Silver markets face ongoing decline amid global demand shifts
Phoenix report notes the foreign silver market remains weak with prices sliding from November 1918 highs to new lows in 1921. Government purchase price at $1 created dual markets but global conditions overwhelmed any support. Indian demand and Shanghai shipments pressuring quotes while bullion dealers seek forward delivery, signaling no immediate recovery. Also reported, 28-year-old World War voter Kurl Briggs found dead in a Phoenix hotel, autopsy ordered to determine cause.
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New York
Boston News Bureau
United States
London
Shanghai
China
America
Great Britan
India
Phoenix
Kurl Bricns
Briggs
Henry J. Sullivan
Miss Toles Delivers Talk at Casa Grande High School Dedication
Miss Elsie Toles state superintendent of public instruction spoke at Casa Grande new high school dedication today. She is expected to return to Phoenix tomorrow.
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Phoenix
Elsie ‘Toles
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Casa Grande
Two Banks at State Capital Will Re Open
Phoenix banks will reopen after voluntary suspension to safeguard depositors. State Superintendent Charles Wo Fair Hh announced both the Phoenix South Bank and Ryeha Bank will resume operations with no deposits loss. Directors and officers cooperated with state officials for a safe relaunch.
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Phoenix
Mure
Eorgantaa
Citaens Stun Bank of
Ryeha Bank of
Ela
Charles Wo Fair
Tarahnees
Fairfield Sul
Nth
Innis
Secretary of State Board Quits Over Row
Phoenix March 25 5 Ko Stelzer resigns as secretary of the state corporation commission after being offered a subordinate post. He cites years of service and declines to discuss details publically. Stelzer previously served as deputy state treasurer under David F Johnson and as secretary to the corporation commission.
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Phoenix
Ko Stelzer
Femigtedl
State Corporation Commission
Stelzer
Rere
Stanley Williamson
Investment Department
Corporation Commission
David F. Johnson
Johnson
Let Lilies Smile Easter Greeting and Spiritual Renewal
The piece reflects on Easter across religions, emphasizing spirit over matter, Maya as illusion, and life’s cycles. It links spring and resurrection to inner resilience, noting that defeat spawns renewed energy and that progress comes in waves. It cites quotes by Olive Schreiner and Maeterlinck.
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Olive Schreiner
Maeterlinck
Escaped convict captured trying to gross border
Willis Woods a notorious train robber and murderer escaped Fier snee penitentiary in January and passed through Tucson with guard custody returning him toward prison. He was captured at Nogales while attempting to cross into Mexico. Woods linked to Rivolé and Stiles gangs implicated in numerous Arizona train robberies.
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Tucson
Willis Woods
Merderer
Fier Snee
Prisom
Arene
Woods
Rivolé
Stiles
Arizona
Governor names Douglas man for journalist role
Douglas March 26 James Logie editor and publisher of the Dougie newspaper is named by the governor to fill a journalist position.
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Douglas
Mee
James Logie
Directors of Road Association Call Meeting
Daily Dispatch reports Governor Campbell named D. C. Parker as a delegate from Arizona to a journalism convention in Phoenix. The Good Roads Association president issued a call for the meeting of road directors in Phoenix to advance journalism, with representatives from across the organization to attend.
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Daily Dispatch
Campbell
Arizona
Hom Phoenix
D. C. Parker Clubs
Convent of
Tucson
Arizona Tion
Good Roads Association
Press Congress of the World
Phoenix
Peculiar bond between a deer and a burro near Prescott
March 25 report from Wickentarg resident Lowdermilk describes a deer and a wid burro forming a strong, long running companionship in Yavapai County. The pair roam the southern county and sometimes near Wickenburg, sharing calls and a wary, swiftly moving bond unseen by most. Wildlife observers note mutual concern when apart, predicting the friendship may endure for years amid cautious local sentiment.
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Prescott
Itomaine HL Lowdermik
Wickentarg
Yavapai County
Wickenburg
Local firm to film real westerns in Tombstone
The Border Feature Film Corporation plans to produce two-reel real western pictures using Tombstone Arizona as the setting. Rex Thorp and Mer Hill announce genuine scenery and authentic eighties cowboys to recreate Tombstone on screen with Grant Merrill and Peggy Parkan leading the cast.
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Real Western
Border
Tombstone
Rex Thorp
Mer: Hill
Real Western Pictures Pany
Hollywood
Los Angeles
Mr. Thorp
Arizona
Grant Merrill
Cochise County
San Pedro
Merrill
Peggy Parkan
Wading Lady
Old Balboa Film Company
Teade
Page Five
Big Reduction in Arizona Sheep Rates Made
The Arizona Wool Growers Association reports a government supported reduction in shipping rates from Salt River valley to northern Arizona. The move, praised by Camp and others, aims to lower costs for sheep producers and increase feasibility of shipping. Estimates suggest significant annual savings for sheep men despite ongoing food-condition concerns.
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Arizona
Phoenix
Mareh
Salt River Valley
Corporis
Santa A
Arizona Wool Growers Association Thrush
Campbell
Mormonism Taught In Tucson School Sparks Education Review
Marel 25 Tucson inquiry into religion in public schools. A Davidson school teacher reportedly taught Mormon doctrine during the 2 minutes before opening time. Officials contested whether this counts as school hours under state law. The matter hinges on defining on duty time and the legality of religious instruction in public education.
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Phoeniix
Las Ativen Axaih
Sural Sehanl
State Superintendent of Education
Davidson Schol
Pim County
Felass
Girl Charged With Gaving Men Gun
In Tucson on March 26 the preliminary hearing of Pearl Butler charged with aiding in the escape of Oklahoma Charge Fletcher and Frank Allen featured the alleged gun used in the escape. The arrival of the gun from Albuquerque at the last moment surprised County Attorney Darnell and the defense, influencing the proceeding.
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Tucson
Pearl Butler
Aldline
Oklahoma
Fletcher
Frank Allen
Fletcner
Altaquerque
Darnell
Auto Murder Bandit Caught At Nogales
A man identified as part of a gang of violent criminals tied to auto theft and murder was detained after a preliminary examination in Nolan. He confessed a plan to lure a victim and steal a vehicle, with several accused accomplices named though some faces remain withheld. County and state officials announced a forthcoming information release and a civic effort to depose citizens against crime.
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Nogales
Solum
Mexten
Hume
Nelai
Long
Dex
Harold Lebar
Triad
Louis Price
Felian
Ken Syodiat
Aed
Kinder
Nolan
DeReimer
Wil
Pot
Leasing Prospects Improve for Silver Claims in Globe District
Lobe March 25 reports leasing prospects in the hi Rambo district are improving as silver gains value. Miners fear job losses in Globe may push many to secure leases in this and nearby river districts, with current conditions deemed more favorable than before.
Inspiration Copper Co to Shut Down in Globe
Inspiration Consolidated Copper Co. will suspend operations with the New York office ordering the step this afternoon. Local officials say the plant will be completely pend ed by April 1 next.
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Globe, Ariz
Inspiration Consolidated Copper Company
New York
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