Nevada Parties Clash Over Hoover Tax Free Zone
Nevada Republicans condemn federal tax free area near Hoover Dam and demand state taxing powers. Democrats back repeal of the 18th Amendment and condemn Interior Secretary Wilbur. Nevada party leaders vow loyalty to Hoover, with Oddie and Arentz endorsed by Republicans and McCarran favored by Democrats.
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Reno
U.P
Nevada
Hoover Dam
Republican Party
Congress
DEMOS
Carson City
Harley Harmon
Clark County
Secretary of the Interior
Wilbur
Democratic Party
United States
Hoover
Tasker L. Oddie
Samuel Arentz
Pat McCarran
Nobel Getechell
Lander County
Republican State Central Committee
Willam McKnight
Willian S. Boyle
Chamber Adopts Advertising in Southern California Guide
Chamber of Commerce members approved community advertising in the All-Year club tourist guide booklet to be printed soon. One million copies will be distributed, linking Las Vegas with major regional tourism. A fundraising committee led by W. J. Flowers and others will plan for next year. A city manager plan review was also ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Club of
Southern California
Las Vegas
Down
W. J. Flowers
A. S. Henderson
James Cashman
Chamber
O. W. Yates
J. D. Smith
S. R. Whitehead
John Cost
Associated Civic Clubs of
Utah
Eagles Initiate Katz Into Order in Las Vegas Parade
The Las Vegas Eagles formalized Otto Katz into the order with a parade of the new drum corps led by Murray Golden and a lighted baton. A social hour followed with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Katz
Las Vegas
Eagles
Murray Golden
Mystery Man No 19 arrested in Lindbergh baby case
Norman Whitaker known as Fox No 19 was arrested in New York by federal officers aiding the Means kidnap ring. Identified by Mrs. Evelyn McLean and her maid, Whitaker was to be turned over to Washington for fraud trial and had used several aliases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
New York
U.P
Gaston B. Means
Edward B. McLean
Norman Whitaker
Washington
Means
McLean
Whitaker
Neil Williams
Evelyn McLean
Brooklyn
Lindbergh Details Contact With Hoaker Goat Case
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh testifies in FLEMINGTON New Jersey about the heart breaking kidnapping and murder of his infant son. He describes Curtis deception and the staged abduction while maintaining calm composure before a jury of five women and seven men.
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Flemington
N. J
Charles A. Lindbergh
John Hughes Curtis
Norfolk Boatbuilder
Lindbergh
New Jersey
Culor Anthony
Trenton
Mesa
Assur
Curtis
China Soviet pact seen as possible resumption of ties
In Moscow on June 28 the Chinese delegation chief inquired for an important communication from Nanking, signaling a possible restart of diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union. Also, Mr and Mrs Paul Seaman of Los Angeles depart after several days on business in the city, and Frank Pentz, longtime Apache club employee, leaves for Los Angeles.
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Moscow
Rusia
Ng Tsing-Sze
Foreign Office
California
Paul Seaman
Los Angeles
L. A
Frank Pentz
Apache Club
Actress Alleges Assault by Gang Muscle Method
In Los Angeles on June 28, actress Elise De Viane testifies that author Dashiell Hammett beat her during a party at his apartment in July 1931 when she refused his advances. She seeks $35,000 damages in the court case.
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Los Angeles
Dashiell Hammett
Miss de Viane
Hammett
Elise de Viane
Myrtle St Pier case hears new claims about nurse and Hutton marriage
Testimony in the Myrtle St. Pier re David Hutton heartbalm case includes a nurse said to mix at wine parties and allegations that Hutton married Aimee Semple McPherson for her evangelistic fortune. Witness Betty O Dille spoke of great reluctance as Hutton pressed his case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alanson W. Edwards
United Press
Los Angeles
U.P
Myrtle St. Pierre
First National Bank of Evergreen Cuts Savings Interest
The First National Bank of Englewood reduces savings account rate to 2 percent effective July 1, the lowest ever by a national bank. President John N. Nichols cites depositor demand for liquidity and investments yielding around 3 percent.
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Chicago
First National Bank of
Englewood
John N. Nichols
Nichols
Ing
Dawes Leads Central Republic Bank Stock Rebound
General Charles Gates Dawes returns as board chairman to a shaken Central Republic Bank and Trust. After a dramatic drop, stock rose from near 1 to as high as 20 during the day, closing around 7.50 to 8.50 with par value 100 and previous quotes near 38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U.S
Charles Gates Dawes
Central Republic Bank and Trust Company
Waters Re-Elected National Commander of Bonus Force
W Waters of Portland is re elected by about ten thousand veterans to lead the Bonus Expeditionary Forces here. He spoke at the rally urging veterans to stand behind their leaders and promised not to be hampered by an executive committee if re elected. The vote prompted cheers as officials noted the decision was widely approved and transmitted to other units.
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Expeditionry Force
Bonus Army Recruiting Grows in Las Vegas Details
J F Smith notes rapid recruitment for the bonus army with over fifty men already signed. The group, led by Opastre, will parade at eight and depart for Caliente and Salt Lake City en route to Washington. Headquarters at First and Ogden Streets, members pledge not to quit until the bonus is paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonus Army
J. F. Smith
Second Bonus Army
First
Ogden Streets
Bonus Expeditionary Res
Wayne
United States Army
Francisco Madero
Revolutionary Army
Auarez
Mexico
Las Vegas
Caliente
Salt Lake City
Washington
Fifth Street
Fremont Street
First Street
Washington, D. C
Siamese King Signs New Constitutional Rule
In Bangkok on June 28 King Prajadhipok accepted a new constitution ending Siam's absolute monarchy. He said he long desired a constitutional system and recognized the people party's role in the peaceful, bloodless revolution that brought the change. Public enthusiasm greeted the proclamation.
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Bangkok
Siam
Prajadhipok
Peoples Party
Peopl
Senate O s Report On Economy Bill
Senate action approves the conference report on a 150 million economy bill winning Hoover support for PEA PAR loans. The measure cuts government salaries by 8 percent under a furlough plan and saves about 100 million, with savings from bureau reorganization and personnel restraint. Senators debate method and potential veto risk as conferees near a larger relief package.
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Edward W. Lewis
United Press
Washington
Senate Tonight
Hoover
Senate
Henry Ashurst
Ariz
House
Robert la Follette
Wis
Royal S. Copeland
Dem
Special
Robert Wagner
Six Banks Close in Mid West Shaking Chicago Stirs
Six banks in Indiana Illinois and Pennsylvania closed in the Midwest today amid banking suspensions. Names listed include First National Martville East Chicago State First National Sullivan and others with First National firms in Thompson Ta Maquokela Ta and Gardner Ill. The day saw no new suspensions after a month of 40 failures and some banks reporting steady withdrawals.
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Chicago
Martville
Ind
Sullivan
Thompson
Maquokela
Gardner
Ill
Two Arrests In Witchcraft Murder Case in Victoria
In Victoria Texas two more men Sam Aresti and Chavo Diez were arrested and charged with murder in the slaying of Domingo Chas 22 a Mexican tenant farmer. Police seek a fortune teller linked to the plot and others named in the case include Henry the noted slayer Manuel Alfredo Flores Sabino Eguia and the Eguia family connection to the alleged witch curse.
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Victoria
Tex
Sam Aresti
Chavo Diez
Domingo Chas
Henry
Manuel
Alfredo Flores
Sabino
Eguia
Cisneros
Low bids cited for Las Vegas federal building contract
Bids from 19 firms ranged to 2 220 533 for base construction and 223 138 for an extended wall plus sprinkler option. Herbert Baruch Corp LA quoted 222 940 and 226 540. Bannister Field Co Ltd LA bid 234 500 and 237 700. Award likely within a week after treasury review.
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Washington
Federal
Las Vegas
New
Tre
Rosen & Fischel
Incago
Herbert Baruch Corporation
Los Angel
Bannister-Field Company. Ltd
Los Angeles
Treasury
Derson to Be Examined Ahead of Insanity Hearing
D L Derson, turned over to county authorities, will be examined preliminary to an insanity hearing in district court. He was violent in the county hospital and moved through a city jail cell to a stockade isolation cell. Doctors Ferguson and Balcom of the Las Vegas Hospital association will conduct the examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Derson
Derson
Man Held for Playing Slugs at Local Slot
C. A. Peterson formerly of Lancaster California was arrested last night at the Postoffice Drug store on the charge of playing slugs in the slot machine. He faces municipal court in the morning. On coast trip Mrs Jake Goodfriend and her mother Mrs Zane Healy left Las Vegas yesterday for Los Angeles.
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C. A. Peterson
Lancaster
Calif
Postoffice
Jake Goodfriend
Zane Healy
Las Vegas
Lo Angeles
British Submarine Collides With Pleasure Steamer
The Rainbow submarine, during torpedo trials off Weymouth, collided with the pleasure ship Premier, risking 150 passengers. The Premier suffered a large hole in her bow above water and leaked badly but was towed to Weymouth harbor. Passengers were severely shaken, some thrown from seats. the Premier was en route to Portland.
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Weymouth
Eng
U.P
Rainbow
Roosevelt gains at Democratic convention but faces long path
In Chicago on June 28 the Democratic resolutions committee debates farm relief prohibition and party unity as Franklin D. Roosevelt consolidates support from the Alfred E. Smith coalition. Senator Walsh defeats Shouse for permanent chair, a two thirds rule is adopted, and expectations rise for a Roosevelt first ballot victory while platform fights loom.
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Chicago
Resolutions Committee
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Alfred E. Smith
Roosevelt
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Walsh
Jouett Shouse
National Executive Copstyutes
Heimsely Shaeeis
Todd
James A. Farley
New York
Tam
Farley
Rowvelt
Roosen
Smith
Goveror
Alfred C Ritchie
Maryland
Frank Hag
Hoover Smith
Ge Ate
Clock Thief Is Sentenced for Major Clock Theft
Pleading guilty to stealing more than $100 worth of electric clocks from One Nevace Electric company June 20. J. W. Twyman was sentenced to serve not less than one year and not more than five years in the state penitentiary. Sentence was passed yesterday morning in district court by Judge Williams. Twyman was arrested by city police after Sheriff Joe Keate and Chief of Police Clay Williams located the loot.
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Nevace Electric Company
J. W. Twyman
Williams
Orr. Twyman
Joe Keate
Clay Williams
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