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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - July 16, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer provides an overview of a recent anti-slavery convention that took place in Chicago.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - July 30, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer provides an overview of the city of Chicago and tells about his visit there.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - October 22, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
Brief mention of "Senator Douglass" (probably Stephen A. Douglas) and his current political standing.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - April 13, 1861
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer shares the recent story of a family of fugitive slaves who were captured and returned to bondage. He calls for a stronger response than outrage to these types of events; he calls for revolution.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - April 28, 1860
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer comments briefly on what he believes are the problems associated with presidential elections including slander, lying, and back-stabbing. But lately a new and "unmanagable" issue is on the ballot: what should be done about "the black man."
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - July 14, 1860
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer provides a brief overview of and commentary on William H. Seward's recent speech.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - June 23, 1860
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer comments on the actions taken by Horace Greeley in Chicago during the presidential campaign. He accuses Mr. Greeley of being "secretly" prejudice against African Americans.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - March 23, 1861
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer tells his readers that while opposition to Haitian (Haytian) immigration is strong, there are many African Americans who want to know more about this idea so that they can make an informed choice.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page