A Colored Convention
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Title
A Colored Convention
Source
Chronicling America
Publisher
Omaha Daily Bee
Date
1883-12-26
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Transcription
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A Colored Convention.
COLUMBUS, O., December 26, - The state convention of colored citizens convened to-day. There was a large attendance from all parts of the state. W. S. Thomson of Delaware, was made temporary chairman. He stated the object of the convention was that the rights of colored people were more and more restricted and Danville outrages show such a condition of affairs as to lead to organization for the protection of all rights belonging to citizens. The decision of the supreme court on the civil rights law was generally discussed. The forenoon was occupied in appointing committees on credentials and permanent organization. There was some contest over the makeup of the committee on resolutions.
A Colored Convention.
COLUMBUS, O., December 26, - The state convention of colored citizens convened to-day. There was a large attendance from all parts of the state. W. S. Thomson of Delaware, was made temporary chairman. He stated the object of the convention was that the rights of colored people were more and more restricted and Danville outrages show such a condition of affairs as to lead to organization for the protection of all rights belonging to citizens. The decision of the supreme court on the civil rights law was generally discussed. The forenoon was occupied in appointing committees on credentials and permanent organization. There was some contest over the makeup of the committee on resolutions.
Convention Minutes Item Type Metadata
Convention Type
State Convention
City
Columbus
State
OH
Country
USA
Start Date
1883-12-26
End Date
1883-12
Provenance
Library of Congress
Event ID
1883.OH-12.26.COLU
Citation
Thomson, W.S., “A Colored Convention,” Colored Conventions Project Digital Records, accessed October 22, 2026, https://omeka.coloredconventions.org/items/show/2409.