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Vigilante Newspapers
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This Riveting Work Of Social History Documents The Role The News Media Played In Spurring Two Murders Revolving Around Edmund Creffield, A Charismatic Holy Roller Evangelist Who Arrived In Corvallis, Oregon, In 1903 And Quickly Enraged The Citizenry By Defiantly Challenging The Religious And Sexual Mores Of The Time. When Ardent Female Followers Began Refusing To Speak To Their Nonbelieving Husbands, Vigilantes Tarred And Feathered Creffield, Eventually Forcing Him To Flee To Seattle.Once There, Creffield Was Murdered By George Mitchell, The Brother Of One Of His Followers. The News Media In Seattle And Oregon Applauded George'S Defense Of His Sister Esther'S Honor, Influencing The Jury. Citing Temporary Insanity, The Jury Quickly Acquitted George, Pleasing The Cheering Crowds And The Approving Media. As George Prepared To Return To Oregon, However, Esther Shot Him Pointblank At Union Station And Another Moralizing Media Frenzy Broke Out. Esther Was Sent To Western State Hospital And Committed Suicide After Her Release. Her Short Life Was Among The Most Poignant Of The Dozens Wrecked By The Controversy.Gerald Baldasty'S Examination Of Seattle And Oregon Media Coverage Shows The Tenacity With Which Frontier Media Protected Traditional Mores, Particularly The Notion That Men Are Responsible For Women'S Purity And Have The Right To Take Action If They Feel Another Man Has Besmirched A Woman'S Honor. Expertly Crafted In A Brisk, Accessible Style, Vigilante Newspapers Illustrates Through The Tragic Tale Of Edmund Creffield, George Mitchell, And Esther Mitchell How The News Media Defined Social Deviance Using Vague Concepts Such As Hysteria And Temporary Insanity, Vigorously Defending The Established Order Of Religious, Class, And Gender Norms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Vigilante Newspapers'? A: 'Vigilante Newspapers' explores the interplay between media and social morality in early 20th century America, focusing on the sensational coverage of murders linked to religious and sexual controversies.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Gerald J. Baldasty, who provides a detailed examination of media practices during the period.
- Q: What historical events does the book cover? A: The book covers the events surrounding Edmund Creffield, a controversial evangelist, and the subsequent murders that stirred public outrage and media frenzy in Oregon and Seattle.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Vigilante Newspapers' contains 192 pages, providing a comprehensive look at its subject matter.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'Vigilante Newspapers' published? A: 'Vigilante Newspapers' was published on October 24, 2005.
- Q: What kind of research does Baldasty conduct in the book? A: Baldasty conducts a historical analysis of media coverage, highlighting how newspapers influenced public perceptions and legal outcomes during the early 1900s.
- Q: Is the book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book is well-researched and provides valuable insights for those studying media history, social norms, and the intersection of journalism and morality.
- Q: What audience would benefit from reading this book? A: The book is ideal for historians, media studies students, and anyone interested in social history, journalism ethics, and the impact of media on public opinion.
- Q: Does the book include any illustrations or photographs? A: The book primarily focuses on text and analysis, and it does not prominently feature illustrations or photographs.