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Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-08-13
Zep Set for Second Leg of TriE
Ship Is Expected
ToContinue Trip
Late Tonight
Round-WorId Flight of Dir
igibIe Expected to be Step
Toward Establishment Of
Practical Passenger Ser
vice.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN Aug. 12.-
UP)-When the dirigible Graf Yep
pelin departs on the next stage OF
its flight around the world-the long
stretch from here to TokiO--it will
be taking a long step III the efforts
of the Zeppelin company to develop
dirigible balloon service on prac-
tical basis.
Captain Ernest lehman, eXecu-
tive officer of the Graf Zeppelin,
told the United Press tonight of the
plan behind the dirigible's flight and
the difficulties which the big craft
is expected to overcome on its
flight.
He said a definite hour of depar-
ture will be selected Tuesday, but
the takeoff will probably be between
midnight and dawn Wednesday.
All is in readiness but last min
ute touches, and passengers are eX-
pected to be at the field Tuesday
afternoon for instructions.
The flight actually is part OF our
unceaSing effort to develop the Yep
pelin on a practical basis, said Cap
tain Lehman. I'VE hope to gain
data from which we can construct a
ship which is able to cope with
weather conditions in certain pre-
scribed areas. The next step then
would be to establish regular pass
age over these areas in order
to make mail and passenger
traffic profitable. The course to be
followed will be entirely independent
of weather, according to DR.. Ecken-
erS plans.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-08-13
Great Growth
Of City Shown
ByExpansion
New $50 Horsepower Boiler
To Be Added; Capacity of
Another Being Boosted;
New 125 Foot Stack Conn
ing.

The great recent growth and
expected growth of Las Vegas is
evidenced by AS percent increase
in the capacity of the Union Pa
cfics power plant boiler system
now in process of being added in
the U 2. shops.
Installation OF a new $50 horse
power boiler and raising of one of
the present 212 horsepower boilers
so that it will have $50 horse
power capacity, will affect this in
crease.
A new 125 foot steel stack also
will be erected in the railroad
yard adjacent to the power house.
The new boiler is being construct
ed by the Consolidated Steel cor
poration, at Los Angeles, as is also
the new stack. Both of these will
be installed by the steel firm.
The stack will be six feet in
inside diameter and will be ap-
proXimately the same height as
the present one.
At present there are three boil
ers, each having 212 horsepower
rating. The raising of these five
feet higher will increase their ca
pacity to $50 HORSEPOWER each and
the new boiler will also have $50
horsepower.
Thus, instead of three 212 horse
power boilers with a total OF 636
horsepower, there will be two 2l2
boilers and two $50 horsepower
units, making a total Of 924 horse
power. This is an increase Of
288 horsepower over the present
capacity.
The opinion that the turbine
installed but two years ago would
be inadequate for power needs
was expressed yesterday in the
shop
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-08-13

Dr.. Mead has announced that
the whole purpose of the confer
ence is to examine and analyze pro-
positions for the distribution OF
water. State rights, state compactS.
applications before the federal pow
er commission, and other problems
involved under the Swing johnson
bill will not be taken up" he said.
California Arizona, Utah and Ne
vada are the chief applicants for
the purchase OF power. Colorado,
Wyoming and New Mexico are only
slightly interested, it was polntea
out.
The California Representatives at
the conference are DR.. w. F.. Du-
rand of Stanford University, one of
the three consulting engineers for
the reclamation department. w. B.
Mathews. attorney, and E. F.. Scat
tergood, electrical engineer, repre-
SentativeS of the city of Los An
geleS and several other communi-
ties III Southern California.
Dr., Mead said tonight that we
cannot go ahead with construction
until we get appropriations from
congress and we cannot get appro-
priationS until the power contracts
are approved
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-08-13
Mother, Seven
Girls Killed On
Picnic Trip
Thirteen of Fourteen On
Returning From Zoo Die
When Train Crashes Into
Them; Guests Dead.

DALLAS, Tex. Aug. II WR)-
For weeks Mrs. Sherwood B. Bad
gett has promised her eight young
daughters a trip to the Dallas Zoo.
Yesterday they loaded truck with
picnic lunches, and with H. s..
Henry and his family of four as
guests drove merrily to the CITY,
On the return trip the machine
was struck by a Texas and Paci-
fic flyer and Is of the IA passen-
gers killed.
Investigators believed today that
a crack in the pavement near a
grade crossing 18 miles east of
here was responsible for the crash.
According to Claude Chapman,
Mesquite, believed to have been
the only witness, the truck stalled
in the hole. Finally. its engine
roaring so loudly that the whistle
of an approaching train was not
heard, it pulled onto the tracks.
The truck was shattered and
bodies of the victims scattered
along the track for hundreds of
yards. The fourteenth member OF
the party, a daughter of Mrs.
Badgett, was in Dallas hospital
today, expected to recover.
Mrs. Badgett was AZ years old;
Henry was SIS: The other victims
ranged in age from 3 to 10 The
father, Sherwood, Badgett and six
brothers survive.
! The Dead
: Mrs. H. B. Badgett, AZ; Vera ano
Era Badgett, twin sisters, %;
Texas Badgett. 16; Emma Badgett
8; Birdie Badgett, 9; Jessie Bad
gett, 6; Mary Joe Badgett, 3: E
S. Mack" Henry. SIS: Bula Henry
16: Willie Henry, S; a Henry girl,
and a Henry boy 5.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-08-13
Hughes Open
New Firm Here

Having cleared themselves of the
charge that they had stolen an au-
tomobile, by showing that it was a
partnership car, Charles E. Hughes,
formerly associated with w. H. Al
kire in the Las Vegas Construction
company here, will return to Las
Vegas in a few weeks with his three
sons to establish a construction
firm, it was learned yesterday.
They left for Los Angeles Satur-
day to complete work on several
buildings in California on which
they are working, and when these
are completed, will return to Las
Vegas, it is planned
The charge of theft was sworn to
by Alkire after Hughes and his
three sons took the car from Mt
Charleston several weeks ago, where
Alkire had taken it, and turned it
over to a local garage for safe
keeping
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-08-13
Patrons Stage Fight
and Barkeepers Pay

Two barkeepS suffered to the ex-
tent Of 500 each early Sunday
morning because OF a free-for- all
staged by a number Of patrons and
visitors.
How the battle started is not
clear to much of anyone now, but
how it ended is quite definitely
known. Three of the visitors
were locked in jail for fighting and
for drunkenness, w. M. Hayes, OF
the Green Lantern and James
Callahan of the LA Sale posted
bail of 500 each for possession
of liquor.
Some of the party spent the
night behind the bars. some be-
hind woefully blackened eyes.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-08-13
Temblors Make
Skyscrapers In
Gotham Sway
Eastern States TrembIe As
Earthquake Shocks Felt;
No Damage Is Reported;
One Tremor Lasts Full
Minute.

NEW YORK. Aug. l2-UP)-
Earthquake shocks centering around
Buffalo rocked all of New York
state and parts of New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Connecticut and On
tario at about 6;24 E. S. T.. today.
The shocks were registered strong
ly on seiSimOgraphS at John Carroll
University, Cleveland, and George
town University, Washington, D. c.
Estimates Of the duration varied
from a few seconds to full min
ute for one of the temblorS.
Skyscrapers in New York City
sWayed slightly and many persons
felt the earth shake under them, but
no reports of damage were received
Pictures Shaken
AS far away as Sayre, Pa, pic
lures were shaken from walls and
glassware was overturned.
Al least two persons were injured
indirectly in the quake.
Gus Merle, a farmer living near
Attica, N. Y, was reported TO have
been milking a COW in a field when
Tie SllOCkS OCCuIIGu. Ilc SldItly
bovine was SO upset by the tremors
that she promptly sat down on
Merle and upset the milk pail, The
farmer suffered a wrenched back
Shaving, Man Cuts Face
A resident of Grand Island. New
York, was shaving when the tremors
unSteadied his razor hand He suf-
fered minor cuts about the face.
The shocks were registered on
SeismographS at Cleveland, Wash
ington. D. c., and Cambridge, Mass.
AT some places it was 10 minutes
before the quaking Of the earth
ceased, and i'll some localities the
heaviest temblor lasted full min
ute.
Windows and glassware were shat
tered as houses rocked in cities
nearest the quake center. From
Ohio to Massachusetts and from
New York City to Ottawa ligh>
SleeperS were awakened by The
shaking of their bedrooms.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-08-13
Two of Original
20 : Mule Team
Wagons I'll ere


With wheels as high as nor
NAL mans head, two of the orig
inal 20-Mule Team BoraX wagon!
are in Las Vegas.
A hundred yards south of the
Union Pacific sit the two old
relics of a bygone day, with
water tank trailer. Sturdy and
heavy, the old wagons loom in
the air way out of reach, i'm
pressing one with the figure
they must have cut as they lum-
bered over the hot sand trails
of Death Valley behind their
twenty mule team, their driver
perched atop the foremost one
cracking them with his long
leather whip and shouting the
names of the animals that lag
ged.
The Union Pacific runs special
tours to Death Valley every
Tuesday and Friday, to the To-
Gale where these wagons used to
travel, according TO sign dis
played on the side of one.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-08-13
Bartenders of L. S.
Now Are Merely
Beverage Dispensers

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Aug, l2-
.W.I-The bartenders of the nation
lowered their banner here today.
Z Some of them looked a bit dole
full They had ceased to be bar
tenders and had become beverage
dispensers. The BartenderS' Inter-
national League of America became
the Dispensers International League
of America.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-08-13
Negro Nanny Wills
Girl $4,000 Estate

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 12.-(UD
Practically the last thought OF
Mrs. Ida Porter. negreSS, before she
died was for the girl whom she had
reared from babyhood.
Mrs. Helen Krusic received almost
all of a $4,000 estate from her
negro nanny"
In a letter left by the negress, she
explains the bequest because l
raised her from the time she was a
baby in arms, and always she has
acted toward me as though she was
my own child"
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-08-13
Sting of Bee Proves
Fatal to Gardener

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. u. UR)-
The sting of a bee was instantly ia
tai today TO James Rauze, SO, gar
dener at nursery here.
Whether some unknown virus
in the sting caused the death. Or
whether it resulted from heart dis
ease or shock could not be explained
by medical examiners.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-08-13
Forgery Suspect In
County Jail at Last

w. H. Colvin, wanted on charges
of forging several checks on the
Tower Market here, is now re-
posing in the Clark County jail,
awaiting trial in district court
here.
He was deposited there Satur-
day when he arrived here from
Chicago in custody of Sheriff Sam
Gay. He was caught i'll Chicago
and refused to waive eXtradition.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-08-13
Officer SeiZes Pair
ImprOmptu Battlers

Ed Mitchell may have been the
one who was knocked down at
about 8 a. m. yesterday, but he's
the one who remained in jail all
day and then some
George Thompson is the man
who knocked him down. and hes
the one who is out on bond fur
nished by c. w Aplin.
Officer Fred Northern arrived
ON the scene as the rough stuff
was in progress on the north
side of Fremont near First, and
it was he who Won. the battle.
landing both the others in jail
The difficulty, it is stated, start
ed because of remarks said to have
been made by Mitchell.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-08-13
Now They'll Radio
Cops Instructions
While They Travel

BERKELEY, Aug. 12.-U.P)-
The motorized portion of the
Berkeley police department to-
day was "radiOized" as well.
All police machines have been
equipped with short wave sets.
with loudspeakerS at the drivers
ear, tuned to the sending set at
headquarters, which will trans
nit emergency calls and inStruc-
tions as required for speedy
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-08-13
Jap Envoy Seeks
Peace as Troops
Clash in Asia
Chinese and Russians Fight;
Border Situation Is Still
Acute; Nipponese Foreign
Minister Pushes Negotla-
tons.

TOXIC, Aug. II, W,P)-Another
clash between Chinese and Russian
troops from the Manchurian from
tier, and a move by Japan'S for
eign minister to end the present
crisis were reported today as the
border situation remained danger
ously acute.
Baron Shidehara, foreign minis
ter, was said to be trying informally
to terminate the conflict between
Russia and China over control of
the Chinese Eastern railway in Man.
churia. 1t was understood that the
Chinese authorities have expressed
willingness to avoid Russian Off
cialS to the controlling offices OF
the railway administration, but OBJ
ject to reappointment of the per-
sonnel previously in charge,
The Nippon-zempo, news agency
correspondent at Manchuli on the
western Manchuria-S Siberian border,
reported that two Chinese soldiers
were killed and many wounded in a
clash between Soviet and Chinese
outpoStS Sunday morning.
Meanwhile floods which have
caused great damage in southern
Manchuria continued to block traf-
fic.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-08-13
Defense in Shook
Trial Rests Case

COLUMBUS, O., Aug. 12.-WR)--
The defense in the Snook-HiX mur-
der trial rested its case today.
The defense did not put on alien
lists i'll an attempt to prove the de-
fendant, DR.. James Howard Shook,
insane.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-08-13
Hoover May Visit
Mexico in December

MEXICO CITY, Aug. u, OPT
was reported semi-officially to-
night that President Hoover would
visit Mexico III December.
Details of the proposed visit, it
was said. are incomplete.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-08-13
BY EUGENE LYONS

MOSCOW. Aug. 12.-UP)-The
menace of war continued to hang
over the far east today as the Rus
sian government reiterated its de-
mand that China restore the Chinese
Eastern Railway to a status quo
ante" as a minimum condition on
which the SovietS were willing to
open negotiations for peaceful
settlement of the Manchurian dis
pute.
Leo Karakhan, Soviet acting COM
misar for foreign affairs. in an eX-
elusive interview with the United
Press-the first he has granted
since the beginning of the present
is-categorically denied that
there were any negotiations under
way, officially or otherwise, be-
tween Soviet and Chinese officials.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-08-13
COMMITTEE EXPECTED
TO REPORT TOMORROW
AT MEETING In DENVER
Doctor ElwOOd Mead States Meeting Is For
Examination of ALLEGATION Propositions;
Other Matters Not to Be Taken Up; COrpO-
ratiOns, States and Cities Represented.

DENVER, Aug H. UP-Comnittees appointed
Boulder
Of the companies and muncipaities desiring
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-08-13
'FlOated' FlOaters
Float Back to Jail

A couple of the "floaterS" whom
Police Chief Percy Nash "floated"
out OF town last week floated back
during the week end.
One of them, sometimes known
as "Blackie" found his way to the
city jail under Nash's expert guid-
ance.
He was found Sunday morning
prospecting around an old house
on the West Side. where 25 cubes
OF morphine had been found by
officers within the past week.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-08-13
Pair Given 60 Days
For Dope Possession

j. E. Davis and r. L. Evans will
spend 60 days each in Clark coun-
ty Jail for possession of parcotics,
it was decreed yesterday by Judge
VIM. E. Orr.
Formal charges of unlawful pos
session of morphine were preferred
yesterday against r. L. Evans and
j. f. Davis, by District Attorney
H. A. Harmon. They were bound
over to the district court by Judge
Foley.
They were found with quantity
of morphine in their possession on
August z, according to the COM
plant
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-08-13

Senator Key Pittman is expected
to visit Las Vegas before leaving
for Washington. D. c.. for the
session of congress.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-08-13

FOR RELIABLE NEWS
OF LAS VEGAS, NEV.,
GATEWAY TO BOULDER
DAM, READ THE AGE
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New Britain herald., 1929-01-24
AGED WIDOW CLAIMS
 REALTY DEAL FRAUD
Suit for 5000 Gets Under
 Way in City Court

The hearing of the 5000 action or Mrs. Mary Meade. 7l-year old widow, against Andrew BenRston and Aaron Danielson, was begun to- day in city court before Judge Nor ris D. Sake.
 Mrs. Meade claimed that she was fraudulently deprived of 35,OO0 through the purchase of three tenement dwelling at 213-215 Win throp street, which was sold to he: by Danielson who acted in the ca paclty of agent for Bcngston.
 ' The purchase took place in Au gust. 1s24. when after unsuccessfully attempting to rent q tenement for herself. she was talked into buying q house, she claimed. In her testi mony. the elderly woman alleged in- lrmity and lack of close relatives. and said that the defendants, know ing of her disability. fraudulently represented to her that the tract of land with the building was a good investment. being worth S17, 300, and that they would sell her the premises for the amount if sh.: would pay $5,000 down, assume a t7,500 first mortgage and give a 35,00o second mortgage, to be paid at the rate of $500 yearly with in- tcrest.
 The plaintiff stated that she relied on the representations believing them 10 be true and purchased the house, which she claims proved to
New Britain herald., 1929-01-24
Man Almost Blind From Own Booze Crope, Way Around Courtroom;
 Fined $l00 for Having Speakeasy
Gustave Calaban of 207 Glen Street Tells Court Tale of Woe But Judge Saxe Declares He Has Not Spoken Truthfully - "Fixings" for Making
 'Whiskey" Found

Feeling his way from place to place, his sight almost entirely gone. Gustave Gahban, 43, of POT Glen street, presented sorry sight in po- lice court today when he went to trial on the charge of violation of the liquor law. He denied the charge and accused the police of misquot- ing him. but Judge M. D. Sake found him guilty and told him he did not believe his denial and Ac- cusations. Y feel sorry for him. He has my sympathy on account of his condition" Judge Sake said. "But he has not told the truth, and if he comes into this court again on this charge he will 70 to jail. The fine may be 31OO and costs"
 Police Find ingredients
 Officer E. B. Kiely testified that Galaban's tenement has the reputa- ton in the neighborhood for the sale of liquor and on January 5 about 3:3O p. m.. he and Officer J. N. Yiebler went there with a search warrant and found Galaban in bed entertaining man who was intoxi- cated. Four 5-eallon cans with traces of alcohol. several empty bot ties, drinking glasses, bottles con- taining burnt sugar. quantity of flavoring and a few glass jugs of diff ferent sizes c,ntaining alcohol, were found about the tenement.
 Questioned about conditions, Kiely said that 0alaban admitted that he bought alcohol for so per 5 gal- Ions and sold 1t for el . pint after treating 1t and making 1t drtntable.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-24
SILVER WORTH $492
 FOUND ON HIGHWAY
Local Man Restores 60
 Pounds of Bullion to-. Owner

Two bars of silver bullion. valued at $492. were turned over to De- tective Sergeant Quinn of the Meri- den police and Detective Sergeant McCue of the local department last night by Louis H. Knight of z4 La- salle court, this city. They were wrapped in canvas bags and weigh cd more than 60 pounds when they were lost from an automobile truck south of Yalesville culvert Tuesday, while being transported to the k. Wallace & Sons factory in Walling- ford by Ernest Howe of East Ward street, Wallingford.
 Knights did not know what the metal was nor valued until he made inquiries and on reading in a news paper of the loss. he communicated with Howe, telling him he knew where the bullion was. Howe took up the matter with the Mcriden DO lice and Detective Sergeant Quinn's visit to local headquarters followed.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-24
NEWLYWEDS INJURED AS AUTO HITS TREE
New Britain Man and Bride Are Treated at
 Holyoke Hospital

Peter Kluza, part owner of the new Star Lunch of 1O9 Church street, and a bridegroom of two days, was in the Holyoke hospital today, suffering from serious injur- les sustained in an automobile acci- dent, marring the couples honey moon trip, according to word re- ceived today from that city.
 Kluza and his young wife, who was formerly Miss Katherine Tokasz were returning from Amherst to Holyoke yesterday morning when at the notch" in South Hadley. the car skidded and landed up againa q tree. The bridegroom was taken to the Holyoke hospital where an examination revealed broken left elbow. and severe cuts on the face and arms. Mrs. Kluza received minor injuries consisting of scalp wounds and after being treated at the hospital went to the home of friends It wac said today that kluxn's condition was not serious.
 The couple were married last Monday at the sts. Cyril and Afetho- dius Polish church in Hartford by Rev. Stanley Musiel.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-24
STILL CLEARING UP ! TRAIN WRECkAGE
Official Probes ss to Cause of Derailment Are
 in Progress

Torrinston. Conn. Jan. ei N--A wrecking train and crew was still working today clearing away the debris Of the passenger train which was wrecked at Castles bridge yes. terday causing deaths of three per- sons and injuries to six.
 Train service on the Naugatuck branch. which was held up all day yesterday was resumed last night and the schedule was back to nor- mai today. Official probes as to the cause of the wreck are in proeress.
 The condition of Frederick c. Boice. 34, of Newark, N. J., who was seriously injured. was reported 1t the Charlotte Hungerford hospital today as practically unchanged, though he had . restful night.
 The condition of the Rev. David R. Overton, pastor of the Torrine- ton A. M. E. Zion church. who also was admitted to the hospital hero suffering with injuries, was reported today as favorable.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-24
TRAIN HITS BUS AT
 TORRlNG7ON CROSSING
Driver Slightly Injured as Vehicle Is Demolished
 Tossed 50 Feet

Torrington, Jan. 24 R-A north bound passenger train hit New England Transportation company bus at 6chibi's Crossing north of this city shortly before o'clock this morning. The only occupant of the bus was the driver, Gerald Wheeler. 20, of East Norwalk, who was taken to the Charlotte Hunger ford hospital suffering with possa- ble fracture of an ankle as we'll as minor injuries. The train hit the front end of the bus, swung it around. hit the rear end and then tossed 1t about 50 feet. The bus was wrecked. The air connection on the train was broken by the collidon and the train could not proceed.
 The bus was being turned around preparatory to proceeding toward Torrinston to pick ID the fae&sry workers whea the crash eccut5od.