Supreme Court decision on oil locators and mineral rights
The 1919 Supreme Court ruling in Union Oil Co. v. Smith clarifies that a valid mineral location can be maintained on public lands by qualified explorers who perform required assessment work, with discovery not strictly necessary to hold rights. It holds locators may possess against intruders while pursuing exploration and outlines interactions with federal and state laws.
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Union Oil Co
Smith
Supreme Court of the United States
Justice Pitney
Congress
United States
Waskey
Hammer
U. S
California
Flag Day initiative aids wounded soldiers in Holbrook
On Flag Day June 14, Al Thane Cook, Federal Administrator of the Smith-Sears Act for California, Nevada and Arizona, visited Holbrook to register wounded veterans for special training. Wounded locals including Albert Blevins and Wilfred Brews signaled acceptance, with Winslow veterans like Jess Fears and Norman Bennett joining later. many injuries stemmed from shrapnel shells.
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AL Thane Cook
California
Nevada
Arizona
Holbbrook
Albert Blevins
Holbrook
Wilfred Brews
Showlow
Winslow
Jess Fears
Norman Bennett
R. C. Creswell, Jr
Navajo County
No Accident Week Promotes Roadway Safety
For two years the railroads promote No Accident Week from June 22 to 28 urging employees to avoid injuries and not cause injuries to others. Bulletins, rallies, moving pictures and appeals will urge workers to watch their step as Hale Holden, Regional Director of Railroads, originator.
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Hale Holden
Railroads
Town Council Considers Sidewalk Needs and Appointments
The Town Council met Wednesday to discuss adding sidewalks and prefers citizen input before a sidewalk ordinance. The County Engineer was asked to study sidewalk levels within town limits. At the prior meeting T. F. McClanahan was named Town Marshal, M. P. Cousins Building Inspector, Thorvald Larson Town Attorney, B. B. Neel Town Clerk, and J. A. Morrow Town Engineer.
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T. F. McClanahan
M. P. Cousins
Thorvald Larson
B. B. Neel
J. A. Morrow
P. T. Coleman Returns to Holbrook After Six Months
P. T. Coleman comes back to Holbrook from a six month stay in Sonora where he tended cattle interests in the region.
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P. T. Coleman
Holbrook
Sonora
Field Notes Adamana Oil Co Drilling Progress
Work at this well proceeds steadily with good headway. Supt. Carl of Clampitt's crew wired for extra men and towers will be operated steadily upon their arrival. Equipment updates reduce the need for shutdowns and drilling appliances have been received to keep operations smooth.
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Adamana Oil CO
Carl
Clampitt
Wind River-Hopi Well Drilling Presses On
Wind River Company reports drilling at the Wind River-Hopi well continues without interruption with the depth at least 600 feet. Hard formations slow progress but management remains hopeful that once this strata is passed drilling will speed up and the crew will advance rapidly.
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Wind River Company
Holbrook Oil reports shipments arrive. drilling to start
Holbrook Oil Co states material shorted on prior shipment arrived yesterday and is being transported to the well site today. J. S. Hulet of Navajo, director of Adamana Oil Co, visited the well with Secretary W. J. Hennessy, returning optimistic about progress.
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J. S. Hulet
Adamana Oi! Co
W. J. Hennessy
Rumor of Early Drilling In Holbrook Field
Persistent rumors suggest Babbitt interests owning land in the Holbrook Field consider an early drilling program as reports and indications justify action.
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Babbitt
Holbrook Field
Cal observer Youle visits Holbrook for oil field inquiry
W. E. Youle of California visited Holbrook last week to investigate the oil field. It is anticipated he will become active in development work here in the near future.
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W. E. Youle
California
Holbrook
Keen Activity Noted Among Field Operating Companies
Keen activity was observed in the field over the past week among the operating companies. The report highlights ongoing moves, partnerships, and strategic shifts shaping current operations and potential market impact.
Texas & Pacific Railroad Sets Three Year Oil Contract
The Texas & Pacific Railroad will secure a three year contract for fuel oil for all motive power starting this fall. Annual consumption is expected around 2.5 million barrels. Passenger engines have used oil before but not extensively. the large demand could lift oil prices.
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Texas & Pacific Railroad
Fire destroys Hess ranch house near Heber
A ranch house belonging to C. Hess Jr. in the Newman Settlement near Heber burned to the ground this past week. The residence was occupied by Geo. Newman at the time of the blaze.
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C. Hess Jr
Newman Settlement
Heber
Geo. Newman
Rebling Visits Holbrook for OId Situation Inquiry
Mr James F Rebling of Phoenix visits Holbrook to investigate the oid situation and is an old friend of Messrs Sherwood and Hoffman of the Adamana Company.
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Jas. F. Rebling
Phoenix
Holbrook
Mr. Rebling
Messrs. Sherwood and
Hoffman
The
Adamana Company
Boy Scouts Week Tribute Highlights National Value
The President salutes the Boy Scouts of America for wartime service. They aided Liberty Loan and war saving campaigns, helped locate black walnut supplies, partnered with the Red Cross, and served as dispatch bearers for the committee on public information, boosting patriotism and citizenship.
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Boy Scouts
Boy Scout Movement
Boy Scoute
Boy Scouts of America
Liberty Loan
Red Cross
Committee On Public Information
Must Cancel Revenue Stamps Under Internal Revenue Rules
The Office of the Collector of Internal Revenue in Phoenix warns dealers to cancel stamps used to collect the tax on toilet and medicinal articles. Many uncancelled stamps were found on taxable items from drug stores. Regulations require stamps to be canceled or affixed so destruction occurs upon opening the package. The vendor name and date must appear on the canceled stamp. enforcement will be strict and penalties include a fine up to 100 dollars.
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Collector of Internal Revenue
Phoenix
Arizona
Bureau of Internet Revenue
Bureau
Sergeant Richard P Schuster Visits Holbrook After Army Discharge
Sergt Richard P Schuster son of Adolph Schuster arrived in Holbrook from Camp Upton where he was discharged after overseas service. He will stay three to four days then travel to Los Angeles to visit his mother. In France he attended officers training at Samar and studied commercial law and French at the University at Montpelier. In Holbrook he renews acquaintances with many friends.
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Richard P. Schuster
Adolph Schuster
Holbrook
Camp Upton
Sergt
Schuster
Los Angeles
France
Samar
Montpelier
Byron Mensch
Madeline Maurus
Winslow
Maurus
Fred Baca
Prum
Germany
89Th Division
Arizona
W. J. Hockway
Cincinnati
Hookway
Motor Law Mix-Up Untangled by Corp Commission
Arizona Corporation Commission announces emergency rules for motor vehicle operator licenses under Chapter 130 1919 law. Blank certificate forms will allow current jitney buses trucks and auto stages to operate after June 12 upon filing and indemnity bonds.
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Corporation Commission
State of
Arizona
Gil
Arigona Corporation Commission
A. E. Stezler
Sec’y
Ross May Reports Summer Weather in Yavapai Capital
Ross May returned from Prescott Sunday last and reports that the weather in the Yavapai capital is decidedly of the summer variety.
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Ross May
Prescott
Yavapai
Undercurrent of activity around Holbrook oil fields grows
The article warns of rising momentum in Holbrook and Shamrock oil ventures with strong outside interest. It predicts possible history making events in 30 to 60 days, notes New York financiers watching Holbrook Field, and urges timely action while cautioning against waiting for a silver platter.
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Shamrock Oil Co
Holbrook-Midwest
New York
Holbrook Field
Arizona and Winslow Movements Highlight Local News
Mrs H E Hennessey and children depart for Cibecue while Miss Louise Dady attends a Winslow dance. Judge Gibbons visits St Johns for Holbrook court matters. Town Clerk B B Neel and family depart for Pasadena to visit relatives. Lloyd C Henning to Winslow for Flag Day Elks event. Jake Padilla returns from overseas service, one of Holbrook’s first 5 percent 1917. He recalls 90 days on front, prefers Arizona to old country.
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Judge Gibbons
St. Johns
Holbrook
B. B. Neel
Pasadena
California
Jake Padilla
Padilla
Arizona
Adams Denies Oil Strike Rumors at Wind River Well
Pioneer Wind River Hopi well remains undrilled to oil depth, despite rapid drilling. Manager condemns rumors and misstatements suggesting a strike, stressing ongoing search and cautious progress.
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Adams
Wind River
Holbrook Baseball Team to Visit Winslow for Return Game
Holbrook travels to Winslow next Sunday to play a return game with Winslow Navajo. The last meeting favored Holbrook and Winslow hopes to even the score. A large Holbrook delegation is expected to cheer the home team.
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Holbrook
Winslow
Snowflake Triumphs Over Holbrook 9 to 4 in Exciting Game
Snowflake defeated Holbrook 9 to 4 after a tense start with Holbrook leading 2 to 0 at the sixth inning. A turning surge for Snowflake followed aid from a marine, a magic bat, and six markers before Holbrook could respond.
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Snowflake
Holbrook
Local Holbrook Notes On Visitors And Upcoming Shows
Social notes from Holbrook recount visits from Snowflake and Kingman arrivals of Joe Whipple and Byron Mensch, theater goings for Emily Stevens in Kildare of Storm, and a mix of family news. Postmaster Osborne notes two mail boxes arriving for depot platform. several residents plan travels to Oklahoma City and Escondido. Mrs. Woods and Miss Maurus leave Holbrook for California and Winslow respectively. Fred Baca returns from overseas with notable weight gain. condolences to Hookway. questions about a wife’s endurance amid an abusive marriage play a feature item. Chadwick couple visiting from their ranch and local business ads conclude the column.
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Jennie Whipple
John Whipple
Joe Whipple
C. H. Jordan
Chas
Osborne
Emily Stevens
Kildare
Pastime Theatre
Sidney Sapp
Gwendolyn
Irene Whetstone
Oklahoma City
Okla
Stillwater
Holbrook
Pauline Woods
Emma Woods
Escondido
California
Miss Woods
Woods
Winslow
Mrs. Woods
W. W. Chadwick
Wife
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Supreme Court
Holbrook Oil Co
Corp. Com
H. E. Hennessey
Cibecue
Louise Dady
Lloyd C. Henning
Elks Lodge
Hopi
F. R. Goodman
Flagstaff
F. M. McClanahan
May McClanahan
Bertha Wallace
Marion Stoneking
Alfred Riggs
Etzler’s
Holbrook Oil Field
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