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May 28, 1895
Fort Worth Gazette
Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas
What is this article about?
Report on literary society events: Rev. Bradfield's address, debate on American Republic's downfall won by negative (Newton, Kiker), and scheduled anniversary celebrations and concert.
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At 3 p. m., the Susan M. Key Literary society held an open session at which Rev. W. D. Bradfield made an address that was full of fine thoughts, eloquently expressed. At 8 p. m. the champion debate between the literary societies was held. Here was an instance of "Greek meeting Greek," and as a result, there was "a tug of war." It was an intellectual combat of a high order. The question was, "Resolved, That the Signs of the Times Indicate the Downfall of the American Republic." Messrs. Edwards and Spurlock represented the affirmative, and Messrs. Newton and Kiker the negative. Each debater showed great care and thoroughness in the study of the subject. The decision was given to the negative. Today at 10 a. m. the anniversary celebration of the Philosophian Literary society will take place; at 3 p. m. the anniversary celebration of the Atkinsonian Literary society, and a musical concert at 8 p. m.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Literary Society
Debate
American Republic
Anniversary Celebration
Philosophian Society
Atkinsonian Society
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. W. D. Bradfield
Edwards
Spurlock
Newton
Kiker
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Key Persons
Rev. W. D. Bradfield
Edwards
Spurlock
Newton
Kiker
Story Details
The Susan M. Key Literary society held an open session with an address by Rev. W. D. Bradfield. A champion debate between literary societies on whether signs indicate the downfall of the American Republic was won by the negative side represented by Newton and Kiker. Upcoming celebrations include the Philosophian Literary society at 10 a.m., Atkinsonian at 3 p.m., and a musical concert at 8 p.m.