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DEAF MUTE CRITIC (THE). A short-lived publication in Dubuque, the '''Critic''' was founded and closed between July and August 7, 1890. Professor De Coursey French was the editor and W. F. Fisher served as the business manager. Fisher quit his position toward the end of July and French claimed he had earned money which had not been paid. | DEAF MUTE CRITIC (THE). A short-lived publication in Dubuque, the '''Critic''' was founded and closed between July and August 7, 1890. Professor De Coursey French was the editor and W. F. Fisher served as the business manager. Fisher quit his position toward the end of July and French claimed he had earned money which had not been paid. (1) | ||
Fisher sued French for $16 and was awarded $4. French had legal representation. French, who was deaf and mute, represented himself. (2) | |||
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"Deaf Mute in Trouble," ''Dubuque Daily Herald,'' August 7, 1890, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18900807&printsec=frontpage&hl=en | 1. "Deaf Mute in Trouble," ''Dubuque Daily Herald,'' August 7, 1890, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18900807&printsec=frontpage&hl=en | ||
2. "Local News in Brief," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', August 12, 1890, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18900812&printsec=frontpage&hl=en | |||
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Revision as of 03:26, 29 August 2016
DEAF MUTE CRITIC (THE). A short-lived publication in Dubuque, the Critic was founded and closed between July and August 7, 1890. Professor De Coursey French was the editor and W. F. Fisher served as the business manager. Fisher quit his position toward the end of July and French claimed he had earned money which had not been paid. (1)
Fisher sued French for $16 and was awarded $4. French had legal representation. French, who was deaf and mute, represented himself. (2)
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1. "Deaf Mute in Trouble," Dubuque Daily Herald, August 7, 1890, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18900807&printsec=frontpage&hl=en
2. "Local News in Brief," Dubuque Daily Herald, August 12, 1890, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18900812&printsec=frontpage&hl=en