Sample Ballot Sparks Comment From Major Kelly in Tombstone
The Douglas Daily International editor Geo H Kelly notes the oversized primary ballot printed by ambitious Tombstone printers. He highlights the ballot’s many precinct committee seats, races, and the challenge of juggling names. He singles out his own name among three hundred contenders and speculates about printers and politics.
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Geo. H. Kelly
Cochise County
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George H. Kelly
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Sonora
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Phoenix
Douglas
The Prospector in the Twilight
A Prescott Evening Courier reflection on geologists' new mining methods signaling the decline of the old prospector. It recalls Horace V. Winchell and the enduring lure of striking it rich in Arizona while prospector spirit fades with time and risk.
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Horace V. Winchell
Senate Committee On Mines and Mining
Arizona
Prescott
Mother Earth
Seri
Locke's road maps show new routes through the West
Harry Locke, famed map maker, releases 1923 issue. His improved atlas combines sectional maps and a transcontinental Ocean to Ocean edition. It highlights the Old Spanish Trail with routes to Denver and ocean to ocean terms.
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Harry Locke
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Denver
Kansas City
Ocean
Fix Silver Price for World Trade Says Mohave Miner
Mohave Miner argues for coordinating silver production and pricing under the Pittman Act to stabilize government purchases and counter an embargo. It cites 120 million ounces bought since 1920 and stresses silver’s role in cinema, arts, and trade, urging a fair international agreement before January.
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America
United States
Americas
East
Europe
Precious metal output drops sharply in 1921 mining report
The 1921 U S gold production lagged behind 1920 by 1 119 600 and 1915 by 101 035 700, a dramatic decrease blamed on high taxes and rising operating costs. The note urges policy changes to encourage mining rather than discourage future output.
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U.S
Mining revival shown despite high costs and uneven progress
Geological Survey reports mid year indicators of revival in the mining industry. Conditions in many areas approach normal with improved prices and freight rates cited as key factors, while labor conditions also contribute. Yet several states remain gloomy and progress is not uniform across regions.
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Geological Survey
A Prospers Era Hinges On Citizen Action Warned
H B Ainsworth of Wells Fargo Nevada National Bank warns that unprecedented prosperity depends on citizens engaging in public affairs and resisting schemes to drain taxpayer funds. He urges awakening confidence and majority will to attract industry and progress.
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H. B. Ainsworth
Wells Fargo Nevada National Bank of
San Francisco
Oregon
California
America
Ward campaign bears heat and fatigue in state tour
Editor notes describe Ward’s 13 week drive through the state for the primary. He faces heat, storms, and fatigue yet remains confident of party endorsement. Hutchison county recorder candidate in Douglas discussed voter registration ending Sept 1 with a Sept 19 start for late registrants.
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Lowell
Douglas
Ward
Didate
Hutchison County Recorder
Hutchinon
Hutchison
Father dies after asking for his baby
Aug 22 Carlos Castro died at his home near Webb yesterday morning of heart failure. Mrs Castro awoke to his labored breathing and he asked for their baby when brought the child he took it in his arms and died a moment later. Neighbors found him lifeless upon returning.
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Carlos Castro
Webb
Old Nogales Man Charged With Alien Smuggling
United States Commissioner W A O Connor held Manuel Valenzuela for action by the federal grand jury on a charge of bringing into the United States two Mexicans who were not properly admitted by the immigration inspector at Nogales.
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Nogales
Arne
United States
W. A. O'Connor
Manuel Valenzuela
Federal
Grand Jury
Parker Will Names Widow Sole Administratrix In Tucson
The will of former Tucson mayor Parker was made public as a petition for letters testamentary was filed. His widow Honorene M. Parker receives the bulk of the estate, with each of his four daughters credited individual bequests of 100 dollars.
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Parker
Tucson
Honorene M. Parker
Exmayor
Mulvene Grimshaw
Grace McPherson
Edith Parker
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