Standard Receives Wired Details of Stranger's Appearance
Standard reads wired details about a stranger's appearance and answers questions in a psychological test.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1925
Page
1
Standard reads wired details about a stranger's appearance and answers questions in a psychological test.
The Standard reports a man who may be from Butte or Montana traced by a Modesto psychologist. He answers to Paul or John Martin, memory blank, 7 feet 11 inches tall, 170 pounds, athletic, deep tan, nose bent, three gold teeth upper jaw and one lower, brownish eyes, gray temples, small mouth, about 35, seeks chamber aid in tracing past.
Modesto California January 29 Psychology tests last night confronted the lingering memory of Paul Martin but failed to break through the wall of nearly thirty years that keeps his identity hid The attempt to retrieve recollections of his past was unsuccessful and left investigators without a solid lead to the Modesto man known as Paul Martin
Thousands attended the funeral in Herrin Illinois for a young man identified as Merrin. Deputy Thomas and two others were involved in a liquor raid in William County's last outburst. His body rested in the Will cemetery as a cavalcade of cars followed the long road tours that had defined his life. An estimated 15,000 to 25,000 lined the streets unable to enter the funeral procession.
The report states Mary Miles Minter sues claiming her mother owed her substantial sums. It notes Minter was born April 1, 1903, and alleges from infancy her mother received large sums on Minter’s behalf but spent or invested them, prompting the lawsuit.
Stangard state Correspondent Berna reports the Senate applauded Governor Erickson’s tax appointment. Senator Stewart will take office on March or succeeding act after confirmation. The article notes former governors Dixon and others, Meagher County electing him sensor for multiple terms. Page 2 column.
FAIRBANKS Alaska January 29 A cold period unseen in 20 years ended as temperatures climbed from 50 below to 25 below this morning. The Associated Press reports the spike ends a fortnight of extreme cold with old timers noting notable shifts in the weather pattern.
Assistant Attorney General completed the closing argument in Chicago on January 29. The government argued the evidence showed the defendants were unable to prevent the full consummation of a Thompson Pontiac Construction campaign. The prosecutor again referenced Carolyn Votan, sister of former President Harding, and a friend of Mortimer at the time of the alleged affair.
Detroit dated report cites Montana showing a 12 percent rise in agricultural conditions over the previous year, with Minnesota, Dakota, and other regions posting varied improvements. Finance and bank liquidity are noted as fueling anticipated better business conditions in 1925 across the country.
Los Angeles case records reveal a suit over a will that allegedly provides an eight dollar weekly income to a pet dog named Berdog and Ted while disinheriting the adopted son Clarence A. Muse. The filing in Superior Court raises questions about the pet allowance and the estate’s disposition among parties.
A Kansas girl visiting Washington drew crowds as she arrived at the White House to present a bag of wheat harvested by the late President Harding. She met President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge, amid other greetings, during a formal reception in the capital.
Volunteers raced 160 miles from Nenana to Tanana then along the Yukon to Nome to deliver diphtheria serum. Mushers W. J Bhanner Hagar Kellan and Jin Kellan drove through freezing temperatures to aid a quarantined town in Alaska. The relay started Tuesday night and reached its destination after about 20 hours of harsh travel.
The jury returned a sealed verdict in the conspiracy case against Gaston B. Jurors were allowed to go home tonight as the proceedings closed.
In a trial, 11-year-old Harold Manson testified about Juro Kacar being shot in the head. Kacar staggered to a neighbor's door seeking help as details of the wound and response emerged. The trial resumed next morning to determine the circumstances of the October shooting and related medical actions.
In a fragmented report the examiner’s office traced the bank’s records as investigators followed leads from attorney offices. The inquiry centers on the bank’s collapse and the responsibility of Pragsin and related parties amid unclear proceedings.
The B C P leaders in Congress bar insurgents from attending the Republican caucus as assignments are to be made. Followers of La Follette receive no invitation to participate in the meeting, signaling a split within the party and a consolidation of leadership.
Washington June 29 Republican leaders will bar outspoken La Follette supporters from the caucus to pick the next speaker and floor leader. Invitations issued for February 27 face resistance from 12 Wisconsin Republicans and others who opposed the move. The plan aims to isolate insurgents and solidify the Wheeler ticket amid party unity debates.
Narrative recounts a mother who lost her life while attempting to rescue five children. The article notes a scene at a shed near a home in Bornean territory, with details about the improvised rescue effort and the somber aftermath.
Rescue efforts stalled as navy submarine 8 48 ran aground on rocks near Jeffrey's Point late last night. Reports from the Portsmouth Navy Yard say the vessel is in a dangerous condition and no contact has been received since 11:50 PM. Navy crews work under difficult weather with storms hindering recovery.
The article reports Senate leaders expect opposition to continue after Stone’s statement to the committee. They believe the matter related to the Justice Department proceedings against Senator Wheeler of Montana remains unsettled, with expected ongoing scrutiny.
Paris report says Premier Herriot, deftly navigating party lines, secured the largest confidence vote on his foreign policy yet, 141 to 32, amid a tense day as socialists abstained and the cabinet faced a wary caucus. Herriot maintained his stance on Germany and disarmament while appealing to both wings of the chamber.
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