Review of the Great War and Notable 1915 Events
A sweeping, though imperfect, year in review of 1915 traces shifting fronts from Poland to the Dardanelles, noting German advantage, Allied offensives, and pivotal moves in the Balkans. It highlights battles, campaigns, and political turns shaping the war's course, including shifts in leadership and major territorial changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teutonia Prin 9
Poutonte
Tray Grout
Am Seria
Hertha
Aelita
Turkey
Africa
Gerwan
Ania
Poland
Hiniders
France
Fresch
Hite
Warsaw
Galicia
Allian
Teutonie Allien
Viatula
Niemen
Wir
Weatara
Dardanellen
Turdanelles
Rome
Athena
Sota
Bucharest
Preamyal
Marne
Russa
Europe
Runglans
Dinunter
Dardanelian
Nao
Nouya Chupalio
Mor
Gafmann
Palgn
Germany
Muckaoun
Hindsobung
Italy
Auatria Hungury
Huania
Tropa
Rundlan
Vila
Geran Atrategiste
Allien
Timpia
Phinonorn Ward
Artola
Nueceas
Balkans
Vantzelop
Constantine
Tulgaria
Hawkean
Pky Allian
Champagne
Artois
Rusia
Serbia
Teuronte al Homa
Bulgaria
van Biekun
Ediot Serbian
Arnona
Tallin
Nish
Berbla
Artton
Hori
Sorhia
Hasketo Sintontich
Ainon
Trention
Gorits van
Owen
United States and World War I Naval War Timeline
A chronological outline of U S tensions with Germany and Britain from early 1915 through mid 1916 detailing submarine warfare, ship sinkings including Lusitania and Sussex, diplomatic notes, and U S protests over neutral shipping rights and maritime laws. Named entities include Germany, Great Britain, Lusitania, Sussex, Wilhelmina, and William J. Bryan with dates such as February 189, 1915 through August 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thia
Porte
Europe
Washington
Jane Mary
Great Britain
Germany
Garmany
Ireland
New York
Liverpool
United Sutton
Hrerdaade Wardinet Veltivh
Brilink
Germay
Wilhelmina
M Garman
Lusitania
United States
Nehrodken
Wreland
Wis
William J. Bryan
Thin Ner
Holter
England
Wallington
Mhipa
Grint Rit
Amar
Pyle
William B. Frye
Amari Akip
Prins Witel Mrodrich
Gortuny
Furnah
United States press on World War I tensions and provocations
A garbled, OCR style summary highlights diplomatic crises around torpedoing of ships, recalls of officials, and alleged U S munitions activity. It mentions the Arabic incident, German submarine actions, calls for recalling diplomats Dumba and others, and later convictions in New York over supplying ships for German warships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aritinh
Amblo
Wwe
Torpdond Pym
Ayia
Americuum Ware
United Staten Wits
Gar Wan
United Btacon
Qtele Wubime
Celutero
al Yur Wbuit
United States
Austra
Dumba
Ambannie
Getohor
United States Secret Service
Robert Fay
Germin
America
Amoright
Washington
Vould
von Vana
Kaiser
Carl Buens
Houmbarge Amurican Wing
New York
Yousels
Garman
Civil War in Mexico and U S political shifts in 1913
A broad summary of Mexican mutiny led by Villa and Carranza, with Obregon rising to dominate military action. Includes U S warnings, changes in leadership in Mexico City, and pacification attempts. Later notes U S policy shifts, Bryan resignation, Wilson appointments, and 1913 Prohibition moves in Alabama, New Jersey, and other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco Villa
Xublijon
Warwick
Republic of Mexico
Hiv
Roverhuf
Gurlarroe
Gan Gril Guren
City of
Mexico
Avi Ginerasen
United States
Villa
Carranza
Obregon
Gonzales
Maxico City
Gomers Zapata
Amepicnn Battloshipa
Linsing
South
Gentral
Amar Jean Govaramenta
Early 1916 US Congress Actions and Prohibition Moves
Congress adjourned on March 4 with a focus on strengthening presidential neutrality enforcement and naval appropriations including battleships and submarines. Nominations for Panama Canal projects were confirmed, Goethals and Gen. Gleason noted. State actions push for prohibition. several states adopt or move toward alcohol bans. capital punishment bills advance in various states. Admirals Fletcher, Howard, and Cowan promoted. Prohibition measures progress amid other fiscal and constitutional moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nto
Army
Cay Offcorn
Panama Canal
Goethals
Geen Docume
Weat
Howe
Towa
Hoth
Phusiihitabis
POLITICS IN OTHER LANDS
A compendium of international events: Hague signing of a protocol by United States China and Holland. Haiti elects Valerin G Sim president. Venizelos policy back in Greece with new ministry led by Gounaris and then Skouloudis. Greek reform extends voting rights to women pending diet approval. Italy breaks with Germany and Austria. British Labor coalition government formed. Braga elected Portugal president. Danish constitution signed. western Congo suffrage extend. Hal t revolts amid General Sam's halt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fie
Constantine
Demetrios Gounaria
M. Skouloudis
Italy
Germany
Austria
Boybla
Wean Faorgwn
Bonne Law
Ole Other Unionista
Theophile Braga
Portugal
Christian
Turo
al- Derta
General Sam
Fire Devastates Gordonsville Prompting Drills and Evacuations
A large blaze swept Gordonsville late at night, destroying a main street block near the Chesapeake line. Local fire crews fought the flames with assistance from Charlotteville, as residents watched from surrounding streets and awaited word on the cause and extent of the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandeth
Voydin
Ortapach
Chesapeake
Floreely
Charlotteveltie
Aeend
Ithie Origi
Hlaxe
Take Cascarets for Constipation and Indigestion
A chaotic ad touts Cascarets to cure constipation headaches colds and torpid liver. It claims indigestion causes foul breath yellow skin and stomach issues. One ten cent box supposedly cleanses the bowels and liver, with warnings that children also need care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Fanes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hale
Mold Marshal
John Pronob
Hrntiah
Vrance
Ptandara
United Bullon Eireul
New Jersey
Bryan
Tuno
Willinn
J. Bryan
Socratary
Wtate
Wimpaty
Hrewiden
Wilson
Dogarts Moti
Ofire
Laiiding
Alabama
Interstate Commerte Commission
Expres
Eastman Kor HK
New York State
Mt Ahngolla
Builowice
South Carolina
Kentucky
Maryland
Musmotrusetts
Miasianippi
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Tarxa
Ohio
Hoowe
Benator Clarke
Arkansas
Senate
Chimp Chik
AEN Chichester
Toveymorte
Oil City Trust Company
Oil City, Pa
Drea
Purima
Purina
Mies Pay
Parkers Grocery
Gordonsville
the Ladies Furnishing
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