What is a war lord and the German term kriegsherr
Two readers dispute the label war lord used for the German emperor during World War I. One letter explains kriegsherr means commander in chief, not feudal lord, urging accurate translation and calling it malice to imply lordship. The second letter argues for US adoption of Germany's regulatory model for business to curb unregulated competition and boost industry.
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Faberkherr
Hausherr
Sehursherr
Tenary
United States
Rudolf Rehage
G Street
Washington, D. C
How Antitrust Laws Check Trade of U S
The article argues Britain promotes Made in England while US manufacturers would face Sherman Act if they formed combined groups to advance foreign business. It notes British efforts to expand trade and warns American firms to avoid collusion while competing globally.
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U. S
Germany
England
Editor Ignored Clerical Pay Grievances at Bureau
A letter from a bureau of engraving and printing watchman protests the Sunday Post editorial on clerical pay. He argues watchmen face limited promotions, stagnant pay at 720 yearly, and restricted overtime earning, despite long service and department knowledge. He urges pay raises and clearer promotion paths, noting director J B Ralph’s efforts without success.
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Congress
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Civil Service
Tuat
J. B. Ralph
Calls British Militarism a Menace to America
A reader letter from BE. T. Hynes of Washington argues British militarism threatens the United States, condemning war propaganda that frames Germany as the sole menace. He praises the editor for fearless stance and urges awareness of allied militarism as a similar danger.
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America
United States
Europe
England
BE. T. Hynes
Washington
Warns Against Trifling With Duty in Mexico
Editorial laments Italy suffers calamity as a warning to the United States against a “peace at any price” policy. It urges concerted Western Hemisphere action to defend liberty amid a global crisis, condemning pacifist stances and urging strong national resolve at the southern border.
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Mexico
Mpxico
United States
America
Europe
Italy
Western Hemisphere
Japanese in China mistreated natives report insists
A letter from Charles A. Leonard cites reports from Peking on Japanese mistreatment of Chinese troops. Editor posts call for publishing supporting China Press correspondence from S. W. Thwing of the Anti-Sepium Society to corroborate the claim.
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China
United States
Chinda
China Press
5. W. Thwing
Epium Society of China
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Peking
Thwing
Charles A. Leonard
Lalchowfu
Shantung
Urges Bank Check Tax Instead of Income Levy
Editorial argues for a two cent bank check tax as a progressive substitute for income tax. Proposes two cents per check up to $100 and two cents per hundred for larger checks. Claims would be simple to collect, fair to workers, hard to evade, and adjustable with government needs.
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Wilson
Underwood
Shipping Ammunition On Belligerents Ships Debate
Letter from R. P. of New York argues the United States should ban export of arms and ammunition and demand war supplies be carried on belligerent vessels rather than American or neutral ships to avoid entangling alliances and potential retaliation.
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United States
Great Britain
France
Russia
R. P. New York
Thanks for Post Peace Editorial Cry For Peace
Henry N. Boer nstein of 3831 Holmead Place Washington DC sends thanks for the Post editorial A Cry For Peace and wishes that the war may end. He signs the letter praising the newspaper and addressing Editor Post and Mr Whiter.
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the Post
Mr. Whiter
Henry N. Boernstein
Holmead Place
Washington, D.C
Praise for The Post's Stand on Americanism
Letter from J Lynn Yeagle of New York dated January 21 191% applauds The Post in the National Capital for defending Americanism and neutral ship rights, recalling 1815 British actions and urging stronger freedom for American merchantmen and harbor security.
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Foster Post
Tam Gied
New York Harbor
J. Lynn Yeagle
New York
Industrial Peace Hopes Rise From Rockefeller Report
The Rockefeller Foundation publicly answered questions from the U.S. Industrial Relations Commission about its $100 million endowment and aims to end labor warfare. It cites Colorado disturbances as a catalyst for broader social research and notes total foundation funds around $18.95 million as of December 1, 1914.
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New York
Rockefeller Foundation
United States Commission On Industrial Relations
Colorado
Foundation
Ralief
China
Editorial clash over preaching by Russell and Sunday
A letter to the editor criticizes Pastor Russell and Rev. William A. Sunday for their sermons published in recent issues. The writer refutes Russell’s claim about going to Jesus for salvation and argues many worship God without knowing Christ. The Sunday excerpt about Christ visiting cities is deemed faithless and implausible.
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William A
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W. T. Stead
Chicago
Brooklyn
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
San Francisco
London
Paris
Berlin
Sean
Anne Whitney Dies at 93, Noted Sculptress of Boston
Anne Whitney, claimed to be the nation’s oldest sculptor, died in Boston at 93. Her celebrated works include statues of Samuel Adams and Lief Erikson in Cambridge near Harvard Square, as well as a model of a boat of Charles Sumner.
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Anne Whitney
Boston
Samuel Adams
Lief Erikeson
Charles Sumner
Harvard Square
Cambridge
Trust notes and gift-edge investments in steady markets
Disturbed market conditions expose money of crock assets. Geode of trust notes are stable long term assets. They form a safe class exempt from personal taxation. Contact for booklet Concerning Plans and Investments to learn more.
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Columbia
Thomas L. Hume Broker Offers Stocks and Bonds
Financial ad lists buy and sell quotes for Mer genth aler Potomac Cable Traction and others with prices and yields. Mentions cancellation subject to prior acceptance and cash deliveries via bank.
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Potomac Consid
Uw Wank
Steamboat
Thomas L. Hume
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