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  2. Anthony Benezet - Wikipedia

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    Anthony Benezet (January 31, 1713 – May 3, 1784) was a French-born American abolitionist and teacher who was active in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.A prominent member of the abolitionist movement in North America, Benezet founded one of the world's first anti-slavery societies, the Society for the Relief of Free Negroes Unlawfully Held in Bondage.

  3. Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society - Wikipedia

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    The Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society was established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1838. Founders included James Mott, Lucretia Mott, Robert Purvis, [1] [2] and John C. Bowers, Sr. [3]: 154 In August 1850, William Still while working as a clerk for the Society, was assisting a fugitive slave calling himself "Peter Freedman". As the escapee ...

  4. Pennsylvania Abolition Society - Wikipedia

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    The society asked him to bring the matter of slavery to the Constitutional Convention of 1787. He petitioned the U.S. Congress in 1790 to ban slavery. [4] [5] The Pennsylvania Abolition (or Abolitionist) Society, which had members and leaders of both races, became a model for anti-slavery organizations in other states during the antebellum years.

  5. List of events at Soldier Field - Wikipedia

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    The ceremonies were initiated with a parade of participants and officials. Among the officials was Anti-Cruelty Society director Chauncey McCormick, and among the competitors was Pete Knight. 30,000 spectators watched the opening ceremonies, and 100,000 spectators attended the two competitive events held August 15. Daily attendance averaged ...

  6. Anti-Cruelty Society - Wikipedia

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    The Anti-Cruelty Society exists to prevent cruelty to animals and to advance humane education. Their mission is building a community of caring by helping pets and educating people. [3] [4] [5] The Anti-Cruelty Society changed its policies to align with the no kill movement, in 2004, turning strays over to Chicago Animal Care and Control. [6]

  7. In the critical suburbs of Philly, Democratic volunteers seek ...

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    The Philadelphia skyline seen from South Street Bridge. When he canvasses neighborhoods and speaks to voters, Hoeffel said he hears the same plaintive plea within the first few seconds: “They ...

  8. Philadelphia Female Anti-Slavery Society - Wikipedia

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    The Philadelphia Female Anti-Slavery Society (PFASS) was founded in December 1833, a few days after the first meeting of the American Anti-Slavery Society (in Philadelphia), and dissolved in March 1870 following the ratification of the 14th and 15th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

  9. Animal cruelty charges dismissed in New Philadelphia case ...

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    Jul. 11—PORT CARBON — The most serious offenses against a former New Philadelphia couple charged with animal cruelty were dismissed Tuesday after Magisterial District Judge David A. Plachko ...

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