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Newspaper

Las Vegas Age

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1929

Page

4

Trial of McLean Due Tomorrow

Following completion of the Meadows Addition court act involving Charles McLean, the case was set to open in Oakland tomorrow. Mr and Mrs. Lee Souers plan to return to Las Vegas after a trip with Paramount Realty Company colleague A. M. Whiteside and Mrs. Souer. McLean was reportedly in Las Vegas to secure R. S. Whitehead for use in the court action, with a trial possibly in San Francisco Wednesday. Additional notes reference real estate transactions near Las Vegas.

Meadows Addition Court Charles McLean Oakland Lee Souers Las Venas Souers Paramount Realty Company A. M. Whiteside Whiteside Souerse McLean Las Vegas Baskursday R. Whitehead San Francisco

Romance of a Rogue at El Patro theater

The El Patro theater announces the latest Warner picture Romance of a Rogue starring Anita Siewar with Bruce Lowery and Charmian Lee. Released convict Bruce Lowery seeks vengeance in London as connections with Charmian Lee falter amid a melodramatic tale of soul-sufferings.

el Patlo Theater Warner Anita Siewar Streett Warener Qi Tons Convie Werner Bruce Lowery Bruce Lowerr London Hardingham Charmian Lee

Bandits believed Caug’t in Yuma

In Yuma Arizona authorities pursued two suspects after a fatal shooting during a robbery. Police described the bandits and questioned associates of the victim, Foster, and his female companion as they sought photographs and fingerprints to aid the investigation.

Yuma Angels San Angeles Poli Arizona Clatman Tas Foster Beth T

Motive ruled robbery in killing, investigation finds other motives lacking

Police concluded there was no motive beyond robbery for the fatal incident. Investigators say no evidence points to any other motive and the case remains focused on theft as the primary driver of the crime.

Patent inscription list of 1920s vehicle models

The text lists various Victoria built vehicles with wheelbases, seating capacities, and body types including Commander Eight Sedan Regal Brougham Convertible Cabriolet and Coupe. It appears as a fragmented catalog entry with model names and capacities but no coherent narrative or dated events.

Victoria

Hospital Adds Doctor to Las Vegas Staff

Dr. Nestor Michelena joined the Las Vegas hospital staff replacing Dr. Forrest R. Mildren who left for vacation. An eye ear nose and throat specialist, he trained at Chicago Polytechnic and Loyola University School of Medicine and did a year at Henrotin hospital. He plans to bring his family from Los Angeles soon.

Las Vegas Nestor Michelena Chicago Forrest R. Mildren Michelena Chicago Polytechnic Loyola University School of Medicine Henrotin Hospital

Mrs Watts Again Serves Meals at Third and Carson

Mrs Addie Watts resumes management of her cottage dining room at Third and Carson offering chicken dinners to order and Southern cooking with fresh vegetables. A first class colored cook is hired to assist in serving three meals daily with special rates for regular diners in Las Vegas.

Addie Watts Third and Carson

Scout Log Cabin Planned for Mount Charleston Area

Dr. John P. Waggoner will plat the permanent camp ground for the boys this fall. The land, deeded by E. W. Griffith and the Miller brothers, lies half a mile down the canyon from the present camp on the old mine road. Water must be piped about 2,000 feet, and permanent log cabins are planned within the next year.

John P. Waggoner Mt Charleston K. O. Knudson E. W. Griffith Miller Brothers Charleston Tonudson

Telephone line permit sought from county for Las Vegas to dam site

The local telephone company filed an application with county commissioners for a permit to construct a telephone line from Las Vegas to the dam site. Leo A. McNamee, attorney for the company, appeared on its behalf to present the petition.

Las Vegas Leo A. McNamee

Soviet Plane To Start Trip Moscow to New York

Moscow announces the air liner Land of the Soviet will depart for New York on Monday with four aviators. The planned route covers 12,500 miles in stages across Russia Siberia and the Bering Strait to Alaska then Seattle San Francisco Chicago and New York.

Moscow U.R Russia New York Siberia Bering Straits Alaska Seattle San Francisco Chicago

Brawl Participants Before Judge Today

Judgment will be passed at 7 p m today in municipal court in the case of Barney Steele who pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in the brawl in which Alfred Tony Murra was seriously injured about the head with a bottle Murra who left the hospital head bandaged and weak from loss of blood will face charge of disorderly conduct also with H E Wright who was jailed after the fracas late last week at 10 a m today Steele and Wright were released on bond of 25 each to appear in court

Barney Steele Alfred Tony” Murra Murra H. E. Wright Steele Wright

Rain Delays Scout Hike at Mt Charles Ton Range

Eleven boys at Charleston Park summer camp were disappointed as heavy rains postponed their planned trip to the Mt Charles ton range last weekend. The group will break camp Saturday, per K. O. Knudson, who was in Las Vegas yesterday and returns tonight or tomorrow.

Mt Charleston Range Charleston Park K. O. Knudson Las Vegas

County Equalization Board Meets Mt County

The county board of equalization will meet here August 14 for adjustment of possible tax problems. The board comprises the commissioners and County Clerk William Scott and sits from the fourth Monday in July to the fourth Monday in August each year. The state board will meet in September in Carson City.

County Board of Equalization County Commissioners William Scott Carson City

Twenty Miners Die In Japanese Coal Mine Blast

TOKIO Aug 5 dispatch says twenty miners were killed in a blast at Otashimai coal mine on Hokino island. Fifty-one others are believed trapped in the shaft, raising fears of a larger disaster.

Tokio U.P Otashimai Hokino

Professors Scratching Through Edison Quiz At Columbia

New York August fifth A Edisons questions on chemistry would stump a first year student while a diligent high schooler might pass the physics section four university savants agreed today John M Nelson and T C Taylor solved the chemistry problems while Robert van Sardorff and Louis G Pooler answered the physics test Some answers included three very low forms of life Amoena spiropyra yeast the airplane future need helicopters footwear hot water heats longer echoes travel faster in summer persistence of vision and a population growth puzzle yielding 4096 mice after three years

New York U.P A. Edison John M. Nelson Columbia University T. C. Taylor Robert van Sardorff Columbia Louis G. Pooler Hunter College Edison

Used Furniture Store Moves to South First Location

Las Vegas Mercantile Corporation store No. 2 opens at a new south first street site beside Rainbow Cafe after six weeks at Tenth and Fremont. The move, driven by early success, adds more paint and hardware stock. Lloyd Elliott heads store No. 2 while Bet tleheim notes the venture's favorable start.

Las Vegas Mercantile Corporation South First Rainbow Cafe Tenth Fremont Bettleheim Corporation Roth Lloyd Elliott

Soviet Rejects China Conference on Manchurian Railway

Soviet Russia rejected China's bid for a conference to settle the Chinese Eastern Railway dispute. It demanded Mukden restore the status quo ante in Manchuria and accept a Soviet manager for the railway, accusing China of seizing the line in violation of treaties. The Foreign Office summary notes Chang Hsuen-Liang pressed for direct talks and release of detainees, but Moscow insisted on its terms.

Eugene Lyons United Press Moscow U.P Soviet Russia China Mukden Manchuria Leo Karashan Chang Hsuen-Liang Karakhan Chang Oreign Office Tsi Foreign Office

Gas Franchise Purchaser Visits U S To Tokyo Race In The Offing

Seattle aviation circles buzz over a potential three way Pacific race from Puget Sound to Tokyo. Harold Bromley, Robert Wark, and Bob Martin backers rush prep with dates set before month end. Bromley, who crashed while attempting an early Tokyo takeoff, recovers at Lockheed in Burbank as a new craft is hurried.

Seattle Wash U.P North Pacific Puget Sound Tokyo Harold Bromley Robert Wark Bob Martin Bromley Lockheed Burbank Calif

Gas firm to run Las Vegas franchise purchase reported

Irving Brock of Irving Securities in San Francisco visited Las Vegas to review ground for a newly granted franchise once held by C F Crittenden for a gas company.

C.F. Crittenden Las Vegas Irving Brock Irving Securities Company Russ Building San Francisco

Crippled Lawyer Tries to Kill Self

Amandus J. Paulsen, crippled California lawyer, attempted suicide by cutting his throat and turning on gas after being struck by a hit and run driver. He filled a tub with water and gas, but doctors report the shock aided his recovery of use in legs fingers and hands.

Santa Crlz Calif Amandus J. Paulsen Paulsen

California Mussel Diet Kills Two Men

California coast mussels proved deadly again as two more men died after shellfish poisoning. Thomas Veniza, 40, of San Francisco, fell ill after eating mussels gathered at Bo de ga and died in Seabastopol. Manuel Fernandez, 46, died in Sacramento after consuming mussels during a Bolinas Bay visit.

San Francico U.P California Thomas Veniza San Francisco

Air Squadron Starts Coast to Coast Hop

Nine Martin bombers departed Langley field at daybreak on a transcontinental hop to Rockwell Field Coronado California. The mission, led by Major H. J. Knorr, includes several intermediate stops to gauge east west flight time.

Washington Langley Field Here Rockwell Field Coronado Calif H. J. Knorr

Grocery Is Robbed On Opening Day in Los Angeles

Four bandits robbed Ralphs Grocery in Los Angeles on its opening day, stealing $1,000 from manager W. A. Russell. Three entered the store and forced the safe to be opened while a fourth waited outside in a car. Dora Keener of Glendale was inside and ordered back in by the bandit in the car. The item also notes local water concerns and a lighthearted aside about city life.

Los Angeles Ralph's W. A. Russell Russell Dora Keener Glendale

F. M. McNamee to Enter Law Here in Las Vegas

Frank McNamee, recently graduated from Stanford Law, arrived in Las Vegas with his brother Leo McNamee to pursue a Nevada practice. He will join Leo and plans to take the Nevada bar exam next February after California’s. The McNamee family, with father F. R. McNamee an attorney in Los Angeles, has other practicing members including Luke.

Frank McNamee Stanford University Las Vegas Leo McNamee Frank California Nevada F. R. McNamee Los Angeles Luke

Mrs Pantages Out On Bail After Auto Crash Death

Mrs Alexander Pantages wife of the theater magnate is freed on $50,000 bail while awaiting Superior Court trial for murder in an automobile crash that killed Juro Rokumoto, with intoxication counts dropped after transfer to murder charge. Judge held her for trial but released on bail due to poor health.

Los Angeles U.P Alexander Pantages Liberty William Frederickson Pantages Juro Rokumoto

Also Mentioned on This Page

McLean Loan and Ee Welry Company Fremont St Loan & Buy Diamonds Champbons Menager Senator Bingham Capital Plaza U.s.army National Capitol Building Capitol Plaza Hiram Bingham Connecticut Langley, Field Studebaker South Bend Regal Itan James H. Down Mrs. Watts Scout Ask Dam N.Y County Eqalization Board Eastern Railway U. S Hong Kong Main Street Broadway F. M. McNamee
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