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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1918
Page
2
The piece argues Germany must align postwar conduct with wartime ethics to avoid ostracism. It predicts global mistrust of German education and products, urging a shift by defeat or revolution to secure world peace and a democratic Germany.
The article denounces Germany for bombing hospitals and sinking hospital ships, arguing such acts violate international law and humanity. It claims these cruelties killed many sick and wounded, including enemies and Germans, and will stain German history with infamy and shame.
In solemn tone the article honors Augustus Peabody Gardner as a soldier statesman and martyr for freedom. It notes his desire to serve in France and his death from pneumonia after a target range incident, marking him a patriot and leader.
Opinion argues the war will extend for months, but peace talks may begin as Germany faces internal troubles. The piece urges a lasting global settlement, disarmament, restitution, and universal democracy, with the 1918 outcome uncertain and critical. The author stresses the need to end economic strain from war and establish international law.
The piece notes Lithuania declaring independence on January 8 and its broader implications for regional self-government amid Russia's decline. It traces Lithuanian history from early Baltic settlement to union with Poland, later incorporation into Russia, and considers Bulgaria’s stance on peace terms affecting Turkey.
Amid WWI food and coal shortages, a call argues brewers increased 1917 production to 60,817,379 barrels, exceeding 1916 by 2,183,755. It urges closing breweries and saloons to favor essentials like schools, and questions fairness of rationing and resource use.
The article paints a chaotic view of Bolshevik power in Russia with arrests in Petrograd, Kerensky fleeing to Sweden, and battles in Irkutsk and Orenburg. It notes Romania’s crisis, the imprisonment of Ferdinand, and the fall of Siberian hubs as part of a bleak prophecy for Russia’s future.
The piece contrasts historic German crusader zeal with modern alliances with the Turkish empire. It condemns the German emperor’s alignment with the Turk and notes mass mobilization against Christians, Armenian and Greek suffering, and calls Germany’s actions a fall from championing Christianity. It also mentions a coal order protest affecting 22.5 million workers and a disputed Serbia-Austria proposal over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Multiple probate citations issued in Middlesex MA. Notices require appearances February 8 and February 1, 1918, for estates of Taplin Wheeler and Murphy. publications planned in Acton Enterprise for three weeks. recipients to receive copies seven days prior.
Commonwealth proceeds for the estate of Mary A. Dooley of Maynard Middlesex. Citations issued to heirs and interested parties to appear January 24 1918 in Cambridge Probate Court to show cause why will should not be granted with letters testamentary. notice to be published weekly for three weeks in the Maynard Enterprise and mailed or delivered to known interested parties at least fourteen days before court.
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