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Newspaper

Las Vegas Age

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1931

Page

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Mellon Sent Rescue Elevator to Paris For Submarine Tests

Andrew W. Mellon, secretary of the treasury, was ordered from London to Paris to negotiate a five one year debt and reparations moratorium with France. Banks plan a $10 million German credit. Britain and Italy express support for Hoover plan.

Mellon Paris Harem McMann Washington Ne 24 Ieat Britain Italy France Hoover Germany Andrew W. Mellon Treasury London United States Federal Reserve Board Thenk of England Bank of Frince Bank of International Settlement Reparations Bank House of Commons Philip Snowden Schequer DETA Forn Benito Mussolini White House Henry T. Stimson Odgen L Mills Tary Stimson

New Submarine Rescue Elevator Tested for Deep Sea Dives

Brooklyn navy yard tests a pear shaped rescue elevator for submarines. The device lowers divers to attach a suction pad to hatchways then returns to surface using buoyancy. Trials off New London will gauge practicality only in favorable weather conditions.

New York Brooklyn Navy Yard New London Conn United States Navy Oae Am Wi Naval

Las Vegas Granted Gas Franchise to H. C. Keyes

Permission to build a gas plant lay mains and distribute gas in Las Vegas was granted to H. C. Keyes by the Nevada Public Mission at a Carson City meeting on June 16. Construction must start by July 15 1931 and be finished within ninety days. The plant will cost about $150 000 and serve principal business and residential districts.

Las Vegas H. C. Keyes Public Mission of Nevada Carson City H. G. Keyes

Clara Bow to Headline New M and M Mining Show

New York reports Clara Bow will star in Earl Carroll’s M and M mine production at Searchlight. Ralph Farnum says Miss Bow may engage with the Duplex venture as Las Vegas talks fade. Bow is reportedly recuperating at S’s ranch near Searchlight.

New York Clara Bow Searchlight Earl Carroll Lichtenberger Broth Ers Los Angeles Yester Ralph Farnum Las Las Vegas Vegas Farnum New York Miss Bow

Scouts to Award 14 Badges at Court of Honor

Seven Scouts will receive 14 merit badges at a court of honor in the grade school auditorium next Monday evening at eight o'clock, announced Alfred W. Blackman scout executive. This will be the only court of honor held during the summer months.

Boy Scout Alfred W. Blackman

Richardson Dies in City Service Station Proprietor

George Richardson of Mountain Pass on the Los Angeles highway died yesterday in Las Vegas hospital after a four day illness. His brother Warren Richardson was summoned from Reno and expected to arrive today. funeral arrangements were not yet completed.

George Richardson Mountain Pass Los Angeles Highway Nevada Las Vegas Hospital Warren Richardson Rom Reno Puner

Nevada Farm Girl Delivers Box of Peaches to Hoover

A seventeen year old Nevada girl Miss Neca Jones of Overton visited President Hoover in Washington to thank him for advancing Hoover dam legislation. She presented a crate of peaches from the McGriff ranch Las Vegas to the Nevada Farm Bureau and a bronze 4 H pin. She carried letters to Louis Cramton and Representative Sam Arentz.

Washington Hoover Nevada Hoover Dam Neca Jones Overton Nev McGriff Las Vegas Nevada Parm Bureau Nevada 4-H Club Louis Cramton Relary of the Interior Sam Arentz

Development on J E T mine at Searchlight announced

A spokesman for Tom Curley announced immediate start on extensive development of the J. E. T. mine at Searchlight. Reported a vein carrying $30 ore was cut in the new shaft though the depth of the find was not learned.

Searchlight Tom Curley

Crescent mine team plans first ore shipment within a month

Glen McKay and the Crescent Gold Mining company, now operating in the Searehuht district, are in Las Vegas with six men at the property. Officials say ore supplies should be enough for first shipments within a month.

Glen McKay Treasures Wal- Crescent Gold Mining Company Las Vegas

County Board Discusses Camp Sanitation Near Woodlawn Cemetery

The board of county commissioners held a special meeting to address sanitation problems at a camp below Woodlawn cemetery that threaten residents' health. Further action may occur at the July 6 regular meeting after talks with Dr. Balcom, deputy county health officer. The board also banned courthouse lawn advertising and trading plots, with Sheriff Keate to enforce.

Woodlawn Cemetery Board of County Commissioners Reial Commission R. D. Balcom Keate

Wisconsin daylight time law sparks fines and jail terms

Madison Wis June 24 law signed by Governor Philip La Follette bans clocks not using daylight time. Those who violate face 25 to 60 dollar fines and 10 to 30 days in jail.

Madison Wis Philip la Follette

Alibi Offered by Huck in Threat Case

Denying he threatened T. A Wells, Las Vegas attorney Charles Huck testified at his preliminary hearing that a water dispute caused only a disagreement and no threats. Defense witnesses including Mr. and Mrs. Paul Housman and Henry Low placed Huck with them at various times, while August Huck allegedly repeated a tour jite car. The case recessed until 9 50 this morning.

Las Vegas Charles Huck Paul Housman Huck Henry Low Jack H. Zampsky Charles P. Wieneranders Theither Charles August August Huck

Boulder Heat Fatal to Man

Raymond R. Hopeland about 22 years old an employee of Six Companies died of heat prostration today at Ferguson Balcom hospital He had been in Norway and is survived by his father Robert Hopeland and a sister in Seattle The funeral will be held at the Las Vegas Funeral Home at a date to be announced later.

Raymond R. Hopeland Ferguson-Balcom Hospital Norway Robert Hopeland Seattle Las Vegas

Crackers Targeted in City Zone Warning

City commissioners designated a Cracker Zone in the park and warned that anyone exploding fireworks elsewhere would be prosecuted. They granted Steve Whitehead permission to place water mains along streets in Boulder and Meadows. Officials present included Mayor Cragin and Commissioners Mundy Hansell and Thomas with City Clerk Viola Burns.

Steve Whitehead Boulder Meadows Cragin Mundy Hansell Thomas Viola Burns A. S. Henderson FP. A. Stevens

Attacked dancer Pantac ias case postponed and bond cut

The Pantaci as assault trial faced a July 14 start moved to August by Superior Judge William C. Doran. Pantages bond reduced from 100000 pounds to 25000 dollars on stipulation while the district attorney states he is prompt when called. Acting Municipal Judge Frank M Ryan continued the hearing of W Thomas charged with disorderly conduct represented by Roger Foley.

Alexander Pantacias Eunice Pringle William C. Doran Pantages Frank M Ryan F W .Thomas Thomas Roger Foley

Joe Ronnow to Undergo Goiter Operation in Los Angeles

Joe Ronnow of the Clack County Wholesale Mercantile Company will have a goiter operation at St. Vincent Hospital in Los Angeles on Friday with his wife and son present.

Joe Ronnow Clack County Wholesale Mercantile Company Los Angeles Goiter St. Vincent Hospital

Forged Love Letters Linked to Starr Faithfull Case

Handwriting experts testified that three letters said to be from Starr Faithfull to Dr. G Jameson Carr shortly before her body was found at Long Beach do not match her handwriting. Experts noted irregularities, with one stating the letters could be forged and that they overly regular formatting argues against imminent suicide.

New York WRI Starr Faithfull G. Jameson Carr Long Beach Starr Faithfull Greenwich Village Elvin No Edwards Martin W. Littleton Jr Carr Franconia England Pasy Louise Rice J. H Haring

City Licenses Granted Three

Three new city licenses were granted yesterday to James Apartments at 324 South Second, Prank B Cunningham for mercantile business at 528 South First, and Roy Glenn for a lunch stand at the Vegas camp on North Main.

James Apartments South Second Prank B. Cunningham South Pirst Roy Glenn Vegas Camp

Cooling systems rise in Moapa valley dairies

Daily development in the Moapa valley continues with two dairy plants already in operation. Albert Wittwer and Winn Marshall run up to date refrigeration. A third plant for contractor Anderson and partner Mads Jorguson, the Big Six project, is under installation and slated to become the largest.

Moapa Valley Albert Wittwer’s Winn Marshall's Anderson Thes Big Six Mads Jorguson

Stevens Excused From Jury Call

F A Stevens city attorney was en route to Carson City to testify before a federal grand jury when he was notified he had been excused and would return to Las Vegas immediately.

F. A. Stevens Tonopah Carson City Federal Grand Jury Las Vegas

Round world duo arrive safely at Berlin

The Winnie Mae led by Wiley Post and Harold Cratty completed a Berlin stop on the world flight toward Moscow. They rested overnight, prepared for the next leg to Moscow as weather across Europe remained favorable.

Berlin Pose-Gatty Templehop U.P Winnie Mae Moscow Phefers Wiley Post Harold Leaty New York Templehoff Airdrome Atlantic Ocean New Foundland Harold Cratty Globe Airdrome Harbor Grace Germany Iark Clarence Chamberli Charles A. Levine Columbia Kottbus

Bank cashier and wife die in Blaine hotel

In Blaine Washington a former Bank of America cashier Emil M Toscannini and his wife were found dead from gunshot wounds in a hotel room after alleged embezzlement of 1355. They were arrested by immigration authorities while attempting to cross into British Columbia.

Bellingham Wash Emil M.toscannini San Pedro Cal Bank of America Blaine, Wasi Bank British Columbia Secreh Toscannini Toscanninis Tosannini B. F. Dernan Department of Justice Los Angeles

Lions to Receive Charter on June 29 Las Vegas

The newly organized Lions Relub of Las Vegas will be presented with its charter by the district governor on July 2. New members Nye Wilson of the chamber of commerce and Irving Golden, jeweler, were added at the Meadows meeting Tuesday night. Charleston visitants Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Griffith of Charleston are in Las Vegas.

Lions Relub of Las Vegas Aumanic the Meadows Nye Wilson Chamber of Commerce Irving Golden

Notre Dame Scout Metzger Turns Up In San Francisco Bluff Call

A Bay City millionaire challenged Notre Dame star Metzger by claiming to be Bertie Metzger a Notre Dame founder. Pleishacker banker and football enthusiast hosted the visit in San Francisco after Metzger announced he would join a trans Pacific steamer. Notre Dame confirmed Metzger was in Chicago and showed him a telegram before he left.

Notre Dame Bay City Herbert Pleishacker Bertie’Mettzger All- Vean Pleishacker Metzger

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