Atheist files new test case on evolution in court
Washington July 23 AP science faces court test over teaching evolution as Loren H Wittner an avowed atheist sues to challenge a provision barring salaries to any public school official who teaches disrespects for the Bible The suit aims to widen curricular teaching to include all theories and facts and to allow direct scientific evidence in court from experts and fundamentalists.
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Washington
Science
Loren H. Wittner
District of Columbia
Wittner
Dayton
Tenn
Congress
Ilinois
Representative Summers
Francis H. Stevens
Con
Bryan
Darrow
French to shift plan as tribes retreat under pressure
General Stanislaus Naulin moves headquarters toward Taza and odds favor Abd-Al-Krim seeking wing attacks. Riffian tribesmen retreat from the Ouergha river as French artillery tightens the line along the right bank. Reinforcements flow into the zone while Abd-El-Krim appears to abandon a center push for wing offensives.
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Morocco
Stanislaus Naulin
Taza
Ouezzan
Fe v
Abd-El-Krim
Onergha
Abd.Al-Xrim
Ouetzan
Taxaconestan
Fos
Taze
Inlange
Trinidad Flood Causes Major Property Loss
In Trinidad Colorado heavy rains burst riverbanks causing widespread damage estimated at 400000 dollars. Bridges, basements, and homes along the Purentoire were washed out while rail service on major lines suffered severe disruption. Local families fled to uplands and seeking shelter in Centennial School after the flood.
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Colo
Purentoire
Raton
N. M
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
Chicago
California
Washotts
Colorado and Southern
Denver and
Rio Grande
Uplands
Centennial
Houdini Arrested in Store Raid Dispute
New York dated July 23 reports Harry Houdini the magician was served a disorderly conduct charge after allegedly raiding a WOR broadcast store seeking $10,000 for a scientist to prove spirits. George Young, secretary of the Francis P Houdini Co store, says Houdini damaged furniture and lighting fixtures over a naming dispute.
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New York
Harry Houdini
WOR
George Young
Francis P. Houdini
Rogerson Wells Line Nearing Completion
Boise residents report rapid progress on the Rogerson-Wells branch with track laid at about a mile daily and twenty miles left. The road may be ready for service in October despite delays. Los Angeles chamber reps plan to discuss a fabricating plant in Twin Falls to process Nevada copper ore.
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Boise
Rogerson-Wells
Wells End
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
Twin Falls
Nevada
Utah Weather Forecast Sees Little Change
Generally fair conditions expected tonight and Friday in Utah with minimal temperature fluctuation.
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Utah
National at Boston and New York results in close finishes
Box scores show Boston and New York games with tight scores and multiple pitchers. Haines, O Farrell, Yde, Gooch, and other players contribute in a sequence of late-run innings. Detroit and Philadelphia also post narrow margins as Thornston, Connally, and Holloway provide key hits.
Bannock County War Memorial Dedicated Building Planned
Bannock County plans a formal dedication for an ex service men memorial building in Pocatello August 11. National Commander James Crain will officiate. The 1104 by 58 feet Italian style structure includes banquet hall club rooms and a two story assembly space with veteran names on walls. Construction cost estimated at 56000 dollars.
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Bannock County
Pocatello
Frank H. Paradise, Jr
James A. Crain
American Legion
Portneuf
Terior
Johnson Avenue
Fremont and
Lander
Four Victims of Lightning Across Region
Four people were killed by lightning in metropolitan New York and South New Jersey during yesterday's storm. A 14 year old boy died in Brooklyn, a woman died in Somers Point New Jersey, a laborer perished under a Siwanoy golf club tree, and a soldier on duty at Fort Slocum was killed. The storm also flattened crops in New England and upstate New York and caused flooding, rail disruption, and trolley service interruptions. President Coolidge and his party faced rough travel on the Mayflower during their trip to Pemberton.
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New York
New Jersey
New England
Brooklyn
Somers Point
N. J
Siwanoy Golf Club
Fort Slocum
President Coolidge
Pemberton
Germany replies to France on security pact proposals
London July 23 AP Germany’s reply to France’s note outlining allied observations on security pact ideas has been studied by the foreign department experts of Great Britain France and Belgium. The general impression is favorable despite criticisms and many in France express ironical tones about the reply. In Flanders comments note Germany’s conciliatory attitude and desire for settlement.
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London
Germany
France
Foreign Department
Belgium
Fagland
Reichstag OKs foreign policy vote in 285 to 158 decision
Berlin reports the Reichstag backed the government’s foreign policy by a 285 to 158 vote with 14 absentees, signaling parliamentary approval amid ongoing diplomatic concerns.
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Berlin
Reichstag
New Low Record On Sugar Market
New York July 23 AP reports a fresh four year low in refined sugar with leading refiners quoting 30 cents per pound amid active competition pushing prices down further.
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New York
Indians sue over vast land claims in western states
United States named as defendant in court of claims in a suit seeking 68.7 million dollars for land claims by Blackfeet Blood Piegan Gros Ventre and Nez Perce across Montana Wyoming Idaho Washington. Tribes allege rights from 1855 treaty and lands taken under 1868 treaties and later restored as public domain by 1874 order.
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Washington
United States
Court of Claims
Montana
Wyoming
Idaho
Blood
Yellowstone
Glacier
Transport Workers Union approves alliance scheme
The Transport Workers union in London has unanimously approved a plan for a great alliance of wall and rail branches. The move comes amid reforms within the transport worker organization and signals a united front across multiple sectors.
Chicago Union Station Opens as Major National Depot
The new 60 million dollar Chicago Union Station opens marking a major hub shared by the Pennsylvania, Chicago Rearney and Quincy, and Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul lines. It covers 35 acres and serves 300 trains daily and 50 000 passengers with 400 tons of baggage. The terminal includes a jail chapel morgue hospital and a 15 acre glass roof concourse. The Chicago and Alton operates as a tenant.
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Chicago Union Station
Grand Central
Pennsylvania
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Chicago, Rearney and Quincy
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Chicago and Alton
Esqa convict remarries in Enid under true name
Lawrence Eaton aged 80, an escapee from Wyoming prison, wed Mollie Luback 23 in Enid with sheriff present. Eaton had used alias A C Moore to avoid detection after leaving Cromwell Oklahoma. He faces four year term with 21 months already served and plans to live near the penitentiary during confinement.
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Enid
Okla
Esca
Wyoming Penitentiary
Lawrence Eaton
Covington
A. C. Moore
Mollie Luback
Eaton
Wyoming
Cromwell
Oklo
Miss Luback
Seminole
Quake Prophet Predicts Shocks in Alaska and Japan
Raphael Bendandi, famed earthquake prophet, foretells seismic disturbances in Alaska and Japan. He has previously predicted several notable quakes, and today reiterates warnings as authorities monitor fault lines and potential activity.
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Faenra
Italy
Raphael Bendandi
Alaska
Japan
Palmer Ranch Bandit Attack Kills American in Manchuria
Morgan Palmer, an American engineer with ties to the Salt administration in Peking, was killed July 20 defending his ranch near Harbin on the Sungart river. Dr. Howard, an eye specialist, was captured. others in the party were reported safe, with efforts underway to secure Dr. Howard's release.
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Peking
Morgan Palmer
Sungart River
Harbin
Howard
Rockefeller Hospital
Kalgan
Palmer
Mr. Palmer
James
Baldwin
Chili Province
Manchuria
Plattsburgh
N. Y
American
Red Crogs
Siberia
China
Officials distressed by killing and captivity in China raid
Washington reports officials troubled by the killing of an American and the capture of another by Chinese bandits. No halt to ongoing talks with powers aiding China. Dr. Howard’s release and those responsible for the abduction and Morgan Palmer’s death are focal points for prompt action.
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Washington
China
Palmer Ranch
Howard
Morgan Palmer
Mr. Palmer
Dr. Howard
Miss Browne Advances To Essex Finals Over Mrs Mallory
Miss Mary K. Browne of Sana Monica Calif ranked second nationally won a semifinal over Mrs Molla B Mallory of New York 6-4 5-7 6-3 to reach the women's invitation singles final at the Essex County Country Club in Manchester Masc. on July 23 AP report.
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Manchester
Masc
Mary K. Browne
Sana Monica
Calif
Essex County Country Club
Molla
Mallory
New York
Objection Filed Over DC Supreme Court Packers Trusteeship
The Department of Justice filed an objection to the District of Columbia Supreme Court action that relieved the Armour Swift and Morris group of packers from trusteeship under the packers consent decree. The decree aimed to separate the packers from unrelated lines of business and was suspended by order. government appeals. Justice Bailey discharged the trustees and ordered return of stocks bonds and holdings to the packers.
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Washington
Department of Justice
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Armour, Swift and Morris
Bailey
Hibernian Convention Moves to Oppose Prohibition and Reform
Atlantic City July 28 resolutions condemn the eighteenth amendment and urge passage of reform measures at the national Ancient Order of Hibernians convention. The group also attacks world policy and calls for further legislative action.
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Hibernian
Atlantic City
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Union Miners to Quit Jobs on July 31
London July 3 AP The general strike of British union coal miners will start July 31 at the expiry of the current works agreement. The decision includes keeping a minimum number of safety men to guard against flooding. Miners refuse to meet unless owners drop new proposals. owners refuse to withdraw. The move gains sympathy from labor groups and MPs press a hard line against wage cuts.
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London
Ningee
House of Commons
A. J. Cook
Miners’ Federation
Despondent barber kills family then takes his own life
A barber driven by ill health and domestic troubles killed his wife and two daughters Mary age 14 and Louise age 10 near July 23, then shot himself as three other children slept in another room. Police report the barber left a note and the motive cited illness and distress.
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Paul Orent
Mary
Louise
Chinese strike shift reported as walkout nears end
In Canton on July 23 AP reports a shift in anti foreign strike sentiment among mechanics as some seek to end the walkout. Previously grain of opinion favored continuing the strike. A rumor of a gas attack on Bhameen's foreign colony prompted precautions. The U S 3 Helena heads to Payer and other coast ports to evacuate refugees to Canton.
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Bhameen
U. S
Helena
Payer
W Irving Glover Named Second Assistant Postmaster General
Swampscott Massachusetts July 23 AP W Irving Glover was appointed second assistant postmaster general today succeeding Paul Henderson who resigned. Robert 8S Regar was named as Mr Glover's successor as third assistant postmaster general.
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Swampscott
Mass
W. Irving Glover
Paul Henderson
Robert 8S
Regar
Mr. Glover
Drought in Texas prompts labor appeals to employers
Drouth in parts of Texas has become severe and the state labor commission has urged employers to provide work for unemployed farm hands. It also called on municipalities and counties to begin public improvements to ease the hardship.
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Austin
Texas
Drouth
Scott to Die on Friday in Illinois Clemency Hearing
Chicago July 23 AP Hassell Scott faces execution at sunrise Friday after a clemency hearing sought by his lawyers with Governor Small. They cite last minute involvement of Robert Scott, indicted but at large, whom they contend is the real slayer in the holdup murder of Joseph Maurer.
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Hassell Scott
Governor Small
Robert
Scott
Joseph Maurer
Coolidas Tivke
Perverdibe
Cae
Jortalle
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