Beveridge's protest warns against changing American spirit after war
A DePauw University speech by Senator Beveridge denounces proposals to align U S policy with a world empire. He argues against rewriting American history to meet international aims, urges steadfast Americanness, and cautions about propaganda aiming to dilute independence of thought.
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Memorandum Casts Light on Kaiser War Role
The text notes a memorandum from 1914 that may reveal the Kaiser’s involvement in pivotal events, citing the ambassador to England and Dr. Wilhelm Madison, Krupp former director, as sources. It argues the document fixes responsibility without doubt yet stops short of assigning direct blame to the Kaiser.
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Call to Register Children as Defense of the Nation
Aarian editorial urges rapid child registration to safeguard the future of the republic. It condemns child labor repeal efforts, cites the Dred Scott ruling, and contrasts U S stance with Britain and France. It calls Americans to awaken, protect childhood, and prepare to fight for the rights of children.
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Lloyd George
Wilhelm as master of war as new revelations claim
The memorials argue Wilhelm led Germany into conflict with Austria, predicting a world war when Russia mobilized. He allegedly pressed ministers to advance, boasted of Prussianizing the world, and sought many prisoners, with officials told to avoid further captures. The doctor states he has proof, though authors doubt.
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Washington Profiteers Must Go Riot on War Rent for Govt Housing
Washington voices condemn real estate and rental profiteering as the capital strains to house government workers during wartime. The piece notes 1982 women answered the call but 761 returned home due to high living costs, sparking outcry and political reaction to cap rents and improve housing for workers.
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Washington
Gutla
Four Corners
Gallinger
Contempt for profiteers debated over rent controls
Speech condemns profiteers and says rent increases from $2,600 to $7,500 for houses and $30 to $75 for rooms threaten decorum. It argues state necessity justifies action and warns socialism could gain popularity if property owners are blocked. The speaker suggests vandalism charges may be misused and labels current claims as unsound.
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Evans Woolen Warns Indiana On Winter Coal Shortage
Evans Woolen state fuel director urges Indiana residents to prepare for a severe coal shortage as anthracite allotments drop sixty percent from last winter. He warns delaying contracts will raise prices and invites disaster, urging use of other coal types to bridge the gap.
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Evans Woolen
Indiana
Woollen
German Peace Talks and Pears Proposal Mocked
The article mocks Chancellor Hemling’s pending pears plan and cites Lincoln’s wartime tears as evidence of humor under stress. It argues peace with Germany is unthinkable until a decisive victory, and recalls General Freytag describing a preliminary war as a prelude to a greater Prussian war.
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Lincoln
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Freytag
Deatty
Ata
Beverages's DePauw Speech on Isolated Policy Debate
The speaker argues against a permanent foreign political and military alliance with any power after the war. He warns such a league would strip the United States of independence, force surrender of war decisions, and place American interests under global majority rule, risking conflict and loss of national fate. He emphasizes preserving traditional policy and naval strength.
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Nicaragua
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Japan
China
International Holding Company
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Venezuela
Spain
Mexico
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Europe
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The Gift of God by a Child as the Flag Passes
A Scribner's Magazine poem describes five children kneeling in the street as American troops march past Paris. The scene frames the flag as a sacred gift and symbol of liberty, with Georges Yvette Marie Claire Edouard and Pierre expressing hopeful, prayerful reverence for the soldiers and their cause. The poem ends by praising the flag as carryng hope across the sea and a hallowed symbol.
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