Arguments On Admissibility Of Evolution Evidence In Scopes Trial
In Dayton Tennessee on July 16 the Scopes trial heard arguments on whether scientific testimony about evolution may be admitted. Defense urged including expert views while the state insisted the law precludes such testimony. Bryan Jr. spoke for the prosecution, Hays for the defense, and Dr Metcalf testified briefly as the trial battled over admissibility and biblical interpretation.
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Dayton
Tenn
John T. Scopes
Arthur G. Hays
William Jennings Bryan, Jr
Herbert Kk. Hicks
Ben T. McKenzie
Maynard M. Metcalf
Metcalf
Clarence Darrow
Stewart
Devine
Malone
Darrow
Loeb-Leopold
Jennines Bryan, Jr
Herbert E. Hicks
Hays
Scopes
Des Moines Girl Is Married While Hospitalized
Des Moines, July 16 Mione Maxine Mather, who had been packed in ice and critically ill for 36 hours, married Frane Craddock of Humboldt Tennessee at a local hospital. Plans for an elaborate ceremony were dropped as Miss Mather’s appendicitis worsened. she chose to wed despite illness.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Mione
Maxine Mather
Tce
Frane Craddock
Humboldt
Tenn
Miss Mather
Forest fires sweep Kootenai Kaniksu Pend Oreille regions
Missoula Mont July 16 fire danger rises across western Montana and northern Idaho as Kootenai Kaniksu and Pend Oreille forests suffer dozens of fires threatening ranches and towns. Crown fires advance despite hundreds of firefighters. Four fires burn in the Custer forest and fifty blaze in Kaniksu along the Idaho Washington border, one front spanning three miles and over hundreds of acres burned.
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Missoula
Mont
Kootenai
Kaniken
Pend Oreille
Montana
Idaho
Custer
Kaniksu Forest
Idaho,Washington
Robbers Hold Up Stanley Jewelry Store on West 125th Street
Five men robbed the Stanley jewelry store on West 125th Street and bound three employees. They escaped with jewelry valued at about 100000, fleeing in a car driven by a sixth man.
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New Yor
Stanley Jewelry
West 125Th Street
Insurance consolidation completes Midland and Des Moines firms
J. J. Shambaugh president of Des Moines Life and Annuity Company announces the consolidation with Midland Wife Insurance Company of St. Paul, completing the merger forming a single firm.
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Asso Commted Press
Des Moines
Midland Wife Insurance Company of
St. Paul
Des Moines Life and Annuity Company
J. J. Shambaugh
Des Moines Mayor Seeks Help To Halt Phone Rate Increase
Des Moines officials plan to act with City Legal Department to stop a proposed phone rate rise. Mayor Carl Garver argues individual line rentals and party line charges are unjustified without a franchise or state regulation. The search for options follows the tele phone company move slated to begin August 1. Mrs. Andy Te Bockhorst of Kalona was seen shopping in town.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Wtls
Carl Garver Todgay
City Legal Department
Aucrest
Courtroom Bickering Over Biblical Creation Testimony
In a heated exchange, Mr Malone urged the court that Mr McKenzie testified as an expert on the other side, though no expert testimony had been admitted. Mr Hays pressed questions. McKenzie asked about the creation story, prompting a sharp reply and brief apologies between the lawyers.
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Malone
Mr. McKenzie
Hays
McKenzie
Mr. Hays
Hughes Urges Rail Rate Increase Plan Before ICC
Charles E Hughes will urge an unprecedented pooling proposal before the interstate commerce commission on behalf of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul receivers. The plan would raise western rates and share gains with weaker lines, while strong roads gain less. A conference with Northwestern carriers is planned to build support, with Hale Holden of Burlington already in Chicago.
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New York
Charles E. Hughes
Interstate Commercce Commission
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway
Wearing
Chicago
Potter
Mark W. Potter
Interstate Commerce
St. Paul's
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hughes
Roosevelt and Company
St. Paul
Northwestern
Hale Holden
Burlington
Pacific Maneuvers Highlight Pearl Harbor Shortcomings
Capt Griswold warned Pearl Harbor navy yard lacks depth and repair capacity. West Virginia and 11 other ships halted in Rolling Bay due to channel depth and mooring limits. Senator Hale indicated Congress may fund a $5 million base program to deepen channels and expand repairs at Pearl Harbor.
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Uch
Navy Yard
S. S. West Virginia
Pearl Harbor
West Virginia
Rolling Bay
Honolulu
Griswold
U. S. Pennsylvania
Oahu
Pacific
Pearl Lochs
Frederick Hale
Maine
Naval Affairs Committer
Congress
Not So Difficult to Forecast Earthquakes
NEA Service writes that earthquakes are forecastable within months and with more advance warning than weather, based on seismology advances. Experts track ocean depth changes via sonar to identify submarine faults and upslope movements signaling where quakes may occur.
Cool Relent in Midwest as Heat Waves Subside
Weather across the central western states brings cooler relief after days of record heat. Chicago reports lake breezes lowering heat while Salt Lake City tops 104, and multiple towns in Wyoming Nebraska and Iowa endure extreme conditions and crop damage.
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Chicago
Montana
Wyoming
Mercury
Salt Lake City
Union Pacific
Rock Springs
Wyo
Towa
Des Moines
Sioux City
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Green Bush
Nebraska
North Platte
Grand Island
Omaha
Lake Michigan
Civil War Breaks Today in SzeChay Province
An official Washington dispatch reports a Washington position on China to Paris to clarify U S French relations amid ongoing conflict in the province of SzeChay where Governor General Yau Sen clashes with rival generals and Allied forces mobilize.
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Szechay
Szehhay
Yau Sen
Nea
America
Washington
China
Paris
U S Navy World War Yet Impacts Oahu Dining Habits
Honolulu June 49 The 1925 maneuvers of the U S fleet altered local eating habits as sailors in Hawaii reportedly subsisted on ham and eggs. Restaurants on Maui and Oahu reportedly offered only ham and eggs for all meals, with many sailors returning to ships after brief shore leaves.
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Honolulu
Oahu
United States
Iahaina
Maui
1606 People Leave Shenandoah Today for Niagara Falls
Shenandoah Iowa dispatch reports more than 1600 excursionists from six states depart on four excursion trains for Niagara Falls. Delegations come from 75 cities including Omaha Council Bluffs and Shenandoah with large Iowa Nebraska Missouri and Kansas contingents and small groups from Oklahoma and Indiana.
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Shenandoah
Niagara Falls
Associated Preag
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Indiana
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Chicago Police Kill Two Gunmen In Recent Shootouts
In Chicago over 24 hours police shot and killed two gunmen. A detective pursuing a car in a street chase exchanged fire and killed Steve Warner, 18, while his companion was wounded. Another gunfight left Tony Compagne and Samuel Ciminello wounded and taxicab driver Burtucci fatally injured.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Frank Cunningham
Albert Grossman
Cunningham
Grossman
Alfred Lauterdale
Lauterdale
Steve Warner
Alfred Barth
Tony Compagne
Samuel Ciminello
Compagno
Ciminello
Charles Burtucci
Henry Ford bids 1 506 000 for 200 ships
Henry Ford today offered 1 506 000 for the 200 ships slated for scrapping by the Shipping Board. The Boston Iron and Metal Company had bid 1 370 000 in a prior round, a bid favored by President Palmer but rejected by the Shipping Board, which called for new proposals.
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Associated Press
Washington
Henry Ford
Shipping Board
Mr. Ford
Boston Iron and Metal Company
Baltimore
Baltimore Company
Palmer
Fleet Corporation
Pot with milk and honey a la Admiral Coontz memo
An observer notes Admiral Robert E. K. Coontz enjoys poi and a breakfast dish of pot with milk and honey at Honolulu hotels. The remark follows a hukilau honoring fleet officers and visiting press.
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Honolulu
Robert EK. Coontz
Admiral Coontz
Islands
High Command
Hawaiian
Shooting of Farmer in Private Lane Sparks Local Outcry
In Ottumwa Iowa Harry Overturf was shot last night in a private lane while warning a parked car’s occupants to leave. Investigators suspect a “spooner” using a car in the crime. shells were found but not recovered. Overturf died at 3 this morning after being shot twice near the heart.
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Ottumwa
Harry Overturf
Spooner
Jiners
Offcers
Spooners
Overturf
Goodyear
L. R. Ferguson
Wuapello County
Manchester Bank Reopens July 20
Manchester Indiana July 16 Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank successor to Farmers and Merchants State Savings Bank, closed last December, will begin business on July 20 under a reorganization plan. It assures all creditors final payment in full from a trust fund.
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Associated Press
Manchester
Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank
Farmers and Merchants State Savings Bank
Six Prisoners Escape Jail Through Bar Saws
Six inmates escaped Franklin county jail striker by sawing bars. Two were federal prisoners. Five other men made no attempt to escape.
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Associated Press
Benton
Franklin County
Eichelberger Siblings Visit Parental Home
Beulah Eichelberger of Chicago and Marie Hichelberger of Davenport spend time at the parental Will Eichelberger home in a brief family stopover.
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Beulah Eichelberger
Chicago
Marie Hichelberger
Davenport
Will Eichelberger
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Dence
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Andy Te Bockhorst
Kalona
Kee
Hawaii
Charles P. Stewart
NEA Service
Washington, DC
Weather Bureau
Hydrographic Office
the Coast and Geodetic Surveys
Bureau of Standards
Smithsonian
Carnegie Institutions
Harvey C. Hayes
Naval Research Laboratory
Dr. Hayes
Hayes
Santa Barbara
Midwest
Cienese
Hiss
R Iui
Hjonda Goresg
Sieusi
Ape adyPactue
Siantu
U.S. Navy
Petter
Manchester Bank
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