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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1925
Page
2
Defense lawyers in the Tennessee trial outline a three point approach focusing on constitutional questions over the law’s power, the scientific basis regarding evolution, and diverse biblical creation interpretations. They expect expert testimony from scientists and theologians challenging the state’s stance.
An old advertisement claims Leonardis for the blood battles poisons and drives them out of the system. It asserts the remedy restores strength and is available at druggists and through Vanptins Drug Corp. and other drug stores.
A woman describes a nightly beauty ritual using cold cream cleansing and rubbing ice wrapped in linen to tighten the face neck and shoulders. She asserts that icy treatment keeps skin firm blush and lipstick unnecessary to her regimen.
Defense attorneys hint the case may hinge on constitutional questions while germane scientific and religious testimony could aid every phase. Bainbridge Colby and other counsel expected to move operations to Knoxville with Darrow and Dr. John Neal, as Dudley Field Malone may join. Darrow, guest at the Progressive Dayton Club, affirmed agnosticism and drew a mixed response.
An old classified style ad touts Taylor's Blood Medicine as a cure for anemia stomach and kidney troubles. It claims the tonic energizes the body and restores strength, citing a Asheville reader who says it prevented rheumatism for two years and urging readers to avoid substitutes.
Dayton Tenn June 23 Clarence Darrow plans to lead the defense in the Scopes trial charging Professor John T Scopes with teaching evolution under Tennessee law. Prosecution stars including Bryan present and Dudley Field Malone due, as Darrow studies the case and discusses liberty and constitutional rights in a banquet address.
National progressives call for unity as Senator La Follette dies. Senator Norris constrains factionalism and urges continued fight for human freedom. Gov Blaine may order a special election. prospects include Mrs La Follette, Gov Blaine, Fred Zimmerman, and Rep. John M. Nelson as possible contenders.
Dan O Caswell heir to a wealthy Cleveland family died in St Luke s Hospital New York at 25 from typhoid pneumonia He had been a prominent figure in two marriages to chorus girls and earlier in the night life scene He married Jessie Reed of the Follies and later June Castleton of the Fel Z chorus after brief courtships
Honolulu June 23. Representative H E Barber of California urged fortifying the island of Oahulo so no foreign power would seize it in wartime. He said the United States should strengthen Oahu to defend the Pacific coast, warning the coastline would be jeopardized if Oahu remains unfortified.
Defense counsel continued consultations and study of Tennessee and federal constitutions today. They plan to summon witnesses and announce specifics after today’s conference as they review every phase of the case.
Paris June 25 A P dispatch says socialist deputies at a party conference before the Moroccan debate backed complete liberty of action 47 favored limited cabinet support and 12 supported unlimited backing. A temperate discussion followed the result on possible action and a national socialist council meeting may be called. It remains uncertain how deputies will vote if the Painleve government seeks a confidence vote this afternoon.
Staunton Va June 23 Mrs L L Haley 63 of near Waynesboro died and five of her relatives injured when five runaway Chesapeake and Ohio freight cars unattached to a locomotive crashed into and demolished the Norfolk and Western passenger station at Waynesboro.
Lima reports the Peruvian government released the full text of its note to Washington regarding the Kent Coolidge arbitration. It asserts that Peru will designate its plebiscite commission member and stresses that its petitions do not modify the original decision but interpret its scope. It demands liberty and protection for voters to uphold the treaty Article 3 requirement.
President Coolidge said he would urge further tax cuts in the next budget message. Secretary Mellon prepares for the first conference on funding the Italian debt. In Rome Mussolini announces ending honorary fascist memberships. Paris reports Marshal Joffre’s mild quinsy. he is expected to be up in a few days.
William A Nelson formerly state geologist of Tennessee was chosen by the Virginia commission to head the state geology post in Richmond. If he accepts he will also lead the University of Virginia geology department in Charlottesville. The vote occurred in Governor E Lee Trinkle's office.
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