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Call for Decent Journalism Amid Yellow Press Debate
In New York, a petition signed by clergy, lawyers, doctors and business leaders urged papers to avoid sensational, indecent evidence during trials. The push followed Thaw era excesses, arguing newspapers fueled morbid curiosity as yellow journalism harmed the nation and would only change if the press self cleanses.
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Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
New York
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