Fremont Street Giddy with Legion Convention Parade
Las Vegas opens bright and busy as decorations go up for the American Legion convention beginning tomorrow. Delegates from areas will be welcomed warmly, signaling Las Vegas as a rising convention city and a potential magnet for the Veterans of Foreign Wars in 1933. An editorial note also discusses alimony, anonymous letters, and a cartoon on today’s page. A satirical piece on gigolos forming a union ends with a quip about ethical standards if lived up to.
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Fremont Street
Las Vegas
American Legion Convention
Sewell
Harvey Sewell
Salt Lake City
Grant Building
Third
Fremont Streets
Expre
Legion Departmental
Junction City
Kan
Washington
Kansas Department
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Graham Freed In Reno Gambling Killing
William Graham, a famed Reno figure known as part of the "Big Three" in local gambling, was exonerated by a coroner's jury for the death of dealer R. F. McCracken in a June 4, 1931, speakeasy duel. Witnesses said McCracken shot first but jammed on a second attempt, and a Graham shot ended the confrontation. The grand jury later declined to indict.
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Reno
U.P
William Graham
R. F. McCracken
Graham
McCracken
Republicans Meet Today Precincts Meet for Delegates
Republican mass meetings are held today at 11 a m in county precincts to elect delegates. Las Vegas precincts list 8 to 12 delegates per location including fire house city library and various addresses. Also notes Mr and Mrs Levi Blad and daughter Elaine have returned to Panaca after visiting here with husband and father.
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Republican County Central Committee
Las Vegas
Levi Blad
Elaine
Panaca
Mrs. Blad
Mr. Blad
Girl Testifies In $850000 Suit Over Auto Crash
Mary Proctor testified in her own defense in a $850,000 damages suit against Claybourne Display. Crippled since a December accident, she described the ride with the defendant and the car crash near Westside that allegedly caused her injuries. Doctor Balcom and local residents corroborated the injuries and car condition as the trial before Judge L. O. Hawkins proceeded with an insurance defense.
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Mary Proctor
Claybourn
Miss Proctor
Westside
Las Vegas
R. D. Balcom
Las Vegas Hospital
E. W. Gregory
Gregory
Dilday
Verte
Robbins
Wm. Hughes
Los Angeles
L. O. Hawkins
Dam Tax Parley Set For Cars On June 21
The Chamber of Commerce discussed multiple topics at its meeting. The tax issue on privately owned property within the reservation was debated. A committee led by Ryland Taylor will suggest a member to join the district attorney and Commissioner McGriff in Carson City to confer with Guy Balzar about June 21.
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Chamber of Commerce
A. R. Thompson
A. L. Jones
Clark County
Glendale-Alamo
Durkee
O. W. Yates
Scretary Wilson
R. E. Lake
Chamber
Salt Lake Tribune
Utah
Las Vegas
Hoover Dam
Henderson
Bob Moore
Ryland Taylor
McGriff
Carson City
Guy Balzar
Defender Surrenders to Police in Widow's Murder Case
San Francisco June 7 UP Public Defender Frank J Egan surrendered to police on charges of directing the murder of 67 year old widow Mrs Jessie Scott Hughes. Indicted with Verne Doran and Albert Tinnin, Egan refused fingerprints or a photo but posed for pictures. He wore blue denim overalls at the city jail as his attorney Vincent Hallinan declined comment on a possible confession by Doran.
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Verne L. Doran
Frank J. Egan
San Francisco
Jessie Scott Hughes
Albert Tinnin
Egan
Doran
Julius
Hiett
California
Frank
Hallinan
Hughes
Ten new members join Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce
Ten applications for membership in the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce were approved at yesterday’s meeting. Elected to membership were Nevada Gas Company Coast Produce Company J. K. Bond lumber man Chas. Gretsinger plaster contractor Jack Price Ltd clothiers Clarence E. Horton New York Life Insurance representative Luce Goodfellow radio and electrical appliances Sprouse Reitz Co Inc Harmon Foley attorneys Anderson Dairy.
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Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce
Nevada Gas Company
Coast Produce Company
J. K. Bond
Chas. Gretsinger
Jack Price, Ltd
Clothiers
Clarence E. Horton
New York Life Insurance
Luce & Goodfellow
Sprouse-Reitz Co
Harmon & Foley
Anderson Dairy
Hoover signs bill delaying assessment on mining claims
President Hoover signed a bill exempting assessment work on mining claims for the year. The measure delays required work, easing compliance for prospectors and mining firms amid ongoing economic concerns.
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Hoover
Age
Washington
Noted Fliers Plan To Cross Over Himalaya Mountains
Two famed American airmen Capt. Ashley McKinley and Lieut. Alford J. Williams announced plans to fly over the Himalaya. McKinley sought State Department permission to use Gaya, India, as a base to photograph the snow capped peaks.
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Himalaya
Washington
America
Ashley McKinley
Lieut
Alford J. Williams
Himalaya Mountains
McKinley
State Department
Gaya
India
Two Nev a license violations land two arrests
State Traffic Officer A A Stocks of Reno arrested Fred Taylor and A L Peterson yesterday for license violations under Nevada motor vehicle law. Taylor used a California license with a Nevada visitor permit. Peterson drove with a license attached to another vehicle. Hearing set for 10 this morning. Non-residents warned to obtain visitor permits within five days for pleasure cars and 24 hours for commercial vehicles.
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Nevada
Fred Taylor
A. L. Peterson
A. A. Stocks
Reno
Taylor
Las Vegas
California
Stocks
Peterson
Valencia Grave Services Today
Funeral services for Augustino Valencia aged Mexican who died Monday following a heart attack will be held this afternoon at 4 oclock from the Palm Funeral home. Valencia's son of Tucson will not be able to attend.
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Augustino Valencia
Palm Funeral Home
Valencia
Tucson
Bride’s marriage license secrecy endangers bride’s job
A Los Angeles couple, both 34, sought a marriage license from the county clerk yesterday and asked that their names be withheld from publication. They argued that revealing the bride’s marriage could cost her employment, highlighting tensions between romance and economic life. Neither had prior marriages.
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Los Angeles
City Dresses Up for Ble Legion Meet
Las Vegas readies for the Legion departmental convention with flags and pennants on Fremont Street. Delegates register at A. C. Grant station, attend a Hotel Apache meeting, and view Hoover Dam before a three day event capped by a Lorenzi Lake fiesta and queen coronation.
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Legionnaires
A. C. Grant
Fremont
Third
Department
Hotel Apache
Legion Arena
Art Harris
Johnny Smith
O'Brien
George Gray
Eddie Wright
Hoover Dam Project
Boulder City
The
Legion
Lorenzi Lake Park
Queen of the Legion
Veterans March For World War Bonuses In Washington
Thousands of unemployed ex servicemen marched through Washington seeking 2 billion dollars in World War bonuses. Police reported about 8000 participants in ragged uniforms, while observers noted a disciplined, ceremonial display and leaders Waters and Alman reviewed the parade near the Capitol.
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Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Walter W. Waters
Portland
Oregon
George Alman
Capitol Building
Anacostia
White House
George Washington
Waters
Boulder City Girl Leads In American Legion Queen Contest
Mary Lindsay of Boulder City leads the race to be named American Legion convention queen on the contest final day. Seven contestants remain within 700 points, voting boxes are at seven local businesses, and a midnight vote deadline follows five stage introductions at El Portal theatre. Irving R. Golden and Doc Green will tally votes after midnight. ticket sales for the convention dance continue through Saturday night.
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Mary Lindsay
Boulder City
American Legion Convention
Apache Drug Store
Boulder Drug Store
City Drug Store
Apache Hotel
Mission Cigar Store
el Portal Theatre
Ruth Perryman
Rose Marie
Pauline Smith
Dixie Landis
Irving R. Golden
Doc Green
Boulder City Post 31
Queen
Golden
Verdict given in death case of Jose Martinez
Coroner Frank M. Ryan’s jury ruled that Jose Martinez, a Mexican burglar shot in the head during a failed auto camp cabin break in Sunday night, died from an accidental gunshot. Funeral set for Thursday at Las Vegas Funeral Home. Police sort jewelry found on Martinez as they link him to prior robberies.
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Frank M. Ryan
Jose Martinez
Las Vegas
Martinez
Funeral trip for I H Sample after niece's auto crash death
I H Sample of the Apache casino was called to Los Angeles on Sunday after the death of his niece in an automobile accident. Sample will journey to Chicago where funeral services will be held. Reed A Hannig of Glendale visited here on business and to see relatives.
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I. H. Sample
Los Angeles
Sampel
Chicago
Printers Groups Named by Hayes
President Henry F. Hayes names standing committees of the local Typographical union. Executive board includes George Tompkins Beryl Worley D L Harford Hayes and Keeler. Auditing board lists Whitehead Worley McElwain. Apprentice committee comprises Smith McElwain Hanson. Label committee includes Hayes Keeler Tompkins Worley Harford. Entertainment committee features Lochrie and Keeler. Coast note: Ferron family travels to Los Angeles for several days with daughters Barbara and Shirley.
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Henry F. Hayes
George Tompkins
Beryl Worley
D. L. Harford
Hayes
C. D. Keeler
William ©. Whitehead
M. B. McElwain
B. N. Smith
George Hanson
Keeler
Tompkins
Worley
Harford
Dick Lochrie
W. E. Ferron
Barbara
Shirley
Los Angeles
Garner relief bill passes House amid strong GOP opposition
The House voted 216 to 182 to approve the Garner relief program a 2.3 billion dollar plan aimed at immediate aid and unemployment relief through public works and self liquidating projects The bill expands Reconstruction Finance Corporation powers and sets a 100 million dollar fund for direct relief overseen by President Hoover Mayors from 31 cities urged swift action while Senate discussions on related relief measures continued as lawmakers sought rapid passage
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E. W. Lewis
United Press
Washington
House
Congress
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Hoover
Willis C. Hawley
Garner
Senate
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Hawley
Murphy
Detroit
Curley
Boston
America
Europe
Curtis
Barbour
N. J
Secretary of Treasury
Ogden L. Mills
Mills
House Agriculture Committee
Farm Board
Red Cross
Eight Known Dead In Fire In Cleveland
Firemen and police hunted through the Ellington apartment ruins after a blast and fire in downtown Cleveland. At least eight people were killed and 30 injured, with about 18 residents still missing. Investigators believed escaping gas caused the explosion as debris and ruins engulfed the block.
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Cleveland
U.P
Ellington
James Nimmo
Block Square
Superior Avenue
Naval planes to dock here amid coastal maneuvers
Three navy planes from the base at San Diego will arrive here at 10 a.m. A telegram to P. A. Simon, founder of the Western Air Express field, offered no ship size or capacity. The visit is believed tied to naval maneuvers off southern California.
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San Diego
Simon
Western Air Express Field
California
Fat Girl Fires At Admirer But Misses In Chicago
CHICAGO June 7 UP Miss Gertrude Lucas told police she would have pleaded justifiable homicide if her bullets hadn’t gone wild. She was held on charges after shooting at Matthew F Giunti, claiming their decade long romance soured when he called her too fat. Five bullets were fired and all missed.
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Chicago
Gertrude Lucas
Matthew F. Giunti
Icide
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Daily Grind
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Nora Wright
Victorville
Calif
Harry van Eale
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B.C
Reed A. Hannig
Glendale
Carole Lombard
Fat Girl
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