Judge Raulston Upholds Scopes Indictment in Historic Trial
Presiding Judge John T. Raulston overruled the defense motion to quash the Scopes indictment, deeming the Tennessee anti evolution law constitutional. The ruling signals a prosecution victory as the trial progresses with expert testimony and a looming clash over evidence.
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United Press Dispatch
Dayton
Tenn
John T. Raulston
John Thomas Scopes
Tennessee
Scopes
Old Court House
Raulston
John T. Scopes
Stewart
Arthur Garfield Hays
Klans Clash Suit in Oklahoma Court Over Name
The Klan of Georgia filed suit in Pawhuska Oklahoma state district court seeking 100000 dollars damages a full accounting of Oklahoma Klan finances and an injunction barring use of any name containing klan.
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Pawhuska
Okla
Klan of Georgia
Klan of Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Thrill Murderer Still Evading Arrest in New York City
United Press dispatch reports fugitive Philip K. Knox alias Knapp, believed slayer of Louis Panelle, fled to New York City after a wreck near Romulus, with Nassau District Attorney Weeks predicting capture within hours. Police suspect he aimed to join bootlegger groups, though letters may have misled pursuers.
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United Press Dispatch
New York
Philip K. Knox
Louis Panelle
Seneca County
Upstate
Weeks
Nassau County
New York City
Long Island
Knapp
Romulus
Thousand Islands
Jasonville Man Convicted in Chicago Delinquency Case
Clarence B. Collins Jr., 31, son of a Jasonville druggist, was found guilty in Chicago on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of 15 year old Geneva Owens of Terre Haute. He received six months in the house of correction and a $100 fine. He is also wanted in Bloomfield on a charge involving a 16 year old Linton girl.
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Terre Haute
Clarence B. Collins, Jr
Jasonville
Chicago
Geneva Owens
House of Correction
Collins
Bloomfield
Linton
Bud Taylors Next Fight Sets Bantam Showdown
Aurora Newfoundland July 15 Bud Taylor of Terre Haute bantam will headline the boxing wind-up in Aurora on July 31 Promoter Mullen says he will sign the best bantam weight available as Taylor's opponent.
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Aurora
Bud Taylor
Terre Haute
State Tax Board Slashes Bond Issues To Save Taxpayers
United Press dispatch from Indianapolis reports the Indiana State Tax Board disapproved bond issues totaling 1 802 000 in May and June while approving 968 278. Chairman John W. Brown defends strict review to conserve the people’s money and prevent burdens on future taxpayers. A local hearing precedes board action with remonstrators and supporters given full voice.
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United Press Dispatch
Indianapolis
John W. Brown
Brown
Tax Board
Shepherd Will Case Advances In Chicago Court
In Chicago on July 15 William Darling Shepherd fought what he hoped would be his final court battle for possession of the $1,000,000 estate of his foster son Billy McClintock. Witnesses were summoned in probate court to uphold Shepherd's claim.
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Stewart
United Press Today
Clarence Darrow
William Jennings Bryan
United Press Dispatch
Chicago
William Darling Shepherd
Billy McClintock
Shepherd
Evangelist Williams Says Rotary Peace Aids Herrin Work
Howard Williams the evangelist famous for saving Herrin spoke to 200 Rotary members at Hotel Sherman Chicago. He and his wife and daughter will cruise the Great Lakes aboard the North America after praising Rotary principles and reporting reduced drinking and gun violence in Herrin Williamson County.
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Chicago
Howard
Williams
Herrin
Rotary Club
Sherman
North America
Great Lakes
Rotary
Billys Will Dispute Ties Beth to Courtroom Drama
Billy left his estate to himself with an 8000 dollar annuity to Miss Isabelle Pope. Nine cousins’ lawyers claim undue influence voids the will. Miss Pope and the cousins agreed she would receive half if they succeed. Louis Klee, ex Chauffeur, was bonded after striking Shepherd outside court amid threats.
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Billy
Isabelle Pope
Shepherd
Miss Pope
Relatives plead for life of Scot to hang on Friday
In Springfield Illinois on July 15 Russell Scott 32 once a millionaire now condemned for murder awaits a clemency decision. His father Thomas W Scott and his wife endure vigil in Chicago while petitions and testimony to the pardons board are presented by family friends and Canadian women’s organizations. The board planned a decision today on whether Scott will hang July 17 or receive another stay.
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Springfield
Ill
Russell Scott
Scott
Chicago
Thomas W. Scott
Board of Pardons
Russell
Joseph Maurer
W. A. Townsend
Guarded move of $33 million in securities to Fort Wayne
In Indianapolis on July 15 a heavily guarded truck escorted by four state motor police detachments transported securities valued at $33,000,000 from the state insurance commission offices to Fort Wayne for bank deposit.
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Indianapolis
State Insurance Commission
Fort Wayhe
Mob storms jail to find girl murderers in South Dakota
Watertown and Garden City reports detail Winfred Meeks confession of murder of Byrle Healey and the alleged involvement of Robert Lappier. A mob pressured Clark county jail as Meeks was moved for safety. Coroner verdict on the burnt body and claims of an unborn child are noted. State’s Attorney Hanson cites planned first degree charges.
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United Press Dispatch
Watertown
S. D
Winfred Meeks
Garden City
South Dakota State Penitentiary
William Meeks
Byrle Healy
Clark County
Meeks
Hanson
Robert DePeel
Crocker
Byrle Healey
Winfred Meek
Robert Lappier
H. Hanson
Meek
Lappier
Miss Healey
Bradley
Edwardsville Sees Mild Earthquake Tremors
Edwardsville Illinois felt an earth tremor lasting over five seconds near 6 p m causing shaking of houses and minor damage. Reports say adjoining towns felt only slight movement with no widespread alarm and total damage estimated in the low hundreds from broken windows and scattered household goods.
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Edwardsville
Ill
Russell Scott Faces Shadow of the Rope in Death Chamber
In Chicago on July 15 Russell Scott waited in the death chamber awaiting word from Springfield on a possible reprieve. He said optimism may come as stays have been granted and described the moment as nerve wracking while pacing and hoping to avoid hanging.
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Chicago
Russell Scott
Springfield
Scott
Eight Confessions to Arson Reported in Indiana
Indianapolis July 15 The state arson division reports 56 fires in Indiana were investigated in June. Eight confessions to arson and seven convictions were obtained. Thirty eight cases from June or earlier remain pending in court.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
State Fire Marshal’s Office
Bus Certificate Rush At Indiana Public Service Commission
Indianapolis July 15 The state public service commission orders speed in processing certificates to operate buses under the new law. Chairman John W. McCardle signals no more delays as the commission clears the docket amid a heavy workload.
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Indianapolis
State Public Service Commission
John W. McCardle
McCardle
Commission
Police Chiefs of U S Real Husky Bunch
Indianapolis July 15 The International Association of Chiefs of Police annual convention draws 200 delegates from the United States and Canada with an average weight between 175 and 210 pounds Native Irish officials from County Cork and other regions are represented by native sons now serving in American law enforcement.
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Indianapolis
United States
Canada
International Association of Chiefs of Police
County Cork
Ireland
America
Ice famine fears in Iowa and Nebraska after record July heat
United Press Dispatch reports Iowa and Nebraska face a serious ice shortage due to unprecedented July heat. Widespread heat records have disrupted supply chains and raised concerns among residents and merchants.
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Omaha
Neb
Iowa
Nebraska
Banks Install Patent Door Locks in Brazil Carbon Ind
In Brazil and Carbon Indiana front doors now use safety locks with cashiers in cages. Strangers are identified before entry. The Carbon bank recently suffered a $3500 robbery.
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Brazil
Ind
Carbon Bank
Carbon
Bank of Poland
Poland
Elevator Fire Destroys Union City Elevator
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the Union City elevator in Union City Indiana causing about 20000 dollars in losses. The blaze broke out today and the cause remains undetermined.
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Union City Ind
Union City
Seven Letter Names Born in Ashland Family
Charles Raymond Hoffman is the seventh child of Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Hoffman born July 7 at 7 11 in Ashland. The name fits the seven letters in each given name and surname.
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Ashland
Charles Raymond Hoffman
F. B. Hoffman
Anthracite strike talks near settlement at Atlantic City
United Press dispatch from Atlantic City reports progress in negotiations between operators and miners over contract labor pay and a possible 4 percent wage increase. Hope for averting a general strike grows as committees begin examining the miners demand and the operators’ concessions.
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United Fress Dispatch
Atlantic City
N.J
Urge Mrs LaFollette for Husband's Place in Senate
Washington July 15 Women nationwide petition Mrs Robert H LaFollette widow of the independent leader to enter the US Senate and push for women’s legislation If she agrees it would end a period of seclusion and mark a historic election of a woman to the Senate led by the National Women’s Party seeking a new era in women’s politics.
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United Press Dispatch
Washington
Robert H. LaFoLlette
Independent Leader
United States Senate
Senate
National Women’s Party
German Poison Gas and Russian Officers for Chinese Armies
In London on July 15, Sir L Worthington-Evans stated in the House of Commons that Chinese militarists hire German demists to produce poison gas and employ Russian experts to aid their military plans.
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London
House of Commons
L. Worthington-Evansa
Florida Limited Wreck Kills Fireman in Sea Board Train
The Florida Limited on the Sea Board airline railroad was wrecked at St. Petersburg Florida. A fireman was killed amid the wreck while passengers escaped injury and were moved to another train.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
Florida Limited
Seaboard
Veterinarian Re-elected At Indiana Livestock Meet
Indianapolis July 15 Dr C J Julian of Delphi was re elected state veterinarian at a meeting of the state livestock sanitary board.
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Indianapolis
OR. C. Julian
Delphi
State Livestock Sanitary Card
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Hoosier
John W
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Klee
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Joseph Caillaux
Mme. Caillaux
Illinois
Edwards
Police Chiefs
U. S
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Harmony
Katy
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