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Domestic News
May 30, 1856
The Athens Post
Athens, Mcminn County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
Public meetings in Worcester, Lowell, and Boston, Massachusetts, on May 26 denounced the assault on Senator Sumner by Mr. Brooks, with distinguished participants and violent resolutions. The state legislature passed strong resolutions demanding Brooks' expulsion.
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Worcester, May 26.
A meeting of the citizens was held last evening, denouncing the assault on Mr. Sumner.
Lowell, May 26.
A large indignation meeting is being held relative to the assault on Senator Sumner.
Boston, May 26.—Immense meetings have been held at Boston and Lowell, denouncing the punishment of Mr. Sumner by Mr. Brooks, and the most distinguished men of all parties participated therein. The Governor of Massachusetts presided. The resolutions were violent. The Legislature of this State have also passed very strong resolutions, demanding the immediate expulsion of Mr. Brooks and all concerned.
A meeting of the citizens was held last evening, denouncing the assault on Mr. Sumner.
Lowell, May 26.
A large indignation meeting is being held relative to the assault on Senator Sumner.
Boston, May 26.—Immense meetings have been held at Boston and Lowell, denouncing the punishment of Mr. Sumner by Mr. Brooks, and the most distinguished men of all parties participated therein. The Governor of Massachusetts presided. The resolutions were violent. The Legislature of this State have also passed very strong resolutions, demanding the immediate expulsion of Mr. Brooks and all concerned.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Sumner Assault
Brooks
Indignation Meetings
Massachusetts Resolutions
Political Denunciation
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Sumner
Senator Sumner
Mr. Brooks
Governor Of Massachusetts
Where did it happen?
Massachusetts
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Massachusetts
Event Date
May 26
Key Persons
Mr. Sumner
Senator Sumner
Mr. Brooks
Governor Of Massachusetts
Outcome
resolutions demanding immediate expulsion of mr. brooks and all concerned
Event Details
Meetings in Worcester, Lowell, and Boston denounced the assault on Senator Sumner by Mr. Brooks; distinguished men participated, Governor presided, resolutions were violent; state legislature passed strong resolutions.