Exposition Opens to Huge Reno Crowd on Boulder Canyon Policy
Nevada faces choice on Boulder or Black Canyon policy as River Commission leaders Oddie Pittman Arentz Balgar urge a firm stand with California and Arizona. Delegates discuss allocating power profits to Nevada and securing state revenues from development, while seeking a fair division of lands and royalties under Swing era plans.
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Nevada
Colorado River
Ofvada
Rtver Commission
Oddie
Pitt
Arentz
Balgar
California
Arizona
Ada
Boulder
Blacka Cuyon
Commit Malone
Colorado
Johnson Will
Malone
Sere Clark
Martin
Pittman
Commercial Aviation Rotary Program Impresses Audience
Bill Pike, program chairman for the Rotary luncheon, spoke on commercial aviation praising Western Air Express as the only company of its kind to remain financially successful. He noted over five hundred passengers carried and no accidents harming its reputation.
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Bill Pike
Bill
Western Air Express Company
Such success due to best ships and pilots praised
The article notes success stems from using top ships and crews, with no better pilots or mechanics available. Al Cahlan performed two songs at Bill Pike's request and both performances were well received.
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Fac
al Cahlan
Bill Pike
Edington-Davis Marriage License Recorded in 1927
Sidney B. Edington 34 of Salt Lake City and Eathel C. Davis 35 of St. George were issued a marriage license on June 23, 1927. The filing records show both parties as residents of Utah with issuance by the corresponding county authority.
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Edington—Davis
Sidney B. Hedgington
Salt Lake City
Eathel C. Davis
St. George
Auto Thief Caught While Stealing Car at Union Station
Loren Shaw halted a Buick roadster theft at Union Pacific station Tuesday night as four youths jumped in and sped off. Shaw chased, leaped aboard, car hit a fence, damaging a fender and headlight. The suspect, a sixteen year old from Oregon, spent the night in jail and faced district court after being questioned by Judge Breeze. Deputy McCabrey linked him to a prior Nash touring car theft outside the National Hotel. The youth admitted the crime, claimed innocence of motive, and said he was headed north with no destination.
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Loren Shaw
Union, Pacific Station
Shaw
Justice Court
Breeze
Oregon
District Court
McCabrey
National Hotel
Rich Ore Found in Eldorado District by Stiles Brothers
A new drift on the three hundred level of the Techaticup mine in Eldorado Mining District yields a rich $30,000 gold ore. The ore, bright with gold in grey quartz, was found in entirely new ground west of the level with no adjacent work. M. E. Ward of Mesquite Grocery holds a sample and expects another piece today valued at $250.
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Techaticup
Stiles Bros
Eldorado
Stiles Brothers
Wharton
M. E. Ward
Progress Made in Stock Sale at Hotel Project
A local stock sale for a hotel project shows notable progress despite many committee members being away. James Cashman reports rapid advancement after a Los Angeles conference with Mr. Richmond, with seven percent preferred stock and no refunds until the balance is raised, and indications that the Las Vegas allotment may sell out soon, urging early participation.
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James Cashman
Los Angees
Richmond
Los
Las Vegas
Easter vs Gern ts Wallace vs Thomas at Legion card
A major American Legion fight night in the city features a ten round main event with Dutch Easter versus Frankie Gernts. Local favorites Johnny McManus and Georgie Anion fill the undercard as Mickey Wallace and Jimmy Thomas stage a grudge bout in Las Vegas style showdown.
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American Legion A
Legion Fight Arena
Dutch Easter
Frankie Gernts
Easter
Las Vegas
Los Angeles
Gernts
Anson
McFarland
Grudge fight setup fuels heated remarks from Thomas
Thomas taunts Mickey with a promise to end the grudge fight quickly. He recalls Mickey’s brief round with Bert Colima and credits himself with lasting nine rounds in a prior bout. He vows to finish the upcoming contest in first class shape as two swift preliminaries close the last American Legion card of the summer.
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Mickey Wallace
Las Vegas
Jnemy Thom
Mickey
Dilly-Daly
Jimmy Thomas
Thomas
Wallace
Bert Colima
American Legion
Walter A. Ham Named Los Angeles Superior Court Judge
Walter A. Ham brother of A. W. Ham, a local attorney, is selected for one of the ten appointments to the Superior Court of Los Angeles County. The Age extends congratulations to Mr. Ham on his appointment, noting the large number of prior appointments.
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Walter A. Ham
A. W. Ham
Superior Court
Los Angeles County
Ham
Gas Plant Permit Clears Way for Las Vegas Project
Mr Lauritzen of Clark County Gas Company arrived from Los Angeles with California Commission approval for an $80,000 investment plan. Construction starts after $20,000 cash is deposited, with mains and plant expected in operation by November after a September start.
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Lauritzen
Clark County Gas Company
Las Vegas
Los Angeles
Bulding
California
California Commission
Insanity case not proven in local hearing
Charles B. Harris of West Side faced a mental examination in district court after a warrant sworn by his wife. Testimony described years of distress and a recent violent episode. Harris insisted his mind was sound and was discharged for further observation. Edith Fell underwent tonsil removal at Las Vegas Hospital Friday.
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Chas. BE. Harris
West Side
Wm. L. Scott
Harris
Sam Gay
McCabrey
Mr. Harris
Edith Fell
Las Vegas Hospital
Coolidge Opens Colorful Show at Reno Exposition
Special to the Age Reno June 25 after a huge civic parade the Nevada Transcontinental Highways Exposition opened with President Coolidge signaling the gates. The show aims for beauty and variety rather than size, with complete buildings, a Truckee River setting, and colorful lights. California Day tomorrow will draw crowds and displays from multiple counties highlight Boulder Dam power, mining, agriculture and industry as the exhibition advances.
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Reno
Nevada
Truckee
California
Golden State
San Francisco
Sacramento
Nevada State
Clark County
Boulder Dam
Lincoln County
Cathedral Gorge
High road project to open July 1 south of town
C C Boyer announced that the sixteen mile stretch of new highway south of town will be completed and opened to traffic on July 1. The road uses smaller gravel than the prior section and is surfaced with up to one inch rock. A new crushing plant speeds work and overpass at Brutor shows rapid progress with concrete pouring underway. A detour remains until completion. A Western Air Express pilot and a southbound passenger were held up by darkness in Las Vegas Tuesday evening but continued their trip Wednesday morning.
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C. C. Boyer
Las Vegas
Los Angeles
Bsutor
Maurie Graham
Western Air Express Company
Las Veega
West Side School Adds Rooms Bids Awarded
The bids for two additional rooms were opened by the school board. Fred Smith received the contract for the work, Leon Rockwell handles electrical, and Wallie Rhoads handles plumbing and heating. Painting bids were found invalid and new bids will be opened July 1.
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Smith, Rhoads
Rockwell
West Side
Fred Smith
Leon Rockwell
Wallie Rhoads
Bootlegger Fined $100 Pays Fine In Court
Larry McLean was brought to Municipal Court on possession of intoxicating Milors for sale. He pleaded guilty and paid a $100 fine. Vali Miller, a tourist, faced drunken and disorderly charges, pled not guilty, was convicted, and fined $25 with an option of 12.5 days in jail, and remains in jail.
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Larry McLean
McLean
Vali Miller
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Nevada Commission
Oddie and Pittman
Nash
Eldorado District
Thomas Backers
Wallace Money
OAL. Commission
Chas. E. Harris
Alber T. Reid
Coolidge
Suotr
West Side School
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