07/09/1916
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"We proudly claim to be the champions of democracy."
"I say plainly that every American who takes part in the action of a mob or gives it any sort of countenance is no true son of this great democracy, but its betrayer."
"Every mob contributes to German lies about the United States what her most gifted liars cannot improve upon by the way of calumny."
"It has been found that late closings of the mail can be accomplished and closer connections assured by this means."