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September 17, 1902
The Seattle Star
Seattle, King County, Washington
What is this article about?
At a Seattle chamber of commerce meeting, Donald Fletcher called E. Shorrock a liar amid an argument over Fletcher's controversial anti-Canadian remarks in a speech at the Trans-Mississippi Congress in St. Paul weeks earlier.
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YOU'RE A LIAR
He is What Donald Fletcher Called E. Shorrock at Chamber Meeting
"You're a liar." This exclamation was made by Donald Fletcher to E. Shorrock this morning during the meeting of the chamber of commerce.
The trouble occurred during an argument with Mr. Fletcher by Mr. Shorrock for the former's sensational utterances in a speech while representing the Seattle chamber of commerce in the Trans-Mississippi Congress at St. Paul several weeks ago.
This was the first meeting that Donald Fletcher has attended since the Trans-Mississippi congress, and that he met with rather a cold reception was evidenced by the fact that two resolutions introduced by him were received in painful silence and each went over without receiving a second.
Mr. Fletcher was not at all abashed by this and when he got the floor he was quite caustic in his remarks about how he had been treated by the chamber.
Trouble Begins. Mr. Shorrock began the trouble. On securing the floor Mr. Shorrock read from clippings of Mr. Fletcher's speech, this address was of the most sensational character, and referred to Canada and strongest and Governor Brady most of to Canadians in the Alaska was also bitter language. Great Britain severely arraigned Mr. Fletcher's Mr. Shorrock characteristic style. stated and that he wished criticized in to protest against the remarks Mr. Fletcher was quoted as having made. They were and unworthy of most intemper- a. member of this chamber, and most of all un- trus." said Mr. Shorrock's.
"You say that what I said was un- true?' exclaimed Mr. Fletcher, rising angrily from his seat. "I do," replied Mr. Shorrock. "Then, sir" answered the belligerent Mr. Fletcher, "You're a liar."
Called to Order President Cise here called both members to order and Mr. Shorrock had though been continued no made phyal by what he thought of the speech "I have not a in syllable to apologize question. for." said What I said about Mr. Fletcher in reply. Canadians may be unwelcome this chamber, thelern. dere for 15 to They bhen 20 neaturalized are but to yearE some It in here. true. never- members of without Have been They eve are merrying American wives, and tak- et chid-
He is What Donald Fletcher Called E. Shorrock at Chamber Meeting
"You're a liar." This exclamation was made by Donald Fletcher to E. Shorrock this morning during the meeting of the chamber of commerce.
The trouble occurred during an argument with Mr. Fletcher by Mr. Shorrock for the former's sensational utterances in a speech while representing the Seattle chamber of commerce in the Trans-Mississippi Congress at St. Paul several weeks ago.
This was the first meeting that Donald Fletcher has attended since the Trans-Mississippi congress, and that he met with rather a cold reception was evidenced by the fact that two resolutions introduced by him were received in painful silence and each went over without receiving a second.
Mr. Fletcher was not at all abashed by this and when he got the floor he was quite caustic in his remarks about how he had been treated by the chamber.
Trouble Begins. Mr. Shorrock began the trouble. On securing the floor Mr. Shorrock read from clippings of Mr. Fletcher's speech, this address was of the most sensational character, and referred to Canada and strongest and Governor Brady most of to Canadians in the Alaska was also bitter language. Great Britain severely arraigned Mr. Fletcher's Mr. Shorrock characteristic style. stated and that he wished criticized in to protest against the remarks Mr. Fletcher was quoted as having made. They were and unworthy of most intemper- a. member of this chamber, and most of all un- trus." said Mr. Shorrock's.
"You say that what I said was un- true?' exclaimed Mr. Fletcher, rising angrily from his seat. "I do," replied Mr. Shorrock. "Then, sir" answered the belligerent Mr. Fletcher, "You're a liar."
Called to Order President Cise here called both members to order and Mr. Shorrock had though been continued no made phyal by what he thought of the speech "I have not a in syllable to apologize question. for." said What I said about Mr. Fletcher in reply. Canadians may be unwelcome this chamber, thelern. dere for 15 to They bhen 20 neaturalized are but to yearE some It in here. true. never- members of without Have been They eve are merrying American wives, and tak- et chid-
What sub-type of article is it?
Deception Fraud
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Chamber Meeting
Liar Accusation
Sensational Speech
Trans Mississippi Congress
Public Dispute
What entities or persons were involved?
Donald Fletcher
E. Shorrock
President Cise
Where did it happen?
Seattle Chamber Of Commerce
Story Details
Key Persons
Donald Fletcher
E. Shorrock
President Cise
Location
Seattle Chamber Of Commerce
Event Date
This Morning
Story Details
During a chamber of commerce meeting, E. Shorrock criticizes Donald Fletcher's sensational speech at the Trans-Mississippi Congress in St. Paul, calling it intemperate and untrue. Fletcher responds by calling Shorrock a liar. President Cise calls them to order, and Shorrock refuses to apologize.