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Title: The Afro-American press and its editors
Year: 1891 (1890s)
Authors: Penn, I. Garland (Irvine Garland), 1867-1930
Subjects: Press African Americans
Publisher: Springfield, Mass. Willey & co.
Contributing Library: Wellesley College Library
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n, and December 5th, 18S4, ThePlanet was placed under his editorial survey, which he haskept revolving until this day. The Planet was in a very precarious condition when Mr.Mitchell took charge. Since that time he has made it anindispensable possession to the people of Virginia. He hasso perfected his plans, that The Planet may continue itrrevolutions without undue shock or disturbance. Since hehas had control he has put in a Campbell cylinder press,which is run by an electric motor; also job presses, and theoffice is lighted by electricity. This is all due to Mr.Mitchells energy and power to manage. He has the reputation of being the gamest Afro-Americaneditor upon the continent. Hif forte as an editor is to battleagainst the outrages perpetra jd upon his people in theSouth. In doing this he has ncountered many dangerousobstacles and undergone many ianng risks. His efforts as anewspaper man caused his e iction to the Richmond citycouncil in May, 1SSS. He is also vice-president of thw
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186 THE A FRO-AMERICAN PRESS. National Press Association. He secured the pardon ofThomas Hewlett, and the reprieve of Simon Walker, whowas sentenced to be hung. At this writing he is workingfor a commutation of his sentence. As a writer, Men of Mark says: Mr. Mitchell is abold and fearless writer, carrying out to the letter all he sayshe will. The Afro-American Presbyterian, published at Wil-mington, N. C, says the following of Die Planet: Some ofour secular exchanges, as The Freeman of Indianapolis, andThe Planet of Richmond, are doing some splendid work, inthe interest of the negro race. Their urgent advocacy of theright is bound to create a stronger sentiment against theoppressor. At the National Press Convention in Washing-ton, March 5, 1888, Editor Mitchell addressed the conventionupon Southern Outrages. Iola, the great lady writerand secretary of the convention, writes to The Detroit Plain-dealer the following complimentary remarks of our subject: Any one listening to the burnin

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