Word: stepped
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...with Professor Muensterberg, that an ultimate alliance of Great Britain, Germany and the United States will maintain peace in the world. We feel, of course, that this is impossible as long as the present dynasty and philosophy prevail in Germany. But Professor Francke's attitude is at least a step in the right direction. It indicates the path of tolerance and foresight which President Wilson indicated in his speech of April...
...many miles between us and the long, winding line of trenches in Europe seem a short step when the tragic news of some comrade's death is flashed to us. The reality of the stern trials and the heroic sacrifices demanded by the great game of war is vividly brought home. Ronald Hoskier of the Junior class is the first Harvard undergraduate to make the final and glorious sacrifice for the cause of humanity and democracy. The many acquaintances of Hoskier sincerely mourn the loss of a friend whose exceptional qualities were recognized and admired by all who came...
...entrance of the United States into the war at once raises a question as to the effect which that step will have upon our relations with Latin-America. Particularly significant from our point of view is the prospect of South American cooperation and even of actual alliance. This phase of the situation is suggested by two factors: first, the maritime interests of some of the Latin-American republics, which will tend to draw those countries into the war sooner or later in the same manner that the United States now finds itself involved; second, the presence of certain natural resources...
...addition to these war measures, it was reported early this morning that the Collector of the Port of Boston had received instructions to immediately seize all the German merchant ships here interned. In taking this step the Government has greatly increased our merchant marine at the expense of the enemy...
...definitely commit the nation to conflict, and the greater part of the long discussion was taken up by the short speeches of various members who supported the measure, but wished to put themselves on record as reluctantly accepting war as the only course of honor. The one final step which will make the resolution complete is the signature of President Wilson, which will be affixed early this morning...