French Fort Taken By German Forces Near Verdun
German forces capture a French fort north of Verdun as battle tempers rise. The contest remains active with fighting continuing in the Verdun sector and nearby positions.
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Connersville Examiner in Connersville, Indiana
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Newspaper
Connersville Examiner
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1916
Page
1
Franklin Men to Visit County Next Week
Franklin county residents will host visiting aspirants early next week. Each candidate expresses optimistic views about issues facing the county and plans to address local concerns with new proposals and outreach.
Senator Jones Objects to Wilson’s Germany Policy
Washington February 25 A Senate resolution to block President Wilson from severing diplomatic relations with Germany without Congress consent was introduced by Senator Jones of Washington and tabled until tomorrow. Jones delivered a fiery speech urging immediate action.
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Wilson
Germany
Congress
Senate
Jones
Tomor
Lansing
Stone
Road Expert Lectures On Road Building Next Monday Evening
A government road expert will present an illustrated lecture on road building next Monday evening at 7 o clock in Fayette County. The speaker, Mr Boykin, is well known for his experience in roundmaking and highway work, and the talk aims to inform local residents about road improvements and construction methods.
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Fayette Counts
Boykin
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Elas Red
Sears
Cootmere Ville
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Deportations and Returns After Warning Incident
Two strangers described as hobo types entered Cannersville and prompted police action after warning. One man refused to eat at a local restaurant, prompting officials to remove them. both later returned.
Veterans Memorial Halted by County Council Debate
A contentious plan to fund a Civil War veterans memorial stalled after county officials deemed the time inopportune. Council members endorsed the movement and pledged personal support, while critics questioned costs and locality suitability. Police escorted two men involved in a street charity incident amid disputed conduct.
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TSAR
Scilitarp
Edo
Eivilower
Mans Peacute
Ginb
Mrs Bowen Recovers From Furies Near Orange
This morning it was announced that Mrs Ralph Bowen near Orange narrowly escaped asphyxiation. She is steadily recovering and physicians believe she is past all danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Bowen
Orange
Rear Admiral Badger urges 14-inch guns for battle cruisers
Rear Admiral Badger calls for the construction of battle cruisers armed with fourteen inch guns. He argues the heavier armament is essential to counter potential rivals and safeguard naval dominance.
Bryan Interferes With President Over Armed Merchantmen
Former Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan injects his personality into the congressional fight against President Wilson's armed merchantmen policy. He telegraphs Representative Bailey urging a prompt resolution warning Americans to stay off armed vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Jennings Bryan
Congress
Wilson
Bailey
Pennsylvania
Senate
Lloyd George praises naval crew for war munitions work
London February 24. A letter from the Munitions Minister to Vice Admiral Fealty reveals British warship crews are producing war munitions in their spare time. David Lloyd George commends the battler cruiser fleet for their output and voluntary spirit supporting troops in the trenches.
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David Lloyd George
David Featty
Twuntes
Asquith vows Belgian and Servian gains if Allies win
Premier Asquith in the House of Commons says Allied victory will bring territorial gains for Belgium and Serbia. He asserts continued war resolve and rejects peace overtures while pacifist groups gain strength in England amid hostile protests.
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Servia
Germany
Albania
Bulgaria
England
London
Cupid’s wedding ad sparked in Fayette County tale
An amusing episode from The Examiner reports a man known as B. B. B. seeks a wife through an advertisement. He favors a wife who will work, is musical, and willing to milk cows, while criticizing modern women for seeking ease. The piece contrasts romantic notions with rural gender roles in the era.
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Cupid
Examiner
Examiner Office
Fayette County
Lochinvar
Rushville
Shelbyville
Yale Man Intends to Be Army Nurse
Elmer McN. Bostwick a 23 year old former Montclair resident and Yale senior plans to sail Saturday to enlist in the Red Cross ambulance corps in France. He is said to take this step without his parents consent Mr and Mrs Arthur E Bostwick now live in St Louis Missouri.
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Montclair
N. J
Elmer McN. Bostwick
Yale
Ambulance Corps
The
Red Cross
France
Arthur E. Bostwick
St. Louis
Death of Two-Year-Old Pearl Dice in Western Avenue
Little Alice Pearl Dice daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Dice of Western avenue died this morning at six and a few minutes. She was two years five months and one day old and had been frail since birth with no hope of recovery in recent months. The Dice family had formerly lived in Laurel.
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Alice ‘Pearl
Henry Dice
Western Avenue
Mrs. Dice
Laurel
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