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Letter to Editor
July 13, 1929
The Gazette
Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
What is this article about?
In a 1925 letter from Cleveland, former Ohio State Senator John P. Green praises Gazette editor Harry C. Smith for the newspaper's 42-year commitment to exposing racial injustice and prioritizing Black advancement, despite past differences.
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"WORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD"!
Cleveland, O., Aug. 28th, 1925.
Hon. Harry C. Smith,
Editor, Gazette,
Dear Friend:-
I have read the latest copy of The Gazette through and after reading it, I can truthfully say: It is worth its weight in gold!
I admire true manhood-a man who, seeing injustice and oppression, dares, within the limits of the law, to expose it and, if possible smite it. You and I have frequently, during the forty-two years since the birth of The Gazette, been, as the Scotch would say, like two McNeils. but when I find a man, such as you, who consistently, and persistently, through nearly half a century, puts his race foremost in his life struggle, I take off my hat to him, as being a true friend of our class.
Long life to you and The Gazette.
Yours for the right,
John P. Green.
(Former Member, Ohio State Senate.)
Cleveland, O., Aug. 28th, 1925.
Hon. Harry C. Smith,
Editor, Gazette,
Dear Friend:-
I have read the latest copy of The Gazette through and after reading it, I can truthfully say: It is worth its weight in gold!
I admire true manhood-a man who, seeing injustice and oppression, dares, within the limits of the law, to expose it and, if possible smite it. You and I have frequently, during the forty-two years since the birth of The Gazette, been, as the Scotch would say, like two McNeils. but when I find a man, such as you, who consistently, and persistently, through nearly half a century, puts his race foremost in his life struggle, I take off my hat to him, as being a true friend of our class.
Long life to you and The Gazette.
Yours for the right,
John P. Green.
(Former Member, Ohio State Senate.)
What sub-type of article is it?
Emotional
Reflective
What themes does it cover?
Social Issues
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Gazette Praise
Racial Advocacy
Injustice Exposure
John P Green
Harry C Smith
Cleveland Gazette
What entities or persons were involved?
John P. Green. (Former Member, Ohio State Senate.)
Hon. Harry C. Smith, Editor, Gazette
Letter to Editor Details
Author
John P. Green. (Former Member, Ohio State Senate.)
Recipient
Hon. Harry C. Smith, Editor, Gazette
Main Argument
the gazette and its editor are praised for consistently exposing injustice and oppression within legal limits and prioritizing the race's advancement over nearly half a century.
Notable Details
Admires True Manhood In Fighting Injustice
References 42 Years Since The Gazette's Birth
Mentions Past Disagreements Like 'Two Mcneils' But Salutes Consistency