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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1929
Page
2
The Las Vegas Age published on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays announces its post office status in Las Vegas Nevada with editor Charles P Squires and AP news rights retained. It states exclusive republication rights for AP dispatches and local news.
A local note laments the removal of six old umbrella trees from the Overland Hotel corner. The writer recalls the shade and beauty these trees provided during hot summers and urges cherishing mature greenery as the city grows. They remind readers that only God can make a tree.
An editorial urges Clark County citizens to back the newly elected County Commission, favoring cooperation over petty criticism and inviting dialogue with individual members to resolve disagreements. The piece argues constructive engagement aids county governance and cautions against personal hostility in public service.
A one acre plot in Acre Mountain produced over 40000 pounds of Danish Baldhead cabbage for Porter Morgan of Transylvania county. The crop netted about a 10-4-4 mixture with plants set 3½ feet apart between rows and 24 to 30 inches within rows. Cabbage headed well and sold for 3 cents a pound.
In Washington on January 7 the Pan American Conference on Arbitration and Conciliation approved in plenary session the drafts of multilateral arbitration and conciliation treaties that had been approved yesterday by their respective committees.
Authorities conducted a targeted search for a kidnap suspect across the Mojave Desert near North San Bernardino as part of the ongoing investigation into the abduction. Search teams cordoned off routes and coordinated with local agencies to locate the suspect and ensure the victim's safety.
Police led a raid on lower Manhattan arresting more than fifty speakeasy proprietors. The operation, part of ongoing undercover work, sent 150 arrestees tallying across raids in recent nights as officers forced entries to seize and detain the targets.
An Indian Springs man sustained paralysis on the left side after a car crash. Three other occupants were unharmed. Ora Nay, driver of the truck, also escaped injury. Mathews was taken to Hewetson Hospital and is under care by Dr. C E Bulette.
Comp-Corporation organized for gold at Pony Meadows. Tonopah highway work from Tonopah to Currant Creek and other routes planned. Reno stages potential expansion and a new furnace for St Thomas Aguil church. Sulphur mining active in northern Nevada. Kerrick mine work resumes. Fallon and Lahontan plans noted. Copper Canyon to build a flotation mill. Chalk Mountain plant nearing completion. Ely lighting system updated. Lahontan dam recreation grounds funded. Victory highway work to improve 32.47 miles. death curve on Tly pah eliminated. Odd Fellows building ready for occupancy January 1. Fernley quicksilver shipments. Truckee Carson irrigation district power line. Fallon city hall proposed. Lahontan reservoir bass plan. Hawthorne bids for seven mile broad gauge railroad to naval depot link. Fernley beacon light noted.
A Ward entertainment was held in the High School Auditorium marking Bishop M D Robison era work and appreciation for Bishop Cooper. Kiwanis Commercial Club banquet drew twenty five Valley leaders to Las Vegas. Local students depart for BYU Provo and Miss Earl sisters return to California and Pioche. M V Pirates open 1929 hoops vs Virgin High with new uniforms for seven players. Nearby prep teams Clash as Reno Salt Lake air mail and Carson-New execution chamber projects noted. New year dances and births add to community life in Overton.
The selection of a committee to assess the sanity of Gordon Stewart Northc Briaine was announced. Details remain unclear as the process begins and officials confirm the jurisdiction and scope of the evaluation.
Special prosecutor Kelley objected to court signing the order appointing sanity experts, calling the matter void and irregular. The sensational case proceeds as officials move to determine procedures before the designated judge.
Advices received by the Associated Press from New Delhi indicate a Washington family reported four sets of twins within seven years. The note marks another instance of multiple births in a long span.
Describes a complete water plant integrated in cars using a centrifugal water pump. Hot water from around the cylinder head moves to the radiator for cooling, indicating a new design feature in modern engine cooling.
Meridian has filed notice of intention to make three year proof before A A Haevelor man U S Commissioner in Las Vegas Nevada on January first. Claimant names as witnesses: First published December 4 1909 and last publication January 6 1909.
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