Red Cross Recaps 1920 21 Disaster Toll and Relief Efforts
The annual Red Cross report notes 43 disasters in the year ending June 20 1921 causing 850 deaths and 2740 injuries across 17 communities. Floods fires floods epidemics and a China famine drained funds, while western floods spurred $825000 in private relief. Texarkana tornadoes and Tulear race riot relief highlighted evolving disaster response and the push for renewed membership.
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Red Cross
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Salem
China
Alaska
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Paedio
United States
Geri
Ted Grose
Thebie
Kel Cross
Red Cass
Harding
Shoup
The
Pueble
Tellet Work, & Grant Govern
Wai Freer
Nota
Rurief
Tuleaalan
Texas
Arkansas
Texarkana
American Red Cross
Shanghai Dealers Raise Cash Silver Premium to New High
The foreign silver market held steady with strong tone as the spot premium exceeded futures. Shanghai stock and exchanges faced volatility amid China loan delays and debates on banking groups, while U S mint coinage and Pittman act activity influenced silver supply and exports.
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Shanghai
New York
Growth of Red Cross Life Saving Corps Expands Nationwide
The Red Cross reports 160 Life Saving Corps with over 10 000 members, including 1270 examiners, reflecting continued expansion in the last year. Notably, Annapolis United States Naval Academy organized what may be the largest Life Saving Corps campaign in the world.
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Eat
Ameri 1 Red Cross
United States
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Ife
Trade figures show silver and gold shipments amid imports
The report lists exports and imports by country with totals in the year to date. It notes India supplied gold and London led in silver imports while silver from London and gold from India shaped the year’s trade, with Montague & Co. commenting on Indian bazaar pricing and currency movements.
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China
Great Britain
Mexico
Chile
Germany
London
Seavea
India
Ania
Londo
Montague & Co
Omar Toft Dies After Phoenix Race Car Wreck
Omar Toft, noted race driver, died from injuries after his car went over an embankment at a Phoenix track during a Saturday race. Ralph de Palma reported seeing Toft walking by the wreck moments before aid arrived. Toft rode alone and his wife Mia Toft was in attendance at the grandstand.
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Phoenix Track
Phoenix
Toft
Ralph de Palma
Avenes
de Palma
Mia Toft
Los Angeles
Governor Campbell to miss Colorado River hearing in San Diego
Governor T. E. Campbell will skip the California hearing on the Colorado River Basin project next month due to a scheduling conflict with his conference in South Carolina. Secretary Fall will conduct the San Diego session in his stead.
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Phoenix
T. E. Campbell
Fall
San Diego
Jon
Colorado River Basin
South Carolina
Contempt Proceeding Dismissed Against Arizona Eastern Railroad
Contempt proceedings initiated by the corporation commission against the Arizona Eastern railroad for curtailing service to Winkelman were dismissed Saturday afternoon after an order had not yet been granted.
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Phoenix
The
Corporation Commission
Arizona Eastern Railroad
Winkelman
Four Injured When Auto Rolls Over Three Times
Four men including Kart Simynon Walter Woor Retem Wikl iam Goetz were injured when a Word truck rolled over three times about four miles west of hers. The vehicle struck a dog after a deer darted across the road causing the rollover. Jones the driver suffered severe facial cuts. Simpann cut on side and back. Goetz head and back injured. W B O'Brien internals hurt but shipped to Tucson. Mrs Goetz helped rush the men back to town.
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Kart Simynon
Walter Woor Retem
Wikliam Goetz
Jones
Kari Simpann
William Goetz
W. W. O'Brien
Tucson
St. Mary's
Charles Goetz
War Finance loans aid Arizona stock growers claim
CE Funnel of Imperial Livestock and Mortgage says during six weeks Arizona stock growers secured about 340000 with the War Finance corporation through his firm. Fred Pannell visited Tucson to negotiate additional cattlemen loans. He notes many applicants fail due to overvalued stock, hindering loan amounts.
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Tleson
Arizona
War Finance Corporation
Ce, Funnel
Imperial Livestock and Mortgage Company
Pannell
Tucson
War Finance
Funnel
Iam
Sively
Clerk Held on Embezzlement Charge
Tucson preliminary hearing waived by Malcolm C Davenport a clerk for the American Railway Express Company held to superior court under bond of 500 dollars. The complaint signed by Steve Roemer accuses Davenport of diverting 68.6 of express company funds on September 16, 1921.
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Tucson
Novay
Malcolm C. Davenport
American Railway Express Company
ePace
Oscar J. Pease
Steve Roemer
Davenport
Express
Tucson Lawyer, Pioneer Publisher Dies in Arizona
Tucson senior lawyer and former Arizona Daily Star publisher passes away at his home after a long illness. He was a prominent figure in Arizona law and journalism.
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Tucson
Vom
Nughes
Pioneer
Arizona Daily Star
Arizona
Advising Stockmen to Hold Cattle for Better Prices
In Phoenix November 14 observers report Gila County cattlemen urged not to ship at current prices. John D. Parks says banks expect higher spring prices and caution shipments. He notes growing cattle movement to the area and favorable feed conditions to carry winter herd.
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Hanks
Gila County
John D. Parks
Globe
Parks
KT. Hall
EL Paso
Aso
Tia
Parka
Coxon Seeks United Democrats For Next Year
Williams Coxon predicts Democratic unity across the county to back party success in the coming year. He notes efforts to reduce friction and rally support from all parts of the county and recalls his past roles with the party and the nonpartisan league.
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Williams Coxon
Mitment Eitheen
Rowlé
Tombhstone
Coxon
League For
Senator
Democratic Party
Energy Conference of Democate
County Delinquent Taxes Total $567 418.40 Reported
County treasurer Guy C Welch released figures showing delinquent taxes collected totaled 567 418.40 last Monday as part of the 1 000 000 plus in statewide tax receipts. The final delinquent amount will be prepared after full statements, Welch noted a smaller delinquent list than expected.
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Guy C. Welch
Inexuet
Guy Welch
Copper road signs may spur auto plate program
El Paso November 14 Col John C Conway, Bishee-Douglas copper magnate, travels to Chihuahua and leaves two copper sheets with Welsch & Co for Bankhead highway signs near the C A smelter at Douglas and the C A office in Warren. Greenway asked for prices of machines used to make signs and Conway planned bids to manufacture next Arizona automobile numbers in copper to advertise the state’s asset and curb copper supply.
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John C. Conway
Bishee-Douglas
Chihuahua
Welsch & Co
Arizona
C . A. Smelter
Douglas
Warren
Col
Greenway
Benson Bridge Reopened Over San Pedro North of Benson
County Engineer Sia Smyi tonay announced the Benson bridge on the Drexvon Willcox road is now open to traffic. The span over the San Pedro had been under construction for months due to material delays. About five to six thousand dollars were spent on rebuilding with good approaches on both sides, allowing unobstructed traffic.
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Sia Smyi Tonay
Benson Bridge
San Pedro
Benson
Drexvon-Willcox Road
Inspectors Delve into Local Postmaster Candidates in Douglas
In Douglas on November 15 inspectors questioned acting postmaster A Overlock and other candidates about their pasts and post office records in a preliminary examination. The results were sent to Washington, with a definite announcement pending.
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Douglas
Post Office
Federal
A. Overlock
Wanlington
Public Land Notice from Arizona Seeks Three Year Proof
Department of the Interior VOR Land Office at Phoenix announces that Jane Lowrey of Fairbank Arizona has filed a homestead claim for Lots 4 and 5 Section 7 Town 24S Range 26E, with intent to prove up by December 32, 1924. Witnesses named: James F. Rane Ernest J. Graf Alcott Turner John W. Hund, all of Fairbank.
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Department of the Interior Vor
Phoenic
Argons
Janet Lowrey
Fairwank
Apirona
Dily
Som Meridan
Tombstone
Arizona
James FE Rane
Ernest J. Graf
al Hott Turner
John WH Hund
Fairbutth
Thzeta
John S Towles
Register First
Land Office Notice of Homestead Proof and Sale Ad
A 1921 notice from the Phoenix land office details Low Lockard of Phoenix filing for three year homestead proof on land in section 14 township 23, range 19K. witnesses named in Elgin. sale listing includes 160 acres with wells, pumps, livestock, and farm buildings. widow Mrs Lucy Giragi of Douglas listing reasons and contact.
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Lucy Giragi
17Th Street
Douglas
Arizona
Catarrhal Deafness in Ear Ailment Not Cured Locally
The text discusses catarrhal deafness and notes local treatments are ineffective. It mentions an abnormal mucous discharge and inflammation as factors, with emphasis on symptoms and the need for medical consultation rather than home remedies.
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Mary Caves
Jeannese
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