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George F. Hoar: “He made a most eloquent and powerful appeal to the aldermen to refuse the petition, in the name of morality and good…”

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He made a most eloquent and powerful appeal to the aldermen to refuse the petition, in the name of morality and good order.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Hoar references a powerful speech made by Dwight Foster against theatrical performances in Worcester, emphasizing morality.

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