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- 1 2 "Brooks' Narrow Escapes: The Story of the Killing of a Negro by an Arizona Ranger". The Copper Era And Morenci Leader. Clifton, Arizona. November 12, 1903. p. 4. Retrieved June 23, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "He Resisted Arrest: Ranger Brooks Shot a Man Named Chas. Douglas". Arizona Silver Belt . Globe, Arizona. September 8, 1904. p. 2. Retrieved June 23, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
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- ↑ "Graham and Brooks Are Under Arrest". Arizona Daily Star . Tucson, Arizona. August 16, 1905. p. 8. Retrieved June 23, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Ex-Ranger Brooks Brings Family Out of Section for Safety". Bisbee Daily Review . Bisbee, Arizona. January 11, 1906. p. 1. Retrieved June 23, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Ranger Brooks Is Not Dead". Bisbee Daily Review . Bisbee, Arizona. May 17, 1907. p. 8. Retrieved June 23, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Ranger Brooks Alive: Wires Review That Reports of His Demise Had No Foundation at All". The Coconino Sun . Flagstaff, Arizona. May 23, 1907. p. 2. Retrieved June 23, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
