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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...There is absolutely no doubt but that the Zimmermann note had more behind it than was published, and there are hundreds of people engaged today in German spy work on this side of the water. And also does it seem probable that the United States could have sent Bernstorff home without having Germany fly at America, if the Allies had not been keeping her busy in Europe? If peace had come before the entrance of this country into the war Germany would have jumped at the chance of get on her feet by securing a huge war indemnity here...
...still had remained faithful in their belief in statehood, put in a plank to that effect. The nationalists also received recognition, for the party pledged itself to independence under the protectorate of the United States, identical to the present status of Cuba; and, thirdly, it declared itself for home rule somewhat similar to that which Canada enjoys. It is clear that this platform is an expression of the most conflicting interests. However, the Unionist Party carried the people with it and controlled absolutely the branch of the Government responsible to the voters up to November, 1916. The consent...
...settlement houses were converted into relief work stations for the army, but at the end of six months they were advised that they could serve their nation far better by returning to their former work and helping in the solution of the wretched social conditions at home...
...older members of the faculty have formed a Home Guard and Rifle Club; the younger are in the R. O. T. C. A notable fact about the enthusiasm of Michigan is that about 150 men have given up the vacation that is now going on and are drilling four hours a day under a regular army officer...
...serve his country actively. There is not one of us who does not believe in the principle of universal service in return for the benefits of citizenship; but some of us believe that military service is not the only form which it may take. We have problems here at home which will continue with us, war or no war, and which will be neglected in the excitement. I refer especially to the housing, feeding and medical care of the poor in our large cities, to the prevention of disease, to the improvement of labor conditions and innumerable others. Some...