Pacifism as a refuge of disloyalty critique
E G Rittenhouse argues in a 1916 New York Times column that opposition to preparedness and immigration controls undermines American unity. He condemns pacifist and pro peace voices including David Starr Jordan Washington Gladden Jane Addams Lillian Wald and Stephen Wise as unpatriotic for opposing military readiness and defense of the flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stars and Stripes
Japan
Pacific
Manchukria
Great Britain
Panama Canal
Hongkong
Germany
Key West
China
Kiao-Chau
Gutrapacifista Woul P
Council of Nations
Mr. Joseph
David Stare Jordan
Washington Gladden
Jane Addams
Lillian Wald
Stephen Wise
Rittenhou
New York Times Advertising Rates and Publish Dates 1916
The page lists York Times publication offices and rates including Sunday and weekday editions, magazine pricing, and various regional office locations. It shows June 16, 1916 as the issue date and outlines subscriptions, specials, and audience reach across the United States and abroad.
Renomination of Mr Wilson and party unity analyzed
The piece argues for Wilsons renomination citing his administration's banking and tariff reforms and wartime leadership. It notes Democratic unity in 1916 and critiques Bryan as a weak public surrogate, asserting the party’s strength and needs to avoid missteps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Wison
Fta
United States
Democratic Party
Wilsox
Bryan
Taft
Roosevelt
Bryant
Recruiting The Army In A Time Of Border Tensions
The piece urges rapid recruitment as Congress ordered 20,000 new soldiers, noting only about 9,000 added since and predicting a shortfall by next March. It argues for improved methods, cites border threat impacts and potential National Guard use, and stresses the need for faster enlistment and reorganization readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Mexican
Congress
Lansine
Carranza
Debate on Americanism and War Policy at St Louis Convention
The piece argues that applause for ex Governor Glynn reflected support for Americanism and peaceful diplomacy. It cites historic precedents from Federalist, Whig, Republican and Democratic administrations, including the Alabama and Virginius cases, to show diplomacy can protect national honor without war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aures Choate
St. Louis
Glynn
GuxNx
Vinson
W.son
Alabama
Great Britain
Virginius
Spain
Hamilton Fusu
Cuba
Wil
Warning Against Exhumation Of Buried Figure In Politics
The passage condemns exhuming a deceased political figure to shock voters and mock Democrats who rejected him in life. It argues such actions feed the belief that the Democratic Party seeks perpetual symbolism and deference. The text notes the platform remains undeveloped at the time of writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Loyalty, war policy and hyphen threats dominate a wartime opinion
A column rails at foreign sentiment and hyphenated Americans while praising Wilson and Hughes. It argues loyalty to the flag is the test of patriotism, urges relentless defeat of disloyalty, and condemns hyphen politics amid debates on war policy and national unity. It also comments on fingerprinting boys and other domestic concerns with strong, period voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
Mr. Wilson
Cuban Outlook on Pre Election Retirement Bill
The Cuban Senate passes a bill to retire a president 65 days before election. If enacted, Menocal would lose guiding power before inauguration and faces re election. Gomez and followers push Liberal ties to regain control, risking unrest and potential U S intervention under 1902 treaty.
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Senate
Cuba
Menocal
Buto Hia
Gomez
United States
Liberal Party
The Disloyalists in Wilsons Flag Day Address
In a Flag Day speech, Wilson denounces American citizens who favor foreign powers and nations over the United States. He warns such loyalty sows division, risks foreign influence, and endangers sovereignty and self government. He condemns anti American sentiment and calls for unified patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
United States
Congress
Germany
Accidents and An Ancient Outrage Recalled
The piece reflects on a high speed Merrick Road crash with severe injuries and questions whether such events are true accidents. It contrasts reckless driving with the safer possibilities of automobile travel and recalls a historic execution tale treated as mere antiquated reporting. It ponders moral judgments in wartime crimes versus civilian wrongdoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrick Road
Deadly Irish Scorn Letter to the Editor Describes German Placard
Madge Roddy of New York forwards a front line letter from a brother at the front recounting German placards urging Irish revolt. He describes trench action against German forces and the response with mortars and grenades to silence the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Ireland
Lne
Sir Roger Casement
Russel
Hmit
Madge Roddy
New York
North Sea Battle commentary challenges German account
The article critiques a German Admiralty brief on the North Sea clash, arguing the British losses were lighter and that the engagement thrust was a convoy of battle cruisers and a Warspite division rather than a full grand fleet action. It cites officer accounts and tonnage figures to dispute German claims and notes the Warspite’s captain’s interview.
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Queens University
Kingston
Ontario
New York Times
Top Times
Hijs
Warspite
Grand Fleet
Eet
King Jellicoe
Heatty
Jellicoe
Gunner Katz
Admiral Scheer
Dijion
Kutz
Daunert
The
Westfalen
Gunner Kutz
Chufepitt
Beatty
Britain
Glasgow Herald
Indignant Mother Attacks Welsh-Slater Bill Critique
A 1918 letter from Westchester, New York argues that opposing war methods is not merely about protecting children but about resisting state military training and the ethics of war. The author insists individual conscience cannot be enslaved to rulers and condemns deception and cruelty in wartime.
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New York Times
C. Die
C. D
Ateal
Les
Westchester
Origin of Boche etymology debated in letters
Professor Andre Blondel of Paris weighs in on the origin of the slur Boche. He notes Parisian usage predates WWI and traces to Almuche or Almache with muche as a suffix, while other theories link Boche to a German tribe or the Bosch company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Andre Blondel
Paris
Academie Des Sciences
New York
United States
France
Germany
Sims-Bosch Company
Faris
The Russian Soldier Letters and the Crimean Valor
Edmond Maguire of Montgomery New York writes to The New Art Times defending the Russian soldier. He cites Archibald Forbes on General Gordon and letters praising Russian troops, noting high casualty rates and claims of humane relations between Russian soldiers and officers. He cites Dr Dillon as supporting improved relations and discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Art Times
Joseph Dalinda
Louis Lupenburg
Gordon
Archibald Forbes
Eylan
Friedland
Europe
Dillon
Edmond Maguire Montgomery
N. Y
Stone disclaims authorship of The War and the Jews in Russia
Brooklyn resident N I Stone publishes a public disclaimer dated June 10 1916 denying any authorial role or association with the National Workers Committee on Jewish Rights book The War and the Jews in Russia and stating he did not review or approve its contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Russia
National Workmens Committee On Jewish Rights
Committee On Publicity
Gione
Brooklyn
N. I, Stone
HELLAS. O Greece in verse and memory endure
A poetic reflection declares Greece unchanged by time despite declines and battles abroad. The author contrasts familiar vision with distant ships markets and legions, insisting Greece remains the land beloved by the speaker and eternal beyond words.
Japanese Sentiment Toward America Voices Mixed In Japan
A missionary in Japan reports mixed views on the U S relationship. He notes some Japanese favor friendship and fear conflict over California policy, while others admire German soldiers but distrust the British and Americans. He warns war would be possible only under insult to Japan.
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Gon
Hughes
Wilson
Naval Military Record of
London
Hector C. BY Water
England
Dent Watson
Sussex
Berlin
Mr. Wilson
St. Louis
Chicago
Mulvaney
von Tirpitz
America
California
United States
Three Degrees of Worthiness Excerpt
Excerpt from a speech by Miss Raith A. Reiffert leader of the American Women of German Descent. She argues Americans of German descent face higher expectations and questions whether there are only three levels of worthiness in God’s eyes. L. E Frank New York Jones notes urging careful attention.
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The
New York Times
Raith A. Reiffert
Miss Reiffert
Amy
Gal
L. E Frank
New York Jones
Ke wear whiskers in public opinion debate sparks mockery
In a Riveting Edition from the New York State Hotton, a curious note claims candidates on the Ke wear whiskers, while others praise a shaven look. The piece questions American tastes and London fog influences, hinting at a conservative Englishman archetype.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Howeser
Acid Test for Congress Echoes In National Debate
Letter to the editor discusses the Army Reorganization Act and training camps proposed by the Training Camps Association. It notes thousands of men ready to enroll with employer support, requests congressional appropriation, and warns action is needed for camps to operate during summer vacations. The piece cites Plattsburg and broad geographic reach.
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New York Times
Eva
Europa
United States
War Department
Ares
Plattsburg
Pacific Coast
Training Camps Association
Congress
House of Representatives
Atabliching Uw
J. L. Denby
New Yorks
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R CC. Franck
Times Square
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Btrwet
Rector Street
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West
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Ten Island Wi
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Globe-Democrat
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Hue
Louis le Grand
Jersey City
Newark
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Beethona
Pempete
York Times
Canada
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Houghes
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Aca
Hugh
Belgium
Acaé
Mr. Stone
Hellas
Greece
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Tinea
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Weat Twentieth Street
Mies
Marie Dei Ere
Staate Hotton
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