Scopes Defends His Position Before Tennessee Trial Crowd
John T. Scopes spoke to about 1,000 at the Civic Club in New York, calling his case a fight for freedom of thought and volunteering to be a “goat.” He praised the press less and noted the Civil Liberties Union and hotels as he criticized the lingering spotlight on his trial.
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Jig Jogs Thomasville 8 as McAvoy shines in win
Local fans praise Joe McAvoy for a clean fielding and clutch play in a Thomasville victory over Macon. Gray and Shepherd also star with sharp defense and timely catches. The winner credits luck yet notes McAvoy and Gray elevate team play.
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English Bishop Oversees Mass at Holy Sepulchre
Jerusalem May 10 The first English bishop in centuries presided at a sacred service in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Right Reverend Godric Keane celebrated pontifical mass before a large congregation including American pilgrims.
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Legal defense ties form in Scopes trial strategy
The article notes Scope's arrest and describes the defense team including Dudley Field Malone and former Senator Charles W. Thomas joining the defense. Darrow criticizes Bryan and prosecutes tolerance as essential, while Dr. Rappleyea asserts Scopes is a sincere Christian despite nontraditional views.
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Rail Schedule Notice for Thomasville Stations
Train times for passenger arrivals and departures at Thomasville A C L and at Atlantic Coast Line Depot are published for information only. Trains from the north east and south run on Eastern Standard Time while trains west of Thomasville use Central Standard Time, one hour behind.
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Thomasville Wins Opening Game at New Stadium
Thomasville defeats the Macon Right-of-Way club 6 to 3 in the stadium opener before a few hundred fans. McAvoy led Thomasville with strong pitching and nine team hits, while Ferguson and Vann starred for Macon in an error-filled contest. The game featured notable plays and a late Thomasville push, with a doubleheader and a Tallahassee trip on the schedule.
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Savannah
Woodmen of America Set for Milwaukee Convention
The Modern Woodman of America plans its quadrennial national convention in Milwaukee starting the week of June 21, with about 1,200 delegates. Competitive drills feature nine officers judging top camp drill teams after 16,000 preliminary events. Venetian Night on the waters is anticipated as the week's highlight.
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The War Debt and World Borrowers Policy
A satirical column argues the United States should collect ten billion dollars owed by other nations while US citizens face little debt but big taxes. It jokes about Paris fashion, Italian opera, and English lectures as potential settlements and parodies the idea of global debt justice.
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Berlin Ends Era of Horse Drawn Cabs in Streets
Berlin notes the phaseout of horse drawn cabs as motor vehicles take over. Drivers, all past sixty, face dwindling licenses and poor earnings, with demand limited to train arrivals when other vehicles are busy.
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Berlin
Authorities differ on origin of name Arizona
Arizona authorities dispute the meaning of the state's name. Some say it derives from Spanish phrases meaning arid sone or arida sona, while others contend it comes from arizoma meaning silver bearing.
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