New York Agent Tries to Buy Local Properties
J L Donahue of New York visited here to negotiate the purchase of the Consolidated Power and Telephone company, the city water system, a local bank, and a hotel. Public utilities were not for sale. The syndicate already holds timber land interests in Oregon and plans a 200 mile railroad. rumors place an option on seven acres in Las Vegas for a lumber yard, unconfirmed.
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J. L. Donahue
New York
Consolidated Power and Telephone Company
City Water System
Donahue
Fifth
Fremont Streets
Fremont Street
Oregon
Las Vegas
Prison Term for Operator Looms in Free Lot Scheme Case
A federal judge in Omaha sentenced Harry H. Cowl, president of United States Suburban Home Developers, Inc., to one year and one day in Leavenworth plus a $5,000 fine for using the mails to defraud in selling building lots nearRalston Nebraska. Sales manager John W. Weinstein got six months and $1,000. two salesmen were fined $100 each. The case marked a rare federal conviction against a free lot operation, which misled buyers with false promises of lots valued at $250 to $750, while actual values ranged from $25 to $150. The firm claimed an established, connected community with modern utilities, which the trial showed was false.
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Vegas
Leavenworth
Kansas
Omaha
Nebraska
Woodworth
United States District Court
Harry H. Cowl
United States Suburban Home Developers, Inc
Ralston
John W. Weinstein
Nolle Contendre
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Cowl
Lacoma Heights
Paving Debate in Las Vegas Endorses Oil-Bound Gravel
The Las Vegas discussion challenges protest misimpressions about paving. Oil-bound gravel, praised by observers and shown in use, is urged as lasting and suitable, while asphalt concrete remains favored by paving contractors for larger cities and heavy traffic.
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Las Vegas
Smith Campaign Charges Again Are Hurled
Governor Al Smith faces renewed allegations of financial support from baseball pool public utility and brewery interests in his presidential bid. The charge came from Rev Oscar R Miller Albany civic league superintendent while testifying before the Senate campaign funds probing committee. Miller was recommended by Senator Heflin as possessing inside information on the Smith campaign.
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International News Service
New York
al Smith
Oscar R. Miller
Civic League of
Albany
N. Y
Senate
Miller
Heflin
Alabama
Smith
L. V. Delegate Dies in East
Word of the death of Mrs. F. Appell, a former Las Vegas woman, was received here. Mr. and Mrs. Appell, delegates from San Bernardino to the national B. of A. convention in Cleveland, were in New York where Mrs. Appell was fatally struck by an automobile. She died in New York City despite efforts to save her. Appell was a Union Pacific employee.
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F. Appell
Las Vegas
New York
Appell
San Bernardino
Cleveland
Ohio City
New York City
Union Pacific
Lindbergh Song Garners National Tribute
Col Lindbergh remains in the spotlight as America honors him at home with a new national song march “Lindbergh the Spirit of America” for the first anniversary of the trans Atlantic flight. Senator Pittman has read the lyrics into the Congressional Record and Washington officials plan band performances by the Army Navy and Marine bands.
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Col. Lindbergh
America
Lindbergh
Pittman
Nevada
Washington
Army
Navy
Marine
Carroll elected president of Altar Society
Mrs. T. M. Carroll was elected president of the Altar Society of the Catholic church at a meeting held last evening. Other officials were Mrs. Martha Lando secretary and Mrs. T. B. Croal treasurer.
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T. M. Carroll
Altar Society of the Catholic Church
Martha Lando
T. B. Croal
Texaco service station ground broken in Las Vegas
Ground was broken today for a Texaco super service station to be built by Simon Bros. of the Las Vegas garage. The project includes a 30 by 50 foot garage with battery shop and wash rack, and the auditorium will be converted into a stage station with a restaurant restrooms and ticket office. The first shipment of Texaco products has arrived and will be unloaded on arrival. The station aims to open in early July.
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Texaco
Simon Bros
Las Vegas
Italians land after 59 hour Rome endurance flight
Italian aviators Ferrarin and Delprete set a new aviation endurance record at Rome and landed at 3 52 p m after 59 hours aloft, according to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Rome and dated June 2.
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London
Ferrarin
Delprete
Rome
Exchange
Fines Funneling to City Court in May Totaled 760
The city court collected 760 in fines in May as reported by Municipal Judge C. D. Breeze. The sum came from penalties on traffic violators, alcohol offenses, drunks, and disorderly persons.
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C. D. Breeze
L D S Buys New Piano From Garehime
The L D S Church purchased a Baldwin upright piano from J W Garehime’s music house. The instrument was tried during the church conference here. Other recent sales included Harve Perry and O O Dimick.
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J. W. Garehime
Music House
Harve Perry
O. O. Dimick
McLarnen Undergoes Major Operation
J. F. McLarnen of Las Vegas underwent a major operation performed by Dr. Mildren at the Las Vegas hospital this morning. His condition is reported as favorable. Also listed are divorce actions: Maude Estelle Kennedy versus Spicer Kennedy. Helen Grace Gilmore versus John M. Gilmore. Mary Grace Guhl versus Henry F. Guhl. Rosetta F. Ward versus John H. Ward.
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J. F. McLarnen
Las Vegas
Mildren
Las Vegas Hospital
McLarnen
Maude Estelle Kennedy
Ry Spicer Kennedy
Helen Grace Gilmore
John M. Gilmore
Mary Grace Guhl
Henry F. Guhl
Rosetta F. Ward
John H. Ward
Marriage Licenses Hit Record in Clark County
With May's end the County Clerk reports 27 marriage licenses issued in Clark County. Most licenses went to California couples. June is expected to bring another high tally as roads improve. Last year Clark ranked third in Nevada for licenses.
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California
Clark County
Nevada
Manufacturing firm eyed for local valve production
Plans for a $10,000 preorganization to form a large company for manufacturing patents by E L Howell of the Union Pacific force. Howell invented a terminal check valve for forced feed locomotive lubrication tested as servicible with two moving parts versus twelve in current valves. Price hints at a major company, Harmon noted as possible officer. engineers praise the valve as durable simple with low maintenance.
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E. L. Howell
Union Pacific
Howell
Price
Harley A. Harmon
All 148 Visiting Cars Now Licensed in Clark County
The sheriff’s office announced that 148 visiting automobiles in Clark County hold visitors permits. All Pickwick stages and 16 Red Feather buses now carry Nevada licenses, ensuring every motor stage operating through Las Vegas is licensed under state law.
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Clark County
Sheriff's Office
Nevada
Las Vegas
Chang Tso Lin to Leave Peking Tonight
Dispatches from Peking report Marshal Chang Tso Lin dictator of the old government and northern commander plans to evacuate Peking tonight as Nationalist forces advance, leaving the city to the victors.
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Chang
Peking
International
London
Chang Tso Lin
Carload of seats for El Portal theatre arrives here
A full carload of seats for the new El Portal theatre in the Cragin and Pike area has arrived from the C. F. Weber Co and will be unloaded tomorrow. Additional shipments are expected. Ostensen birth announced a son born May 29 at Las Vegas Hospital with Dr. Ferguson attending.
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el Portal
Cragin and Pike
C. F. Weber Co
Gatton O'S Salt Laker Shines In Eighth Round Main
Los Angeles boxer Hank Gatton, a noted Salt Laker, boxed eight rounds in the American Legion main event at the stadium and knocked out Teddy Cedarholm after Cedarholm opened with a fierce assault. Palmer defeats Sly in the semi windup with a strong display of wear and punch power.
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Gatton K. O'S
Salt Laker
Legion
Hank Gatton
Los Angeles
American Legion
Teddy Cedarholm
Ed Sheppard
Cragin
Cedarholm
Gatton
Angelano
Westside Home Destroyed by Early Morning Fire
An unoccupied Westside residence owned by William Morgan was leveled by a fast moving blaze. Fire crews arrived quickly but could not save the building. Loss estimated over 500 dollars with insurance coverage. Origin of the fire undetermined.
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William Morgan
Still Hope for Nobiles Crew at Kings Bay
At Kings Bay wireless station hopeful messages are flashed daily in the hope they reach General Umberto Nobile and his 17 companions if alive. Italia crew members who stayed behind during the May 23 North Pole expedition express anxiety yet refuse to give up.
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Kings Bay
Umberto Nobile
North Pole
Former Vegan Local Girl Wed Former Vegan Local Boy
Victor McKenzie and Mildred Roseberry were married at 7:30 last evening in a quiet ceremony conducted by Bishop Ira Earl of the L C church at the Earl home. The bride is the daughter of Dave and Mrs Roseberry of the Westside. McKenzie formerly worked in the composing room of The Age and later moved to a Calextco paper. They will reside in Ventura where McKenzie has a job.
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Ira Earl
L. C
Earl
Victor McKenzie
Mildred Roseberry
Dave Roseberry
Westside
McKenzie
Age
Calextco
Ventura
Schidler Divorce Granted Amid Cruelty Claims
Albert Newton Schidler obtained a divorce from Jeannette D. Schidler in district court citing cruelty, nagging, and abuse. He testified she caused her father’s death by hammer injury and allegedly confessed to framing evidence to win the divorce. Also reported, John Simpson, a former Joe Smith Garage mechanic, was killed in Salt Lake City last Sunday, leaving Gretchen Busch and an infant daughter.
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Albert Newton Schidler
Jeanette D. Schidler
Schidler
John Simpson
Joe Smith
Salt Lake City
Egglington Son Undergoes Tonsil Removal in Las Vegas
Robert Egglington son of Mr and Mrs Egglington of Las Vegas underwent surgery for tonsil removal at Las Vegas hospital performed by Dr Ferguson. He was discharged to go home this morning.
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Robert Egglington
E. F. Egglington
Las Vegas
Las Vegas Hospital
Ferguson
Charles Harmon's Condition Unchanged, Father Plans Trip
Word from Los Angeles says Charles Harmon remains in the same condition. Harley A. Harmon the boy's father plans a hurried trip to Las Vegas to be here Monday if conditions hold.
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Los Angeles
Charles Harmon
Harley A. Harmon
Vegas
Arden Woman Freed by Court Over Poker Debt
Mickey Malone, charged with passing a bogus check to Wm. A. Taylor of Arden for a poker debt, was freed in the justice court yesterday by Judge Breeze. The defense argued that gambling debts cannot be collected in court, citing Nevada law as applicable.
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Mickey” Malone
Wm. A. Taylor
Arden
Justice Court
Breeze
Nevada
W. Ham
Malone
McKenzie-Roseberry nuptials linked to Las Vegas couple
Victor C. McKenzie and Mildred Roseberry, both residents of Las Vegas, aged 23 and 18, are noted in a wedding notice.
Pacific Victors Prepare for Longer Lap
Honolulu dispatch reports Captain Charles Kingsford Smith and three companions of the Southern Cross preparing to extend their Pacific crossing from Hawaii to Suva Fiji. The 3130 mile leg over open sea follows the 2400 mile Hawaii dash, with takeoff from Wheeler Field postponed for inspection and adjustments before moving to Kauai and the long hop to Suva.
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International
Honolulu
T. H
Southern Cross
Hawaii
Charles Kingsford-Smith
Wheeler Field
Suva
Fiji
Australia
Kauai
Kingsford-Smith
Elko Pair Returned on Murder Charge
Mr and Mrs Bob White were brought to Elko charged with the murder of Louis Lavell. Attorney H A Castle joined as counsel and sought bail for Mrs White. Bonds are anticipated without trouble while the preliminary hearing will be held in justice court soon.
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ELKO
Bob White
Louis Lavell
H. A. Castle
Castle
Justice Court
Republican leaders size up Southland delegates in Kansas City
Washington June 2 The elder fathers of the Republican party begin assembling ten days before the convention to settle factional disputes over Democratic South office holders. Contests span seven states and one territory, totaling 69 seats. The national committee will adjudicate, first time since its history. Previous fights hint at potential nomination influence.
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International News Service
Washington, D. C
Republican Party
Kansas City
Raft
Roosevelt
Hoover Jeley
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Garehime
Clark
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Sly
Palmer-Sly
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Ross Sly
Tom Hooper
Gerald Hickman
Hooper
Hickman
Johnnie Smith
Mike Griffin
Griffin
Noes
Carl Farrar
Sly Lad
K. O
Bell
Nobile
S. L
Gretchen Busch
Arthur Busch
Egglington
Sava
Elko Man
Vanguard
Southland
He Oppell
Virgil Oppel
Newton Schidler
Jeamhidler
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