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Editorial
September 1, 1904
The Marietta Journal
Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Editorial criticizes President Roosevelt for past endorsement of lynching, seeking advice from a Black person on Alabama politics, and dining with a Black person, expressing disgust on behalf of Alabama's people. Quoted from Augusta Herald.
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OCR Quality
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Full Text
The president, in one of his books, endorsed lynching for horse stealing in the West. But, then, Roosevelt never expected to have the presidency thrust upon him, or he would not have given expression to such rash expressions.
Can anything be more disgusting to the good people of Alabama than to have the president of the United States seeking the advice of a negro on national political matters concerning that state? But, then, what can be expected of a man who will eat with a negro? -- Augusta Herald.
Can anything be more disgusting to the good people of Alabama than to have the president of the United States seeking the advice of a negro on national political matters concerning that state? But, then, what can be expected of a man who will eat with a negro? -- Augusta Herald.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Roosevelt
Lynching
Horse Stealing
Negro Advice
Alabama Politics
Racial Mixing
What entities or persons were involved?
President Roosevelt
Negro
People Of Alabama
Augusta Herald
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of President Roosevelt's Racial Views And Political Actions
Stance / Tone
Strongly Critical And Racist
Key Figures
President Roosevelt
Negro
People Of Alabama
Augusta Herald
Key Arguments
Roosevelt Endorsed Lynching For Horse Stealing In The West
Roosevelt Would Not Have Expressed Such Views If Expecting Presidency
Disgusting For President To Seek Negro Advice On Alabama Political Matters
Expected From A Man Who Eats With A Negro