Northern Central Trains Rescued By Freeland Towerman
A severe storm washed out 2.5 miles of track on the Northern Central Railway between Bentley Spring and Freeland as the Gunpowder River rose. Freeland towerman used a quick arc to stop trains from entering the washed section while dispatchers in Baltimore and Harrisburg kept trains at safe distances. Additional washouts occurred at Shrewsbury and Glen Rock with no reported Baltimore-area accidents.
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Baltimore
Bentley Spring
Freeland
Northern Central Railway
Gunpowder
Harriburg
Freeland Tower
Shrewsbury
Glen Rock
Northern Central
Harrisburg
Columb Perryville
Havre de Grace
Parkton
Fourthouse
Lafeere
Baltimerevant
Harford
Coc
Carroll Counties
Anti Evolution Law May Bar Tennessee Students At College
Educators in New York and across the country oppose Tennessee laws restricting teaching of evolution. Dr Henry H Rusby of Columbia University’s College of Pharmacy argues Tennessee’s anti evolution stance devalues educational credentials. Deans from Michigan Indiana express concern as the Scopes case unfolds, warning of broader prejudice in academia.
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New York
Inge
Tennessee
Henry H Rusby
College of Pharmacy of
Columbia Universit
Alfred [Lord
University of Michigan
Tennes
Kavanaugh
Indiana University
Columbia, Se
Pip Keer Knapp
Tasseab
Southaretina
Stimson
Columbia
Knapp
Imper
Thman
Winetom-Saiepm
Stumum
Germany Struggles with Prohibition Era Straw Veto
Obscure OCR fragment hints at debate over straw vegetables and prohibitive controls in Germany. Mentions terms, traders, and policy language without clear events or dates. Entities are unclear due to garbled text.
Argentine Girl Starts Third English Channel Attempt
Argentine swimmer Mies Lian Harrison began her third attempt to cross the English Channel from Cape Gris Nez France at 4:20 AM. The age 18 aspirant hopes to become the first woman to complete the feat, as two prior tries last year failed due to a leg injury and adverse currents after eight hours in the water.
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Cape Gris Nes
France
Mies Lian Harrison
Miss Harrison
Martinsburg batter Waltz hits four homers in win over Wayarsboro
In Martinsburg on July 15 Paul Waltz set a Blur idge League single game record with four home runs and a single in five trips as Martinsburg defeated Wayarsboro 18 to 5. Frank Burke and manager Pat Ragas saw Waltz’s barrage overshadow prior Blue Ridge records held by Regge Rawlings Jasper Seaman and Lefty Schnell who each hit three homers in a game.
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Martinsburg
Paul Waltz
Harnsburg
Tenuser
Martinburg
Wayarsboro
Frank Burke
Pat Ragas
Waltz
Regge Rawlings
Jasper Seaman
Lefty Snehl
Ex-Pester Quits Home To Elope Third Time
South Bend Indiana reports ex pastor Wilson Culp, noted as a former Ohio minister, deserts his wife and nine children again to elope with Mrs Dorothy Culp, a Napanee in law. The couple vanished as authorities had earlier sought warrants. the pair had returned once before after being forgiven.
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Pester
South Bend
Ind
Wilson Culp
Ohio
Dorothy Culp
Napaneen
Indiana
Culp
Walesa Tulip
Baltimore Police and Judge Plea for New Federal Court
Col Woodcock calls for appointing another federal judge in Baltimore to reduce 1100 untried cases and speed trials. He accuses city and state police of dereliction while urging enforcement of liquor laws and Maryland statutes to curb illegal liquor sales.
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Baltenners
Viner
Weanteerk
Asl
Murrin
Baltemore
Reuth-weers
Waryland
Maryland
Weller Attacked at Maryland Republican Dinner
Baltimore scene recounts a Glenelg dinner where Senator Ovington E. Weller faced sharp criticism and calls for reorganizing Maryland Republican machinery. About 160 party leaders pressed for changes, warning against further dictatorial leadership while outlining early steps for reform.
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Baltimore
United States
Ovington E. Weller
W Hladen Lowndes
Glenelg
Lowndes
Howard County
Weller
Maryland
Trwie France
Willam P Jackson
Salsbury
Loonlake
France
William B Broening
Broening
George W. Cameron
Cameron
Fifth Congressional District
Excepator
George W Camera
Baltimore City
Roland RB Marchant
Over Metzerott
Thomas Parran
Reno Sharp
John Phillip Hill
Phillips Lee Goldsborough
W W Brown
A Pitzer
Alegheny
Henry Holzapfel
Charles Harmen
Washington
Maron Humphreys
Wicomico County
Joy Ride Trial Reported In South Carolina
A fragmented passage notes an arrest or court matter titled Joy-Riding involving Gwen Yeath and Knopp, with dates around 210 days and a 18 year old involved. The garbled text mentions a car, fog, and a court context in South Carolina.
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Yeath
Knopp
South Carolin
Baltimore Man Accused in Shootings After Death
Baltimore July 13 AP Authorities await coroner inquest into Leonard Barnes death before charging William Thorpe, accused of shooting Barnes with a shotgun. Barnes found unconscious in bushes on Annapolis Boulevard with wounds. Thorpe reportedly claimed a crowd did it and defendants allege self defense. John B. Puaiser denied the defense plea as Barnes and Puller were at Thorpe’s house the night before the shooting.
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Baltimore
Apne
Thorpe
John B. Puaifer
Lake Shore
Aiif
Rickard Sets Bout Between Lempary and Harry Wills
New York July 14 AP George J. Rickard announced that Jack Lempary the heavyweight champion has signed to fight Harry Wills the top challenger. The date is open with no definite scheduling this year but expected by September. Lempary may spar other contenders under the contract while Wills preparation proceeds.
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New York
George J
Tex
Rickard
Jack [Lempary
Harry Wills
Tgre
Wills
Richard Aant
Ford Woald Revive Old Time Dances in Detroit
In a Detroit Free Press interview Henry Ford advocates reviving old time dances. He says the old dances are in American blood and will return if people see them. Ford teaches classes with dancer Benjamin Lovett in his Dearborn lab, while costume and barn dances are staged for his Kerete and Lovett’s classes. He also comments on the US economy as sound. The piece notes the world’s fastest earthquake waves reach 108 miles a minute.
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Detroit
Detrot Free Press
Henry Ford
Ford
Chicago
Dearborn
Benjamin Lovett
Massachusetts
Ford Himaelly
Lovett
Terpsi Chorvan
United States
Late News Briefs from Bekimere and New York Docks
A jumble of short dispatches reports a drowning near Bekimere, an alkali plant accident in New York leaves three workers hospitalized, and a Washington government intelligence dispatch suggesting formal changes. Additional items mention French and British naval movements and a European-wide displacement of officials amid ongoing tensions.
Experts Barred in Scopes Trial Seven Scholars Await Defense
Dayton Tenn July 16 The state seeks to bar expert testimony on evolution in the Scopes trial. Seven scientists arriving from afar await outcome as the defense aims to introduce qualified experts to discuss evolution. The jury is kept out during expert testimony by Dr Maynard Metcalf as the case continues with the state arguing evolution is relevant to the verdict.
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Dayton, Tenn
A. P
Tennessee
John T. Seepes
William Jennings Bryas, Jr
Arthur G. Hayes
Stewart
Dayton
Tenn
Clarence Darrew
Sohn RB. Neal
Maynard M Metcalf
Oberlin
Ohio
Hfe
Metcalf
Unlc
Young Scopes
Malome
Shadow Of Death Charges Brother With Murder
In a case tied to a chilling crime, the accused claims his brother Robert, never captured, committed the killing. He suggests the state will someday realize the error in the pursuit. The narrative references parole hopes and ongoing legal motion as the trial proceeds.
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Daly Eatey A. P
Robert
Stotts
Restertay
State Board
Iterfere
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