Fearful Contrast Seen By German Frontline Correspondent
James Ey Donnell Bennett reports from Lewicz Russia on Feb 20 1915 about German officers marching through Stralkowo and a border camp of Russian prisoners. He notes German efficiency in road repair tolls and logistics, contrasting with Russian poverty and hardship as trains trucks bakeries and telegraph lines are deployed under heavy rain and snow.
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James Ey Donnell Bennett
The
Chicago Tribune
Lewicz
Russia
Stralkowo
Strzalkowo
Straskele
Stralkovo
Kaliez
Germany
Heminded
State Street
Polimon
Kalisz
Lodg
Lowiex
Upper Longwy
France
Dinant
Belgium
Soan
El Morro Gang Holds Steamer in Porto Rico Harbor
U S officials debate prosecuting Odenwald’s captain after he attempted to sail from San Juan without clearance amid gunfire warning. The Saxonia case prompts scrutiny of Hamburg America ships.
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EL Morro
Porto Rico
Odenwald
Morning Journal Special
Washington
San Juan
Porto Riso
United States
Burnham
War Department
Odenwall
Congress
State, War, Treasury and Justice Departments
Treasury Department
Winslow
Washa
Portland
Ore
Hamburg
Dardanelles a Hard Nut for Big Fleet
War dispatches report the fall of Przemysl after a prolonged siege. The fortress surrender is hailed as a major Allied turning point with moral effects in Romania and Bulgaria and potential strategic openings toward Cracow and Hungary.
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Dardanelles
Miners Meeting Postponed in Spokane
Western Federation of Miners executive committee meeting in Spokane postponed to tomorrow due to William Davidson of British Columbia and John C. Lowney of Butte joining President H H. Moyer at the federation headquarters. The meeting intended to discuss the union situation in Butte Montana.
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Spokane
Wash
Western Federation of Miners
Butte
Mont
William Davidson
British Columbia
John C. Lowney
H H. Moyer
Morale Effects of Pacemyol 3 Fall 13 Believed Key
Allies expect Russian success to accelerate Italy actions in the Balkans and in Europe. The report highlights the moral impact of Pacemyol 3 Fall 13 as a strategic influence on Allied decisions and potential regional shifts.
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Italy
Balkans
War Office report on Notre Dame de Lorette trench status
Paris reports the war office states that French forces hold all disputed trenches at Notre Dame de Lorette except a ten meter section still held by Germans at Les Eparghe. The enemy launched five counter attacks to regain ground but was defeated. Progress noted north of Badonviller.
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Kutno
Lowicz
von Hindenburg
Paris
London
War Office
Notre Dame de Lorette
Les Eplarghe
Badonviller
Russian general praised as Praemysl hero causes London surprise
London reports surprise over a Russian official statement decorating General Seliwanoff as commander of the army besieging Przemysl. It questions whether Bulgarian General Rodko Dimitrieff was transferred or removed, while London papers publish praise and his portrait as the hero of Praemysl.
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London
Seliwanoff
Przemys
Rodko Dimitrieff
Dimitrieff
Praemysl
Turk Official Interviewed by Correspondent Talks Frankly
An official comments to a correspondent that the Ottoman Army is in as good condition as could be hoped for at present. The frank declaration emphasizes a positive outlook for military strength and readiness.
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Turkey
Europe
Caucasus
Anatolia
Les
Ottoman Military Claims Push Toward Suez Canal
An interview portrays Ottoman forces detailing supply trains, camel hauling, and desert marches in Egypt. Officials assert a future railroad link, deny immediate canal crossing, and promise safe passage for reporters who comply with military discipline.
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Suez Canal
Egypt
Hedijas
Suez Cunal
Alos Oae
White slave charge dismissed in Kansas City case
A. T. Martin and wife Hertha McAndries were arrested by federal authorities. The charge was transformed to transportation of Mrs. Martin for immoral purposes and later dismissed after a US commissioner’s hearing. Separately a Zeppelin witness in Paris described a sudden dive by an airship near Saint Tropez.
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Kansas City
A. T. Martin
Hertha McAndries
Denver
United States
Praemysl Falls as Famine Forces Surrender in Galicia
War updates report Praemysl fortress capitulation after three days of siege and severe famine. Russians claim heavy captures near Cracow and progress toward Silesia while French and British fronts push at Badonviller and near Notre Dame de Lorette. Reports also note Dutch seizures, a German claim of Dresden sunk, and typhus devastation in Serbia with calls for drastic disinfection.
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Praemysl
Vienna
Petrograd
Austria
Galicia
Cracow
Germany
Silesia
Memel
East Prussia
Vistula
Varlance
Carpathians
Paris
Notre Dame de Laorette
Les Esparges
Badonviller
Netherlands
Perlin
Concord
English
Maltheim
Baden
London
Valparaiso
Dresden
Italy
Switzerland
Thomas Lipton
Serbia
Sir Thomas
Wild Enthusiasm in Petrograd as News Arrives in Snow
Crowds gather in Petrograd amid a heavy snowstorm to read fresh bulletins. Enthusiasm runs high as residents cheer the latest reports, stamp feet, and share the moment with neighbors and passersby.
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Petrograd
Petrograd Fortress Surrenders After Prolonged Siege
March report from Petrograd notes the garrison capitulated to the Russian army surrendering without a fight. The fortress had been starving of food and ammunition for days and the white flag was raised amid expectations of collapse. War office: nine Austrian generals captured and over 50,000 men taken. Russian commander awarded St. George's Cross.
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Petrograd
London
War Office
Przemys
Przemysl
Galicia
Cracow
Germany
Caticia
Silesian
Przemystl
Fall of Przemysl Shifts Galicia Control to Russia
March 22 reports from Petrograd describe Przemysl surrender after a lengthy siege. The loss gives Russia control of eastern Galicia and opens paths toward Cracow while Austrian defenses collapse under renewed Russian pressure. News networks report shortages, bombardment, and continued air reconnaissance as the fortress falls.
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Morning Journal
Petrograd
London
Przemys
Russia
Galicia
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Austrian Littoral
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