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...contrary to general U. S. belief in 1916 and since, the German Embassy and Consulates "were averse to attacks on American property . . . [and opposed] such a policy, so far as they possibly knew it was being carried out" by the political section of the German General Staff, which did commit some sabotage, according to the Commission...
...large proportion of every class consists of individuals with no coherent thoughts as to the possibilities of the future. In addition to this there are others who do not feel that they have a sufficient basis of experience to commit themselves to a definite plan of action. These men often have potential qualities of success greater than in those whose characters and aims are prematurely crystallized. When a freshman states positively that he is to be a lawyer or a doctor he is often merely repeating his parents ideas on the subject...
...Chicago, Mrs. Harriett Pfander sued Charles Pfander for divorce because lie asked her to commit suicide so he could marry his mistress...
...Northerner by birth and tradition. I am originally from Bismarck, N. Dak. My great-grandfather was a personal friend of Lincoln and outfitted a company with his own resources in the Northern army. Relatives and friends still reside in Bismarck. The second mistake was this: Precieuse did not commit suicide. ". . . In the agony of her grief, the white had striven to reassert itself. But now, as she threw her body forward and felt herself falling, even in that instant, the black finally triumphed. "Instantly the fear of a suicide's death stiffened the grip of her strong fingers...
...TIME, July 28): "Once again the U. S. has taken the lead in the international peace movement. . . . Thanks to the Senate's bold initiative, the ratification of the Treaty by the other signatory powers will be greatly speeded up. There has been a certain hesitation in most nations to commit themselves to treaty adherence before others had made their attitude clear. We praise the profound wisdom of the American Senate. Our faith in the Treaty has never wavered...