Study the front page of the New York Journal from February 17, 1898.
The front page of the New York Journal from February 17, 1898. The front page has a 50,000 dollar reward for an enemy who sunk a war ship. The headline reads
Why is this an example of yellow journalism?
It reports an event that did not happen.
It cites only the facts carefully and accurately.
It quotes authorities like Theodore Roosevelt.
It claims an unconfirmed enemy and offers a reward.
