This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1932
Page
2
The Las Vegas newspaper edited by Charles P. Squires publishes a daily morning edition. It lists address, postal status, press associations, and copyright language, noting Associated Press and United Press affiliations and republication rights.
The murder of Santini and his associate Vittorio Decimo draws Las Vegas attention as many claim to know the culprit. No arrests have been made, and police worry about further killings while racketeering continues. The piece laments law and order in the state amid ongoing violence.
The piece defends Congress against charges of inaction, noting the 435 House members and 96 senators each must temper personal views to craft acceptable relief, revenue, and economy measures. It praises lawmakers as honest, conscientious servants striving for national interest amid diverse opinions and extensive hearings.
New York June 10 Investors reacted to Washington’s billion dollar tax bill talk by chasing stocks at the open. Steel and leaders rose briefly before profit taking and a sharp grain decline pulled down the market. American Telephone and Western utilities led losses while firms like American Can and Consolidated Gas slipped. Bonds held firmer on bond pool prospects, and cotton fell amid southern and foreign selling.
In Las Vegas residents were told to license dogs by May 21 at 3 30 pm. By May 31 forty eight people had paid the tax to receive a blank metal tag with two holes. The tag cannot be attached to a collar and one writer notes they do not own a dog. Local officials offer little help. B F Ashley signs this reader letter from 12 South First Street.
Bradstreet reports 596 commer curing week ended May 26 against 613 prior. Wabash RR freight loadings week ended May 28 at 12 124 cars vs 11 808. NYC tax collections May 31 at 74 381 144, largest daily in city history. Canadian Hyr tric reports first quarter surplus 540 971 vs 210 696 in 1931 period. Three prisoners from Clark county before federal judge Norcross in Carson City on prohibition charges. Illegal liquor cases include fines for Mayo and Kinsella. Federal prisoners from southern Nevada at county jail awaiting trial. list includes Thrasher, Bourgoin, Hallmark, Effie Payne, O. Pearson, and others. Marriage licenses Porter Wood: Otis Fontaine Boulder City. Rau Finney: Carl Las Vegas. Decree granted in Rake v Rake. Receiver resignation. Zeb J. Ray appointed. Apache hotel involved. fifteen club hosts and guests observed with music by Al Johnson and his Green Jackets. Festivities ran 7:15 to midnight.
United Press reports on Senate debates over the omnibus economy bill and a $2 billion tax plan sent to conference. Foreign relations urged adherence to the world court to avert war. Senate stock market inquiry to resume Friday. House actions include Patman proposing banking and currency investigations and AFL backing Garner tax plan before the Ways and Means Committee. Judiciary moves Cochran bill to make interstate kidnapping punishable by death.
Maurice Keyes, connected to the shooting death of Nathan Ferris, is named chief train dispatcher for Five Six and Provo subdivisions. W J Morrison named night chief trainmaster for the same district. Harry Steward takes rest from the 11:30 p m switch in Las Vegas. Art Smith, veteran U P engineer, tows in plans for prime fishing trips. Alfred Hensler visits Caliente power plant, Homan to lay off briefly. Jack Crosbie and Earl Nungesser operate train 22 west. Wilcox visits Las Vegas while Six Companies engines undergo repairs. engine 2732 assigned locally, 9903 out of shops.
Proceedings in district court on June 1 1932 presided by Wm E Orr. Ash vs Ash granted divorce. George Lester Malan and Anabel Malan case noted with demurrer overruled. Attorneys listed include Fred S Alward for the plaintiff and I S Thompson for the plaintiff in the Malan matter.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Cummings of San Pedro California arrived in Las Vegas last night for a combined business and pleasure visit. Their son Ferman Cummings who has been at a ranch near Searchlight for his health will return to California with them after several days here.
Notice records that the undersigned alleges no time given for an appointed date and requires filing vouchers with the court within the stated period. The notice lists attorney names Clara A. SN and Noland and is dated June. It also covers a patent matter in Carson City Las Vegas Nevada about mining claims Leeway No 4 and Leeway No 5 in Clark County with descriptions posted and notes on file.
Multiple notices announce applications for United States patents of placer mining claims in Nevada. McDonald Mines Company seeks Boulder No 1 and 2 Placer claims in Clark County and Contour No 3 in St. Thomas District, with official plats posted and details filed in the Carson City Land District. Clara M. Crisler, Register, records show no conflicting claims and give survey boundaries, monuments, and areas in the descriptions.
Lara M. Crisler, Register, records a Nevada placer mining patent application for Contour No 1 Placer in the St Thomas Mining District Cheyenne? Chek? County Nevada. The filing cites corner monuments and field notes in Carson City Land District with a 21 28 note and a pending patent claim in a region described by township range and section data.
Notice by Mines Company Nevada seeks patent for Legion No 1 and Legion No 1 Placer in the unorganized St Thomas Mining District Clark County. Describes segments of sections 25 26 35 36 township 17 18 south range 69 east M D areas totaling 306 822 acres with no conflicting claims noted.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.