Supreme Court clarifies oil claims possession rights 1919
The court holds that under the 1903 act a valid discovery is essential to title, but a locator may possess and operate on United States lands to explore for minerals. Discovery may follow location, and a bona fide prospector retains possession against rivals while laboring, with abandonment only ending the right. The ruling aligns with federal and state regulations and aids government-ground locators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Oil Co
Smith
Supreme Court of the United States
Justice Pitney
Congress
United States
Waskey
Hammer
U. S
California
Wounded Soldiers Sign Up for Special Training in Flag Day Plan
Thane Cook, Federal Administrator of the Smith-Sears Act for California, Nevada and Arizona, visited Holbrook on Friday to enroll wounded soldiers for special training. Albert Blevins of Holbrook and Wilfred Brew of Show Low are among those accepting rights. Others from Winslow, including Jess Pears, Norman Bennett and R. C. Creswell Jr., plan to join later. Most Navajo County cases sustained shrapnel injuries.
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Thane Cook
California
Nevada
Arizona
Holbbrook
Albert Blevins
Holbrook
Wilfred Brew
Showlow
Winslow
Jess Pears
Norman Bennett
R. C. Creswell, Jr
No Accident Week Prompts Rail Workers to Watch Step
Over two years there have been many Weeks and now No Accident Week runs June 22 to 28. Railroad employees are urged to avoid injuries and not cause injuries to others. Bulletins rallies moving pictures and personal appeals will urge rail workers to watch their step. Initiated by Hale Holden regional director of railroads.
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Hale Holden
Railroads
Town Council Eyes Sidewalks And Civic Input
The Town Council met Wednesday night to discuss sidewalks and the need to consult citizens before any sidewalk ordinance. The County Engineer was asked to determine sidewalk levels within town limits. At prior meeting T F McClanahan was named Town Marshal and others filled key posts. P T Coleman returned to Holbrook after a six month cattle quest in Sonora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. McClanahan
M. P. Cousins
Thorvald Larson
B. B. Neel
J. A. Morrow
P. T. Coleman
Holbrook
Sonora
Field Notes on Adams Oil Well Drilling Progress
Adams Oil Co drilling advances steadily with added crew and equipment to prevent shutdowns. Wind River-Hopi reports continued drilling at 600 feet in hard strata with hope of easier progress once deeper horizons are reached as towers work rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adamans Oil CO
Carl
Clampitt
Wind River
Wind River Company
Holbrook Field sees renewed activity and shipments
Holbrook Oil Co reports short shipped material arrived yesterday and is moved to the well site. J. B. Hulet of Navajo and Adamana Oil Co director toured the well with W. J. Hennessy. Rumors say Babbitt interests may begin drilling as land indications justify action. W. E. Youle from California visited Holbrook last week for field investigation and potential development. Keen activity grows among operating companies in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulet
Adamana Oi! Co
W. J. Hennessy
Babbitt
Holbrook Field
W. E. Youle
California
Holbrook
Oil Fuel Contract Sparks Big Demand for T&P Rail
The Texas and Pacific Railroad has awarded a three year fuel oil contract for all motive power starting this fall. The expected annual consumption is about 2,500,000 barrels, with passenger engines using oil less extensively in the past. The heavy demand could boost oil prices and stimulate the market.
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Texas & Pacific Railroad
Fire destroys Hess ranch house near Heber
The Newman Settlement home of C. Hess Jr. burned to the ground in the past week. Occupied by Geo. Newman at the time, the total loss left the structure a smoldering ruin.
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C. Hess Jr
Newman Settlement
Heber
Geo. Newman
Phoenix visitor investigates OID situation in Holbrook
Mr Jas F Rehling of Phoenix visits Holbrook to study the oid situation. He is an old friend of Messrs Sherwood and Hoffman of the Adamana Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. F. Rehling
Phoenix
Holbrook
Mr. Rehling
Measrs. Sherwood and
Hoffman
Adamana Company
Boy Scouts Week Highlighted by Nationwide Tribute
June 8 marks Boy Scouts Week with emphasis on the movement as a permanent national force. The President lauds the Boy Scouts of America for wartime service in Liberty Loan drives, war reporting, Red Cross cooperation, and dispatch work, noting their role in fostering patriotism and citizenship.
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Boy Scouts
Boy Scouts of
Ameri
Liberty Loan
Red
Revenue stamps must be canceled on taxed toilet articles
In Phoenix on June 7 1918 the Bureau of Internal Revenue warns dealers that tax stamps on toilet and medicinal articles must be canceled when sold to prevent reuse. Regulations require the stamp to be affixed outside the package so opening destroys it, with vendor name and affix date on the stamp. A $100 fine is imposed for noncompliance. Sergt Richard P Schuster arrives in Holbrook from Camp Upton after overseas service and will visit his mother in Los Angeles after a few days here.
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Bureau of Intern] Revenue
Richard P. Schuster
Adolph Schuster
Holbrook
Camp Upton
Sergt
Schuster
Los Angeles
France
Samar
Universis
Montpelier
Motor Vehicle Certificate Rules Set by Arizona Commission
The Arizona Corporation Commission outlines emergency procedures to regulate jitneys and public autos after June 12, 1919. It issues blank certificate forms for carriers and requires filings, indemnity bonds, and compliance with existing orders pending further rules.
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Corporation Commission
Bublic
Corporation Commission Commission
Eivision
Gil
Arigona Corporation Commission
A. E. Steziler
Sec’y
Weather Report From Yavapai Capital Sees Summer Heat
Ross May reports from Prescott that the climate in the Yavapai capital remains distinctly summery with hot conditions and clear skies.
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Ross May
Prescott
Yavapai
Undercurrent of expectation in Holbrook area
A cautious forecast notes a rising undercurrent of activity around Shamrock Oil Co and Holbrook Midwest with potential announcements looming. Local leaders warn readers not to wait for a boom, but to pursue opportunities now while New York financiers take notice of Holbrook Field and field operations rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamrock Oil Co
Holbrook-Midwest
New York
Holbrook Field
Adams Denies Wind River Well Struck Oil
Public denial combats rumors that Wind River Hopi well has struck oil. The operator states no oil depth reached yet though drilling continues rapidly. He condemns unwarranted progress claims and implied suggestions of a strike.
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Adams
Wind River
Hopi
Holbrook baseball team to meet Winslow Navajo in return game
Holbrook heads to Winslow next Sunday for a return game with Winslow Navajo after winning the previous meeting. A large Holbrook delegation is expected to cheer on the home team. In Snowflake Holbrook lost 9 to 4, with Snowflake scoring six runs after a tense stretch.
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Holbrook
Winslow
Local notes bring homecomings and theatre plans
Miss Jennie Whipple and cousin John Whipple greet brother Joe Whipple back from overseas service after visiting Snowflake. Mrs C H Jordan hosts Thursday Club with refreshments. Depot platform mail boxes arrived but dates pending. Emily Stevens stars in Kildare of Storm at Pastime theatre Monday Eve June 16. Byron Mensch, newly arrived from overseas, resumes Union Oil work in Kingman. Mrs F R Goodman visits Flagstaff and returns with May McClanahan Bertha Wallace Marion Stoneking and Alfred Riggs. Buy Thrift Stamps with those Liberty Bond couples.
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Jennie Whipple
John Whipple
Joe Whipple
C. H. Jordan
Ecards
Chas. Osborne
Emily Stevens
Byron Mensch
F. R. Goodman
Flagstaff
F. M. McClanahan
May McClanahan
Bertha Wallace
Marion Stoneking
Alfred Riggs
Holbrook News Summary Of Local Moves And Events
Mrs. Sidney Sapp and daughters Gwendolyn and Irene Whetstone departed for Oklahoma City with stays in Still County and Escondido California for six months for Mrs. Emma Woods and Miss Woods. Miss Madeline Maurus of Los Angeles visited Holbrook and heads to Winslow to see her sister. Fred Baca returns from overseas service in Germany with Army 89th Division, gaining about twenty pounds. W. J. Hookway returns from Cincinnati after his sister’s illness. A local stage production of Kildare of Storm starring Emily Stevens is set for June 16. W. W. Chadwick and wife from their ranch visit Holbrook. New arrivals pumps and engines at Al etzler's.
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Sidney Sapp
Gwendolyn
Irene Whetstone
Oklahoma City
Okla
Still County Recorder
Pauline Woods
Emma Woods
Escondido
California
Miss Woods
Woods
Winslow
Holbrook
Mrs. Woods
Madeline Mauras
Los Angeles
Maurus
Fred Baca
Prum
Germany
89Th
Arizona
W. J. Hookway
Cincinnati
Hookway
Emily Stevens
Pastime Theatre
W. W. Chadwick
Wife
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Supreme Court
Holbrook Oil CO
Office of the Collector of Internal Revenue
Phoenix, Arizona
Corp. Com
H. E. Hennessey
Cibecue
Louise Dady
Judge Gibbons
St. Johns
Pasadena
Lloyd C. Henning
The
Elks Lodge
Jake Padilla
Padilla
Snowflake
Holbrook Oil Field
al Etzler’s
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