Darrow Cited for Contempt as Scopes Trial Opens
Dayton Tennessee July 20 Clarence Darrow was cited for contempt of court by Judge Raulston after a heated exchange over scientific evidence. Bond set at 5000 dollars with appearance required tomorrow at 9 am. The bench warned against defying the court as the Scopes trial looms amid public excitement and expected verdicts.
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Iunited
Pruss
Dayton
Tenn
Clarence Darrow
Court House
Court Room
Raulston
Darrow
Clarance Darrow
Arthur Garfield Hays
Gov. Peay
Stewart
Hays
Peay
William Jennings Bryan
John T. Scopes
Gov Jackson Fires Two State Officials Without Explanation
Governor Jackson ousted Mrs. Vivian Wheatcraft Republican state vice chairman and Dr. S J Royce from state house jobs in Indianapolis without providing any reason. Both removals were announced as a decisive political purge under the governor.
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United Press Dispatch
Indianapolis
Jackson
Vivian Wheatcraft
J. S. Royce
Chicago Lawyer Apology to Judge Raulston Cited
Passage notes a Chicago lawyer apologizing to Judge Raulston for Friday remarks amid alleged court prejudice by the prosecution. It mentions the Commoner speaking in Pikeville praising Tennessee culture while Darrow lectured in Chattanooga and that the defense plans three-ground appeal ready for filing.
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Raulston
Chicago
Pikeville
Tennessee
Darrow
Tolstoi
Young Men's Hebrew
Association of Chattanooga
Potato bugs running riot in Bartholomew
In Bartholomew county the old fashioned potato bug is destroying patches of potatoes garden crops and even corn county agent R Miles reports millions of insects swarming over farms and gardens have been eaten almost overnight veteran farmers say they have never seen them so numerous.
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Columbus
Ind
Bartholomew County
R. Miles
Poison Widow Case Hinges On Confession
In Crown Point Indiana on July 20 the confession of Mrs Anna Cunningham that she poisoned three of her children shapes the trial of Gary’s poison widow. Defense seeks to bar the statement while the state pushes for its use as evidence.
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Crown Point
Ind
Anna Cunningham
Gary
Chicago River Blaze Destroys Barge and Tanks
A small fire set by boys on oil soaked waste at the Chicago river foot of Clay street ignited a massive blaze that destroyed the barge Reliable loaded with 90 000 gallons of gasoline. Fireboats aided a six hour effort to control flames as oil and gas spread across the water and shattered nearby windows.
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Chicago
Reliable
Clay Street
Spiritualists Begin Indiana Camp Meeting in Anderson
The Indiana Spiritualists association opened its annual camp meeting in Anderson as scores of members attended the first session. The event marks ongoing activities through the gathering with sessions continuing.
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Anderson
Ind
Indiana Spiritualists’ Association
Engineers Lift 100 Ton Bridge Over Busseron Creek
In Sullivan Indiana a 100 ton 103 foot truss span on the C E I railroad was hoisted 23 feet for three hours and 15 minutes then replaced with only a 20 minute train delay. Towers 40 feet high and ten line tackle supported lifting as two locomotives pulled the bridge into place. Kelley Atkinsion Construction led the operation under bridge engineer J E Bernhardt of Rose Polytechnic. nine minute start delay caused the overall halt.
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Sullivan
Ind
Annals of Engineering
Busseron Creek
Here
Kelley, Aitkinson Construction Company
Chicago
J. E. Bernhardt
Rose Polytechnic Institute
Five Die in New York From Alcohol Poison
Five deaths from alcohol poisoning were reported to the medical examiner. Victims include Elizabeth Wilson, 40, and four others aged 38 to 50. Four deaths occurred at Bellevue Hospital. one at Harlem Hospital. An interne found William Conlin unconscious near St Vincent’s Hospital and he was taken to Bellevue.
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New York
Bellevue Hospital
Elizabeth Wilson
John Broderick
William Meehan
John Stack
Bellevue
Christoper Maurel
Harlem
William Conlin
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Corner Stone Laying for Oaktown High School Gala Event
The corner stone of the new Oaktown High School in Knox county will be laid Wednesday by the Indiana Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons. Grand Master Albert W. Funkhouser of Evansville will attend with other lodge officials as the $71,000 building nears completion. Pirtle and Simmons of Sullivan are the contractors, John W. Gaddis of Vincennes the architect.
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Oaktown
Knox County
Grand Lodge
Indiana
Thomas R. Winemiller
Busseron Township
Albert W. Funkhouser
Evansville
Sandborn
Pirtle & Simmons
Sullivan
John W. Gaddis
Vincennes
Car load of real beer seized in Ft Wayne raid
Federal dry agents took six thousand four hundred gallons of beer valued at $20,000 into custody after a refrigerated car marked condensed milk was found broken into by trainmen on a Nickel Plate line. The car contained 200 barrels of beer and traced to Carnes Evaporated Milk Co. of Corning New York and Morgan Brothers of Chicago.
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United Press Dispatch
FT. Wayne
Ind
Nickel Plate Railroad
Carnes
Curtis Sees Large Tax Cuts Planned For Next Congress
Swampscott Mass July 20 Senator Curtis Republican leader says a federal tax cut of at least 300 million dollars and a reorganization of government departments to save 200 million dollars are planned for the next session of congress after a conference with President Coolidge.
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Swampscott
Mass
Curtis
Coolidge
Newly Married Couple Faces Sorrowful Plight in Indiana
Mary Alice Davis of Columbus and Leonard Brown of Indianapolis wed in Columbus but lack proof of marriage. The officiating clergyman filed both certificate and license, and the county clerk cannot locate the couple’s address, holding the documents for them to call.
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Columbus
Ind
Mary Alice Davis
Leonard Brown
Indianapolis
Service Commission Clears Bus Situation in Indiana
Indianapolis July 20 The state public service commission reports progress implementing the new bus law. Of 495 petitions filed for operating certificates 275 closed and 250 granted. Denials totaled 16 withdr awals seven and two held for later. Five cases seek rehearing. 86 petitions remain to be assigned, with McCardle expecting quick action. The street railway fight with People’s Motor Coach Co. is resolved, clearing the path for faster case dispositions.
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United Press Dispatch
Indianapolis
State Public Service Commission
Newell Ellis
Commission
John W. McCardle
Street Railway Company
People’s Motor Coach Co
Postal deficit remains after wage bill increases
Postmaster General New told the joint conference committee that postal rates tied to the recent employees wage increase failed to deliver expected revenue. The statement outlines a deficit in postal funding and implications for the system’s finances.
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Washington
New
Join Conference Committee
British Miners Stand Firm Over Coal Inquiry
London report notes British miners refuse to participate in the government court of inquiry into the coal crisis, maintaining their stance against involvement and defining their position on the probe.
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London
Per Capita Cost of Public Schools in Large Cities Rises
Washington reports that average per capita current expenses in cities with 100000 or more rose by 7.28 from 1921-22 to 1928-24. Smaller city ranges show smaller increases from 18 cents to 13.26 dollars, per Department of the Interior figures.
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Washington
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Education
Fashion Decree Ends Rolled Stockings in Chicago Show
A Chicago fashion decree ends rolled stockings. The new look uses the knee height hike style with garter and girdle, replacing the older rolled hose. Purple dresses and varied fabrics are approved, with emphasis on a tighter under-knee presentation.
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Chicago
United Fress Dispatch
Robben
Milady
Illinois Governor Len Small to vacation in Indiana
United Press Dispatch reports Governor Len Small of Illinois will spend part of August in Indiana. He has rented a cottage at Long Beach near Michigan City and will be the second governor visiting Indiana that month.
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Michigan City
Ind
Indiana
Len Small
Iinois
Long Beach
Here
Bloomington Editor Held on Federal Narcotics Bond
Blaine Bradfute editor of the Bloomington Daily Telephone and a leading Second district politician remained under a 1500 dollar bond in federal custody on narcotics law violation charges. Ralph Stultz of Bloomington jailed after his arrest with Bradfute as agents found large quantities of morphine in Bradfute’s office and the Stultz residence.
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United Press Dispatch
Indianapolis
Blaine Bradfute
Bloomington
Oklahoma miners hold daily prayer during strike period
In Henrietta Oklahoma 2500 coal miners walked out and conduct daily prayer and song services at the mine. They demand retention of a 7 50 day wage while operators have cut day men to 5 per day.
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United Press Dispatch
Henrietta
Okla
Faith in God but Scott May Hang Friday
Unered Press Dispatch Chicago July 20 Russell Scott, 30, sentenced to hang Friday after claiming faith in God. Detroit reporter James M. Ball repudiates a story asserting Robert Maurer fired the fatal shots, saying his initial tale aimed to spare Russell’s life. Ball’s narrative change prompted Scott’s attorneys to file affidavits with new testimony they claim will prove Russell’s innocence to Governor Len Small.
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Dipatchi
Chicago
Prussell Scott
Hanakriday
James M. Ball
Detroit
Baronett
Joseph Maurer
Ball
Maurer
Robert
Russell
Scott
Len Small
Sanity test planned for poison suspect in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Indiana July 20 a sanity test is planned for Joseph Effert age 21 who confessed to poisoning his two girl cousins to get back at their mother. The girls will recover.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Joseph Effert
Boy Shot Dead in Accidental Family Tragedy
Mitchell Indiana July 20 eight year old Carl Brewer died when his six year old brother accidentally discharged a revolver in the home.
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Mitchell
Ind
Carl Brewer
Hiss
Chicago broker dies by own action after firm collapse
E. W. Wagner, former head of a brokerage house that failed with a ten million dollar loss, leaped from the fifteenth floor of an office building in Chicago on July 20. Authorities believe the death was by his own hand.
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Chicago
E. W. Wagner
One third of state lawmakers are farmers
Chicago July 20 One third of legislators in 26 states are farmers according to a Sears Roebuck foundation survey. Of 4355 lawmakers 1489 are farmers while state farm population is about 12.29 million or one third of 65.62 million. Iowa leads with 99 farmers in its 158 member assembly.
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United Press Dispatch
Chicago
Sears-Roebuck Agricultural Foundation
Iowa Assembly
Assembly
Five Die and Twenty One Hurt in Indiana Auto Accidents
Indiana reports five dead and twenty one injured from weekend vehicle incidents. Victims include William James 20 of Chicago killed near Gary after motorcycle on crowded highway was struck. Frank Superanac 20 seriously hurt. Joseph Hosford 10 died after scooter crash in Fort Wayne. Frank Hillman 15 died from injuries near Laporte. Otto H Schuette family members slightly hurt in Michigan City collision. Five more injuries reported in Indianapolis.
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United Press Dispatch
Indianapolis
Indiana
Dunes Highway
Gary
William James
Chicago
Frank Superanac
Michigan City
Joseph Hosford
Ft. Wayne
Frank Hillman
Laporte
Injance
Rooma
Nee
Champaign
Il Bai
Puto
Spry
Otto H. Schuette
Elgin
Two Thousand Dead in Korea Floods Reported
Tokyo reports estimate Korea flood casualties at two thousand with two hundred bodies recovered in Seoul. Relief efforts disrupted as floods spread in south Korea, rivers overflowed, and rail service between Fusan and Mukden halted. Thousands stranded on rooftops amid ongoing heavy rains.
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United Press
Tokio
Korea
Seoul
Fusan
South Korea
Kanhang
Etoho
Mukden
Baptists Convene at Oakland City College Conference
Delegates from Indiana Tennessee Missouri Illinois and Kentucky attend the Christian Workers' conference at Oakland City college. The event gathers Baptist church delegates from multiple states for proceedings at the Oakland City setting.
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Oakland City
Ind
Indiana
Tennessee
Missouri
Illinois
Kentucky
Christian Workers’ Conference of the Baptist Church
Oakland City College
San Francisco Earth Tremor Leaves Light Windows Shaken
A slight earthquake felt in San Francisco at 11 26 am caused no material damage. Windows were rattled by the tremor but no injuries or major effects were reported.
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San Francisco
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