В Арканзасе отмечают исторические события 3 сентября: от казней в Форт-Смит до кризиса в Литл-Роке

Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for September 3, with notable births and deaths of people with Arkansas connections for this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other media archives, and legal records. Much of this information comes from the Encyclopedia of Arkansas, an online publication. ChatGPH has collected this data. 1864 — Civil War action at Kendal’s Grist Mill. Union cavalry encountered Confederate troops in Phillips County during an expedition from Helena intended to disrupt Confederate operations and supplies. One Confederate was captured; no Union casualties were reported. 1875 — Six men hanged at Fort Smith. On September 3, U.S. District Judge Isaac C. Parker’s court carried out its first executions: Daniel Evans, James Moore, William Whittington, Edmund Campbell, Samuel Fooy and Smoker Mankiller were hanged for murders committed in Indian Territory. Fooy, born in Sebastian County, was part Cherokee. An estimated 5,000 spectators attended. 1883 — Important Columbia/Ouachita County railroad-era development. The Richland post office in Columbia County was transferred four miles northwest and renamed Stephens, with James M. Smith becoming postmaster. The move followed construction of the railroad through the area. 1900 — Jeff Davis elected governor. Arkansas voters elected Democrat Jeff Davis governor on September 3. He later won re-election twice, becoming the first Arkansas governor to serve more than two consecutive terms. During his service, laws were enacted for segregation on streetcars, a reform school was established, public executions were prohibited, and salaries were defined for members of the state legislature. He opposed convict leasing and attempted to halt construction of a new capitol building. 1937 — Execution tied to Union County officer's murder. The man convicted of murdering El Dorado Patrolman Jimmy Yocum was executed at Tucker Prison Farm on September 3. 1950 — Arkansas Medal of Honor recipient dies in Korea. Travis E. Watkins, a Waldo native, apparently died September 3 after ordering surviving soldiers to escape while he, severely wounded, stayed behind. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. 1957 — Little Rock Central High crisis. Gov. Orval Faubus placed Arkansas National Guardsmen at Central High as opponents of integration gathered. The school board sought federal-court instructions that day; the Little Rock Nine attempted entry the following morning. The episode was later extensively discussed in the Congressional Record. 1968 — Arkansas Supreme Court. The court issued numerous September 3 opinions. In Anthony v. First National Bank of Magnolia, involving more than $100,000 in disputed notes and mortgages, the court issued a supplemental opinion denying rehearing. CLICK HERE for more information. 1970 — Rosston incorporated. Rosston in Nevada County was incorporated September 3. 1998 — National Register. Prescott’s Henry McKenzie House in Nevada County was added to the National Register of Historic Places September 3. LINE-OF-DUTY DEATH 1930 — Little Rock officer dies. Detective Sgt. Samuel Neel McDermott, 31, died September 3 from gunshot wounds suffered while attempting to capture Pulaski County Jail escapees. NOTABLE BIRTHS University of Arkansas president and mathematician Arthur McCracken Harding was born in Pine Bluff on September 3, 1884. Actor Alan Ladd, star of Shane, was born in Hot Springs on September 3, 1913.