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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1915
Page
20
The German Socialists push for a peace based on current borders, signaling deep division yet potential reform. The move, opposed by Berlin, reflects a split between democratic aims and imperial power, with mass support wavering as war endures.
A critical editorial discusses confidential navy target practice records and calls for public disclosure. It contrasts British openness with American secrecy, argues publicity spurs merit, and cites German examples while mocking suppression of data and citing modern wartime anxieties.
Fragmentary text discusses Germany and its militaries, praising moderation and criticizing aggressive militarism. It mentions German society and neighbors, implying a cure for militaristic excess without clear specifics.
A writer contrasts the Boston Tea Party with a modern mock protest where Boston residents allegedly dump canned beans overboard. The piece riffs on patriotism, taxation, and public welfare, noting the beans spur debate on pure food inspection while poking at historical memory.
A historian uncovers an unpublished 1820s Peel letter describing Prussian soldiers in Paris after Waterloo. It notes their hostility to locals, demands payments, and the fear they would loot Paris if unchecked. The piece reflects on whether Prussia’s modern forces matched later efficiency.
James P. Morton Jr argues that hereditary voting restrictions violate the republic form clause of Article IV and the Fourteenth Amendment. He asserts that any state denying suffrage to new voters based on birth or lineage is unconstitutional and indefensible in a republic.
The writer argues against capital punishment and jury trials, claiming bias favors the wealthy and leaves the poor without true justice. He condemns uneven mercy and urges equal treatment under the law, calling for reform rather than harsher penalties. The letter is dated Brooklyn, June 1916.
A letter from New York dated June 23 1916 criticizes the Gary school system. It cites mass meeting attendance at Public School 4 in the Bronx and alleges increased truancy and dishonest habits after Gary attendance became widespread. It claims teachers resist speaking out due to intimidation.
George W. Van Sicklen argues in 1916 that a standing army is insufficient and favors compulsory militia service. He proposes three-year state militia enlistments starting at eighteen, with veterans as reservists. The plan emphasizes training across ages twenty to forty five and drills to instill discipline and defense readiness.
The New York Law Journal reports Justice Shearn’s letter praising public service for lawyers and cautioning against pursuing the profession solely for livelihood. He notes dilemmas in accepting gratis references and favors from judges, urging young lawyers to focus on principle while acknowledging practical needs. June 29, 1916, New York.
A June 22 1918 New York letter to readers criticizes neutrality advocates and argues Germany as free to buy and sail war supplies. It questions embargo policy and claims Allied actions threaten German trade while urging a stronger German fleet response.
An excerpt from a 1915 diary or letter recounts soldiers hardened by combat. It describes facing death, surviving brutal work, and clinging to ordinary memories like a baby’s honest laughter. The voice contrasts routine camp life with frontline fear and duty.
Charles Edward Russell notes William Jennings Bryan defended the German blockade theory and argued Germany would not starve, while asserting Bryan detests war yet supports a government provoking conflict. He questions Bryan’s understanding and urges reflection on war causation and mediation. Washington, June 1, 1915.
A brother writes from the line and argues against pacifism, praising Wilson for aiding France and denouncing German cruelty. He recalls horror of war, the sacrifice of labor on the battlefield, and the personal toll on his family, including his infant son and wife.
Letter from New York dated June 25 1915 argues Irishmen should not be blamed for opposition to conscription praising Ireland’s historic wrongs and criticizing England Germany and American volunteers. It notes Munster and Dublin Fusiliers bore the brunt while others refusals and factory workers resisted, reflecting Irish sentiment during World War I.
Letter to the editor argues the United States should not supply war munitions and urges Congress to grant the president power to impose an embargo on all trade in war supplies. Dated New York June 22, 290.
A Brooklyn letter to the editor protests a Tribune cartoon by Briyes. The writer argues Sunday school members are unfairly ridiculed and urges actions to steer boys toward church and away from vice, citing youth example and moral duties.
A letter from J G Wood of New York dated June 3 1916 urges autto accident reduction with a ten foot stopping rule for taxis and a ten mile per hour enforcement cap. He argues pedestrians have equal rights on streets and cites Baker v Closa. He calls police to arrest violators and endorses strict speed limits on Fifth Avenue to prevent menacing traffic.
A New York letter from June 24 191% questions an author named Usher and his Ant statement in his book. It argues whether the assertions were conjecture or confirmed, and whether Americans knew or doubted the claims. The piece frames the controversy around authority and reliability in wartime reporting.
The opening of a Sea Dead subway link between Manhattan and Coney Island raises questions about fare announcements. Reported misbeliefs suggested five cent fares would be standard for routes like Interborough Sree Atlantic Avenue to Van Cortlandt and Brest parke, prompting calls that the public should not be imposed. Samuel Stare, New York, June 3, 1916. t fare
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