Review of World War 1916 and Major Global Events
A year-end survey notes 1916 as pivotal in European conflict with shifts on multiple fronts. Russo-German battles, Verdun stalemate, Somme gains, Gallipoli abandonment, Romanian entry and retreat, Jutland naval clash, and political upheavals shape a war-year marked by massive bloodshed and strategic shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Roumania
Galicia
Verdun
Somme
France
Trieste
Gallipoli
Entepte
Darda- Belles
War and the United States in World War I Era
A summary of diplomatic strains between the United States and Germany over submarine warfare and mail seizures. It covers Lusitania and Sussex incidents, Wilson notes and German replies, the Marina sinking, and entente mail disputes. Escalation leads to U.S. troop deployments, Carranza tensions, and the Villa campaign in Chihuahua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
Germany
Congress
Wilson
Washington
Berlin
Sussex
Marina
Great Britain
France
America
Strained U S Mexican Relations in 1916 Crisis Deepens
The 1916 U S Mexican rift grew after Villa killings near Chihuahua and the Columbus raid in New Mexico. President Wilson ordered 5000 troops into Mexico to pursue Villa, but Carranza resisted and blocked American rail use, straining ties further after clashes at Parral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mexico
Porfirio Diaz
Chihuahua
Villa
Columbus
N. M
Wilson
Carranza
Carringa
Parral
Strikes and Railway Labor Showdown in 1900s Era
In the year the railway brotherhoods threatened a 400000-strong strike, President Wilson pushed the Adamson eight hour bill after failed mediation. Congress rushed the measure through, averting a nationwide rail lock, while other industries faced violent labor disruptions and city streetcar strikes in New York and Chicago.
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Four Great Railway Brotherhoods
Four Brotherhoods
Brotherhoods
United States
Federal Board of Mediation
Wilson
General Managers’ Committee
White House
Board of Mediation
Senate
Congress
Westinghouse Copany
Pittsburgh
Carnegie Steel Works
Braddock
Chicago
Io Chicago
Poice
State Groupe
la Salle
Cement
Manhattan
Bronx
Richmond
New York
November 6 9 large party battle with sheriff's posse at Everet Wash
A November 6 clash near Everett Washington involved nine large party members from Seattle fighting a sheriff's posse. Seven men were killed in the Nuhetna incident.
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W. W
Seattle
Everett
Wash
Judge Dock
United States District Court
Kansas City
States Supreme Court
United States
Tol
Department of Agriculture
Revolts and Proclamations Reshape Europe and Asia in 1916
The article reviews 1916 political upheavals outside the United States. It notes Sinn Fein actions in Ireland, Greece’s provisional government under Venizelos after King Constantine’s stance, Poland’s independence proclaimed by German and Austrian powers, and the Chinese republic restoration following Yuan Shikai’s leadership. It mentions key dates from March to November, including executions of Irish rebels and Casement’s treason trial, and the broader impact on global power dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Entente Allles
United States
Spain
Switzerland
Wilson
Briand
House of Deputies
Duma
Verdun
Nivelle
Joffre
Sinn Fein
Ireland
Greece
Poland
China
Youn Shi Kai
St. Roger Casement
London
Tno Pentonville
Sinn Join
Tme
Venixelos
Constantine
Entente Alles
Crete
Venizelos
Coundouriotis
Political conventions shape 1912 US campaign
The 1912 election coverage notes the Republican and Progressive conventions in Chicago and the Democratic gathering in St. Louis. Theodore Roosevelt is highlighted as a presidential nominee and Charles W. Fairbanks as vice president candidate, with John M Parker joining the Progressives. Wilson and Marshall are reported as renominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wenno
Chieate
Theodore Roosevelt
Noral
Progressvox
Chearhes
Evnne Hugbedt
United States Supreme Court
New York
Charles W. Fairbanks
Indiana
John M. Parker
Loulettia
Hroosevelt
St. Louie
Wilson
Marshall
Roosevelt
Wilson Wins 276 electoral Votes in 1916 Election
The Progressive national committee endorsed Hughes while the election on November 7 delivered Wilson a 276 to 259 electoral victory. Women's vote surged and several states adopted prohibition. The Senate remained Dem controlled. balance of power shifted to independents and minor parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive National Committee
da Chienge
Hiehes
United States
Wilson
Wive bin
Bent
Michigan
Montana
Nebraska
South Dotoeta
United States Senate
Que Tienchers
Disasters On Land And Sea Claim Thousands Of Lives
A historical account lists major loss events from ships, trains, and factories in a single year. Key fatalities include the French cruiser Provence sinking with 3130 drowned, Japanese lnet Daijin collision deaths, and the Admiral Chirnier torpedoing with 874 lives lost, among fires, avalanches, and explosions across continents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Hampshire
North Sea
Earl Kitchener
Galicia
Lutsk
Volhynia
Tkwa
Styr
Somme
Pozieres
Peronne
Teuton
Lemberg
Kovel
Carpathians
Trieste
Goritz
Provence
Mediterranean Sea
Lnet
Daijin
Ecrfser
Chirnier
Mexia
Tex
Salzburg Alps
New York, New Hlliven & Hartford
Bridgeport
Conn
Kempton
W. Va
Principe de Asturias
Brazil
New York Central
Cleveland
Kansas
Missouri
Arkansas
Middle Western
Kirby
Lake Superior
du Pont
Gibbstown
N. J
Ceylon
Johnstown
St. Louls
Persoms
Whiteb
Parnhim
Que
Comnenara
Metriever
Irish Sea
Bakurstan
Russia
Congress Opens in January and Debates Philippine Independence
The Congress session begins January 4 with a fight over a Philippine independence bill. The Senate backs Clarkes amendment for self government within two to four years, the House rejects it, and a compromise pledge of independence is later sought. Navy and army appropriations rise, funding 17 ships and about 418 million dollars.
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Congress
S&s
House
Senate
Pebroney
Navy
Army Bi Ae
M Clune
Byndicate
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Dniester
Czernowitz
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Caucasus
Erzerum
Crown Prince
Durazzo
Portugal
Vaux
Douaumont
Armonk
Bills
Ga Nela
Mesopotamia
Townshend
Kuteol Amara
Jutland
Denmark
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Transylvanian
Kronstadt
Hermannstadt
Transylvania
von Hindenburg
von Falkenhayn
von Mackensen
Dobrudja
Danube
the Ancre
Trepoff
Straits
Constantinople
Denmsods
David Lloyd George
Wir
Axquith
Lloyd George
Bulgaria
Turkey
War Department
Carrizal
Americas
Inter Carranza
Interior
Lane
George Gray
J. R. Mott
American Commission
Joint Commission
New London
Chihuahua City
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