Booklet, Speech - Governor Jeff Davis

 
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Booklet, Speech - Governor Jeff Davis
Gov. Jeff Davis speech
Gov. Jeff Davis speech

Booklet, Speech - Governor Jeff Davis

Object number1979.070.00
DateNovember 5, 1903
Associated LocationEureka Springs, Arkansas
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions7 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. (19.1 x 13.3 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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    DescriptionThe booklet is titled, "Speech by Governor Jeff Davis in joint debate at Eureka Springs, November 5th, 1903." Topics discussed include trusts, Judge Wood, condemnation of the legislature for aiding trusts, defense of his pardons, and attacking Wood for aiding the railroads. Black and white image of Davis center front, the article is titled "The Pomp Brown Cartoon" on back cover. Black text printed on yellowed paper.

    Jefferson "Jeff" Davis was born in Rocky Comfort, Arkansas on May 6, 1862. Davis served as the twentieth Governor of Arkansas from 1901 to 1907. Although his administration was said to have "produced more politics than government," Davis succeeded in building a new state house and reforming the penal system. Davis passed away on January 3, 1913 in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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