The Lucrezia Borgia of journalism
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The Lucrezia Borgia of journalism
The Lucrezia Borgia of journalism. Illustration shows William Randolph Hearst, wearing a bright yellow dress, as Lucrezia Borgia painting poison from pots labeled Slander, Riot, Scandal, Malice, and Spite on various newspapers labeled San Francisco Examiner, New York Journal, Boston American, and New York American that are scattered on the floor; a large pot labeled Attacks on Decent Officials stands nearby, on the floor. Includes note: To poison the pages of a book, so that the mere handling of it might be fatal, was said to be a favorite method of the Borgias.. Date 1910 September 7. The Lucrezia Borgia of journalism. Illustration shows William Randolph Hearst, wearing a bright yellow dress, as Lucrezia Borgia painting poison from pots labeled Slander, Riot, Scandal, Malice, and Spite on various newspapers labeled San Francisco Examiner, New York Journal, Boston American, and New York American that are scattered on the floor; a large pot labeled Attacks on Decent Officials stands nearby, on the floor. Includes note: To poison the pages of a book, so that the mere handling of it might be fatal, was said to be a favorite method of the Borgias.. Date 1910 September 7
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This illustration, dated September 7, 1910, portrays the infamous figure of William Randolph Hearst transformed into the notorious Lucrezia Borgia of journalism. The image, reminiscent of the Italian noblewoman's alleged poisoning schemes, showcases Hearst in a bright yellow dress, wielding a brush to paint noxious substances from pots labeled Slander, Riot, Scandal, Malice, and Spite onto various newspapers, including the San Francisco Examiner, New York Journal, Boston American, and New York American. Scattered on the floor, these papers bear the brunt of Hearst's journalistic poison, their contents tainted with the very elements that fueled his media empire's success. A large pot labeled 'Attacks on Decent Officials' stands nearby, further emphasizing the power and influence Hearst wielded over public opinion. The caption accompanying this illustration references the Borgias' supposed method of poisoning books, suggesting that Hearst's journalistic tactics were as deadly as the infamous Italian family's. This intriguing depiction underscores the intense competition and sensationalism that characterized the early 20th century journalistic landscape, as well as Hearst's reputation as a media titan who would stop at nothing to capture and maintain the public's attention.
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