Word: war
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Angell has been lecturing in this country on "Success in Our War Aims," "What is America Fighting For?" "What Will Win the War" and "After the War Conditions." His object has been "to contribute towards the formation of such a foreign policy that Allied victory will really have those political results for which the war is being fought." He advocates that to make a successful and lasting peace, the conferences should consist of two bodies, one made up of nominees of the Government to act as an initiating and drafting committee, and the other made up of delegates...
British forces have captured Jerusalem from the Turks. Ever since war started in this region all Christianity has been hoping for the reconquest of the Holy Land. Military value is important to be sure, but is insignificant to the historical and religious interest. Mohammedans have held this city for over twelve centuries, although their away was twice broken for short periods. Now the Christian troops seem to be making a more permanent acquisition, as they drive the Turks before them. The English have succeeded in accomplishing what was hoped for, and attempted during many years...
...been successful, even though sometimes delayed. The power of the Turk has been weakening in the last half century, and does not seem to be recovering. So long as English progress continues, while the Mohammedans weaken, the lasting possession of Jerusalem seems assured. Unlike many places captured in war, this has suffered no bombardment, much to the satisfaction of all who wish the preservation of the relies of the past. A field of historical research undamaged by shell-fire and mines has been opened up. Through an easy approach and a ready withdrawal it has been made possible to seize...
...Joseph Pennell, well-known artist, illustrator and author, will give an illustrated lecture in the Lecture Room, Fogg Art Museum, at 4.30 o'clock Thursday afternoon. His subject has been announced as "The Wonder of War Work...
...other hand, the Austrians have made war on the United States in two definite and unforgivable ways: Austrian submarines have sunk American ships and taken the lives of Americans in the Mediterranean; and the Austrian ambassador, Dumba, and many of his subordinates, plotted against the peace, security and neutrality of the United States--right here on our own shores. There are hundreds of thousands of Austro-American citizens in the United States, who earn their living by honest work, and desire no trouble with anybody; most of them probably are Slavs and Hungarians who have no reason to love...