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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1929
Page
1
A massive explosion buried a crew of 18 under mud and sand during Holland tunnel work. Five workers were confirmed dead, three injured critically, and nine hospitalized with many others at risk. Rescuers freed some victims from mud as the 105 foot deep shaft filled with water. Recovery could take several days.
Citizens seek formal grand jury investigation following District Attorney Harley Harmon’s report on Attorney Hinman’s 2:30 am office incident with a nude woman and alleged crimes. Judge Orr advised, petition for 75 signatures to trigger a panel selection from the county’s pool since December 1927.
The three story remodeled Beckley building at First and Fremont will use a full automatic Johnson burner and a Red Flash oil burning cast iron boiler from the American Radiator Corp. The system features tube radiation and will be installed by J. Finney Engineering with Arden School Board involvement.
Plans for a July Fourth event in Las Vegas include 15000 visitors with train stops en route to Los Angeles for the national conclave. Howard Blood leads preparations with Lorenzi's resort leased for three days featuring a boxing card, fireworks, concerts, and a vintage barbecue with 14000 buns and a $1000 fireworks budget.
Vann and Harris will move into the Griffith building after demolition for the Boulder Club. Art Vann’s electric shop will occupy the Boulder Drug store site and Harris Parker’s shop will take the southern post office site facing Second Street. Dan Jacomini moves his Fix-It shop to the Westside, and a tobacco store operated by Robert B. Griffith and partner will take the Griffith building corner.
Coun Superintendent Hanson clarified that H. C. Wheeler and George Anglemeyer have served on Arden’s school board for years. Wheeler likely assumed secretarial duties after Anglemeyer left for the coast and Pennsylvania, with both serving as clerk and secretary previously.
Carl F. Scherer a Seattle electrical engineer died after touching a direct unit transformer at KGO in San Francisco He was in the city on business and had an interest in inspecting the station His death followed an apparent electrical shock witnessed by friends and onlookers The cause remains unexplained by radio engineers
Dorothy Keeler of the county clerk’s office received the new title secretary of Cupid as she processes marriage licenses. She notes a record month for licenses with four couples wed in two days, including William Maats and Jean Miller of Los Angeles and Edwin H. Davis with Mildred Dwye, among others.
Drew of Drew Electric Shop on North Main sells part of his contracting business to C. H. Nellis and A. C. Clark. The new partners will operate from 131 North Main with Drew focusing on automotive electrical work. Clark has worked with Drew four years. Nellis joined from Los Angeles six months ago. Drew is in Los Angeles and due back Friday. Mrs Shaffer was moved to Las Vegas hospital for a week or two.
Mr. A. P. Slocum city engineer provides a full reply to The Age editorial on paving. The letter discusses plans and the city’s efforts to ensure proper roadwork and road restoration processes. The response includes technical points about paving methods and responsible parties.
Las Vegas letter by city engineer defends the paving project and repairs, rebutting an editorial claim of misinformation. He notes contractor responsibility under contract terms, explains drainage needs, and argues storm drain costs would have raised prices, with the piece continued on page 8.
The Age defends its editorial on the Fourth street canal project noting editors welcome public judgment and deny untruths. It cites engineers from 24 years ago who set city grades and argues current work follows proper specifications and costs.
The Colorado River commission met in Washington for a briefing with President Hoover about uniting interested states on the river project. Hoover urged finding a scheme soon but did not discuss current differences hindering Bourne project action. The group adjourned to Friday after Dent, assistant commissioner of reclamation, was asked to prepare a concise memorandum and return with more data.
Dan Jondahl remained in a Las Vegas hospital where doctors reported slight improvement late last night. Authorities and family hold cautious optimism for his recovery.
Postmaster Robert B. Griffith said opening of the new First and Carson post office may slip beyond June 1 due to equipment not arriving and final details to be checked. If the old location serves May 31, the move must be done in one night. otherwise a two night move may occur, easing hardship on the public and staff.
Las Vegas Credit Bureau will remain closed today in observance of Memorial Day. W J Flowers said merchants agree to unite in honoring those who have passed and to dedicate the day to that purpose. All businesses called by the bureau will close for the holiday.
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