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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1916
Page
2
A call for Americanizing immigrants to fit into U S society arguing that German Kultur should not threaten American individualism. The author envisions amalgamation, merit, mobility and a broad ethical, liberal culture moving beyond Europe’s aristocratic traditions.
The piece argues Greece stands between danger and ruin due to hesitant policy. It notes Bulgarian occupation with tacit Greek consent, Allied intervention in internal affairs, and Constantine's leadership amid fears of a Teutonic move from Transylvania and the Salonica front.
The piece asserts Britain shifted from passive to active combat in the war. It cites October losses of 4831 officers and 102,702 men, with British losses since July 1 reaching 100,000 in the Somme offensive. French losses in the same period are estimated at about 250,000.
The article warns that peace in Europe may plunge the US into industrial disruption with wage cuts and large unemployment as war orders end. It urges developing new markets in South America, Asia and Africa to bridge Europe’s postwar gap and prevent social unrest and labor trouble.
The author argues coal, oil, and rail transport are public necessities and should be owned and controlled by the people to ensure fair pricing and access. The piece contends private miners and railroads exploit the public, calling for national, state, and local action to maintain public transportation as a common good.
An editorial asserts the United States must protect national honor without war. It critiques German U-boat activity, calls for firmer diplomacy, questions Panama canal costs, and laments economic and political instability. It cites cases on border tensions and wartime rhetoric.
Middlesex Probate Court requires heirs and interested parties to appear on November 24 1916 at Cambridge to show cause why Benjamin F Russell appointed executor should receive letters testamentary without bond. Citation to be published weekly for three weeks in Concord Enterprise and mailed to known interested parties. Signed by Judge Charles J McIntire with F M Esty register and Prescott Keyes attorney.
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