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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1927
Page
2
A weather forecaster warned of a summerless summer, yet residents hesitate to break out the red flannels in Las Vegas. The remark implies cooler trends, but the city remains cautious about early wardrobe changes and heat expectations.
The article lauds cooperative spirit of Rotary and Kiwanis in Las Vegas as evidence of a united, prosperous community. It notes the upcoming Transcontinental Highways Exposition in Reno, with Clark County preparing a Boulder Dam exhibit showing a powered dam, illuminated cities, and a Boulder Dam case backed by the Los Angeles Bureau of Power and Light.
Nevada officials announce an all Nevada rally at Reno’s State Auditorium on Saturday June 11 1927 at 7 30 a m two weeks before the Transcontinental Highways Exposition opens. The program includes a parade Exposition band addresses reports and a grand emphasis on public participation to organize committees for 37 special days from June 26 to July 31.
The world’s admiration for Charlie Lindbergh remains high despite press-charged remarks about Levine. In Washington today the government and people give the modest young captain a reception unmatched since Dewey’s Manila return.
The new City Commissioners have assumed office and aim to run Las Vegas with conservative business judgment during a period of high municipal activity. The mayor and commissioners will work without compensation, dedicating time and effort to solve forthcoming challenges.
The piece argues opposition to the Richmond Hotel venture in Las Vegas is natural but misplaced, urging support for financing despite sacrifice or difficulty. It notes the project promises prosperity and cites David Harum on fleas spurring a dog to action.
The admission of guilt by Clapp and his sentence alter the leverage over Malley and Cole in the defalcation case. The state may pursue the bank to recover 516000 in cashier’s checks, though proving deposits as state funds is crucial. Las Vegas shows growth with banks, gas plant, Richmond Hotel, rail activity, and anticipation of a Boulder Dam bill passage, urging community readiness for prosperity ahead.
Las Vegas shows strong community spirit as every local enterprise engages with tech initiatives and collaborative projects. The article notes sustained participation from residents, businesses, and organizations driving innovation and shared success across the city.
A steady stream of visitors including some members of Congress will tour the Boulder canyon and Black Canyon dam sites during the Boulder Dam Dill session in Las Vegas. Mr. A J Kellogg of El Centro accompanies parties and urges showing both sites to allow informed comparison of foundation, accessibility, storage, and construction cost differences.
With $32,000 of the $50,000 goal already subscribed, Las Vegas backers express high confidence in the Richmond Hotel project. They call it a safe conservative investment and expect the full $50,000 to be raised, foreseeing half a million dollars in Las Vegas spending in the coming months that will spur broad local prosperity.
A Las Vegas editorial argues a half million dollar building push benefits local trade, proposing a $50,000 donation to the Richmond hotel project. It asserts 50 percent to 9 percent of spending circulates locally and suggests a seven percent preferred stock as a safe return while boosting construction activity and attracting visitors.
The Age notes Clark county schools captured about one half of state inter school contest prizes over the past year. The Knights of Columbus essay contest at Reno added to local pride. Las Vegas pride and self respect rise as the community views itself favorably.
The Nevada automotive department reports rising revenues and registrations with 16 168 pleasure cars 4 294 commercial vehicles 21 motorcycles and 41 trailers listed. Churchill county shows 21 trailers reflecting farm freight. a new county prefix system helps identify vehicle origin by numbers: Churchill 15 201 to 16 500 Clark 12 601 to 14 000 Douglass 09 401 to 09 000 Elko 06 501 to 08 400 Esmeralda 11 351 to 11 700 Eureka 18 731 to 19 160 Humboldt 11 700 to 12 600 Lander 16 501 to 16 950 Lincoln 19 151 to 19 550 Lyon 09 401 to 10 400 Mineral 11 001 to 11 360 Nye 14 001 to 15 200 Ormsby 19 551 to 20 000 Storey 07 601 to 09 400 Pershing 10 401 to 11 000 Washoe 80 001 to 06600 White Pine 16 951 to 18 750.
Roy and Ray de Autremont, once infamous twin bandits, were arrested in Stubenville Ohio after a worldwide hunt. Hugh de Autremont was earlier brought in from P L by Post Office Inspector J Smith. The trio face charges of complicity in the October 11 1923 Oregon train robbery that killed a rail way mail clerk and three crew members.
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