Word: pro-german
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...wonders why, even tho his pro-German sensibilities were wounded, Mr. Bouton found it necessary to use such discourteous language as is found in his opening and closing paragraphs...
Today two vital events impend in these onetime "Lost Provinces," which were regained by France from Germany at the close of the War: 1) Throughout Alsace-Lorraine there will shortly be tried numerous pro-German citizens charged with plotting against France; 2) At the very time when passions are being stirred by these trials, Alsace-Lorrainers will be casting ballots in the French general election of this Spring...
Soon it appeared that only small fry have been jailed. Still at liberty in Colmar is that master mind of pro-German plotters in Alsace, the notorious Abbé Haegy. A tall, ascetic priest, with cold eyes, thin lips and eloquently gesturing hands, he was busy last week personally editing his pro-German newspaper, while several members of its staff languish in jail...
Typically the chief pro-German plotters in Alsace-Lorraine are led by Roman Catholic priests like the Abbé Haegy. Reason: the Imperial German Government deliberately founded and fostered Catholic schools throughout Alsace in which youths were carefully trained up in zeal for Rome and Germany and in detestation of France which has disestablished the Roman Catholic Church...
Mayor Thompson's dislike of Mr. Lowden goes back at least to the Chicago "peace meeting" which Mayor Thompson tried to hold in 1918. Citizens cried out upon this "pro-German" demonstration. The soldier-Governor asked Mayor Thompson to stop it. Mayor Thompson said he had no such authority. Governor Lowden sent militia. There was no meeting...