Heroes of Europe Brave Soldiers Earned Victoria Cross Noted
Reader letters celebrate modern soldiers fighting in Europe, praising their bravery and sacrifice. The piece recalls British officers at Cambrai, including a colonel who rallied his men and a daughter wounded by a Zeppelin raid, and it praises British troops for standing firm against German forces.
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Europe
Innet
Letuic
Cambrai
Nadeen
England
Neine
Solifiens
Gerrans
Germany
Europa
Hare
Rescuing the Railroads and War Time Unity
The piece argues that Wall Street should not fear government control of railroads, asserting such control benefits all classes and strengthens the railroads’ stability. It discusses railroad securities’ decline, then rise under government oversight, and urges military discipline and leadership built on personal magnetism to mobilize recruits and veterans for war effort.
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Wall Street
New York Call
Victor Berger
Milwaukee
Congress
Tae Lior
Call
Mort Credible Lamb
Extra Military Duty and Moral Force in San Antonio
The piece argues soldiers must cooperate with officers and civil authorities to curb vice in garrison towns. It links personal duty to country with social duties tied to churches soldiers joined when drafted, asserting moral, not coercive, force is needed to solve the problem. It emphasizes difficult enforcement and the limits of penalties.
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San Antonio
Echoes of Pro German Sabotage and War Mobilization
Washington reports wider efforts by German sympathizers to disrupt U S war production. The editorial calls for harsh punishment of traitors, urges removal of pro German elements, and notes secretary Baker's claim of a 1 5 million strong army while experts doubt the figure. It also mentions British textile firms seizing German dye receipts.
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Washington
Republicans enlist in the army raise coincidence claim
The Los Angeles Times notes that all four Congress members who enlisted are Republicans and suggests the pattern may be a coincidence. It adds that Republicans may feel time weighs on them in Congress these days.
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The
Los Angeles Times
Congress
Historian Urges Abandoning Conscription in Europe
Italian historian Guglielmo Ferrero argues that Germany’s long standing compulsory military service fuels Prussian militarism and must be ended to disarm Europe. He cites Cardinal Gaspardi’s call for universal abolition of conscription and a return to voluntary militias, framing disarmament as key to peace and democratic stability.
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Guglielmo Ferrero
Germany
Guspatri
All Nationa
Cardinal Gagparri
Europe
Marne
Magnitidine Laborativa
Palterre
Waroye
Rey
The High Cost Of High Living At Local Hotels
The Public Ledger notes rising prices in Christmas menus across New York and Philadelphia hotels. Diners face dinners for four ranging from about 10 to 20 dollars, with oysters, lobster and veal entrees pushing totals toward or beyond the 18 dollar mark as readers consider the burden of high living in the season. Names of streets, hotels, and dishes populate the piece, illustrating how a simple meal becomes a costly affair in busy holiday dining rooms.
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Genmany
Clayton
N. J
Public Ledger
Philadelphia
New York
Vertun
Oyetor Gault
Mesa
Soncoming
South Broad Street
Kent
Red-Head
Canvasbavie
Chestnut Street
Armount
Toor
Wie Point
Olet
Pole
Albert Wilad
Wazetta
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