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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1928
Page
2
The Age argues the Boulder Dam bill has not faced defeat but stands victorious at every step. Its Senate strength is proven and passage is deemed assured. The piece urges Las Vegas to prepare for inevitable activity ahead, ending with a call to set houses in order before the big party.
The Age argues city residents should inform themselves on street plans and supports paving options based on majority consent. It endorses oil-bound gravel as best for Las Vegas conditions but remains open to asphalt concrete if property owners consent to the cost and process.
United States Land Office Carson City Nevada May 7 1928 public notice of applications for patents to borax claims in Clark County including Colemanite No 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 and Liberty Nos 2 3 4 5 with detailed metes bounds and a 60 day adverse claim period and similar notices for American Borax Company Colemanite Liberty and Cottonball placer claims in 18 South 66 East Mount Diablo Meridian with adjacent conflicts listed and publication through July 14 1928.
Serial No. 016674 describes BORACITE PLACER No. 3 in St. Thomas area, Mount Diablo Meridian, with boundary bearings and lengths. It unionizes with White Basin lodes and excludes conflicts with several Liberty and Colemanite lodes. notes borax and gypsum contents and lists adjoining claims and official registry details in Carson City. First publication May 12, 1928.
The city will report Tuesday on protests from property owners regarding a proposed paving district. If protests prevail, the proceedings may be dropped and streets or neighborhoods might be excluded. The Age urges immediate street improvements to support growth and public interests.
The article notes the Great Tourist Hotel project advancing toward practical certainty with construction anticipated in weeks. It has a three year history, substantial investment, and widespread local support, arguing the hotel’s impact rivals the Boulder Dam for Las Vegas.
The Las Vegas Age newspaper notes publication on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday afternoons at 8 Fremont Street, Las Vegas Nevada. It lists subscription rates of $5 per year, 50 cents per month, and five cents per copy, with staff names and post office classification.
Assemblyman Roy J. Nielsen proposes an honor system to replace fixed speed limits in California. No universal cap would exist, with reckless driving as the crime for excessive speed. The plan depends on outcomes in other states and Fresno County court decisions, with enforcement still strict on dangerous driving.
Mrs Myr tle Huddleston a 30 year old mother swam 30 hours 10 minutes 15 4 5 seconds in Lincoln Park West pool surpassing prior women and men endurance records. She eclipsed Nyle Austin’s 17 50 and beat Otto Kemmerich’s best by four hours ten minutes.
Mrs Huddleston endured a two day confinement in the water with nourishment only three times. Officials stood by to ensure she did not touch the tank sides or bottom while she remained in constant motion throughout the ordeal.
Berlin reports that Anton Maciejowski, Poland s official hangman, was dismissed for failing to maintain official dignity. He drank while on duty and his former assistant has been appointed to replace him.
In pursuance of an act a mining claim is described for the Argus in the Mount Diablo meridian Clark County Nevada. The claim covers unsurveyed east portion with bearings and distances totaling 20 000 acres and includes conflicts with Sur No 4648 and Cotton Ball No 3 Placer. Adjoining claim Sur 4648 is Cotton Ball No 3 Placer.
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