The Coolidge Examiner – Search for Ruth Suspended

The Coolidge Examiner of August 7, 1931 announces the Search for Rush Suspended due to heat in the Superstition Mountains.

Adolph Ruth was a seasoned treasure hunter whose pursuit of the legendary Lost Dutchman Mine led to his mysterious disappearance in the Superstition Mountains in 1931. Ruth, a 66-year-old man from Washington, D.C., was drawn to the mine after receiving a set of maps allegedly showing its location. Despite warnings about the dangers of the rugged terrain and the mine’s deadly reputation, Ruth ventured into the Superstitions alone in June 1931. When he failed to return, a massive search ensued, involving local authorities, volunteers, and even aircraft. Ruth’s remains were discovered six months later, deep within the Superstitions, with his skull showing signs of a gunshot wound, sparking rumors of foul play.

The search for Adolph Ruth and the circumstances of his death only added to the mystique of the Lost Dutchman Mine, fueling speculation that the mine was cursed or guarded by violent forces. His disappearance and the discovery of his skull intensified public interest in the mine, drawing even more treasure hunters to the perilous mountains. Despite exhaustive investigations, the exact details of Ruth’s fate remain shrouded in mystery, and the Lost Dutchman Mine continues to elude those who seek it, keeping its secrets hidden within the treacherous landscape of the Superstition Mountains.

The following is the follow up article of the Coolidge Examiner of July 13, 1931.

News Article

The furnace-like head of the Superstition mountains brought an end to active efforts to solve the disappearance of Adolf Ruth, amateur prospects of Washington D.C. The 66 year old man entered the desolate rage, June 12 to hunt for the Lost Dutchman gold mine. He has not been seen since.

The Coolidge Examiner Articles About Disappearance of Adolph Ruth

References

• The Coolidge examiner. [volume] (Coolidge, Ariz.), 07 Aug. 1931. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. <https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn94050542/1931-08-07/ed-1/seq-2/>