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War with Germany Senator Smith Praises Unity and Leadership
Senator William Alden Smith speaks to the Senate about Michigan’s patriotism and loyalty during the war crisis. He recalls past votes on war, praises President McKinley and President Wilson, and urges unity beyond partisanship while offering cooperation to strengthen the government. The item closes noting Maple Hill Dairy’s farm buildings receive lightning protection from Lewis Bros. of Ewen.
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William Alden Smith
U. S. Senate
Germany
Michigan
House
Senate
United States
McKinley
Republic
Joe Wheeler
White House
Fitzhugh Lee
Senator Butler
South Carolina
Washington
Lincoln
Massachusetts
Lodge
Pennsylvania
Knox
Laft
The
Wilson
Dauntlless
Roosevelt
Taft
C. E. Johnson
Maple Hill Dairy
Lewis Bros
Ewen