Scopes Evolution Trial Opens With Testimony Fight
Dayton Tenn July 11 defense seeks to admit scientific testimony in the Scopes trial as Bryan and Darrow prepare to oppose. Judge recesses until Monday. jury selection completed with ten church members and one nonchurch member. Prosecution to challenge admissibility contending evidence does not prove or disprove the indictment.
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United Press
Dayton, Tenn
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Clarence Darrow
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Darrow
Stewart
Indianapolis Vets Plan Chicago Reunion Flyout
About 200 Indianapolis men head to Chicago for the Rainbow Division Veterans Association reunion. A special train will carry roughly 125 delegates under Gyron Young coordination, with Garrett Olds serving as president of the Indianapolis veterans. The gathering spans three days.
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Chicago
National Rainbow Division Veterans Association
Gyron Young
Hume Mansu
Garrett Olds
Indianapols Veterans
Taggart Urges End to Religion in Tennessee Trial
Veteran Hoosier Democratic leader Tom Taggart denounces religious fights in politics and courts. He asserts religion is deeply rooted in humanity and warns mixing faith with public policy leads to clashes, citing Indiana elections and Tennessee disputes as examples.
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Hoosier
Indiana
Tennessee
Armed Attack Threatened by Chicago Klan
More than 2,000 men and women identifying as Ku Klux Klan members descended on Chicago's vice district early today. They warned bootleg saloon and vice resort keepers to close and depart peaceably or face armed action. hundreds of autos carried the marchers, no violence reported, and many resorts were visited.
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United States
Defender of Shepherd Sued by Wife in Divorce Case
Chicago July 1 William W O Brien a prominent Chicago criminal lawyer and defender of William D Shepherd is charged with habitual drunkenness in a bill for divorce filed by his wife Zoe O Brien She seeks substantial alimony claiming 20000 annual income custody of their 3 year old son and an injunction to protect her and her property.
Board Defends Coal Purchase In Indianapolis
Charles R. Yoke president of the Indianapolis school board rejects criticism of the coal contract letting by B R Batty manager of Ogle Coal Company an unsuccessful bidder.Yoke says Batty bid lower than the final award but the board chose the bidder with proven service capability in emergencies. He notes the board also refused Batty's coal yard sale proposal.
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Charles R. Yoke
Indianapolis School Board
B. R. Batty
Ogle Coal Company
Yoke
Batty
Indianapolis Coal Company
Governor to Open Inquiry on Health Board Resignations
Governor Jackson plans a personal inquiry into the state board of health resignations after a major faction demanded changes. He spoke by telephone with Dr. Homer C. Haas of Peru, a board member who voted for the ouster and Haas is summoned to Jackson's office for a conference next week.
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State Board of Health
Homer C. Haas
Peru
Haas
River victim search prompts missing man report
Deputy sheriffs searched White River about six miles north of Indianapolis after a report of a floating body. No trace found. Robert Kerr of Nora area reported a man seen in the river. the description or name was not provided.
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Indianapolis
Robert Kerr
Nora
Ind
Harassed Order of Pedestrians Seeks Tips and Members
Reader letters propose life lines and breeches buoy rescues for pedestrians in Indianapolis. The Harassed Order of Pedestrians invites submissions of one cent dues, harrowing experiences, and ideas to curb jay-walking and improve street safety, with a later coroner inquiry teased on traffic dangers.
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E. Twenty- Third St
Indianapolis
Hoosier Motor Club
Alous
Indianapolis Times
Temperature Readings Across Morning Hours
Hourly readings show 74 at 10 am rising to 76 by 11 am and 82 at noon. The day reaches 88 by early afternoon with a peak near 99 later, indicating a warming trend.
Alleged bandit killed by police after nighttime robbery spree
One man, Orville Wolford, 22, a street car conductor, is dead after a police confrontation during a bandit raid spree late Friday. Three suspects jailed. a fourth with a hand wound sought. Victims include a poolroom assault at 8547 Massachusetts Ave and a drug store robbery at 201 S. Audubon Rd., totaling about $242. Police pursued in an old Ford roadster, exchanging fire at rear tires near Emerson and Tenth St.
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Thirty-First St
Creston Lamb
Olive St
Southeastern Ave
Washington St
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Wilson
Alva Lee
Harry Mueller
Thomas Malad
Massachusetts Ave
Pierre Morgan
S. Audubon Rd
Resolutions on Schedule for B Y P U
International Baptist Young People's Union convention at Cable Tabernacle will push stricter enforcement of laws and endorse a world court akin to the American peace awards. Observance of prohibition and minor laws urged. Rev. W A Cameron favors League of Nations. John Singleton says BYPU will lead youth movement. Rev. Mark F Sanborn proposes uniting youth groups. Sessions at 3 pm and 7 pm Sunday. topic The High Cost of Loving.
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International Convention of Baptist Young People’s Union
Cable Tabernacle
W. A. Cameron
Toronto
Canada
League of Nations
William Jennings Bryan
John Singleton
Lake Forest
Ill
Mark F. Sanborn
Detroit
F. A. Agar
Tabernacle
Jail at Hamilton County in need of repairs
The Hamilton County Jail where D C Stephenson Earl Glinck and Earl Gentry await trial for Miss Madge Oberholtzer s murder is described in a sheriff s quarterly report as badly in need of repairs. The report cites an enamel chipped bath tub unsanitary sewerage poor lavatories simple padlocks on doors and beds likely to fail and walls painted with whitewash peeling from a rough holes filled stone floor.
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Noblesville
Ind
Hamilton County
Yeggs Escape With $4000 Bonds After Gary Vault Break-in
In Gary Indiana on July 11 thieves opened the Gary Motor Corporation vault and escaped with $4000 in bonds and negotiable papers. They left behind about $20000 worth of the same papers. Local police investigate the burglary and review security footage and ledgers.
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Gary
Ind
Yeggs
Gary Motor Corporation
Evolution debate spurs talk in cities and papers
The piece notes recurring chatter on whether humans descend from apes with W. J. Bryan and Clarence Darrow sparring in public view. It observes a shared belief across Indianapolis that want ads profit both readers and sellers, urging continued use of the classified section.
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W. J. Bryan
Clarence Darrow
Indianapolis
Timtéss
Reporter Goes Through Army Enlistment Mill at Fort Benjamin Harrison
Reporter under cover as a rookie endures the Citizens Military Training Camp intake at Ft. Benjamin Harrison. The process includes medical exams and physicals in two mule barns, a heart check with multiple doctors, and a near-miss with classification as a lower or higher training class before a friendly officer intervenes.
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Army
Citizens
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Radio League Ends Convention With Banquet And Awards
The central division of the American Radio Relay League wraps its two day convention with a banquet at the Severin tonight. Prizes from morning contests are awarded as a Radio Nut examination is held. A. A. Hebert of Hartford treasurer, BE. T. Flewelling and Clyde Carr of Highland Park, and R. H. G. Matthews of Chicago spoke in the sessions.
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the Severin
A. A. Hebert
Hartford
Strike Oil In Iowa At 1070 Foot Well Near Hamburg
Shouts of oil erupted in Hamburg Iowa after crude oil was found in a 1070 foot well near town. Ten to twelve barrels were drawn from the well and drilling will continue to a depth of 2000 feet as news spreads across southwestern Iowa.
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United Press
Hamburg
Iowa
Columbia Club Building Nears Occupancy by Aug 1
Arthur F. Bradshaw announced at the board meeting that the Columbia Club Building in Monument Circle will be ready for occupancy before August 1. The board added 350 new members and kept the $55 monthly membership fee open until after the next board meeting on August 18.
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Columbia Club
Monument Circle
Arthur FP. Bradshaw
Butcher's Son Is Champ Reader
OBLESVILLE Indiana July N 11 Carroll Worthington son of a meat business owner is praised as Indiana's greatest reader. He has read 800 books in three years and reads at home after supper preferring mystery novels. Worthington is noted as a top library patron.
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Indiana
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Indiana Democrats rally against Coolidgeism in 1925
More than 100 Indiana Democratic leaders gathered at Claypool as William A. Oldfield of Arkansas urged precinct work to sway 1926 elections. Thomas Taggart and others criticized Coolidge policies, including federal employment growth and tax stance, while Ohio officials denied hostility over Oldfield’s endorsements.
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William A. Oldfield
Arkansas
Washington
Thomas Taggart
Oldfield
Coolidge
Democrat Party
Congress
Thomas E. Dyer
Ohio
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Milton Elrod
Fiery Cross
Elrod
Leader vows injunction to halt Fletcher Estate lease
William M. Freeman announces plans to seek a court injunction to block the lease of the Fletcher estate, stating the action is necessary to curb an ongoing rebellion and protect local interests. The move signals a legal battle over property control amid political tension.
Makes Reply to Charges Over City Paving Plans
Councilman Walter W Wise accuses the board of works of pushing costly asphalt paving despite property owners preferring concrete. He cites the Indianapolis Avenue project and Harding and W Tenth Streets as examples of delays and concrete resistance. Otto Ray hints at seeking a court injunction against Laurel Hall leasing amid the confrontation.
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Indianapolis Ave
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Indianapolis Street
World Angles Toward China At Parley Meetings
In Swampscott Massachusetts on July 11 President Coolidge Secretary Kellogg and Under-Secretary Grew begin consultations on foreign problems centered on China. The talks may shape Americas approach to China and its relations with other powers. World capitals watch closely for results from the weekend discussions.
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Swampscott
Mass
America
China
Coolidge
Kellogg
Surface given prison term for forged check
Edgar Surface, 35, was sentenced to two to fourteen years in Indiana State Prison by Judge James A. Collins after testifying that he forged Mayer Caplan’s signature on a $22.50 check. Caplan had previously posted a $1,000 bond for Surface.
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Surface
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Caplan
Deserter Knapp Accused in Nassau murder case
A chain of circumstantial evidence links Army deserter Phillip K. Knapp, scion of a wealthy Syracuse family, to a murder near Mineola Long Island. Knapp is alleged to have killed at Sans Benved estate as authorities build their case against him.
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Bitter shooting sparks racial tension in Detroit
United Press reports six black youths shot a white boy in a barricaded house in a previously all white neighborhood. The incident, the third in three weeks, sent bitter race tensions to fever heat as police rushed to quell the outbreak.
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United Pres
Detroit
Mich
Ponzi Receives Seven to Nine Year Prison Term
Charles Ponzi known for the bushel basket nickname was sentenced by Judge James A. Sisk of Suffolk County Superior Court to seven to nine years in state prison on four counts of larceny. The indictments stem from his earlier financial scheme involving international reply coupons and promises of 50 percent profits in ninety days.
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Boston
Mass
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Millonaire
James A. Sisk
Suffolk County Superior Court
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