The Peace Appeal of the German Socialists
The German Socialist call for peace within current borders signals split views on war aims. Officials suspend Vorwaerts, the party organ, amid debate over territorial concessions and democracy within the empire. The Social Democratic push for peace is seen as a principled stance, not a practical demand, with mass politics limited by the Reichstag's power and Prussian influence. As exhaustion grows, international socialism may pressure both sides toward settlement.
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German Socialist Organization For Peace
de Germany
Vorwaerts
Europe
Germany
Alsace-Lorraines
Bavaria
Belgium
Berlin
Prussia
Poland
Russia
Baltic
Elding
Schleswig-Holstein
Posen
Alsace- Lorraine
Spirt
Social Democratic
Social Democratic Party
Reichstag
Empire
Gunfire in Our Navy Calls For Public Target Practice Metrics
The article argues against secrecy in naval target practice records. It cites Gardner and Daniela on confidential records and urges publishing ship scores to spur emulation. It compares the British Admiralty practice and Henry Reuterdahl’s urging that publicity improves efficiency.
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Gardner
Daniela
Rome
Secressary
Henry Reuterdahl
Metropolitan
Reuterdahl
A Progressive Constitution for a Progressive Year 1915
The Tribune urges a liberal, forward looking constitutional framework for New York State noting the danger of a reactionary charter. It argues for direct primaries social justice reform and easy amendment to prevent militarist or partisan stagnation and predicts voters will reject any non progressive constitution in 1915.
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the Tribune
Lemonade for Munich and a German beer shortage
Report from Munich notes beer consumption is limited to a third of normal, with cafes allegedly pushing lemonade to customers. The piece mocks the idea of lemonade as a tribute to Bryan and humorously contemplates German reactions to citrus drinks amid wartime scarcity.
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Trix
Germany
Eultug
Munich
NeWain
Bryan
Boston Bean Party: a modern food protest at sea
In a satirical parallel to the Boston Tea Party, Boston citizens allegedly hacked open canned beans and tossed them overboard from a cow into Boston harbor. Wearing Uncle Sam inspection badges, the prank mocks taxation and regulatory authority, arguing no alimentation without investigation.
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Boston
Boston Harbor
Uncle Sam
Pure Food Inspection Service
Prussians of 100 Years Ago Lens Peel Letter View
A rediscovered Peel letter from the era of the Paris siege portrays Prussians a century ago. It notes hostilities, hostage bankers, and relics seized, yet Peel laments lost French monuments while acknowledging sympathetic treatment by some hosts. The piece contrasts Prussian conduct with later Kultur. It closes with a nod to justice efficiency in Mexico.
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Tne
Robert Peel
Blucher
Peel
Robert
Paris
Grandfather Clause Reviewed in Editorial Reply
James F. Morton Jr of New York argues that overturning the grandfather clause in Southern constitutions aligns with constitutional protections. He contends the clause is indefensible even if the Fourteenth Amendment failed, citing Article IV Section 4 and the ban on hereditary qualifications for suffrage as unconstitutional.
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United States
James F. Morton, JR
New York
Two Kinds of Justice in Brooklyn Voices
A letter from Brooklyn dated June 23 1915 condemns perceived court bias and money influence in capital punishment debates. The author argues against jury trials citing unequal treatment of the poor and calls for equal justice under law.
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Tribune
Rafe
Brooklyn
Compulsory militia duty urged for national defense
George W. Van Sicklen argues in a New York letter dated June 19, 1915 that a standing army alone cannot defend the nation. He advocates universal militia service for males aged eighteen to forty five, three years enlistment, reserve status, and regular drills, asserting militia training is the best preparation for defense and civic duty.
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Tribune
Bir
Germany
George W. van Sicklen
New York
Young lawyers urged to seek public service over profit
A reader praises Justice Shearn for urging public service in law and argues for reforms to aid young lawyers. It cites unfair refereeships and receiverships awarded by judges to friends, proposing a dedicated list of qualified young lawyers to handle court tasks and reduce livelihood pressures.
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the Tribune
New York Law Journal
Clarence J. Shearn
New York Law School
Justice Shearn
An Invitation to Germany letter to editor 1915
A reader in New York argues for an embargo on munitions to the Allies and criticizes anti German sentiment. He contends Germans freely purchase war supplies, ships sail from American ports, and Gibraltar style convoys would help defend commerce. New York, June 22, 1915.
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Germany
the Tribune
New York City
America
New York
Criticism of the Gary School System in The Bronx Meeting
M A Cary letters from New York June 23 1918 describe a mass meeting at Public School 4 in The Bronx about the Gary system. About two hundred attended including many teachers who reportedly felt both unpersuaded and fearful to speak. Critics point to truancy fears and period skipping as signs of dishonesty and discipline concerns.
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Kaiter
the Tribune
Public School
The
Bronx
M. A. Cary
New York
Bryan Excuses Germany in War of 1915
Excerpts show Charles Edward Russell criticizing William Jennings Bryan for defending German actions and criticizing blockades, accusing him of ignorance and war approval. The text includes Bryan remarks on German starvation claims and argues against war endorsement, with letters from Washington and New York dated June 21, 1915.
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the Tribune
Mr. Bryan
Lutania
Bryan
England
Germany
Ms. Bryan
Charles Edward Russell
Washington
A Soldier's Recess Reveals War Beliefs and Brutal Frontline Truths
A brother soldier writes from the battlefront doubting pacifist aims and urging strength, recalling Belgian and French suffering, war's horror beyond description, and the gap between idealistic talk and grim reality. He notes months of hard labor, a weary reprieve, and a wife’s care as the frontline toll continues.
Why Some Irishmen Steal Away to the Filler of The Tribune
A 1915 letter to The Tribune argues Irishmen resist enlistment, citing English wrongs and historic grievances. It questions why Irish troops fight abroad while English soldiers stay home, noting Munster and Dublin Fusiliers bore the brunt, and that many Irish workers oppose conscription. New York, June 25, 1915.
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Tribune
Armstrong
Poland
Germany
Ireland
Limerick
England
Munster
Dublin Fusiliers
Audh m
O'Connor Lenthan
New York
Embargo on War Supplies Question Raised in 1916 Letter
A New York reader argues that neutrality does not bind the United States to trade in war materiel. He questions international law demands, urges Congress to grant power to embargo traffic in war supplies, and calls for public protest to keep the nation from being a war arsenal. Dated June 22, 1916.
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the Tribune
Europe
Congress
Protest Letter Over Cartoon Challenges Sunday School
Mary B. Lewthwaite of Brooklyn protests Briggs cartoon in Today's Tribun It urges keeping boys active in Sunday school and church life to prevent moral lapses. The letter cites two young men seen at church and calls for support of church activities to discourage “soiling body and mind.”
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the Tribune
Briggs
Tribun
Aow
Mary B. Lewthwaite
Brooklyn
Limit Auto Menace in New York Calls for Road Reform
Letter from New York dated June 22 1915 urges auto safety measures. Proposes laws requiring extra braking to stop within ten feet and pedestrians have equal rights with vehicles per Baker vs Close. Also asks police to enforce a ten mile per hour speed limit on major avenues. Nongraphic civic petition listing safety fixes and legal opinions.
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the Tribune
New York
Upper Fifth Avenue
Fifty-fourth
Wood
A Question of Truth and the Tribune Editor Letter
A June 22 1915 New York letter to the editor questions Usher’s book claims about reviewers and German versus American reception. The writer argues the book’s statements may be conjecture unless proven true and notes the American public’s awareness.
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the Tribune
Usher
New York
Five Cents to Coney Fare Debate Sparks Public Outcry
Samuel Stare of New York protests the ten-cent fare for the Les Best subway linking Manhattan to Coney Island. He recalls promises of a five-cent fare and argues the public is being imposed. He notes travel to Van Cortlandt Park and Atlantic Avenue for five cents and questions Mayor Mi countenances. The letter is dated June 23, 1915.
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The
Tribune
Manhattan
Coney
Atlantic Avenue
van Cortlandt and Parks
Coney Island
Samuel Stare
New York
Tare
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Wilton
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South Pole
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