Education: The Great Trial

The impending trial at Dayton, Tenn., of Teacher John T. Scopes for giving instruction in Evolution, contrary to a state law, continued to clutter the press with reiteration of the issues at stake, which adherents of both sides of the case stoutly believed would "educate" the public up to the grave importance of the trial and its everlasting effect upon U. S. pedagogy, science, morals, history, religion.

In Atlanta, Ga., William Jennings Bryan held a consultation with associate lawyers for the prosecution, of which he is chief. Emerging from behind closed doors, he reassured...

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