Fourth Year Of War Ends With Promise For Allies
In this 1916 analysis, Frank H. Simonds argues the fourth year of World War I closed with renewed Allied resilience. Russia collapses and the entry of the United States shaped a turning tide, despite heavy German offensives and Italian reversals. The piece notes Britain, France, and Italy faced grave strains, while American forces arrived in large numbers, signaling a shift toward eventual Allied strength.
German strategy and the Marne in the First World War
The passage analyzes German military plans against France in 1914 and 1918, noting defeats at the Marne, the shifting focus to Russia, and the impact of American entry. It discusses time limits on German offensives, the need to defeat France or Britain, and the aim of a decisive victory leading to peace.
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America
Germany
Nigalle
Cseney
Napoleon
Austria
Prussia
Russia
France
Britain
Italy
Marne
Paris
Brest-Litovak
Bucharest
Rumania
Teuton
Pacific
Constantinople
Galicia
Lomberk
Galioia
Flanders
Somme
Cambrai
Ypres
Passchendaele
Ghent
Lille
Petain
Névelle
Clemenceau
Aisne
Verdun
Compiegne Setion
Soissons
Montdidier
Senlis
Ludendorff
Noyon
Avre
Oise
Lussigny
Mangin
Compiegne
Rojevic
Isonzo
Piave
Sallant
Ludendo
Arepine
Rheims Salient
Faris
Luddorff
Sirateey
Utah
Russie
Kalaer
Rusaln
Calais
Channel
Courts Rule Against Borden Daughters In Estate Battle
Three young daughters of the late Dr. Matthew Borden failed to gain a share of the vast estate left by cotton financier Matthew C. D. Borden. The will disinherited the testator's son and his family over a secret marriage, with executors seeking to divide about 1,009,600 to each son. Referee Couch found some codicil clauses invalid but upheld the main estate provisions, allowing interest to accrue for two years and denying the daughters a portion of the principal.
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New York
Matthew 8
Borden
Matthew C. D. Borden
Yale University
New Haven
Gladys Minerva
Muriel Durfee
Harriet Dorothy Borden
John Couch
John W. Sterling
Bertram H. Borden
Howard
Dr. Borden
Abdur Rahman Builds Afghan Military Power Under Chaos
The article notes Abdur Rahman forged a centralized defense system after political upheaval. It describes compulsory training for males aged seven to twenty, translation of manuals, Turkish officers, forts along fronts, Kabul and Herat arsenals, and subsidy purchases from Britain to arm and equip a million-strong force.
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Afghanistan
Baganta Koomar Koy
Asia
Abdur Rahman
Amir
Ong Mgin Tn
Kabul
Herat
Iis Kingdom
Chinese Envoy Represents Kingdom at Allied Meeting
A Chinese minister represented the Chinese kingdom at the Allied meeting at Versailles. He acted as spokesman to Japan and other military powers, delivering statements during the daily sessions.
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Jae Heiehe
Japan
German POWs cling to Prussian vision of world rule
A British officer questioned German prisoners who argued that Prussia embodies strength and war as natural. They claimed God backs Prussian aims, foresee a new world built after destroying the old, and see peace as a struggle for mastery. The interview portrayed their militaristic creed as sincere and persuasive.
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London
Germany
Gullit
Prussia
Bressel
Prusala
Pershing in English Eyes From a London Daily Mail Reporter
W Beach Thomas of the London Daily Mail analyzes General Pershing’s reception in Britain and France. He praises Pershing’s unity of command note, calm leadership under fire, and clear, decisive character shaping Allied confidence. The piece contrasts English regard with American perspectives, calling Pershing a model epitome for his troops.
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W. Beach Thomas
London Daily Mail
Harper's Magazine
General Pershing
Europe
America
Lloyd George
England
Moltke
Joffre
Paris
Pershing
Cuba
France
Necessary Building Approved in War Time
Hoggwan Brothers president PF Hoggnan tells a New York reporter the government does not oppose essential building. Secretary McAdo ban writes that necessary health and civil protection buildings should be constructed during the war, and many postponed projects should proceed.
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From &Tone
Bunlding
PF. Hoggnan
Hoggwan Brothers, Builders
New York
McAdo Ban
Benator Calder
Seismite
Safest Way From the Beaton Transcript
The Beaton transcript discusses delaying or staggering work hours to ease congestion. It suggests discharging workers in short intervals to create a continuous passenger stream and reduce peak rush periods.
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Beaton
British Board of Trade Dramwage Committee
Modern Sniping Becomes Fine Art on Front Lines
Officers describe sniping and counter sniping as refined warfare. Lieutenant Jackson identifies four hidden German sniper pits behind reinforced earth and mud. Heavy artillery support breaks the German post, forcing the four attackers to flee as British shells devastate their firing line.
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Manders
Jackson
Nckson
Haggarty and Brown
Corman
649 Pound Passenger Delays Passport Visit in Van
New York customs official explains passports must be examined inside the house. A heavily weighed man named Rusk from Seattle was transported in a van and could not enter the customs building due to size. The driver cited lack of equipment to move him and the van could not be wheeled into the office.
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New York
Martin T. Durkin
Passport Bureau
The
Customs Intelligence Service
Webster Rusk
Seattle
Durkin
Rusk
Tin
Brooklyn
Tom Tient
Porto Rico
Sinn Feiners in Need of Guns Amid Irish Raids
Dublin dispatch reports ongoing Sinn Fein raids for weapons in Ireland with confrontations when owners resist. A Ferbane raid saw six armed men attack a woman’s home. a retired officer restrained two attackers. In Tulsk an armed party assaulted a farmer, seizing firearms after he refused to surrender. Police counter raids recover guns and ammunition including finds in Tipperary and a 160 pound silver board in a seizure.
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Dublin
Arma
Ireland
Sinn Veliers
Ferbane
Tulsk
Sinn
War Brings About Union of Churches in Connecticut
A Connecticut federation committee reports temporary church unions across 18 towns due to the war. Baptists Methodists and other groups share services in 18 buildings, with one town combining Baptists Free Baptists under a Methodist minister.
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New Haven
Conn
Connecticut Federation of Churches
Nower
Free Baptists
Foudh
Federation of Churches
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Frank H. Simonds
New York Tribune
Leipsic
United States
Douglas ‘Oilg
Sir John French
Julian Alps
Adriatic
Trieste
Caporetto
Cadorna
Radko Wimitrieff
Radko Dimitrieff
Igonzo
Goriza
Taglamento
Hapsburgs
Venetia
Venice
Adige
Prave
Hus
Alane
Balkans
Romania
Boarpe
Amiens
Qise
Picardy
Vesle
Bank of the Marne
Cardy
Spri
Nivelle
Rheims
Soijssons
Compiegne and
China
Sinn Feiners
Bian