Article, Fort Smith Times Record Newspaper - Brough Assassination Attempt

 
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Article, Fort Smith Times Record Newspaper - Brough Assassination Attempt
newspaper about attempted Brough assassination
newspaper about attempted Brough assassination

Article, Fort Smith Times Record Newspaper - Brough Assassination Attempt

Object number2002.457.01
DateOctober, 1919
Mediumpaper and ink
DimensionsOverall: 16 1/2 x 23 1/2 in. (41.9 x 59.7 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum collection
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    Description5 pages of the Ft. Smith Times Record dated Oct. 2, 1919. Headlines read: "Try to Kill Governor." A riot among white soldiers and blacks resulting in 4 blacks killed. Governor Brough was not hit during the exchange of guns fire. The paper has discoloration and some small tears.
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