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Signed protest by American tourists in Europe sparks debate
A broad protest letter from American citizens aboard a returning ship argues Germany’s wartime conduct and English neutrality. It accuses press misrepresentation, defends German actions, cites Belgium and France events, and names organizers in New York and Brooklyn. The piece notes local ties and a Mason City Times reference.
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Germany
America
England
U. S
South
St. James
Ireland
Merrie
South Africa
Lloyd’ George
Belgium
Great Britain
Louvain
Boston
Thei
Erquelimes
Namur
France
Belgia
Frankfort
Fred. Verta
Broadway
New York
Tisty- Frank Qbetnier
Stuyvesant Avenue
Brooklyn
N.Y
Europe
Fred Spies
Mr. Spies