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Newspaper
Holbrook News
Location
Holbrook, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1920
Page
1
Nominating petitions closed as Democratic and Republican tickets form in Navajo county. Candidates include John Flanigan and Robin L. Moore for Democrats and C E Owens for Republicans. Sheriff contenders include C W Harp and R E Newman. The scene hints at rival factions, from the Camerons to the Jones-Whitney-Hardy feud, with late filings by Thorwald Larson and Thomas R. Greer shaping the race.
Reman Hermosillo, descendant of Hermosillo founders, ran a secret whiskey operation selling a $20 quart brew. Police found a full still setup near the Oasis and Hermosillo pleaded guilty, bound over to the superior court in 3600 dollars, facing further proceedings.
Mrs Hattie H Penrod daughter of A J Henderson Winslow with an Arizona life diploma and nineteen years teaching in Navajo county seeks the county wide post She has served as grammar school principal in Winslow Showlow Pinedale Pine and Fort Apache and is a capable book keeper She emphasizes experience and understanding of training needs and would bring strong county wide leadership if elected
Under the board of supervisors, Engineer Morrow surveys the road north of Winslow toward Oraibi to provide Winslow a northern route. The project, funded by a $30,000 election vote, aims to build promptly into the Moqui reservation.
Progress continues at Holbrook Oil Company with towers in place though jar failures caused a brief shutdown. Delayed jars due to freight congestion are expected today. A major land purchase of 23 000 acres near Holbrook is confirmed and development plans will be announced soon. Adamana well work is paused awaiting casing with resumption hoped in two weeks.
W T Smith former Overland garage owner faced Judge Easley after a creditors dispute, with his wife declaring beating creditors a hobby. Annette Delano and Gentry Bros Shows promise an August Holbrook spectacle featuring horses elephants camels riders pigeons and dozens of acts.
A. L. Westgard of the American Automobile Association travels through Holbrook on a 20 000 mile quest to map a National Park to Park Highway linking all western parks. The route aims to provide comfortable roads for a complete park tour and to reach more tourists.
Judge Sapp seeks county attorney post as Ady reports on political mood. Visitors from Phoenix and California fill Holbrook pages with social calls, church plans, and road contracts. Liters note births, farewells, and upcoming gospel meetings at the Methodist church amid target dates for Petrified Forest road work.
The piece outlines a heated Republican Senatorial primary with Clark favored to win nomination. It notes Cameron as a rival backed by split factions while Democrats boost Cameron to divide Clark’s support. Veterans and Arizona World War II era context highlight Clark’s strong backing among veterans and public as essential for the Senate.
Several candidates announce Democratic nominations for county posts in Navajo County on September 7, 1920. Wallace E. Shumway seeks County Superintendent, John S. Quirk and Alfred T. Bond announce for Assessor and County Superintendent respectively, Thomas R. Greer for County Attorney, Thorwald Larson for County Attorney, and W. H. Chamberlin for County Supervisor.
The Navajo county sheriff candidate C. W. Harp states his candidacy is subject to the will of the voters at the September 7 1920 primary election.
Robert Moore announces his candidacy for State Senator of Navajo County in the sub primary slated for September 7 1920. Marguerite Drumm seeks the Recorder post in Navajo County also subject to voter will at the September 7 1920 primary. L F McClanahan runs for Constable of Holbrook precinct under sub notes of the same election.
A notice lists JOHN FLANIGAN seeking SUPERVISOR, and a candidate for Justice of the Peace in Holbrook precinct, subject to the September 7 primary. It also names D. W. Easley for the Republican nomination to the U S Senate for Arizona, and E. S. Clark, all subject to voters at the same September 7 primary.
James Scott declares his run for state senator with a primary election set for September 7. The announcement signals his entry into the race and outlines campaign intent.
A person announces a candidacy for the Republican nomination for the United States Senate in Arizona. The statement notes this run is subject to the decision of Ralph 2 A and references the party and office involved.
Mabel Richards won the lucky spot dance at the American Legion event with Jack Morrow assisting. The orchestra, led by Schuster and Mott with Bud joining later, drew a good crowd and a serpentine dance featured at 11 30. O D Flake filed papers in town Tuesday.
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