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June 22, 1904
Shiner Gazette
Shiner, Lavaca County, Texas
What is this article about?
Anecdote about Senator Depew's idealistic speech to Yale students on politics, where a junior seeks practical advice, but Depew humorously refers him to Thomas C. Platt. (128 characters)
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Not a Practical Politician.
Senator Depew addressed Yale students a few days ago, his subject being politics. His speech was pitched in a high key, and some of his auditors took note of this fact. "That was a beautiful speech, senator," said a reckless junior in the evening. "But we feel ourselves incapable of applying your theories to actual life. Won't you give us a footnote—something, senator, if you please, on practical politics?"
But the Roman-featured statesman answered only:
"Good Lord! That's not in my line. You should call on the highest living authority—Thomas C. Platt."
Senator Depew addressed Yale students a few days ago, his subject being politics. His speech was pitched in a high key, and some of his auditors took note of this fact. "That was a beautiful speech, senator," said a reckless junior in the evening. "But we feel ourselves incapable of applying your theories to actual life. Won't you give us a footnote—something, senator, if you please, on practical politics?"
But the Roman-featured statesman answered only:
"Good Lord! That's not in my line. You should call on the highest living authority—Thomas C. Platt."
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Senator Depew
Yale Speech
Practical Politics
Thomas Platt
What entities or persons were involved?
Senator Depew
Thomas C. Platt
Yale Students
Reckless Junior
Where did it happen?
Yale
Story Details
Key Persons
Senator Depew
Thomas C. Platt
Yale Students
Reckless Junior
Location
Yale
Event Date
A Few Days Ago
Story Details
Senator Depew addresses Yale students on politics with an idealistic speech. A junior asks for advice on practical politics, but Depew deflects, saying it's not his line and recommends Thomas C. Platt.