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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1919
Page
1
The piece notes hot dry conditions in Las Vegas with comparisons to humid southern climates. It lists June daily highs and lows from June 1 to June 27, showing temperatures from the mid 80s to 108 degrees and frequent dry nights, describing local tolerance for heat.
Mayor Ferron and the Board of City Commissioners ban firing fire crackers in the city, aligning with Governor Boyle's statewide request. Merchants will not sell firecrackers or fireworks, though the local Japanese display of non explosive fireworks is exempt from the prohibition.
A petty thief prowled through sleeping guests in multiple hotels. He entered rooms at the Cottage Hotel on Thursday evening and seven rooms at the Las Vegas Hotel on Friday night, targeting both occupied and vacant rooms.
James Cashman, Hupmobile distributor for the district, says he will fly with Lieut Wells in a Curtis bi plane from Las Vegas to Los Angeles on July Fifth. The flight follows a mention of the plane’s Las Vegas Fourth appearance and may stem from Cashman seeking new sensations after slow automobile travel.
James Chasman presents the Hupplane the Swiftest and highest flying lighting plane. A free demonstration flyabout with a sport model for self and girl, listed at $375.00. A six passenger Wingster scheduled for later listing at $475.00 includes life insurance and air free features.
Nevada political veteran A Grant Miller announced he will seek the Republican nomination for United States Senate next year. He expects Democrat Senator Henderson to be the opponent and says he can defeat him. Miller, an attorney, has long been active in state politics and previously sought public office with other parties.
The Age offers application blanks for extra travel pay to enlisted men honorably discharged since November 11, 1918. Those who previously received 3.5 cents per mile can claim an additional 1.0 cent. Section three of the Feb 28 1919 act set travel pay at 5 cents per mile to the home or place of original muster at the soldier’s option.
Henry W. Miles of Reno arrived in Las Vegas to confer the Scottish Rite degrees on a class. The work began last night and will be completed this evening. Participants include H. B. Holland Ray E. Andruss J. A. Egger and J. A. Fredrickson.
Preparations are complete for a large Fourth of July event in Las Vegas featuring daylight and night fireworks, a homecoming for veterans, and a Curtiss bi plane flight from Los Angeles piloted by Lieut Howard H Wells. Guests from Searchlight, Good Springs, Needles, Goffs and nearby valleys are expected. A Japanese fireworks display will cap the evening street dance.
Lincoln and Clark counties received honorable recognition from the Grand Lodge of I O O F at Reno. W M Christian of Pioche elected Grand Master and Henry M Lillis of Las Vegas Grand Chaplin. 127 delegates attended. The year’s officers include Grand Master W M Christian and others. Harley A. Harmon admitted to practice in Nevada courts by Supreme Court order.
A bill in Congress would suspend annual mining claim assessment work for 1919 if filers submit a notice by December 31, 1919. The proposal would provide relief to prospectors though its fate remains unsettled.
Reports from Paris indicate Germany may appoint Dr Hermann Mueller and Dr Bell to sign the Versailles peace treaty with a signing possibly Sunday or Monday. The Prussian Assembly approves the new government again amid warnings of reparation over Scapa Flow and burning French flags. Germany must withdraw troops from Polish areas and not aid insurgents, or face accountability.
In Haverhill Massachusetts on June 6 1919 Mrs Frank Williams of Goodsprings Nevada gave birth to a daughter. The Hon Frank Williams former Clark County assemblyman receives congratulations at this end of the line. Mother and child are reported to be doing nicely.
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