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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1928
Page
2
The Las Vegas Age notes publication on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday afternoons with post office second class matter. Charles P Squires serves as editor and publisher. The paper assigns Associated Press news dispatches to AP and reserves rights for republication of local and special dispatches.
City leaders push for rapid street improvements to prevent a rival town from emerging. Main street now has oil-bound gravel pavement, with Fifth street under construction. The drive aims to complete remaining streets, expand airport capacity, and accommodate a growing population with hotels and modern apartments ahead of the dam project.
The piece argues that the Block 16 redlight district in Las Vegas is a growing disgrace and a threat to property values. It urges the City Commissioners to relocate the district to a secluded site before public opinion turns hostile and growth intensifies the issue.
The article recalls Boulder Dam support dating to Las Vegas early days and notes Lincoln County Republican convention at Caliente on September 17, 1908 adopted a platform backing the project. It frames Boulder Dam as an idea existing since the area’s earliest days.
In Las Vegas on Wednesday December 26 1928 A L J Clark aged 62 died after illness. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 30 PM at Las Vegas Funeral Home conducted by Rev F C Moreno with music by Mrs Moreno. Clark one of Las Vegas pioneers arrived in 1905 from the Stewart ranch and was active in civic life as a road supervisor builder and contractor. Prior to settling here he lived in Montana Iowa Colorado and Arizona. He was known as a kindly neighbor and his passing brings sadness to old friends.
The American press served public interest in 1928 as the nation’s nerve center and market place. It highlights fearless African reporting in the presidential campaign, record newspaper circulation, rising newspaper groups, and an expected expansion of chains into 1929. Estimated total industry business near $1 billion with subscriptions and sales around $200 million.
Personal notices list Mr and Mrs Al Moser and three daughters from Lyndall Utah visiting Mrs Charles P Ball. Thomas O Harland visiting Coronado. Mrs Jane Frost Fayle and son with Leonard and Mr Albert Rudy. Dr and Mrs Walter F Weise and children from Fresno visiting Wm E Ferron. Mr and Mrs Mannion of Hollywood visiting in law and Mrs R W Thomas. Mr and Mrs A Cahlan of Reno visiting A E Cahlan. Public Land revenue report notes $6.7 million earned in 1927 28 with $2.2 million admin cost. Easy to remember Oz and Oz towns in Kentucky boast the shortest railroad station names.
In 1908 Henry Robbins of Good Springs proposed a Colorado River plank at a state convention endorsing river improvement to develop power for people. The Age notes this as one of the first public actions in Nevada favoring a Boulder Canyon dam, though the full resolution text was not printed.
In Mexico City on January 27 President Emilio Portes Gil issued an order abolishing summary executions for those arrested in open rebellion or for crimes against the state. The decree requires authorities to hand over all detainees to proper authorities for formal trial on the charges.
London reports the king’s condition shows marked improvement though a lingering lung infection worries doctors. Christmas visits by his sons, daughters, and the Queen comfort him as thousands gather at the Palace gates to inquire about his health. Indianapolis adopts Hoover era traffic plan from national safety conference. ordinance to take effect January.
Richmond report from the Society of American Bacteriologists identifies heat loving bacteria that grow in warm, even pasteurized milk. Dust from cow stables and hot sun exposure of milk cans promote growth, with pasteurizing containers waiting over 30 minutes raising acidity and spoiling flavor.
A small blaze at Hewetsen Hospital caused minor damage when an overheated furnace allegedly sparked the fire. Volunteer firefighters led by Fire Chief Harold Case responded quickly, preventing a major disaster and earning commendations for their alert handling.
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