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Editorial
October 14, 1881
The Mankato Free Press
Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
This editorial from Harper's Weekly praises the power of newspaper discussions in shaping public opinion, citing examples like opposing Republican policies, preventing Central Park's use for an exhibition, and exposing Tweed's corruption to avert revolution in New York. It urges public figures to value newspapers for understanding opinion trends.
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"Newspaper Talk,"
From Harper's Weekly.
The potent against the Publican way was newspaper talk, but it was effective. The objection to taking Central Park for the great exhibition was mainly newspaper talk, but the park is not to be taken. The assault upon Tweed and his gang was mainly newspaper talk, but it moved the city of New York from a revolution. The renown of great actors and artists of any kind is largely newspaper talk, but it serves the purpose. The public man who condemns the newspapers deprives himself of the best means of learning what he ought to know—the condition and movement of opinion. What degree of influence he shall concede to it is his own affair, and his own sagacity must determine the relative value of various counsel.
From Harper's Weekly.
The potent against the Publican way was newspaper talk, but it was effective. The objection to taking Central Park for the great exhibition was mainly newspaper talk, but the park is not to be taken. The assault upon Tweed and his gang was mainly newspaper talk, but it moved the city of New York from a revolution. The renown of great actors and artists of any kind is largely newspaper talk, but it serves the purpose. The public man who condemns the newspapers deprives himself of the best means of learning what he ought to know—the condition and movement of opinion. What degree of influence he shall concede to it is his own affair, and his own sagacity must determine the relative value of various counsel.
What sub-type of article is it?
Press Freedom
What keywords are associated?
Newspaper Talk
Public Opinion
Press Influence
Tweed
Central Park
Republican Way
What entities or persons were involved?
Tweed And His Gang
Central Park
New York
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Influence Of Newspaper Talk On Public Opinion And Politics
Stance / Tone
Defending The Effectiveness Of Newspapers
Key Figures
Tweed And His Gang
Central Park
New York
Key Arguments
Newspaper Talk Is Effective Against The Publican Way
Newspaper Objections Prevented Taking Central Park For The Great Exhibition
Newspaper Assault On Tweed Moved New York From Revolution
Newspaper Talk Builds Renown Of Actors And Artists
Public Men Who Condemn Newspapers Lose Means To Learn Public Opinion
Individuals Must Judge The Value Of Newspaper Influence