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Editorial
September 2, 1898
The Mountain Echo
Keyser, Mineral County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
The editorial criticizes the Martinsburg Statesman for personal attacks in a discussion, denying knowledge of John O. Thompson locally and arguing that disagreements with a paper's views should not lead to abusing individuals, including editors.
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No Such Man
We do not understand the Martinsburg Statesman's reason for bringing personalities into the discussion, and especially offensive flings at persons. By the way, there is no such person as John O. Thompson in this county so far as we know. If there is we do not see how the Martinsburg Statesman can have any ground for abusing him. It certainly cannot on account of any remarks in the Echo. We do not think our objections to the utterances of a paper give us any grounds for abusing or sneering at any person, whether he is editor of that paper or not.
We do not understand the Martinsburg Statesman's reason for bringing personalities into the discussion, and especially offensive flings at persons. By the way, there is no such person as John O. Thompson in this county so far as we know. If there is we do not see how the Martinsburg Statesman can have any ground for abusing him. It certainly cannot on account of any remarks in the Echo. We do not think our objections to the utterances of a paper give us any grounds for abusing or sneering at any person, whether he is editor of that paper or not.
What sub-type of article is it?
Press Freedom
What keywords are associated?
Newspaper Dispute
Personal Attacks
Civil Discourse
Martinsburg Statesman
Echo
What entities or persons were involved?
Martinsburg Statesman
John O. Thompson
Echo
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Personal Attacks In Newspaper Discussions
Stance / Tone
Defensive Advocacy For Civil Discourse
Key Figures
Martinsburg Statesman
John O. Thompson
Echo
Key Arguments
No Reason For Bringing Personalities Into The Discussion
No Such Person As John O. Thompson Known In The County
Objections To A Paper's Utterances Do Not Justify Abusing Persons