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Elaine Riots Calm as Federal Troops Patrolled
In Helena Arkansas on October 3 federal troops patrolled Elaine and Melwood with a company stationed in Helena as rioting in Phillip county intensified. O R Lilly councilman was killed by a Negro, raising white deaths to four while eleven Negroes were dead. Governor Brough said the force would restore order. Camel hair products are advertised.
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Phillip County
Helena
Elaine
O. R. Lilly
Brough
Arkansas
I. C. Jenks
Mr. Lilly
Lilly