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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1929
Page
2
A 1929 Las Vegas memorial piece honors Civil War and World War II heroes, urging reverent remembrance at cemeteries and flags. It then shifts to a public affair urging grand jury review of a district attorney’s handling of a local criminal matter and calls for thorough investigation amid community tension.
The piece argues that city and county peace officers should cooperate to secure evidence and bring offenders to justice. It notes suspicion that such cooperation may not exist in Las Vegas and warns against public funds supporting officials who thwart crime prosecutions.
London May 29 Several internationally important issues and many domestic questions will be decided tomorrow as Great Britain votes for a new parliament. Unemployment dominates the campaign with Conservatives promising steady improvement, Liberals pushing large scale road and public works, and Labour rail nationalization plus expanded unemployment and old age pensions. All parties favor Kellogg Pact commitments while differences center on pace and method of reform and international policy.
A wartime-themed poem by Jack Mitchell of Las Vegas reflects on fallen soldiers and fresh mounds at Gettysburg and other battlefields. It laments the cost of young lives and calls for honoring duty while urging future generations to pursue a nobler path.
Fragmentary text notes vaccination efforts in Paris and mentions a cheaper alternative to a cable marvel that can circle the world in eight minutes. It references a slip causing expense and a Cleveland meteorologist hinting at meteorological control, with scattered comments on talk and copyright.
Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce secretary Hill urges local business and professional men to submit basic details for a community reference directory. The file aims to list businesses and professionals, aiding outsiders and locals in finding who does what in town. Respondents are asked to fill a short form and leave it with Hill in the Delkin Building.
Business directory fragment listing firms with addresses and phone numbers in Las Vegas. Notes include nature of business, date begun, and owner or corporate structure. Includes owner and officer names where readable and miscellaneous details.
Paris planned ceremonies across France for Memorial Day as American graves from Scotland to Northern Italy would be decorated. The American Overseas Memorial Day Association coordinates wreaths at seven large WWI cemeteries with a procession to the Arch of Triumph and the Unknown Soldier tomb, plus local services by American and French troops and churches.
Hollywood reporters note how sound adds sex appeal to stars like Clara Bow and Bessie Love as talkies debut. Ann Harding earns praise for The Trial of Mary Dugan with director Edward Hiffith predicting a quick hit. Norma Shearer’s emotional debut in The Trial of Mary Dagen garners critical praise despite limited visual effects in the courtroom setting.
Light trading on the Los Angeles market with no decisive moves. Gold Ace opens at 1.00, later 0.30 with no bids. Marten Brothers report ore finds in Bare Mountain Range with one sample around 1200 ounces silver and high gold values. Property reportedly under option to an eastern syndicate led by engineer I. Carpenter studying Starrara District.
Dr. O D Thomas said the new custom mill at the Potosi mine by Foster and Thomas will begin work June 15. A Las Vegas plant site is chosen but not public yet. first unit arriving about July 1 at an estimated cost of 50000 dollars. Frank R Porter joined from San Diego as Thomas will base headquarters at the mine briefly.
Mr and Mrs M M Riley depart for San Diego for about a month before sailing to Alaska for a multi week holiday plans include two months in Alaska with return after the trip expected.
Los Angeles May 29 Special Word from Las Vegas Nev says the Engineering Development Syndicate of Toronto recommends building a 200 090 dollar ore treatment mill for oxidized and sulphide ores with lead and zinc at Goodsprings or Jean Clark County Contracts for ore delivery to Yellow Pine Argentine Mining and others will be asked within two weeks to guarantee tonnage and justify the mill awaiting final decision based on ore supply Examinations in the district covered two men led by Herbert Farenger and W E Burgess of the syndicate staff
A plan to use geothermal hot water from Reno area springs to boost poultry industry is presented to the chamber of commerce. If adopted it could steady year round temperatures for poultry ranches and boost Reno as a Pacific coast poultry center. An effort to tap the water wells reportedly will occur after the Riverside hotel project is finished, with a hot pool planned.
Los Antos bureau broadcasts over KFT claim statements about Las Vegas harm the city. Listeners urged to report such remarks to the Chamber of Commerce for investigation.
Las Vegas Development Company filed suit this week against A McKandles for 2045.95 alleging money lent, balance due on a real estate purchase contract, and on real property sold and delivered. The suit was filed through Stevens Henderson and Noland.
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