Affidavits For Evolution Defense Enter Trial Record
In Dayton Tennessee eight scientists presented affidavits totaling about sixteen five thousand words to support evolution in the Scopes trial records. Judge Raulston barred open court testimony, forcing reliance on written scientific affidavits from experts including Winterton Curtis of Chicago and Maynard Metcalf of Johns Hopkins.
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William K. Hutchinson
Braft Corresponse
Air Court House
Dayton
Tenn
America
Temples of Knowledge
Men of Science
Apostles of Learning
John T. Raulston
Scopes
Winterton C. Curtis
University of Chicago
Maynard M. Metcalf
John Hopkins Univer
Start Work On Disposal Plant In Seventh Ward
The Pitt Construction company of Pittsburgh began excavation for a municipal sewage disposal plant in the Seventh ward on the old fair grounds site. City Engineer Nisler said the project, dated July 15, must be completed in sixteen months. Current work includes digging a pumping pit, a key feature, after soil and topography surveys conducted last week.
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Pitt Construction Company
Pittsburgh
Seventh Ward
Fair Grounds
Nisler
Sailor's Rainbow Suit Draws Scoffs at Bath House
Arthur Mometer boasts a warped tale of a sea themed suit he swam in claiming it rainbow like and fit for a land o sea. Bystanders scoff while an attendant orders the crazy quilt off as townsfolk note the weather is eighty four.
Maine Bans Billboards on Public Highways
Maine moves to eliminate all highway advertising with new law. Governor Brewster notes the state as a summer playground for city dwellers, who favor natural beauty over signs. Troopers and highway workers remove existing billboards as the old ban takes effect.
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International News Service
Augusta
Maine
Ralph QC. Brewster
Schwartz
Gilhooey
Aboard Tram Crash Kills Five In Ohio Near Brookfield
Two New Castle witnesses Misses Helm and Iny Hankonen daughter of Mattie Houkonen of Chestnut street describe a deadly Sunday accident at Brookfield Ohio where a passenger train struck an auto. Five people died instantly and a Ford like auto was crushed beyond recognition as bystanders aided victims.
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New Castle
Misses Helm
Iny Houkonen
Mattie Houkonen
Chestnut Street
Brookfield
Worcester
Mass
Helm Hankonen
Miss Honkonen
Polish Destroyer Kaszub Sinks After Explosion at Danizig Harbor
Bulletin from Danizig Harbor reports the Polish destroyer Kaszub sank today after an explosion. Three sailors were killed outright and the remaining crew were severely injured.
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International
Danizig Harbor
Kaszub
Scott Haven Coal Tipple Burns in Mine Fire
Fire destroyed the Scott Haven Coal Company's tipple and several shacks near Scott Haven Fa. The loss is estimated at 100000 and the mine property was total loss. The mine, employing 15 to 20 miners, was empty at the time. an investigation into the fire's cause is underway.
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International News
Scott Haven
Scott Haven Coal)Company
Darrow Held In Contempt In Scopes Trial Clash
Dayton County, Tenn July 20 Clarence Darrow head of the defense was held in contempt of court by Judge John T Naulston during the Scopes anti evolution trial clash between religion and science. Darrow was ordered to post 5090 bond for appearance Tuesday morning after remarks deemed contemptuous. He quipped about giving bond as the sheriff served papers and the judge urged cooperation from researchers present.
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Bullech
Court House
Ayton
Tenn
John T. Naulston
Clarence A. Darrow
Darrow
Rawlston
Children Struck By Autos In City Accidents
Five street accidents reported to police Saturday and Sunday left three children hit by machines. Eleanor Micaletti, 10, injured on Hamilton Street, taken to New Castle Hospital with non fatal injuries. Stanley Micaletti, 8, escaped harm. David Laurel, 516 Waldo Errest, involved in the incident. Milk thefts reported by H Wy Love, milk dairy operator at 1055 Adams Street, targeting areas including Huron Avenue and Winslow Avenue.
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New Castle Hospital
David Laurel
Waldo Errest
Waldo Street
Hamilton Street
Stanley
Eleanor
Joseph Micaletti
H. Wy. Love
Adams Street
Huron Avenue
Harrison Street
Winslow Avenue
Beckford
Lathrop Streets
Brookhart May Lose Seat As Iowa Senator
Senator Smith Brookhart of Iowa faces a crisis as a special senate committee considers his right to the seat. Democratic contender Daniel Steck argues ballots were mishandled and the voter intent should have elected Steck, claiming Brookhart failed to win a majority due to technicalities.
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Brookhart
Iowa
WH. K. Reynolds
International News Service
Washington
Smith Brookhart
Senate
Daniel F. Steck
Steck
Three Injured in Tennessee Auto Crashes Near New Castle
Two serious accidents occurred over the weekend in Lawrence county outside the city. One crash sent three people to New Castle Hospital with injuries. another overturned car on the Youngstown road at Parkstown left several colored occupants severely injured but not brought to local hospitals. A third crash near Willows Grove injured Herman Laher Hartle May and Thomas Hurley when steering failed and the car hit a telephone pole. they were taken to New Castle Hospital for treatment.
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Lawrence County
New Castle Hospital
Parkstown
Youngstown Road
Arkon
Herman Laher
Fulton Street
Brooklyn
N. C
Hartle May
Union Street
Youngstown
Thomas Hurley
Sherman
General Delivery
Fitzahurgh
Willows Grove
Miners Conclave Opens Amid Tense Atmosphere in Wilkes-Barre
In Wilkes-Barre Pa at the United Mine Workers biennial convention district No 1 opens with 600 delegates representing 70 000 bituminous workers present. Rinaldo Cappelli presides as charges of collusion and negligence against district officers loom before the session ends.
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International News Service
Wilkes-Barre
United Mine Workers of America
Rinaldo Cappel- Uni
Laem
Korean Flood Disaster Reported in Japan Dispatch
A Tokio press service summarizes Korea's flood as the worst in history with thousands feared dead and about forty thousand homeless. Reports from Seoul area say districts wiped out, a major bridge collapsed, rail yards flooded, and Seoul isolated yet with weather easing and no famine danger due to reserves.
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Tokio
ING
ADG McWauny
Tokyo
Ryuzan
Narindo
Maura
Seoul
Korea
Seoul- Fosan
Kwarko
Seoul i
Canton Lawyer Slain While Shooting Frogs
New Philadelphia July 20 Herbert B. Hunker 82 Canton attorney linked to former Supreme Court Judge George H. Clark was killed instantly in a Tugcorawag river boat near Zoar eight miles north of here. His cousin Earl Hunker 31 of Connorsville Ind fired accidentally as they prepared to stop after catching frogs. The bullet struck Hunker in the skull and lodged in the brain. Zoar Mayor Walter Streh was at the oars. Coroner J I Lewis Dover said an inquest might be held today.
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New Philadelphia
Herbert B. Hunker
Canton
Supreme Court
George H. Clark
Tugscarawag River
Zoar
Here
Earl Hunker
Connersville
Ind
Walter Streh
Herbert Hunker
J. 1. Lewis
Dover
Portugal Revolt Fails After Naval Officer Surrenders
Lisbon reports a abortive revolution on Sunday failed without a shot as Captain Cabecadas of the battleship Vasca De Gama surrendered and took responsibility for the revolt. Naval officers backed the uprising before ashore arrests doomed further resistance. Martial law declared as a precaution.
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International New Lisbon
Portugal
Cabecadas
Vasca de Gama
Theusea de, Gara
Cabecadis
Death notices of several local residents listed
Death notices provide brief listings for David H. Dickson aged 67 of 708 West Myenure Mahala Kerr Martin 61 of North Shenango street Willand Caenes 67 of 221 Novel Liberty strow Th Kenneth Mivis 21 of McKees Spord Pa Mrs dot Ox af Ellwood City Ruth B. Klingensmith Low jetty ite O
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David H. Dickson
West Myenure
Mahala Kerr Martin
Condemned youth escape attempt ends in injury at Mercer jail
John Girsch, condemned for murder, slipped from a jarred jail hole during a night escape at Mercer county jail. A rope broke as he slid 65 feet, breaking his ankle and causing internal injuries. Authorities say the plan was not a coordinated breakout.
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W. M. Morrow
Mercer
Mercer County
John Girsch
William 2. Turner
West Middlesex
Girsch
Streide
Girech
Tg Fo
Justins Girsch
Small Child Bitten by Dog Near West Cherry Street
Betty Freed, 4, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Freed of 515 West Cherry Street, was severely bitten on the face Saturday night about seven by a stray dog whose owner is not found. Wounds required stitches. the dog’s head was sent to Pasteur Laboratory for examination to assess rabies risk. police may renew campaign against dogs at large.
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Betty Freed
Mir
West Cheery Street
Kitty
Health Department
Atetas
Pasteur Laboratory
Philadelphia
Dony
Rebies
Pasteur
Palice
Bandits Kill Inspector With Day's Receipts
Bandits killed Jacob Shumac an inspector for the Westchester Street Railway and fatally wounded Lt. Nichols during a holdup between New Rochelle and Mount Vernon. Shumac was transporting weekend receipts of 54,809 dollars. the money was later recovered from a vacant lot. Nichols was shot in the head and is in precarious condition at Mount Vernon Hospital. Police started a chase to capture the bandits.
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Bulletinational
Vernon
N.Y
Banans
Jacob Shumac
Westchester Street Railway Company
Nichols
New Rochelle
Mount Vernon
Schumacher
Mount Vernon Hospital
Powers Hold Off Kellogg Note For More Information
Secretary of State Kellogg seeks an immediate China conference but faces delays as powers question potential topics and show hesitance. Britain and other interested nations express general support in principle yet oppose prompt talks.
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Kellogg
Conternational
Washington
State Department
Kelloge
United States
Great Britain
China
Petitions to Adopt Children Presented in Court
In court this morning Mr and Mrs George W Shaffer were granted permission to adopt Robert Stoner McDonald, son of Paul and Pearl McDonald, with Pearl McDonald deceased, and Mrs E Walkup sought permission to adopt Ranae Kenneth Wayne Sager, age one, child of Nellie Sager. Judge Emery set August 3 for all hearings.
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George W. Shaffer
Robert Stoner McDonald
Paul
Pearl McDonald
E. Walkup
Ranae
Kenneth Wayne Sager
Nellie Sager
Emery
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Arthur Mometer
Mercer ST
Miles
Willow Grove
Mary Pickford
Opera
Siger
Suzanne Kenner
New York
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