Untimely Death and Oddities in a Grist From CP
Grist reports Melville Dollar Jr son of the late Captain Robert Dollar dropping dead at his home in Van der after returning from San Rafael Cal where he had worked. The Dollar shipping family is struck by the deaths of father and son in short succession. The column also notes proposed ten percent cuts to state and university officials salaries amid budget balancing. A light feature on a sleep race in New York cites a bathing resort contest and a joking wish to join. The piece closes with American Legion convention preparations and ticket sales for a grand ball and queen election watchers.
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Melville Do
Robert Dollar
Vaner
San Rafeel
Cal
Suspect Arrested in Assault Case Tied to Memorial Day Incident
Jack Slantey was arrested on a charge of assault with intent to do great bodily harm after an alleged assault on a woman connected to a Long Beach camp. The woman, Miss Saunders, corroborated his account later. Authorities found a hidden 28 caliber revolver as they intervened.
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Jack Slantey
Marie Seuncer H Street
Ciry
Stockade
Slantey
San Dieg
Long Teach
Stanley
Miss Saunders
Moranley
Minders
Star
Military Order of Cooties Initiates Fifteen Members
The Military Order of Cooties held its second initiation night welcoming fifteen new members led by Victor Luke and W. P. Mosier among others. A street parade started near the Golden Camel and the new initiates were driven through downtown in a dilapidated wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Military Order of Cooties
Victor Luke
W. P. Mosier
Ted Morris
A. R. Robinson
MH. K
BR. Mileven
A. Simon
Hatloway
Charles Holman
J. Loomis
Ed Wabach
Albert Multin
Glen Frazier
Burrows to Manage Sewells United Store Opening
B H Burrows will manage the new Sewells United store and is preparing fixtures for a planned mid June opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.h. Burrows
Sewells
B. H. Burrows
Sewells United
Nevada tax case halts collection from Six Companies workers
Federal Judge Frank H. N cross granted a temporary restraining order stopping realty and poll tax collection by assessor DeVinney from Six Companies workers. The firm argued that workers reside on a federal reservation and Nevada tax laws do not apply. A $15,000 bond was required until final determination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson City
Frank H. N Cross
F Vinney
Cha Ney
Heover Dan
DeVinney
Nevada
Purse Snatching Suspects Detained After Downtown Robbery
Beatrice Myoner a Union Pacific waitress was assaulted on south Third street by a footpad who grabbed her purse containing 56 dollars and silver. Three suspects were arrested but not identified by Myoner as of press time. She escaped with minor bruises and returned home.
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Beatrice Myoner
Union Pacific
South Third Street
Miss Myoner
Son of Capt. Dollar Dead in Vancouver Home
Melville Dollar 54 eldest son of the late Captain Robert Dollar was found dead at his Vancouver home after returning to drive his car inside. He suffered from a heart ailment for months and is survived by his widow seven children his mother and other relatives. The message notes the Dollar fortune inherited from his father.
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Vancouver
B. C
Melville Dollar
Robert Dollar
Dollar
Parachute Jumper Dies After Spinning Flight
Chicago May 31 UP A student pilot Earl W Burke 21 leaped as an airplane spun rapidly. Lindeman shouted Jump. Burke failed to pull his parachute cord and fell 400 feet to his death, a tragic case of fear.
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Chicago
Victor Lindeman
Eacih
Earl W. Burke
Olympics figure jugglers set to perform in Los Angeles
A bustling lineup features several figure jugglers as Los Angeles prepares to host upcoming Olympic events. Organizers promise a display of precision and artistry, with athletes showcasing intricate tosses and balances amid a city-wide celebration.
City Advances Sewer District Plan and Amusement Device Fees
City commissioners, after three protests, approved proceeding with Unitary Sewer District No. 1 and to begin construction when sites are ready. A license fee of 50 per month will be set for merry-go-rounds and amusement devices in permanent parks, with an amendment to the licensing ordinance prepared. The Las Vegas Disposal Company noncompliance issue was reviewed and the city clerk was instructed to notify the firm.
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Stevens
Lic
Lorenzi Lake Park
Las Vegas
Viola Burns
Nye Wilson Chamber of Commerce Seeks New Members
Nye Wilson Chamber of Commerce reports several new applications for membership since the last meeting. Applications were referred to the membership committee for approval. President James H. Down suggested voting the Las Vegas Age editor for helpful editorials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nye Wilson Chamber of Commerce
St Y
James H. Down
Las Vegas Age
Chamber of Commerce
Courageous Copper Removes Sign In Street Besieged By Bees
Laguna Beach officers report Patrolman H. G. Alanson calmly removed a traffic sign swarmed by bees on the main street. Traffic halted as he approached the hive, grabbed the sign, and moved away, displaying steady nerve in the seaside town.
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Courageous
Laguna Beach
Calif
H. G. Alanson
Laguna Beach Law
Alanson
Women Agents Vanish Raid Predicted In Las Vegas
Two undercover prohibition agents in Las Vegas allegedly sought evidence of a forthcoming federal raid. One woman, described as foreign extraction, stocky and short, worked on the coast over winter and is linked to the operation. She left for Carson City and then San Francisco with a younger, dark haired decoy who gained entry to resorts and purchased whiskey and beer.
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Prohibition
Las Vegas
Carson City
San Franciso
Governor Pardons Massie in Hawaii Murder Case
Governor Rudy Laffoon of Kentucky granted a full pardon to Lieut. Thomas J. Massie, the Winchester, Kentucky native convicted of second degree murder in Hawaii’s famous honor murder case. The pardon restores his civil rights and applies only to Massie as the sole Kentuckian among the four found guilty.
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Frankfort
U.P
Rudy Laffoon
Kentucky
Thomas J. Massie
Joe Kahahawai
Hawaii
Massie
Winchester
Fire Threatens Local Pharmacy on Fremont Street
A fire in a refrigeration motor at Professional Pharmacy on lower Fremont caused smoke damage but no major fire. Fire crews worked several minutes before the manager arrived with the key, and the incident limited damage to smoke effects.
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Lower
Fremont
Senate Passes $1.115 Billion Tax Bill In Emergency Action
The Senate approved the tax bill by 72 to 11 after President Hoover urged swift action amid a national crisis. The measure totals about $1.115 billion, with higher income taxes and various excises, while an omnibus economy bill to save roughly $238.6 million was reported to supplement the tax bill.
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Thomas L. Stokes
United Press
Washington
Senate
Hoover
Stors
Black
Ala
Bulow
S. Dak
Costigan
Colo
Glass, Valore
Okla
Hawes
Smith
S. c
Trammell
Fla
Norbeck
S. D
Blaine
Wis
Shipstead
Minn
Farner-Labor
Tydings
Dem
Senate Economy Committee
The
Treasury
David I. Walsh
Mass
Secretary of Treasury
Osden L. Mills
Mills
Smoot
Senate Finance Committee
Coroner probes death of Vitte Decimo in cabin
A coroner's inquest into Vitte Decimo's death, found Monday in a cabin near Second and Stewart, adjourned as two key witnesses remained missing. Sheriff Keate was unavailable, and investigators sought a second man whose testimony is crucial. The jury halted verdicts pending daylight inspection and fingerprint comparison on the murder weapon.
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Vitte Decimo
Second
Stewart Streets
Keate
Frank M. Ryan
Las Vegas
Louis Hord
Decimo
Main and Fifth Streets Improvement Reported
City Engineer Thompson reported that Main and Fifth streets have been worked over and temporarily improved. He suggested that lasting upgrades require a drainage system along the highway, noting limited gains without proper drainage. Ryland Taylor moved to thank Senator Oddie for his efforts on the Hoover Dam reservation tax bill.
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Ryland Taylor
Ae Chamber of Commerce
Senator Oddie
Hi Rts
Hoover Dam
Thompson
Main
Fifth Streets
Chamber Moves to New Offices in Archie Grant Building
The Chamber of Commerce voted yesterday to relocate to the Archie Grant building on Third Street near Fremont. The new ground floor office will house the touring bureau and the Clark County Historical Society, easing public access after July first. E A Clark chairs the relocation committee after a lengthy search.
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Chamber of Commerce
Archie Grant
Third Street
Fremont
Clark County Historical Society
Chamber
E. A. Clark
Chamber backs effort to host VFW encampment in Las Vegas
The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce pledged support to move the 1933 Veterans of Foreign Wars encampment to Las Vegas. A Vallejo California gathering may draw three thousand attendees and funders aim to show the city has adequate hotels and lodging. Fred S. Alward chairs the committee with Nye Wilson noting hotel plans are in progress.
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Ames Farndale
Chamber of Commerce
California - Nevada
Vegas
Vallejo
Cal
Fred S. Alward
Nye Wilson
C. P. Squires
Las Vegas
Mrs Craginn Heads to Honolulu to Represent Rotary Club
Mrs. E. W. Craginn departed by train for Los Angeles and will be joined by Mayor Cragin. They plan to travel Friday from San Pedro to Honolulu where Cragin will represent Las Vegas Rotary at the convention on the island.
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E. W. Craginn
Los Angeles
Mayor Cragin
San Pedro
Honolulu
Cragin
Las Vegas
Rotary Club
Fat Lady Slims for Divorce as Husband Prefers Fat
Chicago May 31. Mary Ell, former burlesque queen, slimmed 20 pounds to suit fashion but says her husband preferred fat women. She recounts his affair with Millicent Ludwig of St. Louis and explains she sought a divorce with Judge Sabath reviewing the plea.
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Chicago
Mary Ell
Millicent Ludwig
St. Louis
Westside Man Ambushed at Home in Two Day Killing
Leighton Ferris a 37 year old ex convict was shot and killed at 8 27 p m while dining with his wife and her three children at their Westside West Fifth Street home The killer fired through a window using a 30 30 caliber rifle and fled Police found the bullet lodged in the porch of the neighboring house Maurice Keyes Ferris former husband of Alice Keyes Ferris was arrested later at Boulder City reservation guards He refused to talk in custody and the case unfolds amid a love triangle and past insurance scheme involving arson and a prior statutory charge dropped against Keyes The murder is the second in the area within two days.
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Leighton Ferris
West Fifth Street
Westside
Ferris
Alice Keyes Ferris
Hat
Maurice Keyes
Keyes
Alice Ferris
Boulder City
Las Vegas
Keate
Taft
Caliornia
Alasans
Bodell
Sheriff's Office
California
Key
Alice Keyes
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Daily Grind
United Tes
New York
American Legion
Ither Vegan
Capt. Dollar
Jean Blythe
Ben
Mabel Peterson
Red 5
Speaking of
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Neis Sports
Tor
Rte
Age
L. V. Chamber
Tak Gill
Miriam Hopkins
Paramount
Rosamund
J. S. Ross
Mountain Springs
Las Vegas’ Hospital
Fat Lady
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