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Newspaper
Zanesville Signal
Location
Zanesville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1925
Page
1
Zanesville ministers weighed evolution and the Tennessee trial during a Saturday interview session. They commented on origins, progress of creation debates, and the broader question of society’s direction while addressing Putnam film promotion and community center implications.
A fragmentary opinion piece questions religion and science in the wake of the Scopes era. It argues religion remains personal and questions whether court action should settle belief. The writer defends evangelical faith and warns against removing God from public life.
Report notes Willam Jean and Clarence Darrow speaking under the guise of bonafide reform. The piece mentions two true escapees and two cynical agnostics amid the trial setup. Darrow appears, while Gordge Colby is named as defense counsel in a continued page.
In a sensational proceeding, Billy McClintock’s million dollar estate becomes central as Shepherd faces probate fights and a murder charge. The jury freed Shepherd on a six-ballot verdict, plans for a second honeymoon linger, while counsel warns of a plot to convict and signals more trials to come.
The Industrial Department issued invitations for the second annual first aid contest. Notable attendees include Major C C Lister, Edgar Rats er, and others listed as attendees, with Mayor Slater heading the event. Secretaries and officials named include Eeg Somes and several local figures.
In Wellsburg West Virginia on June 27 a toy cannon exploded prematurely causing the death of Elmer G. Bianbexsep. Earlier that day another person, Charles Caliendm, was injured as the blast shattered and the blast injured his left hand. The event notes Blanken sop, a musical prodigy, was a victim of the tragedy.
In North Co a farm accident is reported on June 27 as farmer Beary Jackson, 13, and another rider, Wh. soy 20, were involved. Coroner D.C Satur dad notes four more drawing injuries in the 13 area. Four additional affected individuals are named with uncertain ages and identities.
Hollywood gossip notes Miss Willette Kershaw sister of Mrs. Thomas E. Ince will not pursue romance, claiming a new match with favorable terms. Greenwich playwright David Sturrs faces scandal claims as rumors swirl about a misdeed and possible marriage plans amid financial pressures.
The Cedar Point Lions convention opens with attorney George delivering the opening address before about 25 to 30 Cedar Point Lions delegates. The event gathers Lions subs from states and countries with 19 000 delegates in attendance as preparations aim to entertain the vast audience at the resort.
The sheriffs remarks foretell a tense scene as rivals in splendor parimutuel betting collide with Arabian Nights tales. Authorities anticipate intensified wagers and possible arrests amid ongoing intrigue as events unfold in Akron.
The Republican plan targets Wisconsin and North Dakota where progressives are strong. Insurgents rally behind Lafollette in Wisconsin and Todd in North Dakota as conservatives seek to win seats in other states. Party leaders, including Senator Butler, prepare a westward tour to unite forces ahead of next year’s elections. If Wisconsin and North Dakota swing, insurgent losses could occur elsewhere.
Vague forecast notes cloudy weather with scattered thunder showers Possible thunderstorms. Moderate temperatures at week start rising above normal later in the week. Details unclear due to garbled OCR text but indicates summer weather pattern with increasing warmth.
A man in Ironton opened fire in a jealous rage wounding two people, with one shot through the head and another near the thigh. A suspect was apprehended by authorities and a weapons investigation is underway.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a cost figure 3400 and a sale item related to fruit and a heater. The text mentions beer quantities and a fried item, but overall details are unclear and incomplete.
Ohio hotel owners gather at Hotel Rogge Saturday afternoon for an association meeting. District No. 2 members and county representatives from multiple regions will discuss business matters and designate a speaker lineup after luncheon.
Plans for a Putnam community and amusements center centered on the Zane Theater as the building sold at sheriff sale to E H Williams for 223.00 after an auction. The property valued at 15,000 originated from 1904 mortgage foreclose action involving Weller estate. final disposition to be set for the purchaser. David Sullivan of Corning offered 22,920 but may later reopen the house with first run films if successful.
President Coolidge begins a planned sequence of sightseeing tours in New England. He travels with a press corps along a motor convoy through Boston and Cambridge aiming to mark significant Revolutionary and military sites. The party includes reporters and photographers invited by Coolidge, with stops at Cam- bridge, Charlestown naval yard, and forts Warren and Ar. They will sail aboard the Mayflower after church services from Marblehead for a brief coast cruise. DIED SUDDENLY.
Henry H. Bowers, aged 8, died after a stroke Saturday at his home near Sonora. He leaves a widow and several children including Arthur of Sonora and Howard, with siblings Kate Somers and Martin Bowers of Zanesville and others. Services will be held at St Paul Lutheran Church in Sonora with interment at Macedonia.
New York June 27 1922 American cen stocks surged as some issues jumped ten points in brief trading after a stock split and market chatter. The report notes shares moved to 209 a share in the New York market with earlier trades at 32 and 163 1-5, reflecting volatile activity in a turbulent session.
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