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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1925
Page
8
A New York scientist predicts Hawaii may rise to become a continent as a Pacific range pushes upward due to crustal disturbances. The transformation could occur soon, likely over hundreds of thousands of years, not within the current generation.
Washington observers expect a possible antievolution bill in Congress near the eve of elections. The Daytona trial and Klansman associations inflame religious bitterness, risking party fractures as Democrats face pressure from Klan and anti Klan factions across states.
In Dayton on July 22 William J. Bryan announced he would not debate with any person, citing time constraints and unproductive exchanges with atheists and agnostics. He said he would defend Christianity without compensation and would avoid meetings that mock Christian beliefs. Clarence Darrow and Dudley Field Malone responded with controversy over evolution and religion as the Scopes case drama continued. Darrow declined Bryan’s invitation to testify, while Bryan defended Christian faith and warned against mutual conversions.
Lisbon reports President Gomez pressing to appoint a new cabinet amid Silva government resignation. Public opinion favors a nonpartisan lineup as a political shift unfolds.
Indianapolis reports show 1091 convictions from 1200 bootlegging cases tried since April 25 under Indiana's three month old drastic dry law. Attorney General Gillian says the law is highly effective with prosecutions rising in 35 counties.
Washington July 22 AP A seismic theory claims a future continent will emerge in the mid Pacific. Birwin Fairfax Naully, longtime student of earth movements, says Hawaiian peaks are slowly rising as a great range surfaces above the sea near Hawaii.
Des Moines reports show women not using rear trolley platforms for smoking after city railway tiling allowing same. Citizens note no rush by women to move to exclusive smoking areas amid fresh rule.
City Detective PL B Walker and his family toured eastern tourist camps offering paid entrances from 28 cents to one dollar. They reported clean grounds hot water showers sanitation police protection and on site entertainment. Despite camps offering meals and lodging, Walker favored fees to fund upkeep and safety.
A Wisconsin woman seeks her father Henry Ganrge missing in London after Monday night, aided by police and locals. She scours the city with detectives hoping for a lead, checks morgues, and follows suspicious travelers in hopes of identifying the missing man and his whereabouts.
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Chicago July 22 new counsel to ask for 30 days reprieve to save Russell Scott from the gallows. Robert Scott missing could help his brother as Gov Small may be asked in a personal interview for delay. Detroit plans a nationwide search while Detroit clubwomen raise funds for legal aid.
President Charles G. Dawes has accepted an invitation to speak in Lincoln on his proposed Senate rule change. The address will follow a Western gasation in the west and Dawes will discuss his residence near Washington.
In Mandeville Louisiana Baptist Young People's Union members prayed for the defense attorney Clarence Darrow to convert to Christianity. The Dayton Tennessee Scopes trial figure was mentioned with the hope he would be as Paul was to early Christians. A chorus followed the prayer service led by RH. D. Feldman.
Paris reports Premier Painiere says France aims to settle its debt with the United States by November and then seek a large loan in America. He backs a security pact with US participation to curb European war rancor and foster humanitarian international cooperation.
Bandits burst into the rear room of the Mandarin Inn downtown cafe during a late heidup. Diners fled as three gunmen demanded cash, forcing the cashier to raise her hands and escaping with about $300. One diner was struck during the raid as the bandits emptied the register and fled.
Secretary Wilbur states the navy should defeat any foreign power. Pacific Ocean will be the battle fleet’s headquarters indefinitely while denying invasion feasibility on both coasts. He notes aircraft protection and weapons development, urging readiness against possible attacks.
A District of Columbia court ordered Treasury officials to show cause why salaries of school officers should not be withheld for permitting evolution theory in classes. The suit, filed by Loren Wittner, cites Congress forbidding pay for any superintendent or teacher who disrespects the Bible.
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