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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1929
Page
2
The Las Vegas Sage announces Wednesday Tuesday Thursday and Saturday publication schedule and confirms post office second class mailing status in Las Vegas Nevada with Charles P Squires as editor and publisher.
The article states that The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republish all AP credited news and local news in the paper, with rights reserved for special dispatches as well. It asserts ownership and republication restrictions for content appearing in the publication.
In a vivid editorial voice, Las Vegas boosters celebrate fashion, jewels, and opportunities. They praise local merchants, argue for hard work, and urge men to seize business prospects while warning against idle loafing. The piece links prosperity to mining, irrigation, and growth tied to Boulder Dam development.
The piece argues for immediate police protection expansion and swift court action to deter street misdeeds in Las Vegas. It warns that without firm arrests the thug element will intimidate residents, affecting daily life and safety.
Ambassador Myron Herrick, visiting U S envoy to France, is reported resting easier today after a sudden turn for the worse last night. He had been seriously ill with influenza causing alarm in diplomatic circles, with specialists consulted at his home for several hours as his temperature rose.
The Finney Shoe Company owner demands the ad not be printed further claiming his store is stocked and business is strong. He acknowledges The Age’s advertising power and praises the paper for effective reach in Las Vegas.
Blaine M. Tuxhorn attempted a new endurance record from Marshall at 8:45 AM in a winded open cockpit monoplane. He planned mid air refueling via a synchronized catapult device as a deep snow lay on the ground and temperatures hovered near five degrees. The craft carried 25 gallons of fuel with a plan to refuel after seven to eight hours.
Detroit story notes a handmade silk Masonic apron in Frank Eldredge’s possession claimed to predate the United States by fifty years. The Eldredge line traces to London in the early eighteenth century with Hezekiah Eldredge receiving the apron in Waterford, Pennsylvania in 1900. Hezekiah joined Waterford Lodge No. 435 in 1874.
Coroner's jury renders verdict death from causes in the case of Charley Shepphard a negro convict burned to death near Rome after confessing to murdering J D Duvall guard at the prison and abducting Duvall's 18 year old daughter following an escape.
The eighth Arizona legislature ended after a turbulent yet progressive session. A flood control emergency fund was killed in the House as John Phillips, governor elect, predicts broad prosperity in irrigated valleys including Yuma, Gila, Casa Grande and Salt River regions. Auction Bridge Club members gathered at Mrs Bracken’s home for a bridge luncheon. high score went to Mrs Squires and consolation to Mrs Boyer.
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