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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1929
Page
2
The Age argues for relocating the city sporting district from its central heart to avoid stifling nearby improvements. It urges property owners and local businesses to act, warning that without voluntary action a public move may be forced, boosted by rising nearby property values.
Letson Balliet argues in the Age that a duty on ores would ignite home industries around Las Vegas where power water and transportation combine. He notes U S Steel seeks manganese but foreign sources remain cheaper and urges Nevada’s congressional voice for protecting American resources.
A letter questions the paving project and urges improved oversight. It argues the city can proceed safely with southern works, notes the工程er and contractor roles, and anticipates scrutiny of plans and specs. The piece predicts a board discussion on Mr Slocum’s $400 demand at tonight’s eight oclock meeting.
A Washington report questions rising arrest totals, noting 123000 arrests last year and 435000 over five years, almost 90 percent of the population. The piece cites enforcement, social factors, and local laws including the Sheppard Act with arrests rising from 11600 in 1925 to 14300 in 1929, amid broader reactions to crime and morality.
An American veteran who fought for Britain in World War I wanders Belfast with his wife seeking permission to rejoin the United States. Born in Rhode Island, George Young twice tried to enter America, but Ellis Island and Liverpool barred him as an alien due to allegiance to the British flag. He remains in Belfast, unable to work, awaiting return of his papers while pondering future options and a continued street singing life.
Hollywood July 15 Paul Muni the young Jewish stage actor prepares to portray seven wax figures in a film called Life's Bible derived from Richard Connell's A Friend of Napoleon The process begins with a mask of Muni's face and evolves with paint crepe hair and makeup The cinema demands deeper characterization than the stage and Muni notes the personality behind the makeup matters most The feature also recalls Lawrence Tibbetts early acting days and neighbors who aided in film work plus a note on tennis being the favored activity among actors with top players giving lessons at a club for four dollars per hour
Richman a Butte entertainer and music star, engaged to wed Clara Bow of Hollywood. He and CM Friend performed in a 1918 Butte cabaret, then moved east to pursue Broadway success.
Deming Seymour of New York reports a oppressive July night in Orchard Street and surrounding blocks. Tenants and families sleep on fire escapes while others pace windows or chat softly awaiting rain or cooler air as electric signs, beacon beams, and city odors loom over a crowded urban block.
A crowded Ter near Grand and Chrystie sees performers on a dim stage as derelicts rest and shoppers move. Police patrol the edge of the crowd watching for pickpockets while oriental spectators chatter above. In Orchard Street the music ends as Joe Impolonias guitarist lies on the sidewalk.
Nevada growers will attend a turkey grading session organized by the Department of Agriculture's Economic Advisory unit to establish grading standards acceptable to federal and state authorities. The debate over whether four grades are preferable will be discussed at the school.
In Salt Lake eateries proprietors report rising cigarette use among women, amid questions from men about the habit. Utah imposes a 10 percent cigarette tax, with revenue reportedly doubling over the past two months.
Charles A. Glaby of the Boers' Weekly told the New England Bakers' Association in Swampscott Massachusetts that the United States has the largest sweet tooth of any country on earth during a speech acknowledging American dessert consumption trends.
Los Angeles based Carwymac Inc gains control of Tonopah Belmont Development Company tailings near Tonopah Nevada on a royalty basis. Geo H Wyman Jr plans a 400 ton cyanide unit to treat the tailings, duplicating Yellow Aster methods. Wyman notes the tailings have higher gold content and substantial silver. The plant will also process dry crushed ore near Barstow California.
Los Angeles stock and curb exchanges showed very sluggish trading with little activity. New York money rose 12 percent. Craft advanced to 34 and Emco sold 1,900 with no change. Pickwick climbed 2 to 11 1/2 in the sole trading report with no other notable moves.
A man set fire to his bed to reclaim $30 he claimed the landlady owed him. He then walked out with the hotel register. Police searched for the man after the proprietress reported the episode. Oils steady. Rio Grande up 1s on 500. Union 900 at 48. banks idle.
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