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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1931
Page
2
The mining market shows a clear psychology as prices fall for silver copper lead and zinc while gold soars. Prospecting activism rises with abandoned properties being reevaluated and new discoveries pursued, driven by gold’s unmatched demand and high price. History suggests future camps will arise where chance meets prospecting zeal.
The Las Vegas city government pledges to move the redlight district away from Block 16 near the planned federal building. Officials argue removal protects the town’s reputation and increases block value for other uses, urging decisive action and warning that resorts may close if no relocation is found.
The article praises Wilkins plan to navigate the Arctic under the ice in a submarine. It compares his venture to Jules Verne’s Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and notes human ingenuity in submarine and radio development.
The Bystander reflects on presidential oratory from Taft to Hoover, noting Taft's eye contact and humor, Wilson's magnetism, Harding's memorized lines, Coolidge's precise, calm delivery, and Hoover's private poise. It asks how the public ultimately comes to know and understand a president beyond stagecraft.
Las Vegas Rotary hosted a dinner dance at the Meadows for members and guests. The one hundred diners enjoyed an excellently served meal, music, dancing, and a vaudeville program. The event ran from evening until after midnight with colorful lights, serpentine streamers, and a lively crowd. The committee included C Boyer James Cashman and Charlie Dimock, with Miss Elizabeth Martin as song leader.
San Francisco dated June 1 reports Kid McCoy, the former boxer and associate of royalty, serving a murder sentence in Losage for the death of Mrs Theresa Mars, applying for parole. The 58 year old stated that if released he will steer clear of trouble.
Tennessee Governor Henry Horton, a devout Baptist and former teacher, faces impeachment amid a bank crisis and allegations of influencing state deposits for political gain. A four-month legislative probe produced divergent reports. Horton maintains he did no wrongdoing and continues his routine of early rising and accessible governance.
Washington officials say a new U S quarter will be issued next year to mark the 200th anniversary of George Washington birth. It would be the first regular U S coin to feature the father of his country. Previously only a Lincoln cent had been issued with a presidential portrait.
The passage reflects optimism that scientific progress and brave explorers will cure world ills. It credits Wilkins, Byrd, Lindbergh and many others with the faith and strength to face future challenges, suggesting concern may be overstated and resilience remains.
Cattlemen in eastern Nevada move to contract or purchase hay amid an expected winter feed shortage. Farmers and ranchers anticipate tight supplies and are securing available forage to feed their stock through the colder months.
In Reno on June 11 UPI reports Hank T Willie a 300 pound Walker River tribe elder blind for over ninety Levi? asked about suffrage for Redskins before a senate committee on Indian affairs. When urged about voting for Sam Arentz he repeated Injun no want um vote resigning to sleep and grunting.
The state supreme court will hear the appeal of Lloyd Robinson in Ely slaying case. Robinson, convicted of second degree murder for John Rowland's death, contests trial court errors. Arguments set for June 22 in Carson City during the appeal.
In a Park Avenue mixed society scene a dowager complains of few eligible young men to escort debutantes as party crashers flood social events. The piece notes the trouble of inviting guests and keeping parties orderly, while laments a shift toward new sports like archery as midget golf fades.
Mr and Mrs Leo Harton head to Ely to attend the grand lodge of Masons with their son Leo Jr They will stay three to four days Also Meadow Valley lodge I O O P delegates from Caliente depart for Las Vegas for the grand lodge June 15 16 17 Delegates include W A Denton L L Burt John Jeffs D W Stockham EF GC D Marriage Angus Blad and Frank Barger plus others from Las Vegas Orpha Miller of the Extension Bureau arrives for a few days in Lincoln county on official business Bill Gordon a Cedar City jeweler and Scotty Marshall a local cafe man travel meanwhile to Cedar City and St George respectively.
Nov 4 city council discusses an ordinance that would not cap gambling games nor force operations into a restricted district, aiming to regulate rather than restrict gambling within the city. The measure anticipates future hearings and possible amendments.
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