Wallace Beats Duarte In Labor Day Legion Bout
Mickey Wallace of Las Vegas defeated Paul Duarte of Los Angeles in a hard fought 10 round bout at Legion Stadium. Judges favored Wallace as both fighters showed grit with even rounds, Wallace delivering decisive moments and Christian leadership from coach Francis Butcher. Duarte, stocky and hard, earned respect despite the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Legion
Mickey Wallace
Las Vegas
Paul Duarte
Los Angeles
Duarte
Pacific Coast
Mickey
Francis Butcher
Las Vegas High School
Fred Hesse
Arthur Vann
Paul
Comisary
Gerald Hickman
Tom Hooper
Henry St. Amand
Hooper
Hickman
Former Las Vegas Resident Killed in Chicago Accident
Former Las Vegas resident "Happy" Oberfeldt was killed in an accident in Chicago on August 16. The notice, sent via letter from Mrs. Oberfeldt, notes no details. Oberfeldt owned mining properties near the old Johnny mine and had valuable holdings in Chicago. The couple left Las Vegas six months earlier, first moving to Oakland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberfeldt
Las Vegas
Chicago
Pike and Cragin to Build New Granada Theatre
Pike and Cragin, owners of the Majestic, announce start of construction on a modern Granada Theatre on Fremont Street between Third and Fourth. The 60 by 130 foot brick two story building will seat 800 on the main floor plus 80 logo seats, feature a pipe organ, cooling system, vaudeville and drama, with offices on the second floor and two storefronts on the ground level. Construction budget exceeds 80000 dollars with plans to begin mid October and theater ready by October 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Street
Cragin & Pike
Dinges v Boyer creates long trial over marriage promise
Grace M. Dinges, a Los Angeles school teacher, sues Cr. C. Boyer for 1600 for a trousseau and 25000 damages over a five year old marriage promise. Stevens and Henderson defend for Boyer. A A Hinman for Dinges. Jury of 12 seated. reading of 89 letters noted. case expected to continue into next week before Hogsett fraud trial follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace M. Dinges
Los Angeles
Cr. C. Boyer
District Coast
Stevens & Henderson
Mr. Boyer
A. A. Hinman
Kate Santong
Bob Donnelly Breaks Arm in Wednesday Fall
Bob Donnelly fell Wednesday and broke a bone just above the wrist. The break was set by D. F. R. dren and he expects to be as good as new soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Donnelly
D. F. R.dren
Bob
Commerce Chamber Getting Busy in Reno Exposition Plans
The Commerce Chamber held a well attended noon meeting with President Roy W. Martin and Secretary E. R. Whitehead among others. Attendees discussed Clark County’s Reno Exposition exhibit cost advantages, Richmond Hotel project progress, Las Vegas Land and Water Company water work, Clark County exhibit display locations, Majestic Theatre entrance use, and city paving plans. The Denver Colorado River Conference was reviewed with optimism for a Boulder Canyon agreement and upcoming Congress action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Roy W. Martin
R. Whitehead
Knudson
Robert Griffith
J. T. Walters
E. A. Ferron
K. Adcock
Ferron
B. G. McGriff
Park
O. A. Kimball
W. E. Hawkins
C. D. Breeze
A. W. Ham
Harry Blanding
Clark County
Hawkins
Martin
Richmond Hotel
Las Vegas Land & Water Company
Whitehead
Reno
Second Street
Park Building
Wm. 8. Park
Majestic Theatre
Dr. Park
City Planning Commission
P. Squires
Denver
Colorado
Judge Orr Named To Bar Association Council
Senator A L Scott of Pioche was elected chairman of the general council of the American Bar Association for Nevada at Buffalo meeting last week. H W Huskey of Reno named vice chairman and Nevada lawyers Frank H Norcross A L Haight Thomas F Moran and W E Orr placed on the council. E W Cheney of Reno named chairman of the Nevada commissioners on uniform laws. Scott Cheney and Huskey named delegates. all attended. Scott Cheney and Huskey serve as Nevada commissioners on uniform laws with ABA representatives from other states. Scott joined two committees legislative and uniform acts for compacts and agreements between states. Huskey joined committee on appointments and attendance by commissioners. Cheney on committee to consider uniformity of judicial decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Scott
Pioche
American Bar Association For
Nevada
Buffalo
H. W. Huskey
Reno
Frank H. Norcross
A. L. Haight
Fallon
Thomas F. Moran
W. E. Orr
Las Vegas
E. W. Cheney
Cheney
Scott
Huskey
Nevada Bar Association
American Bar ‘Association
Divorces Granted In Four Cases From Local Court
Miranda Cuca dissolves marriage to Joe with attorney Harley A Harmon for the plaintiff. Sherer William W divorces from Lydia E with A A Hinman for the plaintiff. Tyson Richard Chas dissolves from Edna Christen with Stevens and Henderson representing the plaintiff. Hudson Lucille dissolves from Reynolds F with A W Ham representing the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miranda
Cuca
Joe
Harley A. Harmon
Sherer
William W
Lydia E
A. A. Hinman
Tyson
Richard Chas
Edna Christen
Stevens
Henderson
Hudson
Lucille
Reynolds F
A. W. Ham
Suit Filed To Recover Wages From Eldorado Canyon Dev Co
William Entwistle sues Eldorado Canyon Development Company in district court seeking $2400 for swatchman labor and $300 spent on company business trips to Los Angeles after being discharged on August 2. Entwistle holds 3500 shares. R H Cabell of Searchlight represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Entwistle
Eldorao Canyon
R. H. Cabell
Searchlight
Rotary drill tests placer prospect at Beatty Nevada
Ira MacFarland of Indian Springs reports the Ingersoll Rand rotary core drill is down 38 feet at Beatty. Drilling aims to 100 feet unless bed rock is reached earlier. Positive placer gold values found from grass roots onward. If bed rock is favorable a dredge may be installed and tests expanded. Promoters Brackney and associates promote the project amid earlier Beatty placer fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira MacFarland
Indian Springs
O. C. Brackney
Beatty
Vegas
Btackney
Cash & Carry Opens in New Fremont Street Building
The Cash & Carry Grocery moved into its handsome new Delkin building on Fremont Street between Second and Third, occupying the first time Thursday. The modern structure houses a fully equipped grocery and a separate jewelry space for Mrs. A. C. Delkin. The building is steam heated with hot and cold water in upstairs offices, and features ample refrigerating capacity and fine interior finish. Las Vegas welcomes this new addition to its business blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delkin
Fremont Street
Cash & Carry Grocery
Cash & Corry
A. C. Delkin
Las Vegas
Great Tooth Sent to Peabody Museum by Las Vegas Resident
Mr J T McWilliams sent by express a nearly perfect prehistoric monster tooth to Peabody Museum Yale New Haven Conn at the request of Prof C R Longwell USGS who noted the find near Vegas. The tooth with a second was found months ago in clay banks from an early geological age and weighs several pounds. The display will aid scientists and attract visitors to Las Vegas Nevada. A E Lewis of West End Chemical visited Las Vegas Hospital Wednesday with a facial infection and is improving rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. McWilliams
Peabody Museum
Yale University
New Haven
Conn
Vegas
United States Geological Survey
Las Vegas
Nevada
A. E. Lewis
West End Chemical Company
Las Vegas Hospital
Las Vegas High School Opens With Growth and New Facilities
The Las Vegas schools report a slight enrollment rise led by the high school with 143 students, while the elementary and kindergarten totals are 617 and 13 respectively. Construction on an addition disrupts some classes but should finish in about 60 days, with hopes to move into new sections by Thanksgiving. faculty and pupils will help equip the school to save money, including scenery and drafting work by Bell and Rowe's classes. The new library room is a highlight, and athletics show early promise with 24 candidates under Coach Butcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
Bell
Manual Arts
Rowe
Butcher
Miss Akin
Barreevee
Bel
Brinley
Dobesh
Miss Doyle
Drom
Haines
A . Bank
Newton
Desert Breeze
Scott
Suires
Rotary Club Enjoys Psychology Talk
Las Vegas Rotary Club met at noon in the Union Pacific dining room with near full attendance signaling vacation end. Dr Maurice Korshet spoke on Psychology as applied to daily business noting Behaviorism as a practical term and detailing how business leaders use psychology to succeed. Judge C D Breeze praised Rotary work while President Heese announced upcoming programs by Mal Riley and Walter Bracken and that Secretary Penn would be absent at the district Rotary conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
Marriage licenses issued by County Clerk Scott
The following were issued licenses to marry by County Clerk Scott during the week. J. Fiscell, 23, of Barstow, to Louise Harley, 22, of San Bernardino. Arthur F. J. Karigan, 47, to Vera Moody, 30, both of St. George, Utah. Mr and Mrs. W. R. Bracken arrived home from Los Angeles Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
J. Fiscell
Barstow
Louise Harley
San Bernardino
Arthur F. J. Karigan
Vera Moody
St. George
Utah
Mrs Barda Denies Elopement Rumors After Labor Day Delay
Mrs Jose Barda who arrived Tuesday with her children after a vacation in Los Angeles states there is no basis for reports she ran away with another man. She says she delayed departure one day due to Labor Day celebrations and sent money by her husband without any scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose Barda
Loscat
Smaanacet
Barda
Los Angeles
Denver the cleanest city in the world praised for growth
The article hails Denver as a lively frontier city shaped by pioneers and Governor Adams noted for hosting visiting officials. It highlights clean streets, a smoke commission reducing pollution, and wide parks with elm-lined residential boulevards. Denver's growth stems from mining camps and agricultural wealth nearby, despite Interstate Commerce Commission bias against long hauls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Adams
Colorado
Middle West
Dorn
Utah
Emerson
Wyoming
Dillon
New Mexico
Booth
Leadville
Cripple Creek
Denvers
Interstate Commerce Commission
Taylor
Goodsprings Leads Nevada Mining Boom at Argentina District
The Goodsprings area shows rising activity with upwards of 200 workers on several properties. Consolidated Mining Co. under Geo A. Tweedy and Fred B. Piehl advances 3000 feet underground, gears up a 600 ton daily mill, and plans tramway and power upgrades. Other players include Harry Lee Martin as president, Jess Knight expanding influence, and Yellow Pine and Argentina operations shipping ore. Goodsprings Hotel now led by Mrs. Mildred Hardy, Argentina dining run by Mr. and Mrs. Clifford, and Miss Hollingshead directing a newly started Goodsprings School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellow Pine
Eee Consolidated Mining Co
Geo. A. Tweedy
Fred B. Piehl
Argentina
Clark County
Nevada
Harry Lee Martin
Los Angeles
Jess Knight
Jane Frost Foyle
Knight
Tourists Cottages Planned By J F Henry In Denver
J F Henry plans two neat late cottages on the site of his service station at Third and Fremont streets to house automobile tourists. He expects to build several more, about half a dozen, as winter travelers favor overnight stops. The piece praises Denver's spirit, growth, and the impact of autos on tourism and state development. It compares Denver to Las Vegas, urging continued advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Henry
Third
Fremont
Denver
Middle West
Colorado
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Missouri
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Texas
Mississippi
Louisiana
Las Vegas
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Wallace
American’ Legion
Pike & Cragin
Granada
Dinges VS
Commerce Chamber
Judge Orr
BAR Assn. Council
MacFarland
Cash & Carry
Great Tooth
Rotary Club
W. R. Bracken
Mrs. Barda
Yellow Pine Mining Company
Good Springs
Mildred Hardy
Goodsprings
Mrs. Clifford
Goodsprings School
Miss Hollingshead
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