War Investigations Stir Partisan Claims in Congress
The piece argues investigations into wartime conduct should avoid party lines, noting Republican and Democratic voices call for nonpartisan probe while accusing rivals of politicizing the process. It cites Senator Penrose and others challenging the inquiry and defending government actions under Baker and Gates.
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Genkation
America
Baker
Gantels
Republian
War and Navy
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Lodee
Frelinghuysen
Wacsworth
United States
Republicans Rebuke President Over Colonel House Dispatch
In a Senate clash Senator Penrose condemns sending Colonel House to Europe as political manipulation. He faults the administration while noting British and French impulses. The piece argues Americans seek action against Prussianism, not partisan warfare, amid wartime leadership.
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Europe
Senator Penrose
Senate
Penrose
Colonel House
Americans urged to show greater war effort in Europe letter
A Chicago Tribune writer in Paris reports that Americans in Europe ask if they will “lick Germans” while warning that U S action falls well short of needed effort. He argues Russia’s failure and calls for frank public disclosure of war conditions to restore confidence.
Pinchot Calls for Farmer Voice in War Councils
Gifford Pinchot told the Pennsylvania Grange gathering in Williamsport that farmers lack representation in Washington at the Council of National Defense and the food administration. He urged a farmer on the Hoover staff to convey farming viewpoints and policies to the farmer. The speech urged greater farmer influence amid wartime duties.
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Williamsport
Gifford Pinchot
Pinchot
Washington
Council
National Defense
Food Administration
Hoover
Conquest and Kultur Belief as a German Danger
Vernon Kellogg argues in Atlantic Monthly that Germans fight not only by force but by belief, insisting that their rhetoric shapes actions and reveals a dangerous mindset. The quote reflects early 20th century concerns about German ideology influencing conduct.
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Vernon Kellogg
Atlantic Monthly
Expansion to the East and German Ambitions in Asia Minor
The text critiques German expansionism in the late nineteenth century, invoking Berlin 1878 and urging bold remedies for Germany. It cites Atticus VPutriae and Vladimir List as sources discussing German plans to exploit fertile lands and emigrate to Asia Minor as strategic aims.
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Germany
Asia Minor
Germanys hold on the East and the Bagdad railway plan
A historical column discusses German strategy from Austria-Hungary to the Middle East, stressing pan-European aims, protectionist policy, and a pursuit of influence across Belgrade to Constantinople. It cites Friedlung and Rohrbach on Turkey and the Bagdad line, warning of British imperial risk and a central European political axis.
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Belgrade
Constantinople
Bagdad
Europe
Poland
What is going on in Germany as Told by Newspapers
Hans Vorst of Berliner Tageblatt critiques German foreign policy during the war. He argues Germany’s military prowess contrasts with unclear aims and inconsistent messaging to the home front and abroad. He says victory requires a clear future vision, not defensive justifications or piecemeal concessions.
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Gibbons
America
Cape
Cairo
Ceylon
Polar Sea
England
Turkey
Efmsmarck
William III
Germany
Palestine
Mediterranean
Old Sea
Vorst
Hans Vorst
Berliner Tageblatt
Russia
German Empire
Courland
Lithonia
Poland
Flanders
Little Margaret Ann to the Rescue in Family Turmoil
Eliene recounts how a newspaper letter exposed a political scandal amid custody fears. Margaret Ann defends Budge and Teddy, declares danger to herself and siblings, and asserts she is their rightful mother. The scene hints at political ambitions and family loyalties with Eliene’s Democrat leanings and ongoing tensions. To Be Continued.
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Harry
Budge
Margaret
Teddy
Margaret Ann Lafferty
Apalpeen
Margaret Ann
Sammy
Httle
Dad
Toddy
Margie
Budgie
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