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Scopes Trial dramatic headline... Evolution to be decided by the court?



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July 15, 1925

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 15, 1925  

* Scopes Monkey Trial beginning 
* Dayton, Tennessee 
* William Jennings Bryan 
* Clarence Darrow


The front page has the full-banner dramatic headline: "LEAK TIES UP SCOPES TRIAL," with the subheading: "DARROW HAS FIGHT TO HALT COURT PRAYER", which continues on page two. Another "Scopes" article is also found on page 2. The back page has the banner heading: "Darrow's Protest Against Opening Each Session of the Scopes Trial with Prayer Is Overruled", with 4 corresponding photos.
Complete in 36 pages, average condition for the era with edge chipping, flaking, and multiple archival tape mends. Even toning. 

Background Note: (source: history.com) The Scopes Trial, also known as the Scopes Monkey Trial, was the 1925 prosecution of science teacher John Scopes for teaching evolution in a Tennessee public school, which a recent bill had made illegal.

Category: The 20th Century