Bryan and Darrow Clash Over Evolution in Historic Debate
Dayton witnesses a heated exchange as William Jennings Bryan argues for revealed religion and biblical creation while Clarence Darrow champions academic freedom and scientific theory. Bryan scorches evolution with references to the Leopold and Loeb case and the Bible, but Darrow draws louder cheers for defending the right to interpret science independently.
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Dayton
Darrow
Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
Mr. Bryan
U. S. To Act If Coal Strike Is Ordered
President Coolidge and Secretary Davis plan a government response if an anthracite coal strike occurs. Davis met at White Court to discuss labor issues before Europe trip. Officials indicated the government would intervene if a strike develops, but details were not disclosed.
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U. S
Swampscott
Mass
Coolidge
Davis
White Court
Europe
Department of Labor
Wire Confession Saves Scott From the Gallows
Russell Scott received a one week reprieve from death after a telegram confession claimed by a man named Robert Scott said I shot Joseph Maurer. Gov Len Small halted the execution at sunrise Friday permitting a temporary stay. The message may have originated in Detroit.
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Chicago
Russell Scott
Len Small
Scott
Joseph Maurer
Springfield
Robert Scott
Detroit
Commercial Failures Rise in Week Ending July 18
Dun reports New York shows a rise in U S commercial failures for the week ending July 18, totaling 406. The increase comes after a higher rate than in the previous period, reflecting broader business pressures across the country.
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Dun
New York
United States
R. G. Dun & Co
Rubber market hits new high amid price surge
In New York crude rubber climbs to 1.20 as other grades rise from one to five cents. Washington reports that American rubber interests presented Kellogg with a resume of difficulties caused by the unprecedented rise in crude rubber prices.
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New York
Washington
Kellogg
State Legion Convention and Local Plans Highlight Nebraska News
The State convention of the American Legion is set for Columbus July 27 to 29 while Lincoln hosts the Nebraska Rural letter carriers convention July 20 to 21. Crete plans a fall livestock show in October and paving expands there. A new North Platte Oshkosh bridge is open. Accidents claim lives in North Platte and Bloomfield incidents. Several rural projects loom including a large racing program for Custer county fair, schoolhouse funding in Rosalie, and ongoing alfalfa seeding concerns. Fire truck crew deaths, a freckle-obsessed teen, and a missing home burglary round out the day’s statewide notes.
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American Legion
Columbus
Crete
John J. Irwin
Hubbell
Burlington
Nebraska
Lincoln
North Platte River
Oshkosh
Harry Hayes
North Platte
Union Pacific
Brad O'Neil
Pierce
Isaak Walton League
Fred Heavrin
Bloomfield
Rosalie
Thurston County
Tte
Eftei
Custer County
William F. Riggs
Creighton’ University
Omaha
Frederick Rudd
United States
Jacob Hanson
George A. Stanton
Judge Evans
Supreme Court
Dberly
Richard Neumarker
Senora Ete
B. PD
Schacht
Grand Island
Adams picnic featured rodeo and community plans
The Adams community pic nic will be held August 22 and 23 under the direction of Adams business men, with a rodeo as the feature. Rev M Adam of Eagle was elected president of the Lutheran Orphanage and Children's Home Finding society of Fremont. Camp Sheldon allotted to YWCA and Campfire Girls has 150 girls attending from many towns. A boy violinist appeal and a new Lincoln exhibition building are also noted along with several local incidents and county tax updates.
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Adams
M. Adam of
Eagle
Lutheran Orphanage and Children’s Home Finding Society of
Fremont
Sheldon
Geraldine Dibble
Omaha
Bridgeport
Joe Radaziner Jr
Sammy Carmell
Nebraska Society
Leo A. Hoffmann
Jackson
State Fair Board
Lincoln Automobile Dealers
Fair Sounds
Clara McMahon
Maca
Herman Holstein
Carl Rodenburg
South Omaha
Louisville
Platte River
Sarpy
A. H. Blank
Creighton University
Farnam Street
R. B. Anderson
Hilthorn
Arlington
Papillion
Williams
Shepherd Loses in First Fight Over McClintock Estate
Chicago probate judge refused to admit the will to probate because of presumed undue influence by William Nelson McClintock's heir William Darling Shepherd. The $1,000,000 estate goes to McClintock's cousins, with appeals possible from Shepherd or the heirs. Miss Isabelle Pope, McClintock's fiancée, may pursue further claims. Taxes totaling $400,000 reduce the final pot to about $600,000.
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Chicago
Henry Horner
William Darling Shepherd
William Nelson McClintock
Shepherd
McClintock
Weymouth Kirkland
Circuit Court
Horner
Orville J. Taylor
Supreme Court
Isabelle Pope
John J. Healy
Equitable
M Mr. Healy
Misa Pope
Rich Church Deacon Must Pay 10000 for Slander
Albert R. Leland won a verdict of 10000 in Judge Hugo Pam s court after a three hour and five minute jury deliberation. Ernest L Hartig a deacon of the First Baptist church Oak Park was found guilty of slander for three statements about Leland including unlicensed medical practice a $2000Michigan City defraud charge and being father of an illegitimate child. Hartig acted on behalf of Dr Carl D Case pastor named co respondent in Leland s divorce suit.
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Chicago
Albert R. Leland
Hugo Pam
Ernest L. Hartig
First Baptist Church of
Oak Park
Curtis L. Culver
Leland
Michigan City
Hartig
Carl D. Case
Tennessee Judge Bars Experts in Scopes Trial
Judge John T Raulston ruled in Dayton that Tennessee will not hear expert witnesses claiming evolution conflicts with the Bible. The decision asserts state policy bars scientific or theological light until higher courts rule, with appeals planned.
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Tennessee
Dayton
Tenn
John T. Raulston
John T. Scopes
Rev Culp Missing Again as Sister-in-Law Also Absent
South Bend report states Reverend W W Culp, preacher, has vanished with his sister-in-law. Family says he may be headed to Mexico after eloping with Cleo Culp, wife of his brother, who is also missing. Eleven unclear lines suggest further family confusion and unknown whereabouts.
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Rev. Culp
South Bend
Ind
W. W. Culp
Mexico
Cleo Culp
Nappanee
Sarkia
Oeaparkenee
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