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March 5, 1895
The Washington Times
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
In Oakland, California, on March 4, socialist Lawrence Gronlund preaches to friends near Joaquin Miller's home, leading them to form a society dedicated to studying and spreading socialist doctrines, modeled after London's Fabian Society.
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FOR HUMANITY'S WEAL:
Lawrence Gronlund Forms a Society Which Will Work to That End.
Oakland, Cal., March 4.—On the hills near Joaquin Miller's home Lawrence Gronlund, the socialist, has preached to a congregation of friends, who, at the conclusion of the address, pledged themselves to work for the good of humanity.
They formed themselves into an organization similar to the famous Fabian Society of London. The society declares its purpose to be the study of socialism and the spread of its doctrines.
Lawrence Gronlund Forms a Society Which Will Work to That End.
Oakland, Cal., March 4.—On the hills near Joaquin Miller's home Lawrence Gronlund, the socialist, has preached to a congregation of friends, who, at the conclusion of the address, pledged themselves to work for the good of humanity.
They formed themselves into an organization similar to the famous Fabian Society of London. The society declares its purpose to be the study of socialism and the spread of its doctrines.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Socialist Society
Lawrence Gronlund
Fabian Society
Socialism
Oakland
What entities or persons were involved?
Lawrence Gronlund
Joaquin Miller
Where did it happen?
Oakland, Cal., Hills Near Joaquin Miller's Home
Story Details
Key Persons
Lawrence Gronlund
Joaquin Miller
Location
Oakland, Cal., Hills Near Joaquin Miller's Home
Event Date
March 4
Story Details
Lawrence Gronlund preaches socialism to friends near Joaquin Miller's home, prompting them to pledge for humanity's good and form a society like the Fabian Society to study and spread socialist doctrines.