From New York Times:
July 7, 1891, Wednesday
Page 2, 786 words
ST. LOUIS, July 6. -- The Peralta-Reavis land claim comes to the front with the regularity of Biela's comet, but more frequently. A few days ago it was telegraphed from New-York that Mr. J. Addison Peralta-Reavis would press his big suit and that Mr. Collis P. Huntington was one of his backers. Several prominent New-York lawyers were also mentioned as being "behind" the enterprise. [ END OF FIRST PARAGRAPH ]
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Biased Article????
pip,
I am at a loss to determine any bias in the article. It seems pretty straight forward and presents the facts of what was taking place at the time.
Why do you think it qualifies as "yellow journalism"?
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Joe Ribaudo
I am at a loss to determine any bias in the article. It seems pretty straight forward and presents the facts of what was taking place at the time.
Why do you think it qualifies as "yellow journalism"?
Thanks in advance,
Joe Ribaudo
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Yellow Journalisim/Ted Turner.......
pip,
Very nice site. Ted Turner and "yellow journalism" are a great example of the term. I actually know the definition, but was asking what you felt qualified Count's posted article as biased. Did you have an answer to that question?
Thanks in advance,
Joe Ribaudo
Very nice site. Ted Turner and "yellow journalism" are a great example of the term. I actually know the definition, but was asking what you felt qualified Count's posted article as biased. Did you have an answer to that question?
Thanks in advance,
Joe Ribaudo