Bryan Speech as Evolution Trial Echoes in Tennessee
United Press dispatch from Dayton Tennessee reports William Jennings Bryan delivering a crucible of faith versus evolution. The manuscript closing argument accuses evolution of undermining the Bible while praising Christ and warning of social decay if the law is overturned.
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United Press Dispatch
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Governor Ed Jackson Bans Sunday Racing Across Indiana
Governor Jackson expands use of Sunday blue laws to halt auto racing events in Indiana. Pastors urged action, with Covington, Winchester, and Deer Creek Road races affected as officials cite prohibition of commercialized Sabbath amusements except baseball from 1 to 6 pm.
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United Press Dispatch
Indianapolis
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Veedersburg
Covington
Randolph County
Winchester
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Clay Township
Howard County
Deer Creek Road
Angry cow tears ear from Indiana boy
Plymouth Indiana July 28 Paul Crabb nine year old son of Fred Crabb near Richland Center was trodden by a vicious milk cow this week and his ear was pulled off. Despite the jaw missing teeth the cow seized and ripped a portion away requiring nine stitches to reattach the ear.
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Bryan Lays in State as Nation Pays Final Tribute
Daytons monument to William Jennings Bryan grows as crowds, Tennessee towns and Scopes era figures file past the coffin. John T. Scopes and Mrs Bryan join mourners in Dayton with plans to move the commoner's body to Washington for funeral services at Arlington on Friday.
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Mohawk Pumper Bedwell Killed At Peerless Crossing
Bid Bedwell a 23 year old pumper at the Mohawk mine northwest of the city was instantly killed when his Dodge car was struck by a Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul coal train at the Peerless crossing at 5 30 this morning. His body was cut to pieces and the car demolished. Bedwell leaves a widow and five children the oldest not more than ten. The mine is idle following the accident and funeral arrangements have not been announced.
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Linton
Anthracite Strike Looms as Parties Fail to Agree
Atlantic City July 28. A coal strike in the Pennsylvania anthracite fields seems imminent as miners and operators show no sign of compromise at a conference. Governor Pinchot likely to intervene as deadlock over miners demands persists.
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United Press Dispatch
Atlantic City
N. J
Pennsylvania
La Follette Declines Senate Run Women Move toward Her Candidacy
Mrs Belle Case LaFollette widow of Wisconsin reform leader declines to enter the race for her late husband’s Senate seat. She will retire to run La Follette's Magazine and pen his memoirs. Her decision opens the path for son Robert M LaFollette Jr to seek election and a special election may follow in Madison and Blaine could call it. The LaFollette movement faces a new political contest.
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Belle Case LaFollette
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Robert M. LaFollette, Jr
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Madison
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LaFollette
State's Road Program Moves Rapidly
United Press dispatch from Indianapolis reports the 1925 road building program is advancing quickly. Contractors aim to add 218 miles of pavement before fall weather slows work. Central, north, east and west sections lead, while the south receives substantial stone and gravel highway construction. Maintenance work covers 45 miles of bituminous macadam and 300 miles of secondary roads.
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United Press Dispatch
Indianapolis
State Highway Commission
Judge Orders $200,000 Whisky Poured Or Destroyed
In Indianapolis July 28 Judge Baltzell ordered destruction of $200,000 worth of whisky belonging to bootleg king George Remus. Most liquor will be poured into the sewer while some may be saved by the government for medical purposes.
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Indianapolis
Baltzell
George Remus
Cincinnati
Second Washington disarmament conference eyed by Coolidge
Swampscott Mass July 28 arrangement of a European security pact will lay a firm foundation for a second Washington disarmament conference President Coolidge proposes and expects to call, the White House spokesman said today.
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Swampscott
Mass
Washington
Martinsville to host Knights of Pythias encampment
Martinsville Indiana prepares for a week long Uniform Rank encampment of Knights of Pythias from Indiana and Illinois. Reveille at 5 am and taps at midnight mark the schedule with parades, industrial exhibits, page rank initiations, and a grand military ball. Governors Small and Jackson and Senator Watson attend the event with over 10 000 attendees expected.
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United Press Dispatch
Martinsville
Ind
Uniform Bank Knights of Pythias
Indiana
Illinois
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Uniform Bank
Len Small
Ed Jackson
James E. Watson
Knights of Khorassan
Wife Charged in Murder After Witness Stand Exit
Mrs. Margaret Lowry Wiley was arrested in Lexington after testifying at a coroner's inquest and being charged with the murder of her husband, Truman Wiley, 23, who died Friday from a gunshot wound to the neck. Wiley testified she did not shoot him.
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Lexington
Margraret Lowry Wiley
Bootleg Booze Said to Have Caused Death in Indianapolis
Detective work by Corner Robinson seeks to identify a 28 year old man who died last night in a city hospital from bootleg liquor. The death was reported as the unidentified victim's.
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Indianapolis
Robinson
U. S. Ambassador Dies in Tokyo After Brief Illness
United Press dispatch reports American Ambassador Edward Bancroft died in Tokyo today after a short illness with intestinal trouble. Bancroft, born in Galesburg Illinois in 1857, had served as U S envoy to Japan for less than a year and helped strengthen U S Japan relations.
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Tokio
Edward Bancroft
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Ben
Galesburg
United States
Japan
Move of Attorneys in Stephenson Hearing Probed
Indianapolis July 28 Special to Daily Citizen Prosecutor Remy remains undecided as defense lawyers seek to reopen bail hearings for D C Stephenson Earl Klenck and Jarl Gentry Judge Hines will rule in Hamilton County Court tomorrow on the petition to reopen the hearings The state says reopening cannot occur until the regular October session starts.
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