Mrs A D Ferron Dies in Los Angeles
Word came of the death of Mrs. A D Ferron mother of W E and E A Ferron of Las Vegas in Los Angeles early Friday after months of incurable illness. Born in Wisconsin she later moved to Salt Lake City and then to Los Angeles ten years ago where funeral services will be held Monday. Survived by A D Ferron a daughter Nelson Dickerman of Berkeley California and four sons W E and E A Ferron of Las Vegas Robert D Ferron of Bolivia 3 A and Fred C Ferron of Roosevelt.
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A. D. Ferron
W. E
E. A. Ferron
Las Vegas
Los Angeles
Ferron
Nelson Dickerman
Berkeley
California
W. E. and
Robert D. Ferron
Bolivia
Fred C. Ferron
Roosevelt
Kiwisar Freed On Larceny Charge In court
Martin A. Kiwisar a Las Vegas resident was acquitted of grand larceny in Justice Court before Judge P H Springer. The charge alleged he stole mining equipment in the Yellow Pine district from Harry Kennedy as the complainant. The judge ruled there was no evidence to hold the defendant.
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Martin A. Kiwisar
Las Vegas
Clark County
Justice Court
P. H Springer
Kiwisar
Yellow Pine
Harry Kennedy
Springer
Auto Licenses Arrive For 1929 Plates Delivered
The auto license plates for 1929 have arrived and were delivered to the Assessor's office. They feature black numerals on an orange background. Pleasure car plates are numbered from 13,501 to 15,350.
Fire boys work appreciated by Las Vegas volunteers
The Las Vegas Volunteer Fire Department received a $50 gift from Clark Building owners for Thanksgiving Eve fire response in an upstairs office. Quick action by Perry and J C Penny assistants helped avert disaster, with a $10 gift from Tom Williams for station work added to a member benevolence fund.
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Las Vegas
Clark
Perry
J. C. Penny Company
Tom Williams
Williams
Elko Editor Injured in Auto Accident
E M Steninger editor of the Elko Free Press sustained injuries in a Tuesday car crash near First Street when his vehicle skidded and overturned. Passersby helped him to Battle Mountain. he continued to Elko by train and was bedbound for several days with unspecified injuries.
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E. M. Steninger
Elko
Decrees Granted in Cruelty and Desertion Cases
George from Jean nette and John W. from Claire C. receive decrees on December 8 for cruelty and desertion. Dupray and Foley represented the plaintiff.
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George
Jeannette
Lewis Plain
Armstrong
John W
Claire C
Dupray
Foley
Soviet divers locate torpedoed warship off Novorossisk
Soviet divers have found the hull of the largest warship of the Soviet Black Sea fleet, the Free Russia, torpedoed off Novorossisk harbor in 1918. The ship, sunk by Reds to keep it from Germans, lies at 125 feet. authorities are confident of raising it.
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Novorossisk
Russia
Black Sea
Free Russia
Community Christmas Tree Committee Holds First Meeting
The Community Christmas Tree committee convened last evening but absent members prevented detailing the celebration. Mrs. W. B. Mundy said the plan is to hold the tree event on Christmas Eve at 6 30 PM.
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W. B. Mundy
Seaborn Appointed State Bank Examiner After Death
Governor Balzar appointed E. J. Seaborn as State Bank Examiner to fill the vacancy from True Vencill. Seaborn, deemed fully qualified, plans to file his bond and will visit the southern part of the state. The force remains Semenza Pohe and Mrs. Jessie Watson. Seaborn and Semenza recently audited Clark and Lincoln counties.
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Balzar
E. J. Seaborn
State Bank Examiner
True Vencill
Vencill
Semenza
H. 8. Pohe
Jessie Watson
Seaborn
Clark County
Lincoln County
Gasoline tax receipts and state revenues for 1928
Monthly and eleven month totals for Nevada state revenues are reported. Gas tax receipts for November reach 47,962.96 with eleven month total 524,481.41. State control records show corporation fees 10,314.75 plus 225.50 statutes 36 mortgage 83 miscellaneous. Insurance receipts total 24,000 for eleven months, liquor prescriptions 154.50 in November and 13,544.50 for eleven months, totaling November receipts 253,338.94 with disbursements 248,414.20.
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Ed. C. Peterson
Secretary of State
Greathouse
Nevada
Bert Nay Dies at Sawtelle California
Relatives report the death of Bert Nay at Sawtelle California early this week. An longtime Clark County resident he leaves a wife seven children and was son of Louise Nay and brother of Ora and Sylvester Nay. The family had previously lived in St Thomas before moving to California for Mr Nay's health.
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John Herbert Nay
Bert, Nay
Sawtelle
California
Nay
Clark County
Louise Nay
Ora
Sylvester Nay
Minnie Nay
Las Vegas
St. Thomas
Nays
Boston Braves Purchase Two Cardinals Players
St Louis formal sale of Walter Maranville and George Harper to the Boston Braves confirms a player trade. No terms disclosed.
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ST. Louis
Walter Maranville
George Harper
St. Louis Cardinals
Boston Braves
Decree Granted to Mrs Munch in Desertion Divorce
Mrs. Mabelle Munch was granted a decree of divorce from Dr. J. C. Munch by Judge Wm. E. Orr yesterday morning. The divorce was granted on Mrs. Munch's cross complaint alleging desertion. An out of court agreement ended a planned trial, with alimony to Mrs. Munch through 1947 and legal representation for both parties named.
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Mabelle Munch
J. C. Munch
Wm. E. Orr
Odd Fellows Hold Election at Artesia Lodge
Artesia Lodge O O F held their annual election naming Ray H. Snyder as Noble Grand Lawrence Chappell as Vice Grand Donald Bremner as Secretary K O Knudson as Treasurer and A D Hinrichsen as Trustee Plans call for a joint installation with the Re-
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Artesia Lodge
Ray H. Snyder
Noble Grand
Lawrence Chappell
Donald Bremner
K. O. Knudson
A. D. Hinrichsen
First Inning Please Bears Triumph Amid Market Selloff
Speculators rushed to exit stocks after a drastic shake up as bears won their first victory since June, with shares tumbling three to fifteen dollars and blocks of twenty thousand shares changing hands. The market extended losses as Radio slid toward 325, and Byers, Case Motors, and General Motors fell in early trading.
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New York
Bears
Byers
Case Motors
General Motors
Wife killer is hanged in Malone case plea denied
A 27 year old man, Wash iu Le Malone, who killed his wife, was hanged after the Supreme Court of Justice intervention. He initially refused religious ministrations but later allowed visits by two Catholic priests.
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Supreme Court of Justice
Washiu le Malone
Aviator Leaves Half Million Estate In Will
George B. Peck, killed with three companions while searching mountains north of Tulcon for William Hyatt, left a five hundred thousand dollar estate with his young wife as sole beneficiary. Also notes marriage licenses Armstrong Parry and John William to Ruth Tuttle, suits filed by Mary W. Cooper, and a card of thanks to the American Legion and Odd Fellows for sympathy after the bereavement.
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Tulcon
George B. Peck
Here
William Hyatt
Armstrong—Parry
John William
Las Vegas
Ruth Tuttle
Los Angeles
The
American Legion
Odd Fellows
France Begins to Show a Profit
Paris December 8 The income of the French government is now ahead of expenditures at a rate of $7. This result stems from renewed industrial and commercial activity since the stabilization of the franc and from tax revenue estimates based on the second year preceding each budget.
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Paris
Sach
Aon
All American Team Named by Associated Press
The Associated Press selects its All American football team with input from AP staff, sports editors from member papers, and football authorities nationwide. The Age presents this lineup to readers on page five.
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Alan J. Gould
Associated Press
Gould
United States
Age
Senate Public Lands Committee summons West for open hearing
The Senate Public Lands Committee asks Secretary West to appear at an open hearing next Wednesday to be questioned about his nomination for the Secretaryship of the Interior.
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Washington
Senate Public Lands Committee
West
Interior
Price of Wales Leaves for Port Said
Cairo Egypt December 8 The Price of Wales hurries to his father’s bedside and leaves for Port Said at five forty this morning as the family responds to the royal health crisis in Egypt.
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Wales
Port Said
Cairo
Egypt
King George Restful Night Reports From London
King's physicians report His Majesty had a restful night and maintained general strength. Bulletin issued in London on December 8 outlining royal health update and stable condition.
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King George
London
Las Vegas Quints Meet Milford in High School Gym
Las Vegas Union Pacific M. E. G. team plays Milford M. E. G. tonight at eight in the high school gym. It is Las Vegas second game of the season and the hosts promise a fast contest.
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Las Vegas Union Pacific M. E. G
Milford M. E. G
Las Vegas
Bridge Luncheon Parties Mark Week in Local Social Circles
Mrs J D Smith and Mrs J J Hemphill hosted two bridge luncheons this week with prizes awarded to Mrs A E Cahlan Mrs J T Watters and Mrs Dave Kramer. Guests included E W Cragin W N Schuyler and others while a separate Thursday Afternoon Club gathering was held by Mrs E W Cragin. Martha S Crump, a local realtor, is recovering from flu.
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J. D. Smith
J. J. Hemphill
A. E. Cahlan
J. T.watters
Dave Kramer
E. W. Cragin
W. N. Schuyler
Wm. Mc
W. L. Scott
Jake Beckley
J. W. Wood
J. M. Heaton
S. J. Lawson
R. W. Thomas
R. B. Griffith
C. E. Pembroke
J. H. Lightfoot
C. L. Ronnow
A. C. Grant, Marble
Charles P. Squires
Martha S. Crump
Wheat King Patten Dies at Chicago Home
James A. Patten, 76, famed as the Wheat King of the Chicago Board of Trade, died of pneumonia at his Chicago home. Once a noted cornerer of world grain markets, he donated much of his wealth to philanthropy and education, and served as mayor of Evanston from 1901 to 1905.
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Chicago
James A. Patten
Chicago Board of ‘Trade
Patten
Freeland Corners
Ill
Alexander R
Agnes (Beveridge) Patten
Illinois Prairie
George
Patten Brothers
New York
Eugene G. Scales
Frank B. Wayne
William P. Brown
United States
Northwestern University
Evanston Hospital
Evanston, Ill
City Court News: John Doe Convicted for Drunkenness
One John Doe was arrested and charged with drunkenness in Municipal Court before Judge Springer this morning. He was found guilty and fined 25 dollars. Notice there will be no church services at the Baptist Church tomorrow Sunday December 9.
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John Doe
Springer
The
Baptist Church
Tomorow
California Arizona water pact nears dam bill agreement
In Washington on December 8 AP reports Senator King Utah opposes Swing Johnson bill but predicts passage next week on a compromise. Nevada's Oddie says California and Arizona near an accord on water distribution in the dam bill. Hayden hopes for a compromise base while Ashurst warns of court action over flood fears.
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Washington
King
Utah
California
Arizona
Senate
Tasker L. Oddie
Nevada
Ashurst
Hayden
Water and Power Amendment Vote Seen Next Week
Washington reports that senators debated the Boulder Dam bill with emphasis on flood control for Imperial Valley. Senator Ashurst outlined Arizona’s position and rights in water and power revenue, while Senator Phipps proposed a twenty five million contribution. Officials expect a vote on water and power amendments Tuesday or Wednesday, with cross state support possible for final passage.
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Washington
Oddie
Boulder Dam
Imperial Valley
Waterman
Colorado
Fess
Ohio
Herbert Hoover
Johnson
Phipps
Ashurst
Arizona
Colorado River
California
Explosion on Senator Cousens and tanker tragedy
Port Arthur Texas reports three men killed and at least three injured when the Gulfland oil tanker exploded. In Washington a tax refund of 989833 dollars was issued to Senator Cousens of Michigan after efforts to collect about 33 million dollars in assessments against Ford Motor Company stockholders failed.
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Senator Cousens
Port Arthur
Tex
Washington
Cousens
Michigan
Ford, Motor Company
Former husband of Dolores DelRio dies in Berlin
Jaime Martinez DelRio, once married to Dolores DelRio, died of heart failure caused by blood poisoning after a minor boil operation. Father Sanchez Moreno, the DelRes family priest from Madrid, attended him in his final hours.
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Berlin
Jaime Martinez DelRio
Dolores DelRio
Sanchez Moreno
DelRes
Madrid
Birth of 8-Pound Daughter in Las Vegas Hospital
Mr and Mrs F Hickman of Elgin welcomed an eight pound daughter this afternoon at Las Vegas Hospital. Dr Ferguson reports both mother and child doing well.
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F. Hickman
Elgin
Las Vegas Hospital
Ferguson
Clubwoman Langworthy Dies in Tuscon at 73
Mrs Es telle Hinkly Langworthy a San Diego club leader and president of the First Chapter of National County Federation died in Tuscon at age 73. A charter member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, she was the mother of Clark W Langworthy. Mrs C O Lauritzen has been ill since Monday.
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Tuscon
Estelle Hinkly Langworthy
Club Creles
San Diego
National County Federation
Clark W. la
Langworthy
Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority
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Boston
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Aviator
Cooper
Mary W
Edgar Harold Richard
Stevens & Henderson
France
Summons West
Vegas
Chicgo
City Court News
Norris
Star
C. O. Lauritzen
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