Body of Bryan Lies in State at Dayton Home
The body of William Jennings Bryan lies in state today at a Dayton, Tennessee, friend’s home as farmers and townspeople pay tribute. He will depart to Washington tomorrow for services in Washington and burial at Arlington National Cemetery on Friday. Flags at federal buildings will fly at half mast Friday per President Coolidge’s order.
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Bryan Defends Belice On Immortality Of The Soul In Scopes Speech
In a prepared speech released by his widow, Bryan argues the law banning teaching evolution in public schools protects religious belief by asserting the soul's immortality. He says Christianity supports learning and urges Christians to build colleges to teach their views. He condemns evolutionary theory as a threat to faith.
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FRC Promir Secon Accid ing Conv B Valdo Ashley
A vehicle crash near Valdo Ashley hospital left one mobile resident dead and another seriously injured. Police and medical staff evacuated the scene and began investigations while a survivor was reported for treatment and later admitted.
Multiple Fatalities Reported After Car Wreck In Valdosta
A Sunday auto wreck near Valdosta left one person dead and injured several others. Dan C. Ash died from injuries, with others hospitalized as surgeons in Atlanta attended the critically wounded. The crash damaged a building and shook the local community, linking to prominent local families and business interests.
Plot to Kidnap Mary Pickford Revealed in Trial
Detectives traced a kidnapping plot to hold Mary Pickford for 200000 dollars after a listening device captured conspirators speaking through a hotel door. Witness Glenn Crovatt described the admission during yesterday's trial session.
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Hoke Smith to Address Joint Session of Georgia Legislature
Atlanta July 28 The House opens with debate on McCrorys school book bill and deferral of a senate resolution for Hoke Smith to address a joint session. The day continues with the general appropriations bill and the introduction of a tax commission bill.
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Mrs La Follette Declines Senate Seat Offer
Mrs Robert M La Follette announced she would not run for the Senate seat left by her husband’s death. She said she could better serve the Progressive cause by writing his biography. The report notes weather for Georgia with fair conditions and possible thunderstorms in the extreme south tonight.
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Chicago Reporter Ordered to Leave Italy
The Chicago Tribune reports Rome correspondent George Seldes has been ordered to depart Italy by Mussolini's government. Earlier dispatches noted Fascisti demands via Ambassador Fletcher to expel Seldes for reporting Italy harshly, while U S correspondents in Rome protest and may urge papers to withdraw staff if the action continues.
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Coolidge Defends Federal Trade Commission's Usefulness
President Coolidge says the federal trade commission serves a useful function and should not be abolished. He acknowledges justified criticisms but views the agency as doing a difficult job as a policing authority for business and serving the public.
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Largest liquor laden vessel seized in New York Harbor
A government blockade off the Atlantic coast was confronted by the largest liquor laden vessel seized in New York harbor. Champagne whiskey and cordials valued at 250 000 were sold to bootleggers before customs officials acted. The ship was seized and the captain admitted selling the cargo at a court inquiry.
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Tobacco Brings High Prices in Tifton
Tifton Ga July 28 Higher prices than last season marked the opening of the tobacco marketing season. Common sand logs and pricings ranged from eighteen to twenty five cents with better grades bringing more. Offerings were light and quality not up to last year.
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Poison Deaths at Flanagan Hotel In New Haven
Three lives ended in a New Haven hotel room when a man and two boys were found dead after investigators say the man poisoned the youths before taking his own life. An unfinished letter to the man’s mother was found, and police suspect the man orchestrated the deaths.
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Santa Fe Train Derailed Returning Elks Home
A Santa Fe special train carrying New England Elks from the Portland convention derailed at Perea New Mexico due to a washout. Eight cars were wrecked and several passengers were injured, some seriously.
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