul Painleve
North
Africa
M. Painleve
France
M. E. Deheny
Jacquemot
M. Laurent Eynas
Marshal Lyautey
Mere
President Coolidge Reaches Washington After Train Journey
President Coolidge completes a cross country return to Washington aboard a touring train. He held a biweekly press conference with reporters, consulted with Secretary Kellogg and Secretary Senders, and watched a Minnesota centennial news reel during a dining car show. Arrival in Washington expected about 8 am tomorrow. Belgium to send a commission to Washington in July to negotiate its $480.9 million debt repayment.
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Coolidge
Washington
Abran
Onis
Associated Press
Wisconinim
Jinals
Indiana
Ohio
Minnesota
Boazen
Kellogg
Kelloggs
Belgium
United States
Wellesley juniors linked to fatal self harm pact
In Wellesley Massachusetts Priscilla Amidon a junior high student died from gunshot wounds in Newton hospital and Sterling Mills a senior high student is in serious condition after a head wound. A 16 year old boy found wounded near the road admitted shooting Amidon claiming he had to end his life with her. Neighbors say notes talked of a death pact.
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Wellesley Farms
Mass
Associated Press
Priscilla ‘Amidon
Wellesley
Newton
Sterling Mills
Thim
Italy Favors Security Pact At Geneva With Allies
Italy backs the Franco British Belgian pact with Germany and hopes for later participation as regional accords face review in September at the league. Signor Scialoja says Italy would seek broader security if Germany joins the league. Briand plans to forward the allied note to Germany as talks continue. Canada denies any party to the Rhine security pact. Gabriele D Annunzio ill at his villa in Gardone with influenza and bronchial inflammation.
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Geneva
Associated Press
Italy
Germany
League Assembly
League
Scialoja
League of Nations
M. Briand
Paris
Rhine
France
Gardone
Gabriele D'Annunzio
Hi Villa
Donald MacMillan Seeks U S Policy On Polar Discoveries
Washington officials discussed how the United States might respond if Arctic discoveries by Donald B. MacMillan led to claims. The policy would favor claims only after discovery is followed by settlement or base establishment, raising questions about potential action over a vast unoccupied northern region.
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Washington
Associated Press
Etatea Department
Donald B. MacMillan
Arctic Explorer
Pole
State Encampment of VE. W. W. Held Here Monday
The annual state encampment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars to be held in the Eddy Rose room on Monday and Tuesday next week. Lieut. Harold Joyce Post No. 1118 at Fort Warrlega hosts the event with a noon opening, a dinner and smoker at 6 pm, and a dance with a brass orchestra Tuesday evening. The article traces the VFW history from 1913 merger and notes its aims, activities, and the national home for veterans.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars of the
Bodies of ta Miners Brought Out of Mine
Sturgis Kentucky June 9 The Associated Press reports sixteen horses, many mangled, were recovered tonight from West Kentucky Coal company King No 4 after a gas explosion yesterday that killed 17 miners and left two others missing at 9 pm. Rescue crews spent the day bringing bodies to the surface from the 400 foot level as officials asked relatives to stay away. Evidence suggests the blast occurred when miners tapping a gas pocket ignited a flame from a miner lamp.
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Sturgis
West Kentucky Coal Company
Oregon Battleship Begins Historic Sail for Portland Relic
The battleship Oregon, painted and worn, left Bremerton navy yard to reach Portland Oregon as a relic under a Washington arms conference relic clause. Disabled engines and gas, tow by two tugs, recall her 1898 Spanish American War glory and record 14,571 miles in 81 days under Captain Charles E. Clark.
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Seattle
Associated Press
Oregon
Navy Yard
Bremerton
Tortland
Ore
Washington
San Francisco
United States
Puget Sound
Cuba
Cape Horn
Charles E. Clark
Colon
Santiago
Rebel leader escapes from demolished fortress in Lanao
Manila on June 10 report says fourteen Moros were killed or wounded and seven constabulary soldiers hurt as fighting continued in Lanao province. Sulas Raya and followers fled to the mountains after their fortress was dynamited. Governor General Leonard Wood planned to visit Lanao to personally examine the situation.
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Manila
Associated Press
Constabulary
Lanao
Sulas Raya
Raya
Gnneral Leonard Woor
Arson rings threaten nationwide business losses
AAP report cites a $160 million indirect loss to business from incendiary fires and 16 000 deaths yearly. T Alfred Flemming urges a model arson statute as insurers face higher premiums. HooverPlattFess speeches highlight credit, branch banking, and regulatory concerns at a national convention.
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Washington
Suna
Associated Press
T. Alfred Lemming
National Board of Fire Underwriters
National Association of Credit Mer
United States
Fiemming
Flemming
Hoover
Platt
Federal Reserve Board
Fess
Ohio
Tess
Allow Legislators Only to Repeal Law
Vernon D. Andrews of Lincoln Nebraska urged that lawmakers be gagged for years so they may only repeal laws and not pass new ones. At the Cosmopolitan clubs convention in Tulsa Oklahoma delegates elected W C MacNeilus Casper Wyoming for two years and the organization will be renamed Cosmopolitan International.
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Tulsa
Okla
Associated, Press
Vernon D. Andrews
Lincoln
Neb
International Federation of Cosmopolitan Clubs
W. c. MacNeilus
Casper
Wio
Cosmopolitan International
Naval Aviators Ready for Dash to Arctic Ice
The MacMillan Arctic aircraft expedition departs Philadelphia Navy Yard at 1:50 pm for Boston, aiming to push three amphibian planes toward the polar sea. Flight Commander Byrd leads the party with Bennett, Sebur, Nold, Reber, Rocheville, and others aboard.
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Philadelphia
Associated Press
Naval Fliers
MacMillan Arctic
Boston
Philadelphia Navy Yard
R E Byrd
Roald Amundsen
Bara
Polar Sea
North Pole
Va l
Ro E Byrd
Floyd Bennett
M. A. Sebur
N.C. Nold
Nivs
E. E. Reber
A. Rocheville
Caillaux Plans Reform French Financial Plan
Caillaux outlines fiscal reform before the finance committee of the chamber, delaying full details until tomorrow. He notes the $100,000,000 Morgan loan remains available to curb speculation and cautions against counting on Dawes plan annuities for budget receipts while hinting at possible four billion franc central bank advances and a new U S loan to fund the scheme.
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Caillaux
Paris
Associator
M. Caillaux
Chamber of Deyries
Tom Moorrow
M. Caiflaux
Bank of France
United States
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