Scopes Case Defense Mapped by Attorneys Ahead of Trial
The Tennessee trial of John T. Scopes continues with defense strategists Clarence Darrow Bainbridge Cobyy and other lawyers meeting to decide whether scientists clergymen and educators will testify. Darrow addressed local business leaders on eternity and tolerance saying he plans to keep an open mind on life and death while the defense works to quash the indictment.
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Nul’s Law College
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French to Evacuate Ruhr Soon Says Report
Paris announces measures approved by the government to carry out the London agreement provisions for French evacuation of the Ruhr, which will start soon. More than half the roads of Brazil are open to automobile traffic.
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Noted Kansas merchant charged with wife slaying plot
Kansas City date June 23 reports Charles B Davies of Concordia Kansas a prominent retired merchant and secretary of the tris club was released on bond today after his arrest last night on charges he hired local gunmen to kill his wife. Police say about six alleged gang members were arrested or sought in connection with the plot.
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Prohibition Enforcement Reorganized to 22 Districts
Secretary Mellon announces new plan to split federal prohibition enforcement into 22 districts each led by a prohibition administrator with two assistants. The reform aims at decentralization for economy and efficiency, allowing smaller, higher qualified personnel to handle licensing and enforcement tasks under the Treasury.
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United States
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Internal Revere Blair
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Seventy Five Tons of Idaho Butter Sold to Navy
Seventy five tons of Idaho butter were sold to the United States Navy, per a Boise report from Junge. Details on storage and payment are unclear due to damaged text, but the sale is confirmed by state and federal sources.
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U. S. Navy
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Junge
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Treasury surplus supports tax cuts as Coolidge plans
Washington June 28 President Coolidge announced a treasury surplus of about 200 million dollars for this year enabling a broad tax reduction program. He said excess funds could total around 500 million for further cuts and urged drastic government economy to ensure passage in December. The president and Mrs. Coolidge will vacation at Swampscott Mass setting up a summer White House.
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Sheriff Warned by Four Judges for Swearing in Divorce Suit
Kon Garnet, June 23. J P Werthergan Weatherman, sheriff of Anderson County, testifies in a divorce case that he has faced two divorces and a third looming. He recounts receiving marriage proposals from about 100 women and details assaults at home by mysterious visitors. A judge warns he could be jailed for using the word damp in court.
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Stock Market Steady After Coolidge Tax Talk
New York traders kept prices steady following President Coolidge’s radio address urging further tax cuts. The morning session saw cautious buying and selling activity as investors weighed a potential lighter tax policy against market bears and bulls.
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Oregon to Get Central Pacific Branch Line
Washington June 23 The Central Pacific Ranch company applied to the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to build a 40 mile line from Klamath Oregon to Cornell as part of the Southern Pacific and Central Pacific plan to develop northeastern California and connect with Oregon.
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National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Meet in Denver
The conference opens with a mass meeting at the Alon Baptist Church led by Mayor Benjaniri and Denver officials. Japs Weldon Johnson, a noted negro diplomat and former U S consul, is named to receive the springran medal at a Sunday program featuring Sen Burton Wheeler, former Gov Win Sweet, and Dr W J J Dubois as speakers.
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Walfare Wart
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Nicarasuit
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Public Asked to Assist in Defense of Scopes Trial
New York June 22 The public is urged to help defend John Thomas Scopes a Dayton Tennessee schoolteacher charged with teaching evolution A ten thousand dollar defense fund will be raised by public subscription under the American Civil Liberties Union according to Dr John Holmes acting chairman The fund aims to aid the constitutional right to freedom of teaching science
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John Thomas Scopes
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Tennessee
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John Holmes
Prosecution Urges Death for Shepherd in Murder Verdict
In a dramatic summing up the prosecution insists Shepherd should hang for the murder of Billy McClintock. They portray the defendant as defiant and argue the evidence supports a death sentence, while defense counters seek mercy.
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Reclamation Policy Aims to Help Home Owning Farmers
A garbled wartime era clipping discusses U S Reclamation creating home owning farmers. It mentions Secretary of the Interior and farm welfare, with references to tenant agriculture and reform efforts. The text is incomplete but centers on federal policy to expand farm home ownership and related programs.
Blocked hearings delay Harriman to Chicago railroad plan
Washington June 23. Attorneys for New York Central, Pennsylvania, and Baltimore and Ohio railroads blocked hearings on the Harriman to Chicago line. The judge sustained objections to F A McLitor’s report as irrelevant, adjourning to June 20 to await more data. Waterbury Conn Jimmy Slattery defeats Jimmy Conley in six rounds.
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Roomer Steals Wife in Denver Park Camp
Denver Police seek Frank Murphy and two children after Murphy alleges his wife was taken by a roomer named Glai at a Denver park camp. Murphy claims the man removed his family while he was visiting a daughter in Denver and left only his car, which he says was disabled.
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Frank Murphy
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Tour
Ist
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Wie Road
Casper Gist
Murphy
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Jhis
Long Roach
Senator Edwit Fy Ladd Died in Dalthmare North Dakota
The body of Senator Edwit Fy Ladd of North Dakota who died at Dalthmare will be transported to Washington for burial preparations. It will be placed in a vault until Mrs. Ladd can travel to North Dakota for final interment, per tentative family plans announced today.
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Edwit Fy Ladd
North Dakota
Dalthmare
Chinese strike to extend Philippine tensions and Hong Kong censorship
Reports from Hong Kong describe a state of emergency with censorship on mail and telegraph, as Chinese strike actions threaten Philippine trade. Manila broadcasts claim sympathy with homeland movement while Philippines-China tensions disrupt shipments and cargo routes bound for Shanghai.
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Manila
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Hong Kong
Shanghai
Unlani Tete
Women Held for Slaying Customs Officers in Frisco
Frisco reports two women detained after the slaying of U S customs guard Albert Anderson. Through their attorney the pair admit involvement but claim self defense, saying they fought only to protect themselves as Anderson attacked in an elevator, leaving him dead at hospital. Police hold both witnesses and family members react.
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Leo Grigé
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