Secretary Wilbur Drives Hoover Dam Progress Forward
Secretary Wilbur has championed the Hoover Dam project since joining the Cabinet. President Hoover’s long support for the Colorado River project remains strong, and Wilbur’s orders have accelerated work, keeping the project about a year ahead of expectations. He may announce future plans during his next visit, with progress reports eagerly awaited by the West.
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Wilbur
Hoover Dam
Hoover
Secretary of the Interior
Colorado River
Arizona
Las Vegas Heat Debate Calls Desert Myth False
A Las Vegas reader argues the city endures hot days but condemns dramatic heat exaggeration. The writer cites 110 degrees briefly, disputes reports of 140 at Black Canyon, and compares conditions to San Bernardino Fresno Sacramento Phoenix, urging accurate portrayal over sensationalism.
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Las Vegas
Black Canyon
San Bernardino
Fresno
Sacramento
Phoenix
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Baltimore
New Orleans
Traffic Ordinance Proposes Fremont Street Parking Change
The proposed traffic ordinance limits parking on Fremont Street between Main and Sixth to 45 minutes and weighs restricting parking east of Third. The measure also imposes penalties for trucks spilling dirt and refuse on streets amid ongoing excavation. The commission may reflect community desires before acting.
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Fremont Street
Main
Sixth
Third
Hoover's 1932 Campaign Tone Draws Contrast With Coolidge
Washington bystander notes President Hoover avoids direct party appeals in Indiana and Illinois trips. He contrasts with Coolidge at the Harding memorial, signaling a focus on nonpartisan aims and a wary view of the era's plan zeal.
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IR Publican
Washington
Senator Fess
Kirkesiecon
Ohio
National Committee
Hoover
Marion
Springfield
Indiana
Coolidge
Harding
Caliente News Notes and Social Roundup
Caliente notes from Alamo visits to Mrs Allen’s parents. Reeves Liston family essay trip to Kansas City, Mrs William Low confined at home. Nesbitt operates at Glendale Sanitarium in California and is reported well. Hoover’s 20 year plan foresees 20,000,000 growth. Indiana Republicans face slogan task. Clair Foremaster, Ala mo rancher, in Caliente with Scotty Marshall. Ash Spring picnic trip by Ben Henderson party. Wadsworths in Las Vegas. W. Bishop of Ely travels home from Los Angeles. Mrs Edwina White returns from Lake City after mother-in-law’s funeral.
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Reeves Liston
Kansas City
William Low
Lishome
Edgar Nesbitt
Hiko
Glendale Sanitarium
Glendale
Calif
Nesbitt
Indiana
Nevada Mercury Output Drops. Nevada Ranks Second
A Commerce Department report shows Nevada mercury production fell from 4 764 flasks in 1929 to 3 282 in 1930, with California leading at 11 451 flasks. Apparent consumption declined 35 percent, reducing imports sharply. Total U S output reached 31 553 flasks worth 2 478 789 dollars, down 9 percent in quantity and 14 percent in value.
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FEU
Lake Adams
Union Pact
Nevada
Gineer
Salt Lake City
Department of Commerce
California
Texas
New York
B. and
Red Rock
Esmeralda County
Nevadans to Meet at Confab in Reno Anniversary Picnic
Nearly 3,000 Nevadans are expected at the second anniversary picnic of the Nevadans at Bowers Mansion on June 28. District Judge Clark J. Guild of Yer ington will speak, and the event is for all native Nevadans and their families.
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Reno
Bowers’ Mansion
Clark J. Guild
Yerington
Starr Faithful case haunts New York amid party links
New York intrigue swirls around the Starr Faithful mystery where a beautiful woman’s body washes ashore at Long Beach and a circle of party guests, including Miriam Hopkins era figures, face questions. A Black Hand threat to artist Harry Stoner raises fresh peril as details leak. Minnesota note about smallpox deaths contrasts with the urban drama.
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Mark Barron
New York
Elwell
Dorothy King
Starr
Long Beach
America
Foreign Legion
Starr Faithful
Hollywood
Miriam Hopkins
Carl van Vechten
Katharine Wilson
Lily Cahill
Adrianna Dorl
Georgia
Tin
Violet
Harry Stoner
Harlem
Weillst
Braner
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Alamo
Mrs. Allen
Scotty Marshall
Mesdam
Ben Henderson
Elia Girard
William
Ash Spring
Clarence Wadsworth
Bert
Mrs. W. Bishop
Ely
Los Angeles
Edwina White
Lake City
W. White
John Foremaster
Mary Roper
International
Union Mail
Pacific
Here
Seattle
John Conway
Ed Keele
Allen's Cash Store
Lincoln County
W. A. Jones
Toozle
Utah
Bill Horn
Bob Hames
Delamar
Caliente
Joan
Mary Dotson
Lee Ivie
Forntorn Hope Mine
Cornet District
Mr. Ivie
American Legion
Martin Lawson
Pioche
Union Pacific
Mrs. Adams
W. A. Liston
San Bern
Mrs
Frank Allen
Joyce Hammond
Leona Sherwood
George Coxe
NSA
Ayortean
Mopey Dick
Coney Island
S. J. MacMahon
National Licensed Plumber
Albany Plumbing & Heating Co
Boulder Canyon
Boulder City
North Main Street
NEW Yorker
Vivian’ Gordon
James Hollingshead
Minersville
Minnesota
Cal Ray Professional
C. Lily & Owner
Morning Age
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