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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1925
Page
2
Still Have Hopes Amundsen Is Safe reports on the Arctic search for Roald Amundsen. The article notes landings near the ice edge, satisfactory meteorological results, and a looming decision after six days without news. A relief expedition may be sought through the Norwegian government if no message arrives by tomorrow.
James B. Wharton reports from the Farm at Kings Bay Spitzbergen where two false alarms sparked relief among the Amundsen Ellsworth base party. A glint in the water proved to be drift ice, not missing planes, as crews rationed water by melting Arctic ice.
New York May 27 The Associated Press reports Bernon Lee says Roald Amundsen would continue to Alaska if conditions at the pole allowed. Prentice chairs an American advisory committee for relief if needed. Vilhjalmur Stefansson says Amundsen plans Alaska after reaching the pole, though others deny this.
Fire in a residence injured Mrs Green severely with extensive burns while Mr Green escaped with the child. He carried the granddaughter to safety and aided firefighters with chemical extinguishing efforts. Both were taken to St. James hospital where the wife remained in critical condition.
Chicago May 27 Associated Press reports extreme difficulty selecting a jury to try William Darling Shepherd for allegedly poisoning his foster son William Nelson McClintock. At adjourned examination 24 veniremen yielded no new juror amid apparent rancor between prosecutor Robert Crowe and defense chief Stewart.
At Annapolis on May 27 a search by United States Naval Academy parties failed to locate Lieut. Gerald Selby 36 medical officer and Miss Lucille Merrill 25 student nurse after they embarked on a canoe trip on the Severn river Tuesday night. A canoe found bottom upward along with a coat bearing Selby name and letters was recovered nearby.
The Silver Bow League of Women Voters will hold an evening meeting at the YMCA with regular business on the agenda and a talk by Mrs. Anita Carney titled The Property Rights of Women. All interested women are invited.
Conflicting statements arise over Amundsen's Alaska trip intention and the radios carried. Prentice questions relief fund plans by Hans Nansen, who says his idea was exaggerated, while committee members including Hayden Harriman Murphy Perkins Field and Dominick consider possible relief if needed.
Officials reported 71 lamps cut as rescuers from the Cumnock coal mine aided the scene near Fort Bragg. Six bodies recovered. two daring rescuers Howard Butler and Joe Richards entered the mine to aid workers before a second and third blast halted progress. Air was reportedly clear below the surface and officials debated how long to clear debris and reach entombed miners.
Helena May 27 W T Gliese of Townsend Broadwater county was named by state agriculture commissioner A H Bowman to head the division of grain grading and free seed. He will succeed John M Davis who resigned. Gliese has 12 years in Montana as a grain buyer at Willis and in the Flathead valley and is now manager of the Townsend elevator.
A judicial commission ruled church laws require belief in the virgin birth and remanded the case to the New York Presbytery in the licensing of Henry P. Van Duren and Cedric O. Layman. The split pits extreme fundamentalists led by Dr. Clarence E. MacArtney against moderates, with a protest filed at the state clerk and signatures from several states.
Rindy of Johnstown and Mueller of Chicago led a shooting event with scores around 90. Humber, a standout from Chicago, entered the Great Western Handicap, aiming for a money finish against top shooters. Maurice Humber faced parental cost concerns but vowed to win a place in Chicago events.
Dr. H. A. Burns of the Minneapolis Veterans Bureau testified about a nine month inquiry to verify whether Arthur Lopez-Frazier is Arthur Frazier, a World War II soldier. He repudiated a claimed confession dated February 21, 1925, noting a difference of opinion within the bureau. Court adjourned before completion.
Moscow May 27 Leon Trotzky returned from exile and named to the presidium of the supreme economic council and chairman of the general concessions committee. The post is strictly economic and technical under Deerzhinsky, removing him from active political duties.
Washington May 27 Thomas R Marshall former vice president aged 71 is recovering from nervous exhaustion and a cold in his New Willard Hotel suite Attendants and physician Dr B L Hardin say his condition has improved though it will take about a week to regain full strength and mobility
The new indictments allege sale of oil to the government without bidding, facility purchases, and a credit sale method with no cash to the United States. They cover Doheny and Sinclair cases with bonds and lease and contract details, note grand jury issues, and name witnesses and officials involved.
A large turnout celebrated twenty one diplomas at Sherman school as principal Theo Russell reported the largest class yet. The program featured the class play The Good Housewife with a full cast led by Patrick and Mary roles and ended with a well received class song composed by seventh graders. Graduates listed include Annie Mooney Doreen Peterson George Bond Billy Clark Ernest Hocking Lucille Rossiter Aileen Leonard Helen Shean Alda Liva Adeline Conway Thomas Pedlar Joseph Shean and others.
Hawkes pitched airtight ball for the Laundry Workers in a 15 to 0 victory over the Blanchards. He allowed one hit and struck out eight in his first appearance on the mound. Laundry posted 14 hits with Gerry and Roberts homering with men aboard. Hawkes and Rivetts combined on the shutout over Morris and Andrews.
The funeral of John J. Byrne began at the family home on East Granite Street at 9 AM and moved to Sacred Heart church for requiem high mass at 9 30. Many friends attended. the choir sang Some Sweet Day as the cortege left. Interment followed in St. Patrick's cemetery with pallbearers Marty Shea Patrick Boyle James Mulholland Will Riley Edward Mulholland and Barney Kelly.
The funeral for Cornelius Crowley was held from his brother John Crowley's home at 917 Empire Street. A solemn high mass was celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church with Rev M O D Barry as celebrant, Rev John Collopy deacon, and Rev M J Leonard sub deacon. Burial followed at Holy Cross Cemetery.
General Dawes urged government policy rooted in general principles not exceptional stances. He backed majority cloture to limit sabbatical filibusters while preserving full hearing for any senator. Senator Underwood praised reforms to enable a productive orderly Senate. The article notes Denmark's poultry industry as highly organized.
The funeral for Mrs. Nathan Oppenheimer will be at 10 30 AM from her daughter’s home 827 West Granite Street with Dr David Bronstein officiating. Friends asked to omit flowers. Reslie Vers the month old child of Mr and Mrs Percy Stodden will be buried at St Patrick's cemetery after services at St Joseph's church following a 1 30 PM service at 935 California Avenue.
The funeral for the late Sylvester Scanlon will begin at 9 o'clock from his brother Thomas Scanlon’s home at 102 Clayton Street and proceed to St Patrick's Church for a requiem high mass at 9 30. Interment will follow in the family plot.
The remains of George W. Scott will be taken to the Christian church in Whitehall this morning for a 2 o'clock funeral service conducted by Rev. Walter M. Jordan. Interment will follow at Fish Creek Cemetery.
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