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The Washington times., 1928-11-09
CLAIMS SLAYER
Of R0THSTE|N
IS KNOWN
nv international News Service

NEW YORK, Nov. 9.--Dis-
trict Attorney Joab H. Banton
declared today that the identity
of Arnold Rothstein S slayer
has been known to the police
for "a hours, and that 1000
detectives are combing New
York for him and guarding all
exits from the city.
Banton declined to give any hint
as to identity of the suspect. Asked
IL the man was friend or former
associate of the slain gambler,
Banton said: II cannot answer that
question at this time.
Seated When Shot
Meanwhile, Chief Medical Exam
iner Charles Norris made known
that an autopsy of Rothstein's body
had revealed the gambler was shot
while sitting down, bearing out the
theory that he was attacked un'
awares, possibly while playing poker
or discussing with his creditors his
enormous stud poker debts.
1t was understood that, in add"
ton to Rothstein's attorney, Maurice
Cantor, the district attorney was 10
question members of the gambler s
family and other intimates In the
hope of determining whether any
"death-oed'' statements had been
made naming the slayer.
Jimmy Meehan. ex-convict ana
notorious gambler. who had been
sought for several days for ques-
tionIng, was reported to have volun'
tarily appeared at the district, attor,
ney's office today. He already mas
been interviewed by police, who To-
Gated him during the night. \
Calls Him "Squawker"
Meehan IL reported to have de-
scribed Rothstein as man VINO
would win a million easily out
"squawked when he had to pay any
losses" 1t was the ''squawk' over
paying his last debts that poilce
believe caused Rothstein to be MUIR
dered.
1t was reported that Meehan had
ridiculed the theory Rothstein had
been slain In his last poker game
at the Park Central Hotel.
The gambler said, 1t was reported
that those at this final game had
more to gain by letting Rothstein
live"
Asked IL he would take the case
before the grand jury Immediately,
District Attorney Banton said 1t was
not his policy until an arrest had
been made.
The Washington times., 1928-11-09
Former Factory Girl
Makes Opera Debut

NEW YORK. Nov. "A delega-
ton of 20 persons from Lawrence.
Mass. headed by Mayor Michael
Landers. attended the debut at the
Metropolitan Opera House last
night of Clara Jacoho, former fac.
tory girl in Lawrence.
Miss Jacobo began when ID years
old to study voice culture with "A
dream of singing at the Metro.
politan. Last night she sang
"Miserer" with Giovanni Martinell
in I'll Trovatore" and the folks from
her home town combined with q
capacity audience to call Clara out
with the other stars for IL curtain
calls
The Washington times., 1928-11-09
CLAGE tt To WE'D
MISS NJ 'ADO0

Miss Sarah L. McAdoo. daughter
of William Gibbs McAdoo, former
Secretary of the Treasury. and Nc
Adoo's law partner, Brice Clagett,
will be married at $50 tonight at
HoIton Arms School of which the
bride is a graduate.
Announcement of their plans for
an immediate wedding came as a
surprise to Washington society.
There has been no announcement
of the engagement.
The wedding is the elimination of
another romance which had it's be-
ginning in the hectic days of the
World War. Miss McAdoo, known
as Sally" took a large part in the
social affairs of the Wilson admin
istration.
Clagett was a newspaperman GOV,
sring the White House for the Asso-
ciated Press before the war. He
succeeded another newspaperman,
George r. Cooksey, as secretary to
McAdoo. When McAdoo also took
over the affairs of the railroad ad'
ministration, Clagetts became one OF
his assistants.
Only Small Group
The Rev. DIR. Ulysses G.. B. Pierce,
Of All Souls Unitarian Church, will
officiate. There will be no attend
ants and only a small group of old
friends, invited by telephone will be
present. The bride will wear an
evening gown of transparent velvet
In becoming shade of old blue.
The wedding will be thus simple
because the date has been ad.
yanced in order that Mr.. Clagett,
who will sail tomorrow for England
On a business trip. may take his
bride with him. For this reason,
too, Mr.. McAdoo, who is in Cali.
fornia, was unable to come to
washington for his daughters wed.
ding. There viii, however, be q
small family gathering for the event.
Francis II. McAdoo. Of New York.
VIII give his sister in marriage. His
wife will be guest at the wedding.
as viii Mr.. and Mrs. Robert ii.
McAdoo, brother and sister.in.law Of
Continued on Page 2, Column s.1
ADVERTISEMENT
The Washington times., 1928-11-09

f. Sterling Chamberlain, several
years with the District government
and last year secretary to Assistant
Engineer Commissioner Conell. died
today at his home In Friendship
Heights, Md. He had been Ill sew
eral months.
The Washington times., 1928-11-09
BANK STATEMENT

Washington Clearing House,
$5,lO2, 1921.
Treasury balance, $176, ,468, ,8S6. 10.
Customs receipts. $40, ,749, 1880.
New York Clearing House bal.
ances, $145, ,O0O. 900.
New York Clearing House ex.
change, $1,407s 600 600
The Washington times., 1928-11-09
MISS WINTERS TO SPEAK

Miss Frances e. Winters, secres
tary of the washington Conference
of the Federal Motion Picture Cour.
Gil in America, viii talk on eTh0
Influence Of Motion Pictures on the
Morals of our YOUTH tomorrow
at p. M, in the Stoneleigh Courts.
The Washington times., 1928-11-09
Roosevelt
$4,000 IN
EAD

AIBANY. M. Nov. -.
Franklin ID. Roosevelt, Democrat,
has been elected governor 0yGR
Attorney General Albert 0ttingeFs
| Republican, by plurality oE
23,61G. according 10 B senat-Offfcfa1
cIleck.ap Of the vote as announced
today by Robert Moses, secretary
Of state.
with one district stiII missing
the vote stood:
ROOsevelt, 2,112,87I.
0tfinger. 2,089 ,255.
NEW YORK. Nov. 9. With
only one upstate district MISS
ing, a plurality for his denos
cratic opponent Of more than
q, 900, and the passing oG
more than so hours since the
closing Of the polls, Attorney
General Albert Ottinger today.
was still withholding his con-
cessson Of the election oE
Franklin d. Roosevelt as goy-
|ernor of the State.
Acting on orders te1egraphed bg
Gov. Al Smith, upstate sheriffs as
sisted in speeding returns from oilts
lying districts to county seats, with
the result that last night the Stats
vote was complete, but for one diB
trict in Onondaga county, OF whiclS
Syracuse is the center.
Ballot Is Guarded
The Governor directed the slierifks
to see that the ballots were properly
guarded in addition to hastening
the figures to election headquarters
to speed tabulation Of the final TO.
tails.
Republican checkers at the polls
upstate submitted figures to OF.
finger headquarters, which did not
compare with totals reported BY
election officials and caused the
claim by Ottinger's managers that
mistakes of 5000 votes in Oneida
and 1000 in Monroe counties had
been made in Roosevelt's favor.
What action would be taken on
these challenges the Republican
mana gers would not forecast, pend
ing further conferences.
The possibility Of connplete re-
count throughout the State arose
today.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-07-24
OTHER MJJDRER
ATTEMPTS ARE
NOW REPORTED
EX-MINISTER OF LABOR
WOUNDED AND AGRAR-
IAN LEADER KILLED ON
DAY PROCEEDING OBRE.
CONS ASSASSINATION

NEW YORK, July "a (AP)-
Apparently authentic advices to-
day reached New York that Luis
Mornes, former Minister of Labor
was fired upon as he was leaving
a theatre Sunday before the as
sassination of President Elect OBJ
RECON and was wounded In the
thigh. Delayed advises under
stood to have come from Puebla
also stated that a train bearing
Agrarians to Mexico City to par
ticipate in the demonstration In
General Obregon's behalf on July
fifteenth was fired upon by work
ers in a textile factory affiliated
with the regional confederation
of workers. General Barbosa, Ag-
rarian leader was reported killed.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-07-24
DUTY OF VOTERS TOLD
AT KlWANIS MEETING

Hal Buick presented an en-
joyable program for the members
Of the Kiwanis Club at the re-
gular Monday night dinner. Miss
Dorothy Buick favored with two
violin solos, accompanied by Mrs.
F. C. DeVinney
A two minute talk by Mr.
Buick dealt with the duty of all
electors to register and exercise
their franchise He also touched
on some of the features Of the
Kiwanis Convention TO be held
at Sacramento November 9th, 9Th
and 10th.
Peaches from McGriff's Ranch
served with ice cream proved a
most appetizing desert, and were
one of the popular features Of
the evening.
Guests were Mrs. F S. De-
Vinney, Miss Dorothy Buick and
Mr.. o. A Kimball
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-07-24
VEGAS CHAMBER
MEETING TODAY

The Las Vegas Chamber of
Commerce held it's regular meet
ing at the Union Pacific dining
room this noon with 25 in at
tendance.
Notwithstanding the fact that
it was hot, the business men Of
the community took time to at
tend and gave close interest to
the discussion Of several matters
Of interest
D. Brinkhorst, who has taken
up his residence and opened an
office here, was called upon by
President Martin and spoke briefly
He said that he had formed the
opinion upon attending the Cham
Der Of Commerce for the first
time, that every business man of
Las Vegas is morally and finan-
cially indebted to the Chamber
and that new business men be-
coming established here are un-
der a double obligation. He stated
that the Chamber of Commerce is
expressing to the world the real
meaning Of Las Vegas. He called
attention to three of the publ
cations pu tout by the Chamber
as being Of the greatest impor-
cations put out by the Chamber
booklet. which he said his OBJ
seryation proved states the actual
facts OF Las Vegas and Clark
county; the pamphlet on the min
eral resources and the map just
published, showing the spots Of
interest in this section. These he
predicted will reap for US a great
reward during the next few years
Mr.. Brinkhorst suggested that
a fourth publication on the chemi-
cal resources Of this section would
also be helpful and complete the
round Of four silent statesmen
You are missionaries of a great
future, he said in concluding and
stated that the five directors Of
his company will apply for mem
bership
Continued on Page A.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-07-24

Today the country village Of
Hawthorne comes into its own
and is celebrating the beginning
of an era OF bigger and better
things with a regular old fashion,
ed barbercue and dance.
Preparations have been underway
for a week now in preparation for
the 1900 to $500 people who are
expected from out of town. All
roads, even the toughest lead to
Hawthorne today, and under the
big shade trees in the Court
House square the visitors will
gather to listen to the actresses
accompanying the formal presen-
tation and acceptance of the site
for the huge munitions storage
plant to be erected there by the
U. S. Navy.
The Admirals are expected Is
arrive about noon, and from 1:3O
to 800 o'clock p. m. attention OF
all visitors will be claimed by a
free barbercue.
At 800 o'clock the formal cere-
monies will begin with an address
of welcome, which will be followed
by the presentation of the site by
tn State.
The speech of acceptance will be
made by Admiral Gregory for the
U. S. Navy, which will be followed
by the flag raising and salute.
After this will come the ground
breaking ceremony, and this will
conclude the serious side of the
days program.
A ball game between Mono
county, California, and the Min
eral county team promises much
in the way of local interest, and
some hard playing is anticipated
in an effort to win the $100 purse
which has been offered.
At $50 will be the street sports
including races, games, etc. En-
tertainment during the evening
hours has been promised by an
all night dance. There will be two
floors and two orchestraS, and
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-07-24
Admira|S of NaVv
Institute Work
WESTERN HALF OF STATE TAKES HOLIDAY TO
ATTEND FESTIVITIES AT HAWTHORNE, TWO OR
THREE THOUSAND PEOPLE EXPECTED

anyone attempting to quit before
sunrise fill be suspected of being
a red, and may very likely land in
the Mineral County jail.
Yerington has declared an Of
ficial holiday, even to the closing
of its restaurants, and a large del
egation from that place and
Schurz is expected.
Fallon is sending good crowd
and there was talk of closing all
stores for the day.
C. C. Boak, appointed acting
mayor of Tonopah for day, de-
clared and official holiday for the
big mining camp, and all wheeled
vehicles which will hold to gether
are expected to make the trip TO
the Mineral County seat.
Needless to say business will be
at a stand still in Nina, Luning
and other Mineral County towns
and Mono and Inyo Counties, Cal
ifornia were planning attending
in large numbers.
Congratulations, Hawthorne. Las
Vegas rejoices in your good for
tune, which is also the good for
tune Of all Southern Nevada. Per-
haps by the time the new plant
has been completed and you are
planning the opening celebrations
tn new road between Tonopah and
Hawthorne will have been COM
pleted, and it will be possible for
a large number of your friends
and neighbors from Las Vegas to
Join in your festivities.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-07-24
AL SMITH WILL
BE SURPRISED

ALBANY, July "a (AP)-Gover-
nor Al Smith will be formally
notified of his nomination as
Democratic candidate for the presi-
dency Wednesday evening, August
%.
The ceremony will take place on
the east steps of the state capitol
and the proceedings will be broad
cast by the national network Of
radio stations, beginning at seven
o'clock, eastern daylight saving
time. The ceremony is expected
to last one hour.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-07-24
AMERICAN WINS
THE QUEENS CUP

SANTANDER, Spain, July "a
(AP)-The American yacht Nina
contesting for the cup offered by
the Queen of Spain for the race
of small yachts from New York to
this port, came into harbor al
$50 this afternoon.
A fleet of other vessels escorted
the winner, which flew the flag
of Spain from the foremast.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-07-24
OFFICER NAMED
FOR NEW AIR
TRANSPORT CO.

DETROIT, July "a (AP)-Ma-
jor Thomas G.. Lanppier win be-
come vice-president In charge OF
operations of the newly formed
Transcontinental Air Transport
Company, of which Col. Charles
Lindbergh is chairman Of the
board Of directors. as soon as his
resigna ton from the army becomes
effective August IS he announced
today.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-07-24
LA COSTE NOT TO
VISIT AMERICA

AUTEUIL. France, July "a ZAP
Rene La CoSte has decided not
to defend his American tennis
championship this year and will
not proceed to the United States
with the remainder of the French
tam next month it was announced
today.
La Coste insisted that his de-
cision was not prompted by the
French American controversy con-
cerning the barring of Big Bill
Tilden from the cup-challenge
round. He said he had made up
his mind several weeks ago.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-07-24
VEGAS GROWTH
PLEASES NANTZ

T. A. Nantz. attorney, Of Terre
Haute, Indiana and Robert Cash
of Harmony. Indiana. arrived In
Vegas this morning to spend a day
Mr.. Nantz. who has owned
valuable Fremont street property
in this city for about 20 years. was
in Vegas two years ago. He Is
astonished at the growth OF the
city since his last visit and insists
that it has almost doubled In
size.
Mr.. Nantz has kept In close
touch with Las Vegas through the
Age and is firm in the belief that
this city has great future be-
fore 1t.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-07-24
OIL PRODUCTION
IS INCREASING

TULSA, Okla, July "a (AP)-
With the estimated daily average
of production of crude oil in both
the Oklahoma and West Texas
areas of the Continent fields
increasing during the last week,
the total production of the United
States took a jump of 26,722 bar
rels, the Oil and Gas Journal
says.
In California light oil production
had a small increase but heavy
oil production remained unchanged
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-07-24
FRENCH GIVE UP
OCEAN FLIGHT

PARIS. July "a, (AP)-The Hav-
as News Agency today announced
that it was officially decided to
abandon the transatlantic flight
of Lieut.. Paulin of Paris, who is
now at Horta in the Azores on
his hop from France to the United
States
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-07-24
FLEES
ACTIVITIES END

SUPERIOR. July "a (AP)-
President Coolidge has been In
formed through the report O.
Rear Admiral Sellers. commanner
of the special service squadron.
that activities In Nicaragua on the
part of Augusta SANDING have
apparently ceased entirely, and
SANDING himself to all appear
ances has fled the country.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-07-24
DYING CHAMPION YIELDS
TAG FOR PAWNED BICYCLE

PARIS, July "a (AP)-Broke and
abandoned by nearly all the friends
he knew in days of affluence
Edmond Jacquelin, former worlds
bicycle racing champion, died in a
Paris hospital the other day
Before expiring Jacquelin handed
a soiled slip of paper to one OF
three friends at his bedside. II
was a pawn ticket. tits for the
wheel I won the championship
with" he said. st hooked that
last"
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-07-24
CAPT. LAND IS
NAMED FOR POST

WASHINGTON, July "a (AP)-
Captain Emory H. Land. assis-
tant chief in the Naval Bureau Of
Aeronautics and a cousin of Col.
Lindbergh, is to become advisor OF
the Guggenheim Foundation for
the promotion of aeronautics. He
is leaving the Navy department
September l.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-07-24
CHINA MARINE
FORCE REDUCED

WASHINGTON, July "a (AP)-
The withdrawal of all but 1,500 Of
the $500 Marines in China is
recommended by Brigadier General
Smedley D. Butler, commander of
tn Marine force. and Mark L..
Bristol, commander of the Asiatic
fleet.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-07-24
HEAD
EGYPT KILLED

JERUSALEM, July "a (AP)-
An unconfirmed rumor has reached
here by ay of Jaffa that Moham-
med Mahmoud, prime minister OF
Egypt, has been aSsaSSinated.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-07-24
LAME BUT GOOD ATHLETE

CORVALLIS. Ore. July q (APe
Although deprived of the use oe
his right foot as a result OF an
automobile accident, Logan Garter
is able to hold his own in sports.
especially the high jump, with
other students at Oregon 9kmAe
College where he is a SophomnRs-
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-07-24
ORGANIZE NEW
ARCTIC SEARCH

OSLO, Norway, July "a (AP)-.
Search along the east coast of
Greenland for Roald AmundSen
and five companions, missing since
June 18th, is being organized to-
day.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-07-24
SUIT FILED

GRUNZE: j. H. vs.. Lucille.
Suit for divorce filed July % on
grounds of desertion. j. R. Lewis
represents the plaintiff.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-07-24
engineering BOARD MEETS JULY 81
reaking Ground Neuadas Great Muntion Plant Today
ORDER MARINES
OUT OF CHINA

WASHINGTON, July "a (AP)-
The Navy department today order
ed the withdrawal of the thirty
fifth Marines from China.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-07-24
LINDBERCH HOPS
FROM BAY CITY

SAN FRANCISCO. July a CAPD
Col. Charles H. Lindbergh TOOK
off here at ten o'clock this morn
ing presumably for Los Angeles.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-07-24

Roger Foley yesterday had the
pleasure Of escmting two old
friends, Billy Oliver. formerly
assempIyman from Nye county,
and Mr.. Nichols, both now reSid-
ing in Kernville. Cal. to the Boul-
der dam site. He reports it hot
in the canyon. but in nowiSe
harmful.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-07-24
MARRIAGE LICENSE

PERKINS-BRESEF. Christie
pher c., AZ, to Alemeda, AZ, both
of Reno.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-07-24
BARNDT MARRIES

Word has been received in Ne
vada of the marriage Of Victor
Barndt and Mabel A Walker in
San Francisco. Both parties gave
their residence as Nevada, but il
is said that the bride resides in
Washington D. c.
Ross Farrow, son in law Of
Senator A. S. Henderson, who
has been in Las Vegas for several
days on business is leaving for h
home in Los Angeles this evening
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-07-24
COMMISSIONERS TO
VISIT DAM SITE
AFTER EXAMINING DAM SITES BOARD WILL HOLD
HEARINGS AND STUDY DATA AT HEADQUARTERS
ESTABLISHED AT DENVER

WASHINGTON, July "a, (AP)-The Board Of three
engineers geoogsts appointed by Secretary Work
approved by President Coolidge to determine the
feasibility the construction of dam at Boulder Cam
yon the Colorado River will hold its initial meeting
at the office Secretary of the Interior July 30
The board will visit the proposed dam sites and hold
hearings in Denver.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-07-24

1t is probable that the engineering board after or
ganizng Washington will directly to Las Vegas
and spend several days viewing the proposed Boulder
and studying the geology of that region. Fol-
lowing this the board will hold hearings In Denver and
carry their Investigations of engineering data from that
point.
, 1928-11-19

Spanish air officer, arrived here today to
complete preparations for opening Of the
SevilleSBuenOs Aires air inc next year.
Berlin: rhe ReIchstag defeated 255 to
203 a socialist motion against the build
ing of the first German cruiser since the
world war. Eight members did not vote.
Debate on the cruiser had been hitter,
Herr Otto Wells, Social Democratic
Leader arguing against the 5000, 900 eX-
pense for the proposed 10, 900 ton vessel.
Derby, England:-p. RavInson's three
year old Constant Son" won the Derry
Cup today at a mile and three quarters,
D. Omleane's Wicklow, was second and
COntessa SAINT Elias 'LoreIand" third.
Oxford, England:-Lloyd George de.
pl0red the growth of ornaments today,
speaking at the luncheon club, saying the
ornaments Of France today are four
times as powerful as those of the great
German army of 1914.
Catania, Sicily: "A group of Italian and
foreign scientists conducting experiments
on Mt. Etna today estimated that, judged
by the amount of lava emitted to date.
The eruption had reached its final stages.
NapIes:-Mt VesuVius, which has been
showing signs of activity. was again
quiet today.
Berlin England, France, Italy, Bel
giu and Japan have replied favOrably
to the German proposal for a commission
of experts to settle final German prepare.
tiOns. Germany now is expected to ask
for a meeting of the experts either in
Berlin, Paris or Brussels.
, 1928-11-19
US NAVAL RADIO STATION
CHRISTIANSTED, ST. CROIX.
NOVEMBER II, 1923.

Courtesy OF the Associated Pr68S.)
Washington: - The battleship Mary.
land' is expected at San Pedro tomorrow
from San Francisco to take aboard the
Hoover party for the goodwill trip to
South America, officer advised Navy of
ficials here today. They did not state
when the maryland" would sail from
San Pedro.
Palo Alto, Calf President elect
Hoover completed packing for his com
ing trip, details Of the itinerary will be
announced at San Pedro by Henry Z.
fletcher, United States ambassadors to
Italy. Who is President C~oolidge's repre-
sentative on the trip.
Deception, IsIand:-- Sir George HUI
bert Wins and his companions have
placed shiIls under their planes and will
Begin their flight to the South Pole when
the present strOag North winds subside
Deception Island i%sssnear South Shetland
in the Antarctic ocean, latitude 81, So
South.
Buenos Aires Colo. Milo Herrera,