Darrow and Malone Offer Help in Scopes Evolution Trial
May 15 Clarence Darrow and Dudley Field Malone, famed Chicago attorney and former New York Port Collects, propose to aid Professor Scopes in the Tennessee evolution case. They cite Bryan’s possible prosecution role but offer to support without fees or expenses if Judge Neal directs.
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New York
Clarence “Darrow
Chicago
Dudley Field Malona
Port of
J. T. Scopes
Himacl
Tennessee
Randolph Neal
Scope
Bhcope
William J. Bryan
Florida Tealvatate
Sdope
Slynen
Clarence Dartow
Dudley Field Malone
Plot to kill King Alexander of Bervia uncovered
Central News dispatch from Belgrade reports a plot to blow up the Royal Palace and Parliament. Police raided a secret meeting place. several communists arriving in Bolgrads were arrested. Naturalization papers were granted to two Greeks, Papadrean and Komaris, after examination by a local official.
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London
Wieder
Alexander
Bervia
Ani Wa Ministars
Belgrade
Bolgrads
Wagaman
Vasittod J. Papadrean
MH Pappa
Antonios Komaris
G. A. Bernhad
Scopes to Test Tennessee Evolution Law in Court
Dayton teacher John T Scopes agreed to test the anti evolution law by teaching high school biology from a state adapted Civile Biology text. The book frames evolution and ends with a Darwinian summary linking simple forms to complex groups, drawing in the law in a landmark court action.
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John T. Scopes
Dayton, Tenn
Tennessee
Scopas
Eubansy Commission
Himaalt
Forma
Cuhiainsyte
Tan
Rappleyea
Scoyes
Flood Hits Yukon Town
Yukon residents face the worst flood in memory as the Yukon River rose, houses washed away and property damage mounted. The river dropped four feet overnight, easing threats to the city. A $100 reward was authorized for the return of a Buick roadster with Pennsylvania plates, aiding a police search effort.
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Dawson
Yukon
Dawson Tailay
Yokoo
Felanda
Yohoo
Triibutaries
Pennsylvania
Incapollen
Serenant Sloveng
York (Pa
Valico
Speakers Point To Needs Of Y M C A Work In Nation
The Interstate convention in HaGerstown opened with Maryland Delaware and District of Columbia delegates. RK Ef Beck Baltimore Y M C A boy's work director stressed need for high character leaders and contact with boys. Mgr Beck outlined Y M C A programs and leadership discussions followed. The session began with A Thrift presiding and featured devotions led by L Mimer Peery.
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Y.M.C. A
Hagerstown
Olay
Secretarias
Maryland
Delaware
District of Columbia
Roya
Young Son
Beck
Citywire
Boya
Daltimore V. M
Diugh A. Thrift
Washington Y. M.C. A
Mimer Peery
Wilmington F. MO
Carlton Harrison
Baltimore
Eight more indicted by grand jury report increases total
Grand jury returns 25 indictments since Monday as criminal court opens Thursday. About 85 persons are believed indicted. many may be arraigned Wednesday. Prohibition officers expected to testify later. latest cases include Clarenced Skelton on bastardy with bond set, Clifford Snively and Howard Lynch for assault with attempt to roll and arson, Waller J D Baker for larceny, Morris Weaver and Joseph Peck for rebating at a store, and others.
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Uoeheriff
Criminal Court
Prohibition
Clarened Skelton
Clifford Snively
Howard Lynch
Keedysville
Waller JD
Baker
Roxbury Plore
Morris Weaver
Joseph Peck
Fatt View Mounain
Paterman & Zimmerman
Arty Dennis
Kenneth Burns
Private Ralph Dennis Flees for Unauthorized Leave
Private Ralph Dennis stationed at Bolling Field Washington DC left camp with a companion on Thursday, separated from his comrade near Hagerstown, and decided to return under guard. He is to be transported back to his camp by recruiting headquarters, expected today.
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Ralph Dennis
Boing Field
Washington, D. C
Hia Camp
Hagerstown
Bolling Field
Donnia
Court Can't Save Boy Amid Verdict For Grandmother Murder
Potter County records report 11 year old William Cavalier faces death by electric chair for the brutal murder of his aged grandmother. Defense plans a Supreme Court appeal for a new trial. if refused they may seek commutation. Jury exceptions noted, new trial could delay outcome for a year. A contract to install heating and plumbing at the Porter apartment project was awarded to Pridinger & Co. London unrest and tank debates are reported as authorities consider military tank provisions. Mrs. Samuel C Barns attends Mother and Son Day events at Gettysburg College. St Bernard Commandery to confer Knight Templar Degree this afternoon.
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Pottsville
Pre
Books
Pennsylvania
Willian
Cavalier
Supreme Court
Kech
Mary
Hite
Pinchot
Haj Supreme Court
Cavaliar
Union Miners Victors Again in West Virginia Fight
Union miners in Wheeling WV won a federal district court case today against the West Virginia Pittsburgh Coal Company. Judge W B Baker handed down the opinion in the dispute over unionizing the Panhandle coal field. Several officials and union members were cited for contempt in the decision.
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Wheeling
W. Va
United Ming Workers
Federal District Court
Panhandle
W. B. Baker
West Virginia-Pittsburgh Coal Company
oMclaln
Minera Organisation
Antinat | Mathe. Mdnern
Dog Mourns Dead Master in Grief Stricken Farewell
Dixie the dog of Buddy Leib, a Chambersburg boy killed days earlier by a car, mourns his master. The dog clung to the child after the accident, was chloroformed, and remained distressed for days before the family sent him to join his master.
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Dixie
Buddy Leib
Chambersburg
Army Mourns Miles Death at Wallington
Wallington May 16. With the army unionised, arrangements were being completed here today for the funeral of Gen. Nelson A. Miles, one of America's outstanding military heroes, who died suddenly yesterday while attending a circus.
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Wallington
Gan
Nelson A. Miles
America
Curbs Student Activities Under Parental Spending Advice
An Oklahoma University report outlines limits on student activities if parents heed guidance from Buchanan Hy. Parents are urged not to spend over 800 dollars monthly on student needs while authorities plan stricter enforcement of a car route policy.
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University of Oklahoma
Buchanan
Three new cops join city police force on night duty
The City Board of Street Commissioners appointed three new patrolmen H C Denver M M Luther Moats and John H Staubs increasing the force to 26 men the largest in years all new officers expected to serve six months on probation before regular employment they will work night duty replacing none as rumors claimed and follow Chief Barber request for a larger force in February.
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H.C. Denver
Central Avenue
M. Luther Moats
Corrabatrant
John H. Staubs
West Washington Street
Danguer
Moats
Staubs
Deaver
Easter Sea Co
Juveniia Omear Saylor
Pules
Palice Sarber
Board of
Street Commissioners
Barber
Police scare thieves from terrace home
Police halted a burglary at 10 pm at the Diehl residence on Tie Terrace when a maid spotted two men inside while Dr. and Mrs. Diehl were away. The would-be robbers fled as officers arrived, leaving no items taken. An attendant, Mrs. Richard J. Tamillon, alerted authorities.
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Crown
Diehl
Tie Terrace
Tha
Explosion Injures Seamen Aboard Italian Steamer Adige
In Hampton Roads a number of sailors were injured in an explosion aboard the Italian steamer Adige early today. The incident occurred as the ship was at anchor, with Navy officials reporting the injuries and investigating the cause.
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Washington
Sra
Hampton Roads
Mavy Department
More Picketing Strikers Held In West Virginia
In Town, West Virginia on May 16, sheriffs deputies arrested several picketing miners. Tyssel A. Knapp, attorney for the United Mine Workers, faced custody for directing the picketing, a Baltimore newsman was arrested but later released on bond. Dr James J Guthrig of West Virginia registered to practice locally.
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TT Town
W. Va
King
Sherifs
Tyssel A. Knapp
United Mine Workers
Baltimore
Miso
James J. Guthrig
West Virginia
Temporary Rum Row Blockade Seen Largely Nonthreatening
A Coast Guard report dated May 16 describes the rum row as a temporary, nonserious obstruction. Most vessels are sea‑rotted schooners hauled away from Montank Volut to Nun teker, leaving few still resisting government enforcement. The piece notes long ships and patrol boats working to remove the last assets from the nation’s liquor market, with ten to twelve rum runners still opposing the naval action.
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New York
U. S. Coast Guard
United States
Girl Guilty in Slaying of Partner at Trial
THIVAUALPHEA May 16 A proprietress shot her partner Samuel Cantolme during a dispute. A jury found her guilty of manslaughter and sentenced her to five to ten years in prison.
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Thivaualphea
Samuel Cantolme
Knights Plan for Grand Conclave in Martinsburg
Knights from St Bernard Commandery Koighta feanplar drill to prepare for the Grand Conclave of West Virginia. About 200 Knights from Ligerstown Frederick are due in Martinsburg next Wednesday at 12.96 o'clock for the parade and events. May reduce Willimraspart tax rate from 60 cents. officials aim to shave a few cents.
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St. Bernard Commandery
Koighta Feanplar
Martinsburg
Grand Commandery
West Virginia
Ligerstown
Frederick
Feara Hure
Jacques de Molsy
Frederick Will
St. Hermied
Willinraspart
Philly Tenderloin Quarantined in City Cleanup Drive
Philadelphia authorities impose a vice quarantine on the Tenderloin district as part of a sweeping cleanup led by Police Inspector William McFadden and Director of Public Safety Smedley Witherow. The action follows a Washington trip and aims to boost district compliance while investigators pursue leads on sworn affidavits from mystery squad members.
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May Mire
William McFadden
Tenterloin
Publicanary
Smedley D. Wither Hetero
Washington
Captainy
Lorcen
Ero
Vivo
Bymame
Tuatler
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Nasent
West Franklin Fleet
Pridinger & Co
Portugal
Hera
Lisbon
Ramuel C. Barnes
Virginia Avenue
Gettysburg College
St. Bernard
Mile
Terrace
Crown Diehl
Llagerstown
Frederick Templars
Philly
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