Democracy Can Fight Best Says Haldane
Lord Haldane critiques H G Wells on democracy and war, praising democratic potential when led by ideas and capable leadership. He argues France shows organized effort,Germany’s state socialism shapes power, and Britain risks unpreparedness without ideas to guide action. He warns citizens neglect ideas until crises arise.
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Lord Haldane
H. G. Wells
Wells
France
Rome
Mr. Wells
Germany
Winter Palace Converted to Hospital in Petrograd
The imperial winter palace of Emperor Nicholas at Petrograd is transformed into a hospital for the wounded with 1,000 beds. State rooms along the Neva are used as wards while the emperor’s private quarters remain unused. Pompeiian gardens now serve as baths.
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Nicholas
Petrograd
Neva River
Germany's Contractors Wara
Postwar German contractor activity faces scrutiny as contract scandals rise comparing Germany with Great Britain and Canada. The era exposes deception and disregard for truth highlighted by wartime revelations.
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Germany
Wara
Great Britain
Canada
Diverse Canadian Soldiers Represent Broad Social Spectrum
The Canadian army shows wide social mix with clergy, farm boys, principals and financiers serving together. In two battalions three Methodist ministers and one Presbyterian are on active duty. A private who once ran a large financial firm led a team of two former assistants who became lieutenants in his company.
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Canada
Leutenants
Not Guilty Verdict Sparks Court Rebuke to Thief
A man charged with pocket picking pleaded guilty at arraignment but the jury returned not guilty. The court condemned the confession as theft and labeled the defendant a liar, stating the stain on character remains.
King George as Origin of New Era in People Crown Ties
Royal portrait notes King George V and Queen Mary ushering a new era in monarch public relations. The article highlights his daily piety, duty driven work ethic, and direct engagement with workers to assess sanitary and social conditions, framing a shift from traditional court ritual to practical oversight.
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George
Edward
Queen Victoria
George V
T. H
Escott
British Review
Pro German Sentiment in U S Universities Noted
Publisher John M Dent reports professors favor Allied war aims over literary topics across many states. He cites Eastern, Wisconsin, and California colleges as pro British and anti German, noting German doctoral study and sympathy in Germany as influential.
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John M. Dent
United States
Eastern
Wisconsin
Germany
California
Red Cross Appeal Seeks Funds as War Aid Rises
A nationwide Red Cross fundraising drive signed by President Woodrow Wilson and ex president Taft has raised 1.6 million dollars. Four hundred workers and 4,000,000 pounds of hospital supplies were sent to war zones in 150 shipments totaling 25,259 cases valued at 1,245,174 dollars. Canada contributed 50,000 cases valued at 3 million with about 4 million in cash gifts to support relief efforts. American Red Cross funds are nearly exhausted and large sums will be needed to resume activities.
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Red Cross
Woodrow Wilson
Taft
Executive Committee
United States
Canada
British
American Red Cross
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B. C
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Craigflower Public School
Government and
View Streets
C. P. R. Dock
Vancouver
Niagara Gulch
Esquimalt and
Nanaimo
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