Legal thriller unfolds as Morgan defends Crawford
Lawyer John Curtis Morgan celebrates a legal win aided by Nan Carroll while secretly listening to Crawford and Alice Belton. Nan discovers bribery and a hidden confession note, but with risks, she plans to expose tampered testimony and protect Morgan from a tainted trial as Crawford mutters threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Curtis Morgan
Nan Carroll
Nan
Morgan
Kris
Bert Crawford
Crawford
Iris
Roy Bland
Aice Belton
Young Bland
Alice
Iris Morgan
Belton
Y” Morgan
Nat
Alicel Belton
Alice Belton
Miss Berton
Mr. Crawford
Western Pacific Rail Application Favored
San Francisco officials unanimously backed the Western Pacific railroad’s bid for a new California line. The proposed 200 mile link from Keddin, California to Klamath Falls, Oregon would connect with the Great Northern railroad after applications before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Southern Pacific opposes, arguing current facilities suffice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Arrowhead Highway Traffic Surges in 1929
The Arrowhead route shows a 34.9 percent rise in daily traffic to 788 cars. Nevada and out-of-state vehicles split 5,511 weekly total with 3,149 from Nevada and 2,362 from elsewhere. Planners anticipate further growth due to oil-bound gravel paving and Boulder Dam projects boosting travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrowhead Highway
Crath
Nevada
Springs Station
Highway Department
Las Vegas
Vegas
Arizona
Los Angeles
Salt Lake City
Boulder Dam
Black Spider Victims On Way to Recovery
Ontario and San Bernardino reports say two victims of black widow spider bites are improving. Mrs. D F Irwin responds to treatment and will recover while David M Davis, a San Bernardino plasterer, is sent home after convulsions from the bite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Calif
U.R
D. F. Irwin
San Bernardino
David M. Davis
Davis
Ramona Hospital
Railroad Men Go to Meeting at Caliente
Approximately fifty members of the S E A of the Union Pacific traveled to Caliente Sunday for a meeting to elect new officers and conduct current business. They are expected back in Las Vegas later today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Caliente
Las Vegas
Land suit reversal fails in Brockman quiet title case
Mrs. Brockman sought adoption of proposed findings in district court to overturn Judge Orrs decision in Ullom Brockman quiet title suit. The court rejected her proposed findings, affirming J. M. Ulloms absolute title to the lot.
Family Circling Globe Spends 2 Weeks in Vegas
Mr and Mrs Ward Smith finishing an eastward world tour spent two weeks in Las Vegas. They lodged with Jas G Serigham on East Fremont and toured the Valley before departing Sunday for El Paso Texas. The Smiths, now from New York City, had last visited Japan and planned to return to Las Vegas soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Ward Smith
Las Vegas
el Paso
Texas
Jas. G. Serigham
Fremont
Smiths
Japan
New York City
Nevada Picnic at Long Beach July 31
All former Nevada residents are invited to the annual picnic reunion at Bixby Park Long Beach all day Wednesday July 31. This low rate day on the P E road is open to all who care to go with each state having its own section and county registrars. A program begins at 2 pm with addresses music and community singing and special speakers for each state. Nevada Arizona and New Mexico will share the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bixby Park
Long Beach
P. E
Nevada
Arizona
New Mexico
Land Company Wins $2 045 95 Judgment
The Las Vegas Development company obtained a default judgment against A McKandles for 2045.95 with costs of 15.50 after suit over money lent and property sold and delivered. Stevens Henderson and Noland represented the company, seeking 2045.95 plus 1957.06 plus 133.33 and 7 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
A. McKandles
Stevens
Henderson
Noland
Panaca graduates win state scholarship honors
Ivan De Sonne and Keith Lee of Panaca are named as top and second choices for a state scholarship funded by an anonymous donor. Kenii Lee is first choice. the award totals 500 dollars for the first year and 500 dollars for each of the next three years, contingent on satisfactory work. De Sonne plans to attend the University of California if not chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan de Sonne
Las Vegas High School
de Sonne
University of California California
Ocean Searched For Woman's Body Near Santa Monica Pier
Life guards and police scoured the Santa Monica Ocean near the pier for a woman's body believed linked to the death of 33 year old Ethel Miller whose body was recovered after a child claimed two women leapt into the sea. Miller had been ill for years and authorities checked if any of her friends were missing as the search continued.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Santa Monica Pier
Ethel Miller
Miss Miller
Trust Building Completion Soon In Las Vegas
One of Las Vegas' newest business buildings will rise quickly as cement pours begin on the Pioneer Title Insurance and Trust company structure on South Fourth near Fremont. Delays pushed completion from August 1 to about August 15. contract awarded May 27. Purnishings come from Quality Mill San Bernardino. wiring by George L. Black. Carl Gantner as general contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
Pioneer Title Insurance and Trust Company
South Fourth
Fremont
O. W. Yates
Yates
Quality Mill
San Bernardino
George L. Black
Carl Gantner
Stockwell and Binney
Office Fur
Jack Hoxie Plans Las Vegas Movie Scouting Visit
Cowboy star Jack Hoxie, performing with the 101 Ranch show, will visit Las Vegas after the current tour to scout sites for future film scenes. Producer William Steiner, slated as Hoxie’s distributor, will meet local film figure Perry Sherman and later accompany Hoxie on a country survey. Sherman notes Hoxie showed interest in the Las Vegas area during a Texas trip. Fox, once active here, plans a Las Vegas branch in the new building once completed.
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Jack Hoxie
de Luxe
Las Vegas
William Steiner
Hoxie
Perry Sherman
Stiner
W. 42Nd Street
Los Angeles
Texas
Sherman
William Fox
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Miss Belton
Gladys
Mr. Bland
Chicago
South America
Roy
Bert
Bland
Payne
Brainerd
Tim
Andes
Jack
Mr. Morgan
Cines
AyAnne Austin
Theda Pigeon
Western Pacific
Arrowhead
Globe
Ira J. Earl
Mgr
Main and
Lewis Streets
Roy Martin
Pres
EA. Ferron, Mgr
Keith Lee
Panaca
Star
Lee
Jack Hoxie Will
Scout Vegas
Fishers and Stationers
Las Vegas Valley Well Drilling Co
W. Schauss, Dist. Mer
U.S
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