Putnam, Frank 1918-03-08
| Description: |
Letter to Theodore Debs on Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company letterhead, 3/8/1918. Writes that nobody who ever knew Eugene V. Debs could fail to love him. Says that he thought Eugene V. Debs might be interested in reading about Victor Bergers platform and so he is sending a copy of it for Eugene V. Debs. Remarks that he has been out of touch with the socialist movement for a long time but when he heard that Victor Berger was running for office that he helped him draft his platform because his candidacy offered an opportunity to present the issue stripped of passion, in practical, blunt terms of American interest. Tells Eugene V. Debs that he does not believe that America can bring salvation to Europe and Germany through war. Writes that some people say Victor Berger has a real chance to win the election. Mentions that Victor Bergers election will serve as a test of public sentiment towards American involvement in the war. |
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| Origin: | 1918-03-08 |
| Source: |
http://indstate.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/evdc/id/6483 |
| Collection: |
Eugene V. Debs Correspondence |
| Subjects: |
Berger, Victor L., 1860-1929 Socialism Famous Hoosiers Labor |
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