Las Vegas Hosts Begin Full Role as Convention City
The Age urges Las Vegas to fund entertainment for visitors drawn by Hoover Dam tourism and upcoming conventions. It argues the city’s hosting duty will fuel future prosperity, with May 21 state Democratic convention and June 9 American Legion gathering bringing hundreds of dignitaries and youths. Local funds are needed to cover gracious hospitality that pays back many times over.
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Vegas
Hoover Dam
Lake Mead
Las Vegas
Hoover’s breakfast push for economy legislation
President Hoover met leaders from both parties at the White House to press safe and sane financial policy. He bills it as uniting Congress to finish essential legislation by June 10 to balance the budget and calm public fear, while noting a small but loud opposition driven by sensationalism.
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Hoover
Congress
White House
Akron Dirigible Akron Moored Safely at Mast
Citizens breathed easier as the Akron air ship completed a controlled mooring at the mast after a day of tense weather and challenging winds. The crew coordinated precisely with harbor officials to secure the vessel amid late evening skies.
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Akron
Roosevelt Gains, California Check Dampens Nomination Drive
A Washington Bystander analyzes California votes and the Roosevelt campaign. Roosevelt faces a severe check in California, while Garner remains silent on a possible burst of support. The California result strengthens Roosevelt’s path to a first ballot majority, with 300+ votes secured and 80 to 90 more likely from New York and Pennsylvania splits. Garner’s next moves loom large as the nomination race tightens toward Chicago.
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Kirke Simpson
Washington
Massachusetts
al Smith
Roosevelt
California
Jack Garner
Golden State
William McAdoo
Garner
Jim Farley
Chicago
New York
Nevada District Court Suits Include Assault and Probate
State of Nevada brings multiple cases in district court including three criminal assault charges against Joe Schultz Thomas G DeBerry and Herbert Hayes each pleading not guilty. Estate of Lawrence Bates seeks probate value $1300 with date set May 21. Also divorce case Elizabeth Green versus Thurman Green from 1923, plus Vegas Credit Bureau seeks $1266.97 from John Gross and Lesare Poildon with Linton Morgan for plaintiff.
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State of Nevada
Joe Schultz
Harley A. Harmon
Louis Cohen
Thomas G. DeBerry
George Marshall
Herbert “Curley” Hayes
Lawrence Oliver Bates
Lynn Olive
Elizabeth G. Green
Thurman M. Green
San Francisco
Pe Thompson
Pisinoff
Vegas Credit Bureau
John Gross
Lesare Poildon
Gene Ward
Credit Bureau
Linton Morgan
Plaintiff
New York Curiosities and City Notes From The Pier To Harlem
A fragmented panorama of New York life describes a ship mascot Rubio roaming the East River docks, a misattributed French hand phone history corrected to American invention, and a curious sun pavilion for sunbathing. It notes a push to curb high telephone fees, urban voyeur concerns, and Harlem entertainment venues as part of city life.
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Sebastian Eleano
New York
Rubtengart
Juan Sebastian Elcano
Rubio
Bob Brown
Alexander Gisnam Bell
Ap | Brown
France
Bidding on Federal Building May 15 Stirs Local Debate
The article outlines plans to ask bids on a federal building by May 15 with options to finish the project or rebuild from a paused point. It notes proposed contracts may cover prior work and additions, while clarifying liability for subcontractors and past contributors. Also lists marriage licenses granted in the area, naming couples and ages.
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Federal
Speciacauiens
Plains Company
Plains Construction Company
SCREEN LIFE IN HOLLYWOOD NORM A SHEARER PROFILE
Hollywood profile of Norma Shearer describes her diet, habits, and personality. It notes her fashion appeal to designers, dislike of restaurant meals, and preference for lounging pajamas, blue eyes, and powder pastels. She values imagination, hosts well, plays tennis, loves horses, keeps canaries and a Persian cat, and signs autographs personally. Her early struggles and persistence are recalled.
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Hubbard Keavy
Hollywood
Norma Shearer
Delight
Irving Thalberg, Jr
Santa Monica
Penhay
Probate Notice for Merrill Estate in State Court
Legal notice announces the probate of Edward Merrill deceased with T. Merrill as petitioner. The court set a hearing for May 14 or 10, date unclear, seeking objections to the petition and reasons why the will should not be admitted to probate. The document names clerk WM. Loscorn and attorney Lucha Whit Bat Trebutrk for executor and publication details.
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A T. Merrill
Tet Lees
Seranteel
WM. Loscorn
Lucha Whit Bat
US Thompxa
Bubble ship at Camp Kearney marks historic navigation
Camp Kearney near San Diego describes a remarkable airship crossing the continent despite fierce electrical storms and head winds. Two brave young men died when the ship broke away from ground crew and fell from hundreds of feet, a sad but unavoidable result of major progress.
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Camp Kearney
San Diego
Fraternal Notices from Vegas Lodge on First Monday
The Fraternal notices announce Stated Communications on the first Monday of each month at the Masonic Hall at 7:30 p.m. Special communications require announced work. Visiting brothers and Brethren are asked to attend and be present for examinations. W M Libban and Secretary Biase Haff publish the details.
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Vegas
Masonic Hall
Brothers
YO Lliban
W. M Biase Haff
Lodge schedule and auxiliary meeting notices
Vegas Lodge 1168 B P O E meets Thursday evenings at 7 30 with rooms open 11 00 am to 12 00 pm Visiting brothers welcomed Exalted Ruler Pred M Stoller and Secretary Pat Gallagher Also American Legion Auxiliary holds regular meetings on the first and third Wednesdays at 7 30 pm at the American Legion hall Visitors and eligible members are welcome.
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Vegas Lodge
Ron
Stoller
Pat Gallagher
American Lesson Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Hall
Las Vegas Lions Club
Hotel Apache
Boulder City
Las Vegas
Imperial
Beatty, Goldfield
Tonopah
Reno
Sacramento
San Francisco
Nevada Motor Transport Co., Ltd
Fremont
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