Fate of Lebouef Slayers Again Hangs in Balance
Fentress County to have evolution trial. Jamestown Tennessee eager to host a case mirroring Dayton Scopes drama. Professor Elmore Gentry of Clarke Range County High School faces charge of teaching evolution while denying breach of Tennessee law. Proceedings and potential warrants discussed by county board of education, with observers noting similarities to the historic Scopes trial.
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Samuel Clements
Expect Al Smith To Declare Self Head Democrats
New York dispatch states Alfred E. Smith is expected to declare himself both actus and titular head of the Democratic party in a national radio address next Wednesday evening. No subject details will be revealed in advance. The talk is slated for 8:31 p.m. EST over WEAF and 37 affiliated NBC stations, with Democratic National Committee arranging arrangements amid widespread requests.
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Weather Outlook From Tennessee to Virginia
Weather forecast notes generally fair conditions with a cold wave tonight and Saturday, colder in extreme east Tennessee, slowly rising temperatures in west portions. Virginia region shows light snow or rain, much colder, with strong northwest winds late tonight, followed by generally fair but very cold Saturday.
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Second cold spell hits the Midwest this season
The weather bureau forecasts a second spell of severe cold across the Midwest with subzero readings by morning. Snow, blizzards, and travel disruptions ripple through North Dakota and Minnesota as Grand Forks reports heavy drifts blocking roads. A Panama Canal ship runs aground near Cristobal as tugboats attempt freeing efforts.
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America Called Seven Graders in Religious Controversy
In Chattanooga Tennessee on January 11 Dr William L Potent of Wake Forest College assailed religious disputes unsettled by science calling America a nation of seven graders He was followed by Vincent Massey Canadian minister praising the pure collegiate idea as shown in America and Britain versus larger universities.
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Wiliam L. Potent
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American Association of Colleges
Vincent Massey
Slayer Says Execution Is Object Crime
A work war veteran Garland Williams 28 confessed to the murder of his former wife Lorraine Ambrose whose body was found in a hotel. He said the killing was part of a death pact to unite with his mate in the hereafter and chose hanging because he objected to death by other means. He waited for the law to take its course and offered his wrists for handcuffs.
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San Francisco
Garland Williams
Siberia
Lorraine Ambrose
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Ambrose
Will of Rickard Does Not Reveal Estate Value
New York report states Tex Rickard will, as executor, file his will which does not disclose exact estate value though Jack Dempsey estimated it over a million. The document, dated March 13, 1928, leaves $50,000 and Florida property to widow Maxine Elliott Rickard and specifies shares of stock in Paraguay firms to surviving sisters and nieces plus Jennings nephews. asset details include Boston and Miami Beach property, South American securities, and brokerage and bank accounts.
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Tex Richard
New York Trust Company
Jack Dempsey
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Edith May Schultz
Paraguay
Mr. Rickard
Olive J. Burke
Jessie H. Adams
Sylvan Hedman
Merele Rickard
Ruby Rickard
Maude M. Johnson
William T. Jennings
Robert T. Jennings
George R. Jennings
Cyril M. Jennings
Special Session Foreseen by Congress in Hoover Era
Washington January 11 with widespread belief a special session of Congress will convene soon after March 4 President elect Hoover faces calls on farm relief tariff revision and cabinet appointments. Hawley predicts mid April session to tackle tariff findings and farm legislation while Treadway urges early action to avoid delays.
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Whalen Refines Edict On Nude Shows In City Nightlife
New York Police Commissioner Whalen clarified his earlier edict about nude performances, stating it targets stag shows and not “scantily clad” acts at high class clubs. He cited a police survey of elite venues finding some alarming lapses but overall improvements, and he admitted nudity is a matter of opinion.
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Whalen
Flu Conference Listens Report Epidemic Phase
Washington January 11 The national conference on influenza listened to a report on epidemic phases as Surgeon General Cumming was absent due to illness The report from Dr G H Bigelow Massachusetts health officer questioned the existence of a true influenza epidemic while Dr M J Rosenau Harvard urged caution noting influenza may not be fatal The story continues on page four
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M. J. Rosenau
Harvard
Tennessee Senate Avoids Fight On Highway Probe
Nashville dispatch reports a brief but spirited Senate session ending in adjournment as a resolution to investigate the highway department narrowly escapes opposition. Senator Hall sought a committee to probe finances and witness access, while Senator Cummings’s referral move was tabled. More bills followed, including a tobacco stamping measure for state manufacturers and wholesalers.
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Hensley
Booth urged to retire as head Salvation Army
Southwold England January 11 An official statement says General Bramwell Booth will answer Monday after a deputation from the grand council urged his retirement The council pressed for his retirement due to his health Evangeline Booth sister of the general visited but participation in the deputation was not stated The grand council gathered at the seaside cottage of the aged commander in chief who has been ill for some time
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England
Slayers Face Ordeal Today Before Court
In New Orleans Dr. T. E. Dreher and James LeBouef's widow again face state supreme court review over an insanity hearing in a high profile slayings case. The fight centers on Beadle’s confession and potential commutation as Governor Long and Lt. Governor Cyr clash over access to the lifer. The docket features judges from St. Mary Parish and motions for habeas relief amid a contentious legal battle.
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Governor Long
New Orleans
T. E. Dreher
James LeBouef
State Supreme Court
Adi LeBouef
Supreme Court
James Simon
St. Mary Parish
Charles A. O’neill
Sanity Commission
Long
Paul N. Cyr
State Pardon Board
Beadle
Cyr
Efert
St. Mary
Kellogg Pact Caught in Cross Currents in Senate
Washington January 11 Congress wrestled with reapportionment as the Kellogg pact lingered in the Senate. House action on a reapportionment bill tied to the 1930 census stalled amid opposition from states losing seats and supporters from those gaining. Fraud allegations receded briefly as Borah urged an inquiry into spurious papers alleging donations from the Soviet government to Senators Norris and Borah. Senate commerce committee postponed a report on nominations to the Mississippi River Commission while House Ways and Means and Merchant Marine committees debated extending the radio commission.
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Connecticut
Borah
Idaho
Norris
Nebraska
Thomas H. Jackson
Ernest Graves
Mississippi River Commission
Ways and Means
Maring
Root Holds Talk With Hoover At Breakfast Meeting
Elihu Root of New York, secretary of state in the Roosevelt administration, conferred for over an hour with President-elect Hoover at the Hoover home. The discussions touched on Latin American affairs and the legislative outlook, with Hoover planning detailed reviews of farm relief and an extra session of Congress.
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Elihu Root
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Roosevelt
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Senator Watson
Indiana
Senate
Congress
Spectacular blaze at Seattle Seneca hotel injures none
Fire in downtown Seattle destroyed the Seneca hotel and damaged the Victoria and adjacent buildings after a stationery store ignition spread to a laundry and gas line explosion. Ten guests were carried out unconscious, while about 50 residents and guests were warned by a night clerk and escaped before firefighters arrived. One woman, Nellie Asthan, was saved from a third floor window by Officer W M Palmer. No serious injuries reported.
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Victoria Hotel
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W. M. Palmer
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First Avenue
Seneca Hotel
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