Roosevelt Support Amid War Debate Stir Minds
The piece ponders why Professor Munsterberg of Harvard backs Colonel Roosevelt for president while advocating Germany in the war. It notes Roosevelt’s calls for war if needed to protect Americans and Munsterberg’s consistent pro Germany stance, suggesting the theory of a hysterical world explains the puzzling alignment.
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Andrassy
Munsterberg
Harvard University
Roosevelt
United States
Germany
Lusitania
Colossal Taxes Alleged by German Finance Chief
In a Reichstag address Dr. Helfferich warns of taxes that will be colossal for the German people. He notes a shift from avoiding tax increases to accepting heavy burdens, with indemnities to fund the war. The failed time schedule undermined prior plans to extract costs from France and Russia.
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Reichstag
Helfferich
Dr. Helfferich
Germany
France
Russia
Belgium
Harmsworth Warns Americans on Peace and Japan Risk
The essayist cites Lord Harmsworth, owner of the London Times, arguing America must recognize its rise and prepare for possible conflict with Japan. He predicts widespread wealth and weakness abroad could invite aggression if the United States delays armament and terms for world freedom.
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Lord Harmsworth
Oregon
Washington
California
Pacific
Japan
United States
Harmsworth
War finance options and looming tax shocks across Europe
The article argues indemnities after a protracted conflict are unlikely to cover wartime costs, predicting limited revenue from war bonds and urging higher taxes. It notes Germany’s bond reliance nearing a limit and sketches Britain’s plan to tax up to half incomes, signaling pressure on the public.
A Flash of Common Sense in Antitrust Case
A New Orleans judge breaks routine by delaying punishment of an accused corporation until after trial on charges of violating antitrust laws. Another prudent decision by Judge Reynolds R. Kinkade is noted.
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Ohio Court of Appeals
New Orleans
Ohio
John Doe
Crocker
Reynolds R. Kinkade
Harvard Students Turn to Work Despite War Pressure
Harvard students increasingly seek employment during study as war strains the non belligerent region economy. Earnings fall short of prior years, yet the pursuit underscores youth versatility and resolve to pay tuition. College and public opinion sanction work viewed as respectable by students.
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Harvard
Christian Science Monitor
Proposed Merchant Marine Debate Reveals Public Stance
The Galveston Tribune notes two clear points in considering reviving the American merchant marine. The public rejects un American wage standards and subsidies to private interests. Critics argue the federal plan may not pay, paralleling post office funding concerns.
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Post Office
United States
Galveston Tribune
Visit May Bring Peace If E M House Sails to Europe
The San Francisco Star suggests Colonel E M House visit to Europe could lead to a peace conference. The Star notes Britain and Germany will not initiate peace overtures but will consider proposals. The Houston Post quotes hopes that House may aid peace efforts.
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San Francisco Star
E. M. House
Europe
the Star
Colonel House
Houston Post
Changing the Holidays Urges Saturday Observances
The Ladies' Home Journal backs shifting national holidays to Saturday to allow two consecutive days off and a quicker return to normal. Christmas falling on Saturday and Sunday next prompts the Denton Record-Herald to note Thanksgiving’s midweek timing and the president’s power to set dates under law.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Denton Record-Herald
Cause for Gratification From Relief in Belgium
The Boston Post notes the American Commission for Relief in Belgium has a magnificent December record with a shipload of supplies each day or en route to Belgium by month’s end. It argues that even if some advocate war for Belgium, war would hinder aid to destitute Belgians and fail to remove the Germans.
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American Commission For Relief
Belgium
Boston Post
American effort expected to boost merchant marine
The Philadelphia Telegraph argues that the United States should action to restore and maintain the American flag's proportion of global ocean traffic, noting many nations support their merchant fleets and urging statesmanship to protect and grow U S shipping under normal trade conditions.
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Philadelphia Telegraph
A Cousin’s Visit at the Hospital Touches All
In Paris a wounded soldier recounts a brave act while his cousin Loulou visits. She learns of a sergeant who lost a leg and bears his bandaged face, and she softly asks to kiss him, a gesture that moves the nurse and the narrator.
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M. IS. Arsandeaux
Loulou
Paris
Jacques
Maud
Paulette
Rolande
Loulon
Lesson to Germany from Indiana Congressman
Indiana congressman Charles Lieb comments on World War I outcomes. He predicts the allies aim to crush Germany, but doubts total success. He compares the expected German plight to a horse thief about to be lynched, noting a lesson to be learned.
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Germany
Charles Lieb
Indiana
Washington Star
Mount Athos and its monastic republic on the Holy Mount
National Geographic Society bulletin recalls Mount Athos as a male dominated monastic realm within the Ottoman era. It highlights the strict female ban, natural landscape, and the 6000 monks housed in twenty monasteries plus the historic canal Xerxes once cut through the neck.
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Balkan
Saloniki
Mount Athos
Chalcidian
Balkans
National Geographic Society
Ottoman Empire
Aegean
Theodosius
Holy Mount
Ana
Lemnos
Karyes
Mount Athog
Athos
Constantine
Xerxes
Greece
Letter of thanks from Protestant Orphans Home secretary
The Corresponding Secretary Mrs John L Browne writes to thank The Light for its assistance. She notes a successful year with increased support allowing more children to be cared for and attributes much of the credit to the newspaper's publicity. Wishes the paper success in the New Year.
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Protestant Orphans Home
John L. Browne
Misunderstanding sparks pacifist remark in New York
Rutledge Rutherford of the Friends of Peace denounces militarists in a stormy New York argument. He recalls a funerary sea burial where lead weights were replaced by coal, sealing the sailor’s coffin with coal hanging from the shroud. A sailor mournfully remarks that the deceased would carry his own coal.
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Rutledge Rutherford
Friends of Peace
New York
New York Sun
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