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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1922
Page
2
The Las Vegas Age editorial argues against yellow journalism, defends public duties, and supports the city’s board of commissioners while criticizing sensational reporting. It notes Commissioner Hodgens has no desire to seek mayoral office and would not accept such an position under any circumstances.
The Age notes a pleasant call from Major W. H. Luckhardt before his departure for Oakland California en route to Honduras. He will oversee Borax Smith interests in Central America while J. W. Wilson remains in charge here at West End Chemical Company. Two tractor train outfits have been deployed to move borax from the mine to the railroad.
A special meeting of the Board of City Commissioners was held Friday afternoon. Mayor pro tem Frank Brickie led a session attended by Brickie, Anderson, Hodgens. Mayor German and Commissioner Martin were absent. They approved Commissioner Anderson’s official bond and confirmed his appointment. A resolution to challenge Mayor German’s status was passed to set a legal basis for actions. A district court suit will be filed next week for a decision.
John L Connelly of Clark county was found dead in the hills east of St Thomas after vanishing December 21 while driving a four horse team. A storm, pursuit, and an apparent fall left him dead about ten days before discovery January 2. death attributed to head injury. coyotes mutilated the body. He leaves a wife and four children. burial at St Thomas on January 6.
The Community Christmas Tree Committee reports December 1921 donations totaling 197.47 from many organizations and individuals including the International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths and others. Expenditures total 91.43 for treat and relief work, leaving 106.04 for future relief. The relief committee provided nine dinners 28 beer baskets and clothing bundles, with thanks to supporters for a successful year.
Las Vegas commissioners discuss a resolution demanding Mayor W C German stop acting in office while Frank Brickie holds mayor pro tem. City Attorney says board lacks power. funds questioned if raised by illegal gambling. Gambling licenses granted for local hotels. plumbing ordinance amended. meeting adjourned. Miss LaRue Davis case ends with Tanlac advertisement.
Mr. P J Sullivan has applied for a patent survey of the Last Chance Group, five lode claims, with potential for a large body of high grade copper ore. Fred W Rudolf is conducting the survey and Leo A McNamee handles the legal work as Sullivan protects his title amid promising development.
Sparks city council, after a recent meeting, refused to issue any further gambling house licenses for the upcoming quarter. Count man Juniper noted protests against existing licenses and urged delaying new grants. Six houses currently hold gambling licenses, with two more applications denied.
The Tenth Judicial District Court of Nevada issues summons to Emma Rebecca Morris in a divorce action filed by Charles Morris on grounds of desertion. The Clerk is Florence S. Doherty. First publication December 10, 1921. Last publication January 14.
Public notice lists John L McMichael W B McConnell J M Watson Jr George W Wells 8 W Nice Frank Beemer Budd G Nice and heirs executors administrators and assigns of each owner. It declares labor expenditures in 1920 1921 on several Clark County placer claims including Big Bend Bettie Florence Lucy Lydia Lily Lena Jane Goldie Hazel Irene May and other named claims to hold under 2324 Rev Statutes. If co owners fail to contribute within 90 days after service or publication, interests will vest in the claimant subscriber. Amounts due per owner range from 12 50 per name per listed claim, with publication dates Nov 19 1921 to Feb 18 1922.
The Memorial building will be turned over to the state of Nevada as soon as fuel is secured to test the heating plant. Though not fully furnished, many rooms will be occupied by several commissions. The Capitol commission arranged partial furnishings and anticipates housing multiple commissions, moving offices from the senate and assembly chambers before the next legislative session.
Hawkins' Addition to Las Vegas Nevada reports only a few choice lots remaining. Pipe has been ordered and will be delivered around January 10 with water line completion expected before February 1, 1922.
A 1921 notice in Nevada addresses John J L McMichael and others about annual labor expenses for several placer mining claims in Clark County. It warns that failure to contribute shares by ninety days after service or publication will transfer ownership to the holder who funded the required expenditures. Names include Ethel Daisy Lulu Mabel Mary and others with specified amounts per claim. Also notices an annual stockholders meeting for Boss Gold Mining Company at Goodsprings Nevada on January 18 1922 and Yellow Pine Mining Company annual meeting on January 18 1922 with president signatures.
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