Lincoln's Spirit Guiding Yet T P O Connor Eulogy
The Irish MP T P O Connor delivered a Lincoln tribute at the tomb calling Lincoln alive in spirit, guiding Americans through wartime courage and unity. He framed liberty and anti slavery as shared destinies, linking Lincoln to today’s struggle against oppression and world domination. He urged fighting for the right to safeguard a lasting peace.
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Armenia
Destroyer Sunk In Night Torpedo Battle
A destroyer of the U S Navy was sunk at night in a war zone with over 100 crew aboard. Forty three were saved. Commanded by Lieutenant Commander David Worth Bagley, the ship was among the newest destroyers. A German torpedo likely breached the hull, tearing the vessel in two.
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Washington Grows Passes Needs of Government Employes
Washington faces strains from wartime payroll growth with about 20060 new government workers. The city’s population has risen by an estimated 40090 since the war began. Representative McKeown of Oklahoma introduces a bill to appropriate 5 million dollars for building apartment houses to be rented to government employees.
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Governor Lindsey and General Baca visit New Mexico troops
Governor W E Lindsey and Ad jutant General Baca traveled to Lindau to observe New Mexico soldiers in training at Kearney. Secretary Antonio Lu cero is acting governor during Lindsey's absence.
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Lincoln Spirit Drives Call to Duty Across Time
A speaker invokes Gettysburg and Lincoln urging citizens to dedication and courage. The message links the nation’s birth of freedom to current peril and asks people to embody Lincoln’s spirit, strive, endure, and unite for a worthy future.
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German Chancellor Leads Nation in Procession
The Albany Journal notes the German imperial Chancellor is increasingly seen as leading a ceremonial procession, signaling rising prominence in public events and state pageantry.
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Appeal to Reason backs war of defense in U S
Louis Kopelin, editor, says the Pioneer socialist paper supports the war of defense against Prussian militarism. He cites President Wilson's war aims, notes December 22 name change to The New Appeal, and emphasizes democracy and international policy. The paper has long been a leading English language socialist publication with the widest circulation.
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Army Medical Corps Seeks Ten Thousand Men Now
The Surgeons General's Office issues an urgent call for at least 100000 men aged 18 to 40 to join the Medical Department of the United States Army before December 15 1917. Apply to any regular army recruiting officer or medical officer at a military post or cantonment. enlistments are for the emergency period unless discharged sooner.
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Regular Army
Patriotism cited as camouflage for traitors by editors
A Springfield Republican quote argues that patriotism, once a shield for scoundrels, now serves as the first disguise for traitors and near traitors, suggesting a shift in political rhetoric and trust.
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Springfield
Knit ting needle finds place on American coat of arms
A Providence Journal line hints that a knitting symbol belongs on the United States coat of arms. The article suggests a place for a needlework motif representing craft and industry within national heraldry.
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Providence Journal
Every enemy alien at large offsets a soldier at the front
A World War II era line notes that every enemy alien at large offsets a soldier at the front, reflecting wartime rhetoric. The phrase echoes vigilance and national defense themes present in domestic communications during wartime.
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Wall Street Journal
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