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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1925
Page
6
Reports describe Roald Amundsen and Lincoln Ellsworth organizing a landmark polar dash. The two planes, loaded with emergency gear, food, rifles, and supplies, aim for the North Pole at 2000 to 2300 feet, 320 feet apart, with signals to guide navigation.
Erdman defeats Dr McAfee on the second ballot 470 to 420 to become moderator of the assembly amid enthusiastic reception by 1 000 commissioners. Dr Clarence H Mackrt Rey of Philadelphia administers the oath as Erdman assumes office. W C Thompson of Ohio State University is named to the bills and overtures committee.
Dorothy Ellingson, 17, held at Napa Rate hospital after insanity ruling interrupts murder trial. She is to face a second trial in San Francisco for the Jan 13 shooting death of her mother, with plea options including guilty to second-degree murder and possible institutional commitment. Prosecutors offered to accept a guilty plea to second-degree murder to avoid prison. A lengthy unsigned statement accusing a male acquaintance of killing her mother is being withheld by the district attorney.
In Wallace Idaho on May 21 a federal suit seeks 160611 from Northern Pacific Railway over the Burke Idaho fire of July 12 1923 that wiped out part of the town and caused damage.
An early morning launch set two planes to push toward Spitzbergen and Amsterdam island as weather and ice permit. Crews prepare six men aboard, with pilots and engineers maintaining constant watch for open water and a northward course. Aimed to reach Dane’s island area, the operation relies on continuous daylight and careful meteorological tracking.
Report from Kings Bay Spitzbergen notes two flying boats of the Amundsen Ellsworth polar expedition hopped off at 5 15 pm aiming for the North Pole. Roald Amundsen commands one plane Lincoln Ellsworth an American engineer the other. Planes carry enough fuel for about 1660 miles with expected speed around 90 mph toward a pole landing for observations.
Reports say Bibane posts were surrounded again after relief, followed by Tacu Dat being cut off. Colonel Freydenburg and a company of French troops began a relief mission this morning. Marshal Swa tey aims to push hard to finish Ritans, but Moroccan campaign tensions limit reinforcements.
Salem May 21 Arthur Covell crippled astrologer and mystic and L W Peare were denied clemency by Governor Pierce. Both men will be hanged in the order named after fair trials and lower court rulings upheld by the supreme court. The report notes the cases involve murder and legal proceedings centered in Oregon.
The Shepherd murder trial agenda advanced slowly as defense counsel William Beott Stewart accepted a tender from State's Attorney Gorman, but the prosecution trimmed the panel with a fourth peremptory challenge. Venireman Philip Barry reported an approach by a man claiming to act for Shepherd, prompting police searches.
Philipsburg May 21 Road Supervisor John Stuart and crew moved up from the lower valley and are now south of town on the Philipsburg Anaconda road. They expect to put the trace for and big grader on Flint Creek soon and finish the road for summer traffic. The Ladies Aid bazaar and supper are planned at Red Men’s hall May 28 with a 3 PM bazaar and 6 PM hot supper.
The body of Miss May Murray owner of the Murray hotel Livingston and niece of James A. Murray was sent to Ontario for burial. Marcus Murray of Butte, a brother, and Mrs James B. Miss Murray will await the body in London Ontario.
In Mexico City Judge Juan Correa Nieto sought a higher court after a jury acquitted Snorita of murdering Jose Conceptelon Sandido. Spectators rioted as the case was moved, amid chaotic party and game imagery tied to the alleged crime.
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