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February 21, 1903
The Gazette
Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Lawyer James H. Hayes of Richmond, VA, who stirred controversy with a speech to the Afro-American Council in Washington, D.C., accepts a challenge from New Orleans' white Coliseum Club to repeat it, declining their $3,000 and travel offer to pay his own way. The club retracts after his acceptance.
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"Called Their Hand,"
Washington, D. C.--Lawyer James H. Hayes, of Richmond, Va., whose speech before the Afro-American Council in this city recently created a stir, received an offer (threat) from the Coliseum club (white) of New Orleans to repeat it before that organization, they agreeing to furnish transportation and give him $3,000.
Mr. Hayes promptly accepted the invitation and says he will repeat his speech verbatim, paying his own expenses. The club's windy "bluff" seems to have petered out, nothing more having been heard from them.
Washington, D. C.--Lawyer James H. Hayes, of Richmond, Va., whose speech before the Afro-American Council in this city recently created a stir, received an offer (threat) from the Coliseum club (white) of New Orleans to repeat it before that organization, they agreeing to furnish transportation and give him $3,000.
Mr. Hayes promptly accepted the invitation and says he will repeat his speech verbatim, paying his own expenses. The club's windy "bluff" seems to have petered out, nothing more having been heard from them.
What sub-type of article is it?
Deception Fraud
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Triumph
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Speech Controversy
Racial Bluff
Lawyer Challenge
Club Retraction
What entities or persons were involved?
James H. Hayes
Coliseum Club
Where did it happen?
Washington, D.C.; Richmond, Va.; New Orleans
Story Details
Key Persons
James H. Hayes
Coliseum Club
Location
Washington, D.C.; Richmond, Va.; New Orleans
Story Details
James H. Hayes receives and accepts an offer from the Coliseum club to repeat his controversial speech, paying his own way; the club backs out after his acceptance.