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The Jim Crow Car laws are declared unconstitutional after a black man brings the case to court.

Businessmen rejoice as the 53rd Congress comes to an end and the Republican 54th Congress is instituted.

A Virginia governor invites a delegation of the Massachusetts legislature to his mansion, but upon arrival excludes the only black representative.

The Planet opposes President Cleveland’s decision to stand in favor of an absolute gold standard.

The majority of Tennessee citizens begin to protest as Tennessee’s governor refuses to step down from office after losing in a recent election.

The Planet discusses the various ways that Henrico County has “taken a step backward’ since the Democrats gained control.

Governor William McKinley is the most favored of the Republican candidates to become the next president of the United States, but must first get the support of Ohio.

The workingmen’s organization has decided to enter the Democratic Primary, where they will only vote for five of their representatives.

The influences of a retired judge still resonates in the House of Representatives as the Democrats and Republicans still struggle to get along.

A racist former Governor faces financial collapse and applies for a low-paying civil service position.