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Rock Island Argus
Rock Island, Rock Island County County, Illinois
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A national federation of negroes was incorporated in Indianapolis on Aug. 25, with directors including Judge John H. Stoesenburg, ex-Senator George Cardwell, and others. The organization's objectives are to protect the colored race from mob violence, secure equal civil rights, and advance the race.
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Indianapolis, Aug. 25.-A national federation of negroes was incorporated here Saturday with the following prominent people as directors: Judge John H. Stoesenburg and ex-Senator George Cardwell, of New Albany; Geo. W. Clinton, William Q. Vance, T. H. Tipton, S. C. Manuel, B. F. Porter, W. A. Burney and W. H. Steward. The articles say the object of the federation is to protect the colored race from mob violence, to secure negroes equal civil rights, and general advancement of the race.
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Indianapolis
Event Date
Aug. 25
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incorporation of the national federation with stated objectives for racial protection and advancement.
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A national federation of negroes was incorporated in Indianapolis on Saturday with prominent directors listed. The articles of incorporation state the object is to protect the colored race from mob violence, secure equal civil rights for negroes, and promote general advancement of the race.