Bryan's Final Address Urges Simple Faith Against Evolution
Dayton Tenn July 28 The spirit of William Jennings Bryan speaks in a closing argument text prepared for the Scopes trial. The document argues the Bible as inspired Word and Christianity as revealed religion, denounces evolution and Darrow, cites Darwin, and foresees Christ's crucifixion in the battle between force and love. It ends with a note of spiritual gravitation toward heaven and cites Christ as drawing all men unto him.
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Tennessee
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Propose College as Monument for Bryan at Dayton
Dayton Tenn July 28 Dayton's plan to honor William Jennings Bryan by building a fundamentalist university grows from this town's wish to memorialize the Commoner. Citizens, led by B Y Morgan, vow to raise funds after Bryan is buried at Arlington. Mrs Bryan and Ruth Owens aid planning as a guard of American Legionnaires stands watch.
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Poison Booze Fatal to Young Man in Indianapolis
Coroner Robinson sought to identify a well dressed man about 20 who died last night in city hospital after being found unconscious on a downtown street. The death is attributed to bootleg liquor.
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Robinson
Seven men seized in federal raids on bootleggers
Rochester Ind July 28 seven men were held after raids by six federal agents who had worked for days gathering evidence. Arrested were Deiger Gilliland Harold Masterson Charles Robertson Ben Hefferline and his wife Iz Johnson Rochester Harry Jenkins Bruce Lake and Simon Brown. Likely early arraignments planned.
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Rochester
Ind
Deiger Gilliland
Harold Masterson
Charles Robertson
Ben Hefferline
Iz Johnson
Harry Jenkins
Bruce Lake
Simon Brown
Japan Produces New Poison Gas
Osaka reports a Japanese chemist Dr Kyosaku Takeda has developed a new poison gas described as an arsenious acid derivative from copper reduction by products. Four drums completed at his Sennin Pass lab leaked gas, destroying nearby trees and vegetation.
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Japan
Kyosaku Takeda
Sennin Pass
Dempsey's Title In Balance Now
New York, July 28. The New York boxing commission will declare Jack Dempsey's heavyweight title vacant if the champion ignores the commission again. Harry Wills and Gene Tunney will be asked to fight for the succession when the title is vacant. Dempsey has until August 4 to return to the commission or notify plans to accept the Wills challenge.
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Gene Tunney
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California
Piary Oil
Jack Kearns
Family in Kentucky Tragedy: Five Die in Crash
J. H. Divine, 44, wife 42, children Dorothy 11, Divine 5, Thomas 3 die when their auto collides with a Chicago and Eastern Illinois train at a crossing north of Vincennes. J. W. Divine, 9, survives in a county hospital after eighteen hours in unconsciousness. officials fear further fatalities as he clings to life.
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Boxville
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Vincennes
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An Divine
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Fireman Rescues Lad From Engine in Indiana Crash
Martinsville Indiana July 28 Walter Hamilton Morgan county farm youth owes his life to Harry Baldwin railroad fireman after an auto driven by Hamiltons father was struck by a Big Four locomotive near Mourgan town. Baldwin crawled through the cab window and held Hamilton aboard the boiler side until the engine stopped. Hamilton, though badly injured, is expected to recover.
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Walter Hamilton
Morgan County
Harry Baldwin
Hamilton
Fairlandartinsville
Mourgantown
Walter
Baldwin
Five Arrested in Gas Station Short Change Scheme
Anderson Indiana report notes five men charged with working a scheme to short change filling station attendants. Named are Henry Brown of St. Louis, George Halen of Bremond Texas, Edward Watson of Riverdam North Carolina, Michael Knoff of Bremond Texas, and George Nichols of Goshen Indiana. They are also wanted in Muncie on a similar charge.
Trunk of Whiskey Found. Owner Unclaimed in Elkhart
In Elkhart Indiana police opened a trunk that had leaked revealing twenty four bottles of Black and White whiskey. The trunk had been held for several days before being opened and the owner did not claim it.
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Elkhart
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EXPECT JACKSON 70 QUEER RACES
Indiana governor expands Sunday racing ban as Rev M F Dawson appeals for Covington event halt. Previously he ordered Randolph county sheriff to stop Funk Motor Speedway races scheduled for Sunday July 19.
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Jackson
Indiana
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Veedersburg
Covington
Squaw Woman I After "Her Land" Claims Heirs Try Deed
In Prairie township Kosciusko county Indiana owners of 1000 acres block recording of a deed by Mary Ann Uwenack an Indian squaw claiming there was an illegal guardian transfer. Heirs seek to record her own deed. temporary restraining orders halt recording.
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Warsaw
Ind
Prairie Township
Kosciuski County
Mary Ann Uwenack
Lebanon Boy Taken to Insane Hospital
Russell Etchison aged 20 of Lebanon has been adjudged insane and will be moved to the Central Insane Hospital in Indianapolis, or by Sheriff Saunders. Earlier reports placed him in Indianapolis City Hospital.
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Indianapolis
Saunders
Accordieg
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Harmon and Zeb to be held for conspiracy here
Sheriff Clinton H Saunders brought Elza Harmon 31 and John Zeb Ellis 49 from Indianapolis to face a local conspiracy to commit a felony charge. Detectives traced Harmon’s thefts at Indianapolis Paint and Color Co and Ellis’s resale in Lebanon. Prosecutor Lambert filed conspiracy affidavits. warrants issued. preliminary hearings slated before Justice of the Peace R W Roberts. Both men reportedly confessed in writing.
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Indianapolis
Elza Harmon
John “Zeb” Ellis
Boone County
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Lebanon
Lambert
Court of Justice of Peace
R. W. Roberts
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Justice of Peace Court
Boone Circuit
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Pines to Rule on Stephenson Move
Indianapolis July 28 William Remy prosecutor of Marion county remained in doubt as to steps the state will take to counter defense efforts to reopen the bail hearing of D C Stephenson Karl Klenck and Earl Gentry under indictment for the murder of Miss Madge Oberholtzer Judge Hines will rule in Hamilton county court at Noblesville tomorrow on the defense plea to reopen the bail hearing to secure release of the three men from the county jail.
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Earl Gentry
Madge Oberholtzer
Hines
Hamilton
Noblesville
Yokosuka Mechanic Arrested Over Naval Secrets Offer
A Yokosuka naval dockyard mechanic named Suzuki was arrested on a tip from Frank Jordan of Cleveland Ohio, alleging Suzuki offered to sell naval secrets. The case cites Jordan as the informant and notes the July 28 arrest in the wartime security probe.
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Heirs of Dead Coal Millionaire To Receive $200000
Waukegan Illinois July 28 Em ployes of Jackson K Deering a millionaire coal mine owner will receive $200000 from the estate in probate records filed here today The estate is valued at $2000000
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Monkey Florence Delivers Milk In Mall Box Home
A local restaurant visit features Florence the monkey sleeping in a cigar box cage brought by two tourists. The animal enjoys milk and charms onlookers while the reporter recalls her jab about being misunderstood and trained in the higher branches.
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Coolidge backs federal trade commission in Swampscott
President Coolidge disapproves of moves to abolish the federal trade commission and says it is a necessary business policeman. The administration will oppose abolition due to dissatisfaction with personnel. Recent European developments affect a planned fall Washington conference.
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Mass
Coolidge
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White House
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Washington
Coolidge Eyes Second Washington Disarmament Conference
White House spokesman said a European security pact would lay a firm foundation for a second Washington disarmament conference that President Coolidge proposes and expects to call.
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Swampscott
Mass
Coolidge
White House
U S Ambassador Ta Iapan Expires in Tokio
Edgar Addison Bancroft, aged 70, former U S ambassador to Japan, died in Tokio after a period of intestinal illness. Born in Galesburg Illinois in 1857, he graduated from Knox College and Columbia Law School. His physicians had hoped rest would aid recovery.
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Edgar Addison Bancroft
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That City
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New York
Fortune in Booze to Be Destroyed
Indianapolis July 28 A federal judge ordered destruction of 200 dollars worth of whiskey once owned by George Remus the bootleg king of Cincinnati. The liquor seized three years ago at the Squibbe distillery in Lawrenceville Indiana is stored in the basement of the federal building.
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George Remus
Cincinnati
Baltzell
Squibbe
Lawrenceville
Ind
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Banner Year Ahead for Dairy Farmers Predicted
Outlook for dairy business is exceedingly bright as demand increases while production remains steady. Eight farmers predict a banner year amid rising markets and stable yields.
City Council Elects Nease Successor Amid Resignation
City Council voted to fill Fourth Ward vacancy after Clyde C. Nease resigned to join an eastern shoe firm. A special meeting is set for August 4 at 7 30 p m. Several Democrats are mentioned as potential successors amid lively ballot activity. Nease, a council member since January 1922, praised for civic work, will move to Indianapolis.
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Oie
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Indiana Territory
Indianapolis
Indianapols
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East Williams Street
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Prairie Creek
YEGGS ABANDON EIGHT HOUR DAY INDIANA CRIME SPREE
Indiana yeggs hit multiple targets. The Hydrox plant in Hammond yielded 4000 dollars after a safe was robbed. A farmer’s home safe near Shelbyville produced little. The Indiana Refining Co office safe was blown with dynamite, netting 30 dollars. Dentists in Anderson received 150 dollars for bridge work in the loot context.
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Indiana
Hammond
Byron Leffler
Shelby County
Marion
Indiana Refining Company
R. E. Ritter
J. Grossnickle
Anderson
First Hole-in-One at Ulen County Club Course
The first ever hole-in-one at the Ulen County Club course was made yesterday by pets Herring, son of Mare ing, club chef. Using a mashie niblick on the number one hole, a 144 yard drive rolled onto the green for an efficient finish. Young was a member of Fordsville High School, class of last year.
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Kenneth
Ereen
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