Questions: Who was the fiercest competitor of Joseph Pulitzer to capture the largest share of news readers?

Who was the fiercest competitor of Joseph Pulitzer to capture the largest share of news readers?
Transcript text: Who was the fiercest competitor of Joseph Pulitzer to capture the largest share of news readers?
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The answer is B: William Randolph Hearst.

Explanation:

A. Henry Bessemer - Incorrect. Bessemer was an inventor and engineer known for the Bessemer process in steel manufacturing, not related to the newspaper industry.

B. William Randolph Hearst - Correct. Hearst was a prominent newspaper publisher and a direct competitor of Joseph Pulitzer. Both were key figures in the era of "yellow journalism," competing fiercely for readership with sensationalized news.

C. Cornelius Vanderbilt - Incorrect. Vanderbilt was a business magnate in the railroad and shipping industries, not involved in the newspaper business.

D. John Singer Sargent - Incorrect. Sargent was a renowned portrait artist, not connected to the newspaper industry.

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