Extravagant state government blamed for high tax rate
An annual report from United Verde Extension Mining attributes high taxes to extravagant state government management and notes a copper price environment. It cites 1921 taxes totaling $00,544.04 and a per pound tax of 4.522 cents based on actual production, with smelting limited to four months and significant underground development and plant work at Clemenceau Arizona. The report records gross revenue of $2,514,258.47, expenses of $2,282,262.74, and a net loss to surplus of $1,525,541.40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Verde Extension Mining Company
Clemenceau
Ariz
Ross
Railroads Cut Coal Rates to Arizona Areas
Arizona railroads cut coal rates by 25 percent per ton for shipments from Trinidad Dawson Gallup Zuni Defiance and other points to all Arizona destinations. The reduction takes effect March 2 for a six month trial, with a like cut on timber and fuel oil to aid mining in the state. Rates expire October 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinidad
Dawson Gallup
Zuni
Defiance
Arizona
Young Couple Weds in Tombstone in Sunset Ceremony
Mrs Lily Ingram night tele operator at Mountain States T. and T. exchange and S C Hartley lintype operator at the Review were married in Tombstone Monday afternoon. Ceremony by Rev Armstrong of Tombstone witnessed by the brides mother and E C Murray of the Review staff. The Hartleys will reside on U K street. Courtland Feb 28 Judge Harris took possession of the old stamp mill after a fire damage.
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Lily Ingram
T. & T. Exchange
S.C. Hartley
Lintype
Review
Tombstone
Armstrong
E. C. Murray
Harley
Bissbee
Pishee
Hartley
U. K
Street — Review
Harris
Tucson Lawyer John W. Walker Named Assistant U S Attorney
John W. Walker of Tucson is appointed assistant United States attorney announced by U S Attorney Frederick H. Bernard. Walker is a long time official court reporter with 13 years in Arizona and 12 years elsewhere, admitted to Indiana bar in 1906.
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Tucson
John W. Walker
United States
Frederick H. Bernard
Walker
Indiana
Weekly Summary of Mining Activities in Western States
The report notes reopening difficulties in Montana mines, Copper production delays at Anaconda Copper due to few trained machine men, and a potential price rebound as buyers may raise copper to 25 cents per pound by March. Mines in Morenci, Wicken, Oatman, Dos Cabezas, and Kingman plan expansions, while other districts anticipate renewed activity.
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Thoenix
Lamar
Montana
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Stargu Mines Company
Otter
Morrie Kuhlman
New York City
Willeox—A
Tel Ivis
Dos Cabezas
Central
Oatman
James F Obrien
Tonopah
Hillsboro
EL Paso
Snake
Kingman
American Institute of Minine
Roy Moore
United RS Billings
Pings Altos
Heela Divide Mining Company
Warren
Ahumada
Ahumada Krapeton
Road Project Gains Federal Backing From Congressmen
Cochise County Clerk reports letters from Senators Ashurst and Iveron and Representative Hayden pledging support for the Light Chiricahua road. Hayden cites forest service plans. Knipp acknowledges consideration by the Albuquerque district forester and outlines funds and timing for federal share. The proposed eleven mile route would access vast timber and recreational areas and costs around 100000 dollars.
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Hawkins
Cochise County
Pebraary
Carl Hayden
House of Representatives
Washington
D.C
Hayden
Pebrary
Transmi Ink
Supe
Sore
Light
Arizona
Chiricahua Mountains
Cochise
Ile Toeth
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Calumet and Arizona acquire Shea mine assets
The Calumet and Arizona buys the Shea mine with funds for further development. The Shea contains mostly gold and silver ore with about 2 percent copper and a costly mining depth, and the company plans to deepen the shaft by 200 feet. Verdi Inspiration builds a cyanide plant for treatment of ores down to 400 feet, while Consolidated Arizona and others pursue ore handling and possible operations amid court actions and reorganizations.
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Jerome, Mareh
Calumet
Arizona
C & Ac
Douglas
Verde Inspiration
California
Walter Linesba
Sundose
John Fo Reiners
Consolidated Arizona
Fresno
Swansea
Humboldt
Tur Fares
Ory
Yura Co
Tie Southwest Metals Company
Tucnen
Jersey Lily Group
Hassayampa
Orthe Hil
Light Telephone to Lay Fifty Miles Wire
The board of directors of the Light Telephone association held a meeting and approved construction of fifty miles of wire. Work will begin soon.
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The
Light Telephone Association
Long Term Supervisors to Get Legal Status
Tucson reports a bill to authorize long term county supervisors to complete their elected terms. Senator Goodell says legislation will be introduced soon to remove uncertainty over continuance and enable these members to fulfill their terms. It is unclear who will introduce the bill or in which house.
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Tucson
County Boards of Supervisors
Senat Goodell
Goodell
Senate
Elias Term Of Office Expires In March
March 1 report notes Governor Francisco Elias will finish his term March 22. Possibility discussed that Adolpho de la Huerta may return to Sonora to complete his term if President Obregon can spare him from the cabinet. De la Huerta’s term does not expire for a year and a half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco Elias
Adolpho de la Huerta
Sonora
Ives G. Selevier
Hermosillo
Lefevier
de la Huerta
Obregon
Huge Bob Cat Killed by Douglas Hunters
A large bob cat was cornered near Twin Buttes Sunday by George E Burton Ely Martin John Moher Ralph Beasley and A Ellis with five hounds. The cat was smoked from a rocky crevice and killed by the dogs after slashing two hunters. The animal was brought to Douglas.
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Douglas
Twin Buttes
George E Burton
Ely Martin
John Moher
Ralph Beasley
A. Ellis
Yuma to complete highway this year
A. H. Gardner reports federal aided funding of 76000 dollars for Yuma county to build from the state highway to the Pima county line along the Hawkhead route. The plan aligns with the Old Spanish Trails corridor, with work progressing toward connecting Van Hesee Hine to Wellton and extending toward the county line, while local booster groups compete for support and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yuma County
Tucson
Yuma
Pima County
Axtec
Misbee
Douglas
Tombstone
Winson
Phoenix
Gila Bend
Yura, S
el Paso
San Diego
van Hesee Hine
Wellton
Cery
Yunst County
Roukhead Highway Association
Arkansas
Texas
Dallas
Fort Worth
Oklahoma
Yuta
Hawkhead
Buckeye
Wilkinson
Vora
Vitra
Yutnu
Jones Dies in Douglas After Illness at Hospital
W H Jones 38 longtime Dispatch job department worker dies in Douglas following two months of illness from liver disease. Born in Virginia he moved to Roswell New Mexico, then worked in newspaper offices in Deming Ceton Bisbee and Douglas. He leaves a father mother and a younger brother in Roswell. The burial plans were to return remains to Howwell for interment.
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Douglas
W. H. Jones
Dispatch
Jones
D. W. Jones
Roswell
Howwell
Virginia
Deming
N. M. Cheton
Bisbee and
Ity Hospital
Mexican boy sought after Nogales disappearance
Sheriff Teorke White of Santa Cruz county issued a statewide search for 12 year old Patricio Burke who vanished from his Nogales home on February 12. He is believed to have fled with an older Mexican boy. Burke speaks English and Spanish.
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Nogales
Ariz
Teorke White
Santa Cruz County
Patricio Burke
Burke
Compressor at Bunker Hill Mine Restores District Air Supply
The Nordberg compressor, among the largest in the southwest, began operation at the Bunker Hill Mine power house. It will supply air for hoisting and ore processing across the Tombstone district, supporting reopening activity after closures and boosting shipments to Douglas and El Paso amid rising freight and treatment costs.
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Bunker Hill
Tombstone
Leasora
J. Ho Davis
Douglas Arelters
Ces Tally & Ay
Are
el Paso
Douglas Smelter
el Paap
Mountain lion slain near Tucson measured nine feet
In Tucson, the nine foot mountain lion killed about 20 miles east of the city was displayed by Jack Durham. The tailess specimen, first of its kind Durham has seen after years of hunting, was shot in the head after a pack of dogs freed it. A large crowd viewed the carcass on Riverside Street Saturday morning.
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Tucson
Jack Durham
Well Haven
Parham
Althoug
Fina
Durham
Ress Street
Nogales to Stage 3-Day Mardi Gras
Nogales Ariz and Nogales Sonora plan a three day Mardi Gras starting tomorrow. The event mirrors Mazatlan and New Orleans in joint celebrations with a king and queen arrival by special train. A float parade confetti dances and bullfights are on the program across both cities.
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Nogales
Ariz
Son
Mazatlan
Sonora
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Jerome Verde
Hoenix
Arizone
J. Reif
Courtland
S&s
Miami
Louis d'Or Mining and Milling Company
Bradhey Group
Henry Ashrust
Ralph Iweron
Department of Agriculture
Department
Hoth
MC Hawkins
Foresterview
J. D. Knipp
Sid Smyth
Mr. Smith
Mr. Smyth
Calumet and
Shea Mine
Rigby Reduction Works
Great Western Smelter
Mayer
Elias
Douglas Hunters
A. H. Gardner
H. Jones
Tailles
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