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Domestic News
July 3, 1874
The Enquirer Southerner
Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
In 1872, the convention nominating Tod R. Caldwell for Governor unanimously adopted a resolution endorsing congressional acts for equal rights and recommending further legislation to secure citizens' rights and liberties.
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At the Convention which nominated Tod R. Caldwell for Governor in 1872, the 7th of a series of resolutions reported by a committee composed of Neill McKay, J. W. Schenck, J. M. Justice, W. F. Henderson and others, and "unanimously adopted" reads: "That we fully endorse the acts of Congress passed to secure equal rights and protection to the citizens of the United States; and we respectfully recommend a continuance of the present laws and the adoption of such further legislation as will more certainly secure to the citizens, full and practical enjoyment of all their rights, privileges and liberties."
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Appointment
What keywords are associated?
Governor Nomination
Civil Rights Resolution
Political Convention
Equal Rights Endorsement
What entities or persons were involved?
Tod R. Caldwell
Neill Mckay
J. W. Schenck
J. M. Justice
W. F. Henderson
Domestic News Details
Event Date
1872
Key Persons
Tod R. Caldwell
Neill Mckay
J. W. Schenck
J. M. Justice
W. F. Henderson
Outcome
unanimously adopted
Event Details
The 7th resolution from a committee at the convention endorsed acts of Congress for equal rights and protection, recommending continuance of present laws and further legislation for full enjoyment of citizens' rights, privileges, and liberties.