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- ↑ "History of the Arizona State Legislature 1912–1966". State of Arizona. pp. 8–9. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
- ↑ "Frank Mattox Quits R. R. Accepts Position With Hall Lumber Company". Williams News . January 4, 1924. p. 1. Retrieved June 8, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Untitled". The Holbrook News . February 11, 1916. p. 5. Retrieved June 8, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Clerks Notice of Filed Nomination Papers and Time of Primary". Holbrook Argus . October 24, 1911. p. 1. Retrieved June 7, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Members of the First Legislature". The Coconino Sun . December 22, 1911. p. 1. Retrieved June 7, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Around the Blue Sky State". The Holbrook News . May 31, 1912. p. 1. Retrieved June 8, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ James J. Kilpatrick, ed. (1961). The Constitution of the United States and Amendments Thereto. Virginia Commission on Constitutional Government. p. 49.
- ↑ "Roster of Candidates". The Holbrook News . September 1, 1916. p. 1. Retrieved June 8, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Official Canvass of Votes Cast at General Election". The Holbrook News . November 24, 1916. p. 1. Retrieved June 8, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "County Democrats Hold Caucus". The Holbrook News . July 19, 1918. p. 1. Retrieved June 8, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
