Erzerum Captured by Grand Duke in Caucasus Campaign
Petrosrad reports that Erzerum has fallen to Russian forces under Grand Duke Nicholas after five days of heavy fighting. The fortress, a strategic Turkish Armenian hub, was defended by German General Goltz with about 80 000 troops. Petrograd confirms the capture as a major Caucasus victory viewed as key to pressuring Ottoman forces.
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Garrizon
Caucasus
Petrosrad
Erzerum
Nicholas
London
Reuter
Petrograd
Erzergm
Cauedeus
Armenia
Baron On Goltz
Hizerum
Turkey
Sarl Kamysh
Caucasila
Ainacel Potamia
Erzerwin
Berlin
Ypres
Belg Frm
Tantra
Charpagne
Elisha Root Delivers Keynote at New York Republican Convention
Elisha Root delivered the keynote at the New York Republican Convention, outlining party priorities and rallying delegates. He urged unity, emphasized economic reform, and highlighted wartime leadership and national security, drawing on his experience and public profile.
New York Delegates Named for National Republican Rally
New York state convention endorsed Whitman administration and selected James W. Wadsworth Jr. Governor Whitman and William Tanner led the delegation with Elon R. Brown as the four. A bid to back Elihu Root for president failed amid community resolutions.
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New York
Whitman
James W. Wadsworth
Charles S. Whitman
Frederick Tanner
State Committee
Anl
Elon R. Brown
New York State
Elihu Root
Nicholas Murray ‘Better
Allies Renew Pledge to Belgium as War Stays Unsettled
Havre February 17 allied ministers formally renewed the solemn pledge not to make peace until Belgium’s political independence and safety are guaranteed. The message, conveyed to Belgium’s foreign office, stated that no peace would be accepted without Belgium’s restoration. Russian, Italian, and Japanese representatives endorsed the declaration as a direct reply to German peace talks.
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Havre
Belgium
Foreign Office
Dh S
Asquith
Helsium
Germany
Baron Beyeng
Italy
Zapata Stronghold Falls and Carranza Moves
Ajusco fortress near Zapata falls to Carranza troops after hours of fighting. Zapata forces evacuate Cuernavaca and slide south toward Morelos. In New York, Rear Admiral Fiske is barred from speaking at a Naval Affairs luncheon, per a Daniels letter, to avoid political discussion by officers.
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Carranza
Ajusco
Guernavaca
Galveston
Tex
Zapate
Zapata
Ajuseco
Cuermayaca
Morelos
New York
Bradley A. Fiske
American Defense Society
Hotel
Biltmore
Secretary of the Navy
R Daniels
Notlety
Fiske
Navy
Allies to pay for air raid damage to Saloniki
French and British ministers assure the Greek government that the allies will compensate all merchants and private individuals for losses from the Zeppelins' raid on Saloniki. The report comes from Athens as baron Astor joins the House of Lords in London on February 17.
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WII
Saldniki
Paris
Greece
Zeppatin
Saloniki
Athens
Astor
House of Lords
London
Baron Astor
William Waldort Astor
Bomb raid on Brigari camps reports 158 bombs dropped
Thirteen Prenneh aeroplanes raided the Brigari camps at Strumnitzs on February 17, dropping 158 bombs. The explosions started numerous fires and the planes returned unharmed after being fired upon by enemy guns.
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Bulgars
Satoniki
Strumnitzs
Governor Feria lifts Michigan stock quarantine
Governor Feria and the Michigan live stock sanitary commission announce the quarantine on shipments of stock from the Chickiyard is lifted. The action ends the quarantine panimst the stock movements described in the notice.
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Chicago
Lansing
Mich
Feria
Michigan Live Stock Sanitary Commission
Michigan
Chickiyard
New Snag Halts Lusitania Pact In Doubt
Washington reports Secretary Lansing warned the Lusitania agreement must be checked against Germanys new policy of sinking armed merchantmen without warning after Feb 23. He studied the draft, noting possible conflicts with the arms policy, while German officials argued liners were not to be sunk.
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Kaiser
Washington
Lansing
United States
Germany
Lusitania
Mey
Aimeelf
State Department
Whch
Vienna
Berlin
Count von Bernstorf
Itr
Germany files protest over Sayville censoring rumor of Arabis sinking
The German government asked the United States to explain why Sayville wireless censors suppressed Berlin reports of the Arabis sinking in the North Sea on February 11. Berlin dispatches carried by Sayville were filtered, as U S officials said censor rules barred war dispatches mentioning movements or locations of belligerents.
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Washington
United States
Sayville
North Sea
Berlin
Senétu
Navy Department
Daniele
England to Seize Distilleries for Explosives Supply
London February 17 report from Central News confirms the government plans to commandeer all distilleries in the United Kingdom. The move aims to secure alcohol needed for the growing production of high explosives.
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England
London
Polk County Board Proceedings January 1916 Summary
The Polk County Iowa Board of Supervisors convened with members Barquist Woolgar Keller Thornton and Kealing. They addressed officer appointments committee assignments and budgetary resolutions including county physician, pauper care, county farm, and bridge and road matters with adjournment planned for January 12 1916.
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Duvenile
Arvidors
Des Moines
Board of Supervisors
Polk County
Iowa
Palic
Board of Supervisory
Ie Ee Ts
Board of Superors
Ndex
Orop
Ume
Des Moines County Board Reconvenes in Regular Session
Des Moines and county supervisors reconvened in regular session with members Barquist Woolgar Keller Thorne ton and Keeling present. Minutes from January were read and approved, petitions on tax refunds and corrections referred to officials, and contracts for culverts and drainage work discussed with unanimous votes and approvals.
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Tangary
Board of Supervisory
Lawerie
Beith Woolgar
Kelter
Thornton
Xeeling
Permaseat
Barquist
Woolgar
Iise
Cellar
G. Thornton
Choo Lfar
Greuee
Keeling
AS. Price
Urs. S. BB. Pertya
Jane Shirley
Metion
John W. Buddoe
Gaunty
Uosama
B. B. Detrey
Noura
Alma K.nerzis
Otion Peste
W. W. McHone
Mc-Moa
Monroe Paizig
Bloomfield
Union Township
Beaver, Allen
Nee Ison
T. A. Tedrow
Justes
H. J. Smith
Viel Township
Donohoe
District Court
Win Awe
Nelie Trow
Myrile Winslow
Gertrude McCarty
Sacl
Lonwit
Ward
Feary
Don B. Shew
Arthur T. Walla Foun
Wam
M.hamratt
B. Rutt
A. Swanson
James Fegrey
David Frank
James Furlong
W. B. George
Crawfurd
Recorder
W. Mattern
W. Dsourhes
George B. Beyburn
Lloyd. Phillips
Henry Ern
0. Groxe
Cecelia Dempsey
Margaret Sprit
Grand Jury
Roscet Henry
Aesto
Ataliga
BH. Burgess
F. J Johnson
C. W. Rhoades
A. Burnett
J. G
Dies Allen
Mlse Palmer
Miss Stoutenders
Miss Sitson
Miss Melone
Francia
Miss Stewart
Miss Lieknger
G. M. Holmas
M. Holmes
N. S. Edwards
A. V. Nelgon
John Peterson
Jacob Harper
Jack, Bavilend
Sam Cohen
Charter Si Joan
Dick Hughes
D. A. Whitney
George Howe
Gisilet
Clerky District Court
Fey
Ae Damane
Tes Moines
Board of Supervisors
Brisat Woolgar
Kellar, Thornton and Kealing
Syatet Bt
Woalgur
Keller
Thornbton
Weeling
Metro
Fred” Hooker
C. Ae Murrow
Grace E. Jones
Jennie Blackburn
A.B. Puck
API
C. S. Crabtree
C. S. Crabtree, Shelzy
Hardessen
Dow Maines
Presen
Lerquist
Woulgar
Thornytun
Ares
Guy Zello
Lincoln Township
Minierpeits Steel& Machinery Co
Dard
Mylion
Tec Aenen
Ing
Altorney
Naz
Atformer
Hhs
Saylor Ditch
Attorn
M Manhing
Mikhurt
Clarinda State Hospital
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Iknoxville
Cherokee State Hospital
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Samiac
Marion
Chattie Cole
Mary Pierce
Tutta
TH. M. Pickell
Susu Rawson
Me Mullen
Osalia ‘Thornhree
Caraine Fisher F. RF
Thurber
Mary A. Walker
Jacob Hartung
Julian
Steadman
David de Vore
W. D. Christy
B. Lee
Sesson
Barqust
Thorneton
S. B Wicks
Sayior
Moetlon
F Urmer
W. A. Mudd
The
Pleasant State Hospital
Oakdals
Washington
Noston Incllusive
Tomi
Ang
Berquist
John Ee Barris
Ginest
John (A. Barris
Vincolo-Crocker
John A. Burris
Allington
Wesrege
Viola Canzdale
Stapl Handy
Ho M. ‘Pickell
John H. Thi
Susan Dawson
Henry ¢. Eaton
John H. Hammer
R. le Chase
Etta L McMullen
Rosella
Hurdman
Thorpbrne
Caroline Fisher
W. D. Chrtaty
Pah
McGraw
A. PoKivitsy
Mabiey
Michael Brady
Xeon
Dowding
Calvin
Grinsteada
Mary Av. Walker
Jace Hartung
Julia B. Steadman
Davin “de ‘Vere
Phebe A. van Sickle
Bonney
B. Gino
County
C. J. Gillespisy
Ring
Lottto Newton Anking
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Tom Jones
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Clarinda St Hospital
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Clay Lowdship
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Howarnion Varierty
Ben B.oyaics
Justice of the Peace
Lee Township
Ben B. Cox
W. Humethee
Floombield
Crocker Township
Charles Holmbers
Frank Johnson
Denes
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Constable Township
Carrlée Quick
Davenport
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