Why America Is at War With Germany Belief in Brutality and Atrocity
The article argues the United States entered World War I to oppose German brutality in Belgium and the sinking of neutral vessels, citing King Albert and Queen Elizabeth of Belgium, German atrocities, and violations of the Hague Convention. It frames the conflict as a defense of democracy and humanitarian law, not a mere clash of dynastic interests.
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Germany
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la Panne
Brussels
Elizabeth
Dixmude
Nieuport
England
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War Office
France
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Austria
Serbia
Rules to Govern Our Food Supplies in Indiana
Indiana federal food administrators publish three guiding principles for managing the food supply. Profits must stay at normal levels, goods should move quickly from producer to consumer, and futures contracts are limited. Monthly sworn reports and open books are required from licensees to prevent hoarding and ensure fair prices.
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Indianapolis
H. E. Barnard
Indiana
Food Administration
Washington Monthly
Noted Britisher Will Address Teachers at State Meet
Educators attending the annual State Teachers association convention will hear Francis Neilson a former English parliament member described as a forceful speaker. Other instructors include Cora Wilson Stewart Mary C Bradford Russell H Conwell James P Haney Judd J H Francis Charles A Wagner Thomas H Briggs H W Foght and William Lyon Phelps.
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State Teachers’ Association
Francis Neilson
Kingdom
Cora Wilson Stewart
Mary C. ©. Bradford
National Education Association
Russell H. Conwell
Governor Goodrich Leaves Indianapolis for Winchester Home
Governor Goodrich recovering from typhoid fever has returned to his Winchester home. He reports feeling fine and plans short car trips and walks by midweek. He intends to cast his municipal election vote in Indianapolis before a Florida recuperation trip with Dr. Charles R. Sowder. The party included Mrs. Goodrich, Jesse T. Moorman, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Costin, two nurses, and Big Four official Mr. Costin.
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Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Winchester
Florida
Charles R. Sowder
Sowden
Jesse T. Moorman
E. M. Costin
Costin
Big Four
Petition Denied on Gas Heat Wall Standard Change
Indiana artificial gas companies petitioned to lower heat wall standard from 600 to 550 British thermal units. Public Service Commission denied the request citing safety and regulatory concerns.
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Indiana
Public Service’ Commission
Statehouse Guard to Be Posted by Military Units
Military guards will be stationed at the Statehouse and Battery Armory on Sixteenth Street and Senate Avenue, announced by the adjutant general W. Ee Stalnaker. The plan calls for guarding key government sites with troops.
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Sixteenth Street
Senate Avenue
Gener
Fis W. Ee Stalnaker
Ain
Joint hearing on coal car discrimination in Indiana
A joint hearing by the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Public Service Commission of Indiana is set for Monday November 5 in Terre Haute courtrooms. Indiana coal mining firms allege railroads favor contracted mines in coal car distribution, seeking coordinated regulation across state and federal lines. Commissioner Edwin Corr will fill the vacancy. Attorney Examiner Thurrell will preside for the ICC.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Public Service Commission of Indiana
Indiana
United States
Terre Haute
Public Service Commission of
William J. Wood
State Commission
Edwin Corr
Thurrell
Indiana railroads fare case filed by general Stansbury
A fragmented OCR note reports that Attorney General Stansbury filed a case seeking to set aside a move by railroads in receivership to nullify a two-cent fare law and to empower the public service commission to fix rates.
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Indiana
Public’ Service ‘Commission
Y ‘Torney
General ‘Stansbury
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