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Domestic News
January 27, 1895
The Washington Times
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Upon returning to New York from Chicago on Jan. 26, Dr. Parkhurst defended his lecture accusing the city of corruption, claiming reliable sources and dismissing any reform lessons for New York.
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"ROTTENNESS OF CHICAGO."
Dr. Parkhurst Says He Has Reliable Data on the Subject.
New York, Jan. 26.—Dr. Parkhurst, who returned from Chicago to-day, speaking of his lecture in the Windy City, said:
"There was nothing said regarding the corruption or rottenness of Chicago that was not susceptible of proof. My facts were all gathered for me by people in whom I have the utmost confidence.
"The people who came to hear me supposing that I had been invited to Chicago for the purpose of abusing New York may have been disappointed. New York can learn nothing in the way of reform from Chicago."
Dr. Parkhurst Says He Has Reliable Data on the Subject.
New York, Jan. 26.—Dr. Parkhurst, who returned from Chicago to-day, speaking of his lecture in the Windy City, said:
"There was nothing said regarding the corruption or rottenness of Chicago that was not susceptible of proof. My facts were all gathered for me by people in whom I have the utmost confidence.
"The people who came to hear me supposing that I had been invited to Chicago for the purpose of abusing New York may have been disappointed. New York can learn nothing in the way of reform from Chicago."
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Chicago Corruption
Parkhurst Lecture
City Reform
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Parkhurst
Where did it happen?
New York
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New York
Event Date
Jan. 26.
Key Persons
Dr. Parkhurst
Event Details
Dr. Parkhurst returned from Chicago and stated that his lecture on the city's corruption and rottenness was based on provable facts gathered by trusted individuals. He noted that the audience, expecting criticism of New York, would be disappointed, as New York cannot learn reform from Chicago.