War secretary mining man dies in Las Vegas
A mining man from Colorado, A. O. Mugsur, died at Las Vegas Hospital after pneumonia. He was about 50, born in Aspen, an old Denver contact of J. T. Watters, survived by his wife and sister, with the body at Las Vegas Funeral Home pending burial plans in Denver.
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A. O. Mugsur
Colorado
Las Vegas
Mugsur
Overland
Mr. Mugsur
Aspen
J. T. Watters
Denver
Auditors Complete County Books Check
State auditors Semenza and Seaborn finished reviewing Lincoln County books. They found everything in order and proceeded to Pioche to audit Lincoln county records.
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Messrs
Semenza and Seaborn
State Auditor's Office
Pioche
Lincoln County
Youths Face Murder Charge in Cattle Buyer Case
A cattle buyer, named in police records, faces murder charges following a deadly incident last week. Authorities say the youths are involved in the case and investigations continue.
U S Industrial Plan Favored in Russia
Moscow reports that Soviet American economic cooperation grows with American engineers consulting on Don basin mining, southern railroads, factories to workshops, blast furnaces and colored metals. General Electric aid boosts electrical developments. 300 Soviet specialists have studied U S industry in three years.
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Moscow
Economic Life
Don Basin
Chicago
Central Metal Administration
Supreme Council of National Economy
Leningrad
General Electric Company
United States
Rain Delays Quail Hunt Near the Capital
A misty rain halted a planned quail shoot seven miles from the capital as the executive weighed limits on military mechanization. The other note warns that delays in promotion settlements could trigger resignations from recently recruited officers after substantial government training investments.
Death claims Clark pioneer Harry W. Weineke at 78
Harry W. Weineke, a Nevada desert pioneer with ties to the Searchlight Mining district and Eldorado Canyon, died at Hewetson Hospital at age 78. He lived at the Overland Hotel in Las Vegas for seven months, survived by a brother H. F. Weineke of Pt Townsend Washington. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Harry W. Weineke
Nevada Desert
Hewetson Hospital
Weineke
Las Vegas
Overland Hotel
Searchlight
Eldorado Canyon
Harry
Legion
H. F. Weineke
Pt. Townsend
Washington
Las Vegas Funeral Home
Dinsleys Leave Las Vegas for California
Dr and Mrs Alfred Dinsley formerly with Hewetson Hospital depart Las Vegas for Southern California. Dr Dinsley recovers from a severe illness in Mexico as a Bekins Storage van arrives from Los Angeles to move their belongings.
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Alfred Dinsley
Hewetson Hospital
Las Vegas
California
Dinsley
Mexico
Bekin’s
Los Angeles
Kings Fever Shows Rise
A medical bulletin from Buckingham Palace reports a slight rise in King George's feverish condition.
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Kings Fever
London
George
Buckingham Palace
Stanford U Crushes Army in Stadium Display
Stanford University football team defeated Army 26 to 0 in a dominant performance at the stadium. The Cardinal showed sharp offense and stout defense throughout the game.
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New York
Stanford University
Army
Stocks Decline Sharply In Final Hour On Exchange
On December 1 the New York Stock Exchange saw a sharp fall in late trading with declines ranging from 1.00 to 14.50 dollars. The move drags down several leading issues and broadens market weakness for the session.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Panama Sets Medical Exam for Prospective Grooms
Congress passes law requiring all males seeking marriage in Panama to undergo a medical examination as a condition of nuptials. The measure aims to ensure public health and screen for contagious diseases before nuptial unions.
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Congress
Panama
S F Student Dies at Oxford
Oxford England November 30. Dr. R D Cohen a San Francisco student living at Oxford University was found dead outside his residence window. Officials say he apparently fell from the window in a tragic accident.
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Oxford
England
R. D. Cohen
San Francisco
Oxford University
Arizona Bar President Injured in Auto Crash
James P. Lavini, president of the Arizona Bar Association, remained in critical condition after an auto accident, with no change in his hospital status. Marriage licenses issued include Claude J. Jurrens 35 and Marion Meyers 27 of Goody Springs and Jack Barton 23 with Margaret Williams 18 of Huntington Park.
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Phoenix
James P. Lavini
Arizona Bar Association
Meyer
Claude J
Marion
Goodsprings
Barton
William B. Jack
Margaret
Huntington Park
Smiths optimistic on Boulder Dam bill passage
Senator Hiram Johnson and Senator Key Pittman confer on the Boulder Dam bill. California commissioners work with officials as plans advance. The irrigation committee chairman predicts the bill becomes law before January first.
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Washington
Hiram Johnson
Key Pittman
Boulder Dam
Malone
California
Addirigation Committee
Sparks Win Game as Las Vegas High Falls in Title Bout
Las Vegas High School lost the state football title to Sparks on a Thursday afternoon after a hard fought contest. Sparks repeatedly scored in the first second and fourth quarters, while Las Vegas failed to convert extra points. A key Vegas drive to Sparks’ four yard line in the third was halted by a loss on end run. Spectators, including spirited local youths, watched as the crowd praised the Vegas team for its effort and future potential.
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Army
Davis
Coolidge
Air Corps
United States
War Department
Philippine Scouts
Navy
Las Vegas
Pepe Ite
Vegas
Sparks
Spark
Las Vegas High School
Elder Washington Preaches Emancipation From Sin
A large Los Angeles crowd heard Elder Washington of the Westside Mission preach on The Emancipation from Sin. He used Psalm 107 for his text and traced colonial history to the Civil War, noting the emancipation of the colored race alongside spiritual liberation. The Westside orchestra provided sacred music.
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Washington
Los Angeles
Westside Mission
Westside
One Killed in Zagreb Anniversary Turmoil
One person was killed and a policeman injured in violent scenes in Zagreb during the tenth anniversary celebration of the union of the Serbs Croats and Slovenes. The crowd refused to celebrate due to Croatian leaders' actions in Belgrade and parliament convening there.
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Belgrade
Resignation of El Portal Wurlitzer Organist Miss Helen Kelley
Miss Helen Kelley resigns after five months at the Wurlitzer in El Portal Las Vegas due to declining health. She will stay until Cragin & Pike secure a replacement organist and she departs for Los Angeles.
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Helen Kelley
el Portal
Los Angeles
Kelley
Las Vegas
Cragin & Pike
Hotel founder L. J. Mines dies by own action in Atlanta
Atlanta reports former Nashville banker and founder of a major hotel chain died last night by his own action. The deceased, identified as L. J. Mines, was noted for establishing the country’s largest hotel group and had ties to Nashville, Tennessee.
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Atlanta, Ga
L. J. Mines
Nashville, Tennessee
Warns Las Vegas Consumers on Fraudulent Auto Contracts
The Las Vegas Credit Bureau warns residents about a Metropolitan Automobile Association representative selling contracts in the city. Purchasers report unclear policy terms and the bureau has asked the Los Angeles home office for a copy of the complete contract four times without response. Citizens are urged to demand a full policy before payment and to report purchases to the bureau for fact checking.
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Vegas
Haitian Coffee Crop Becomes Largest in History
Port au Prince Haiti December 1 King Coffee posted a record fiscal year crop of 90 million pounds overruling the ten year average of 67 million. The export tax of two and a half cents per pound helped coffee account for about 72 percent of Haiti’s export revenue, boosting customs and total receipts to new highs.
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Port AU Prince
Haiti
King
Gun Battle Nets 300 Cases of Liquor Seized
In Los Angeles a gun battle with six rum-runners early today led to the death of a lookout man and the seizure of more than 300 cases of intoxicants. The clash occurred as authorities pursued the gang.
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Los Angeles
Six Entombed by Explosion in West Virginia Mine
Bluefield West Virginia December 1 mine rescue crews search the shaft after an explosion entombing six men with little hope for survival authorities report no concrete identification available for the victims and the incident is under investigation by state officials.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Mesquite Club Children's Party Canceled Due to Flu
The Mesquite Club called off a children’s party planned yesterday for members’ kids because the committee and many members were ill with flu. Officials decided not to stage the event amid the epidemic.
Hoover Takes Cruiser Today
President elect Hoover and party transfer from the battleship Maryland to the cruiser Cleveland at Guayaquil Ecuador. The cruiser began an eight hour run to Guayaquil due to shallow waters hindering Maryland navigation.
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U. S. S. Maryland
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Hoover
Maryland
Cleveland
Four Banks Weather Run Ready For Business
Four banks in Macon Georgia reported sufficient funds to meet all demands after yesterday's runs. More than six million dollars were sent by the Federal Reserve Bank to protect against withdrawals, ensuring liquidity for operations today.
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Macon
Federal Reserve Bank
Miller Paroled Recommendation From Federal Parole Board
Thomas W. Miller, alien property custodian, convicted on conspiracy to defraud the government, is recommended for parole by the Federal Parole Board in Washington on November 30.
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Washington
Thomas W. Miller
Federal Parole Board
County Farm Bureaus to Hold Meetings Soon
Nevada farm bureaus in nine counties announce annual meetings starting November 30 with officer elections and budget talks for 1929. Lander opens at Battle Mountain November 30, Humboldt December 1 at Paradise Valley, Elko December 8, Washoe December 15, Pershing December 17 at Lovelock, Newlands December 18, Lyon December 19, White Pines December 19, Eureka December 19 at Yerington Ely and Eureka respectively.
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Farm Bureau
Nevada
Eda L. Carlson
Clark
Lincoln
Lander
Battle Mountain
Prince of Wales Awaits Enterprise Arrival for Voyage
The Prince of Wales, awaiting the cruiser Enterprise, is set to embark immediately for the journey to Viscount Mountbatten’s bedside upon the ship’s arrival, likely tomorrow night or Sunday.
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Daressalaam
Tanganyika
Prince of Wales
Enterprise
Linda Lad y for Gong on Monday Nite in Las Vegas
A major boxing card at Beckieys Hall in Las Vegas aims to draw 350 with top fighters Linda Distance facing Wade Miller and Willie OBrien matched with Tommy OBrien in a strong lineup. Events include Kil Holguin and Arnold versus others, with tickets available at local shops and clubs.
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Willie O'Brien
Tommy O'Brien
Johnny Adams
Billy Wallace
Tod Morgan
Hollywood
Tommy
AL Arnold
Ely
Kl Holguin
U. P
Ernie Cragin
Coach Butcher
Mr. Blood
Boulder
White Cross
Las Vegas
Northern
Scouts Enjoy Trip to Charleston Park Resort
Boy Scouts of Las Vegas spent a November outing at Charleston Park resort. Some stayed overnight Saturday. most left Sunday morning and returned the same day. Snow covered the camp as Scout Executive K. O. Knudson and several Scoutmasters and gentlemen accompanied the trip.
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Boy Scouts of
Las Vegas
Charleston Park
K. O. Knudson
Leslie Edwards
Haber M. Dixon
M. E. Ward
R. Roschi
W. M. George
Arthur Sant
D. M. Victor
Earthquake Leaves 22 Dead on Chilean Coast
Santiago Chile December 1 At least twenty two people died in a quake that struck the Chilean coast early today. authorities warned casualties may rise as fuller reports arrive and rescue work continues.
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Santiago
Chile
Prohi Pays Five For Shooting In Elyra Shootout
In Elyra Ohio on December 1 Louis Cicco a prohibition officer was fined five dollars and costs after wounding Miss Betty Heywood when officers fired upon her car while intercepting a liquor shipment.
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Elyra
Ohio
We Louis Cicco
Bettey Heywood
CALLES HEADS MEXICAN PARTY FOR NATIONAL GROUP
A political movement named the National Party was formed today with Plutarco Elias Calles as president elect. The Herald reports in Mexico City that the party aims to carry on the policies of the late President Obregon and to extend his principles.
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Plutarco Elias Cal
Tring
Cho Oman
Herald
Mexico City
Obregon
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