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The Civil Rights Bill in Maryland

Summary

Justice of the Peace Simmons arrested in Frederick for refusal to receive testimony from African Americans in his court room; charged under MD Civil Rights Act


Article Source

Newspaper: The American Sentinel

Publication Date: January 3rd, 1867

Page/Column: 2C

Town: Westminster, MD

County: Carroll

Subjects

  • Civil Liberties
  • Aftermath of War / Reconstruction

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