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Missouri Editor Denounces Jim Crow Legislation
An Missouri editor denounces a proposed law to establish and maintain Jim Crow on all trains. He argues Missouri is not a Southern state, cites its diverse population, and asks why the state would dehumanize Negro citizens. He notes Missouri’s history of uplift and education and appeals to shared national heritage.
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