W. T. Stead
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| '''William Thomas Stead''' ([[July 5]], [[1849]] - [[April 15]], [[1912]]) was an [[England|English]] [[journalist]] best remembered for the [[Eliza Armstrong case]]. | '''William Thomas Stead''' ([[July 5]], [[1849]] - [[April 15]], [[1912]]) was an [[England|English]] [[journalist]] best remembered for the [[Eliza Armstrong case]]. | ||
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| - | In 1885, he entered upon a crusade against [[child prostitution]] by publishing a series of articles entitled ''[[The Maiden Tribute of Modern Babylon]]''. In order to demonstrate the truth of his revelations, he arranged the 'purchase' of the thirteen-year old daughter of a [[chimney sweep]], [[The Eliza Armstrong Case|Eliza Armstrong]]. | ||
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| - | Though his action is thought to have furthered the passing of the [[Criminal Law Amendment Act of 1885]], it made his position on the paper impossible. In fact, his successful demonstration of the trade's existence led to his conviction and a three-month term of imprisonment at [[Coldbath Fields Prison|Coldbath Fields]] and [[Holloway Prison|Holloway]] prisons. He was convicted on grounds that he had failed to first secure permission for the "purchase" from the father of the girl. | ||
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William Thomas Stead (July 5, 1849 - April 15, 1912) was an English journalist best remembered for the Eliza Armstrong case.
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