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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1925
Page
1
A citizens meeting convened in the courthouse elected J. H. Golden and H. J. Fenni as trustees for the upcoming April fourth election. The gathering discussed local governance and future community projects.
London reports Austen Chamberlain announces Britain will disengage from the Geneva protocol wreckage and pursue a permanent European peace through a mutual pact with Germany and former enemies. The plan seeks to secure Western Europe’s frontier and renounce eastern border changes, highlighting Britain’s wavering policy and the chance for a new dawn if others cooperate.
Washington March 24 President Coolidge directs Kellogg to push for a conference to finish work on naval armament limits. He sees unity for formal talks to shape and bound gun tonnage and other restrictions, amid global doubt about informal overtures and allied reactions.
Independent ticket lists Sime Mitchel and J. In the CTTRENS slate for school trustees. The page fragment shows candidate names and ticket designation with unclear surnames and punctuation.
Two last night named opposing candidates for school trustee in the April 4 election. Citizens meeting in Judge Carroll's courtroom chose E A Mary as organizer and W J Thomas as secretary. A M Riley nominated H J Fennimore and W J McMahon nominated J Golden, with the two named advancing. The chair empowered one man to appoint platform and executive committees to handle filings and platform work, with harmony reported throughout.
The Marquise de la Falaise, formerly Gloria Swanson, returned to New York on the Pars with her new husband after a Paris marriage. They plan to live in New York for a period before resuming her film work. She appeared thinner on arrival and wore a beige ensemble.
A tense court session ended with Ronnee Byers collapsing on the first day of the trial. Byers did not regain consciousness for several minutes and was not revived. The incident prompted medical staff to attend and the proceedings paused briefly.
Wyoming lawyers cite Supreme Court decision upholding Harry F. Sinclair lease as legal under 1920 act granting Navy rights to oil from naval reserves. They argue the act compels navy head to push development and use of oil, with the Reid field main target though objections remain about the secretary of the navy’s authority. In a separate note, trial jurors for Patrolman Skelly murder were reduced to five after extensive voir dire in New Britain as Judge Chapman signs off on the five jurors.
Reports from Murphysboro describe severe storm damage with 208 official names on record and 214 unofficial. Relief work has shifted to the American Red Cross as local committees struggle to coordinate aid and feeding for thousands of homeless and injured across Illinois, Missouri, and Indiana.
A probate petition filed for Senator William Andrews Clark lists 38 legatees and beneficiaries from varied relations and organizations. Named parties include Huguette Marcelle Clark, Paul Clark Home for Children, The Commercial Trust Company of New Jersey as trustee, and Clarkdale interests. The judge opened the case and read the filing before sealing.
The court contends that the defendant's bail request hinges on the claim that murder had not been proved. Evidence is described as circumstantial, with the defense arguing reasons to deny confinement and urging leniency or release on bail during the proceedings.
In Moscow March 24 a district court ruled the Sinclair Oil Company failed to meet its contract terms for the Magdalin concession granted in 1923. The court ordered the Soviet government to return 200000 rubles deposited as security and found that Japanese occupation did not excuse nonperformance. The decision, subject to appeal, cited the company’s five year delay and lack of timely work.
In Kansas City on March 24 two 14 year old boys were spanked in juvenile court after skipping class. Judge Henry Mendel imposed the punishment using a rod, marking the first real use of a Congressional Record wrapped in a paper cover as a disciplinary tool.
Associated Press reports in Meeker indicate a moving mountain near Mocker Title Col about 45 miles distant. The mass shifts roughly two feet per hour, cresting a dirt and rock covered road as tremors echo like small ocean swells, with a 100 yard advance in two days and a 300 foot overrun on the main route.
A disrupted wedding moved to postpone nuptials as the couple faced unforeseen delays. The groom Ardugule and the bride were unable to proceed, with reports indicating last minute changes.
The Associated Press reports Mas Denistoun awarded 25000 by a London jury. Trial costs projected at about 40 dollars. Crowds gather outside court as security and orderly measures are taken amid heightened public interest.
About eight candidates vie for seats in Ulster parliament as nominations proceed. James Craig and Eamon de Valera were returned unopposed for County Down, while unionist, nationalist, and republican candidates compete for border constituencies awaiting the commission’s report.
The United States fleet readies for a large forthcoming exercise about 70 miles offshore. Sixteen ships participate in the maneuver, with heavy gunnery and routine fleet formations planned for tomorrow.
Police officer Joe Sage of the Butte department was shot in both legs during a struggle with three Mexican assailants on East Mercury Street after his shift ended at 11. He walked to a nearby house to call for help and detectives later arrested Frank Valdes on highway robbery charges during a search of East Curtis cabins. Sage’s wounds were serious but not life threatening, and the incident prompted a broader investigation as Oak hotel pursuit continued.
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