Brief History of 1916 in World War I
Compiled by E. W. Pickard, the item summarizes chief developments in the European war and notable political and other happenings in the United States during 1916. It highlights major events, shifts in leadership, and the broader progress of the global conflict as seen from American perspectives.
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United States
War News Recaps Oppo and Attacks Across Fronts
A lengthy wartime bulletin lists maritime sinkings and troop movements across the Mediterranean and Europe. It notes torpedoings of British and Allied vessels, minor naval actions, and shifting front lines from the Adriatic to Gallipoli, Verdun, and the Somme. It mentions conscription debates, political shifts, and diplomatic moves involving Germany, Britain, Austria, Russia, and the United States.
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P. & O. Winer Persia
Maditerraneat
Rbs
McNealy
le Jana
Feerultn
Adriatic
Germany
Edward Viteuik
Gallipoli Peninsula
Kent
Briand
Antivari
Dulcigno
Montenegro
House of
Inrda
Artois
Paris
Midland
England
Tiner Appam
Falder Moena
Norfolk
Franz Fischer
Zeppelin
Sturmer
Goremykin
Maxim
Paralan
Tehenn
North Sea
Ban Drowne
Smyrna
Wilson
Lusitania
Cane
Vimy
U.S
Austria
Amiral Charnier
Lon
Retelum
Rimslang Winder
Nichola
Ergerum
Verdun Kowan
Lake van
Futu
Verdun
Austri
Kermanshah
Persia
Siustelann
Durazzo
Ttedlann
Provence
Vile Tage
Dousumont
Hevend
Jelane
Arment
Ean
S Senate
Moewe
Wilhelmahaven
Forgen
Coat
U.S. House of Representatives
Tiritich
Kut-el-Amara
Mesopotamia
Millon
Tremisond
Parkenna Eveny
Tanahen
Havre
Anne Whiie
Charles Rocques
Rosainne
Caucasus
East Prague
Memel
Fort Homme
Reltisy
Vermellem
Yorba
Doverton
Zeebrugee
Fanning Raht
Gra
Poland
Galicia
Porat
Ausrlane
Crernowit
Rokowina
Minneapolis
First Ling
Malancourt
Avecourt
Susser
Niente
Lansing
S ‘Pro
LeiQet AceAllley
Macedo
Houmanlang
Gallia
U. S
Kronstadt
Carnaviv
Macedonia
Taenee Tetinne
Trieste
Treutons
Roumante
Ballly-Sullitael
Orth Peat GE
Munslune
Transylvanie
Dobrudjas
Emperatriaa Maria
New London
Conn
Vaus
von Mackennen
Tn Tig
Holorudia P& O
Mier
Arabia
Mediterranean
Whnarine
Ancre
Teutons
Oranva
Turnil Baverna
Ech
Wutearin Entente
Greece
Janian Artion
Wallachia
Teutuns
Roumania
Germ Witahlpa
Hueharesi
du Fournet
Athens
Piracun
Alliew
Wadlers
Jerianna
Runwlang
Carpathians
Assu
Cima
Alles
Constantinople
Russia
Teutone
Bucharest
Germain
Ehplil
Madeira
Doe
Anquith
Don G.hucharest
Ploesch
Teuton
Lloyd-George
Helglann
Liegd-George
Trotun Valley
Ploseht
Funchal
Allien Nivelle
Wmreneh
mobierMany
Hermann Doe
M—Growk
Katerina
Carl’ Stephen
America
Lang
France
Angericans
Chambrettes Farm
Verdun Front
Cafuning
Isi
Armenia
Revolutions and uprisings across the world in a turbulent year
A chronicle of global upheavals from June to December detailing revolts in Yunin province and Sumatra, the abdication of monarchies in China, republic restoration efforts, executions of Irish rebels, Shackleton’s Antarctic voyage, and political upheavals in Japan Austria Hungary and the Dominican conflict. It notes key events such as Yuan Li Hung becoming Chinese president, Santo Domingo clashes, and Denmark’s sale of the Danish West Indies.
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Yunin
Yussuf Ixgoddin
Dublin
Apria
Warrenterei
Jiminez
Dominican
Peratse
Clark
MacDonagh
Trish
Sirce Shackleton
Fakland Telande
Antarctic
Yuan Li Hung
China
Canement
U. S
Santo Domingo
Shackleton
Punta Aron Peebt
Sumatra
Puteh
Lid Jeass
Abya Rin
Huizero-Zeoditu
Teraueht
Japan
Carl Stuereich
Vienna
Karl Franz
Austgra- Hungary
J. F. Knapp
Pope
Denmark
Danish West Indies
United States
Edmund Schulthess
Villa bandits raid near Chihuahua leave many dead
A chaotic report from Mexico describes Villa bandits killing nineteen foreigners and Americans near Chihuahua. President Wilson orders punitive action, with General Funston and 30,000 troops planned to pursue Villa. The border conflict intensifies as U.S. forces enter Mexico to pursue Villa’s forces.
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Scere
Villa
Mexicne
Senate
Lugten
Terrenn
Mexica
Terreon
Williams
Congrom
Carranga
I Interi
Chadd
Guerrero
U. S
Villite
Care Fanna
Rome
Avro-Carranes
Alot U
Troopa
Hexivy
Atandall Vortine
Carrangistus
Wilgon
Moslonm Raidern
Merroten
Hugain
Cervantes
Willistahter
Mexico
Perth
Parker
Ely
Matamaomne Tune War Department
Milithia
Mazatlan
Winston
Elit Cole
Iropa
Tropa
Carranza
Care Pitt
Baker
War Department
Wilson
Joint Commission
George
New Ls Conn
Harder
Vila
Carranga Torres
Chee
Parral
Carranenore
Willistan
City
Chihuahua
America
Elvilta Carey
Notable Obituary List of Political and Literary Figures
A compiled necrology lists numerous prominent figures, including Gen. GC Dodge, Leonard Scannell, Ada Helvin, Victoriano Huerta, Henry James, Richard Harding Davis, and George W. Colton, with many other ailing and deceased public figures, artists, engineers, and diplomats dated across months from January to September and locations including Washington, New York, Paris, London, and Berlin. The list marks deaths and memorials of generals, authors, politicians, clergy, and scientists, reflecting a wide cross section of early 20th century public life.
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Col
W. Hepburn
Porto Reo
Wastin
Richard Harding Dayin
Noveltan
Chicago & Northwenter Railway
M—fegan Lathro
Chicago
Clara Louise Kellogg
Elpstone
Burleigh
Trent
Helmuth von Moltke
Berlin
Kaward
Chm Island
Meduir
Hetty Green
New York
Elle Metchnikem
Paris
James H. Moore
Lake Geneva
Win
James Whitcomb Rlley
Indianapolis
U. 8
T. M. Patterson
Denver
William Ramsay
England
Kamimura
Jani
J. M. Thurston
Nebraska
A. T. Stickney
Chicago Great Western Railway
Robert Gray
Ug IL
Joh B Murphy
Charles J. Paine
Davin
Yacheeman
Boston Ave
Johp Ty Spalding
Peoria
le Ro Brewer
Montana
John P. St. Joan
Olathe
Kan
W. Pennypachar
Tomanyieunta
Ana Kerens
T. le James
Cele Sde
Geores K. Herman
Horace White
Ti —Seth Low
Political Convention Era and Wilson Era Timeline
A dense chronicle lists events from early 20th century politics including party conventions in St Paul and Chicago, nominations of Wilson and Roosevelt allies, senate and house votes on army and immigration bills, Ratifications of treaties, ambassadorial appointments, and key dates from January to December. The items sketch a dynamic period of campaigns, confirmations, vetoes, and policy debates shaping U S leadership and foreign affairs.
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Wilvon
Mandela
Enurt Athe
Fem
Mouwe
Senate
Pawved
MIL
Hiliippines
Vaarke Tayy Sree
Wie Garrison
Inami Honwe Woo
Marye
Hustla
Huth Is-Sonile
March
Shon
Seymour
Ind
Agibanandtor
C. Chite Maren G Newton
Maker
Margenthaw
Adhi McAveialiet
Labor Party
Artin I
Tinatan
Fae Pérsuteit
Kleh Harrison
Chicas
Ihine
Ped
Philippines
Fideral
Hiouve
Harban
Louth
Jeandeix
Anictate Watlee
Supreme Court
Aln
Houive
Chicago
Charles Fratia Hughes
Theodore Roosevelt
Ehateman
Ie Publicas
Tor
Eins
Kane Onti
Clarke
Abin
Supreme
Hay
Virginia
Court of Sini
Abramtikus
Ax Ambawador
Ture
Paul
Sium
Prohibitiontate
J. Frank Han
Ira Dr. Landrich
Aly
Navy
Wilson
Army
Henate
Renate
Maine
Marshall
Tarnowsky
Congress
Henry van Dyke
Netherlands
T. A. Thompson
Colombia
WH Hornibrook
Siam
Record of early 20th century labor strikes and riots
A timeline of industrial unrest notes rioting and theft in East Youngstown on January 7, a fatal strike riot in East Chicago on January 19, and various labor actions through August. Entries cite Westinghouse, Chicago Garment Workers, Chicago express drivers, Manhattan surface cars, and federal mediation efforts amid rail and streetcar disruption.
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Youngstown
East Chicago
Ind
Wabarh
Westinghouse Co
Pittsburgh
Wormat
Chinegie Steel Works
Tock
Chicago Garment Workers
Chicago Express
Manhattan
Bronx
Richmond
New York
Federal Board
Wilson
Notable wage and labor actions across 1900s era
Reports from early November mention United States steel raises of 10 percent, wage talks by Adaimon Shour in Kansas, and New England cotton manufacturing employe wage shifts. Seattle workers strike in Everett amid broader labor actions as Marvester and other firms announce wage increases. New York garment workers strike. Chicago wholesale prices also rise.
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Aisike
York
International
Marvester Company
Chicago
New York
Disasters Jump Through The Year In A Turbulent List
A compilation of catastrophic events across 1900s era reports cites oil tanker explosions in New York killing ten, wrecks on rivers and rails, factory fires, ship collisions, and storms. Notable entries include the Aztec incident with multiple fatalities, a Niagara region and California dam breaks, and several European and Atlantic incidents. The tally spans January to July with numerous maritime, aviation, and industrial disasters, highlighting steady danger from explosions, wrecks, and natural calamities.
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New York
Ohio River
du Pont Powder Milla
Care Point
York Tay Yard
Wirt
Oita
Molde
Norway
Great Northern
Corea
Washalens
Otay Valley
San Diego
Cal
Eallision
Ottawea
Weven River
Brooklyn
Wi-Holland
Satebure
New Hwittern
Kemp
Spaniel
Frinelpe de Asturias
Basil
AU i
New York Central
Mies
Cleveland
Turan
Detroit
Corona
New Haven
Hradford
ANTM
Torbadoes
S-Sleniuir
Kirby
Burke
Carl Limbers Delver
Weehanteln
Hay
Gibbs Fir
Ary
San Francisco
Arkinaas
India
Western
Sitten
Hector Wink
Virginia
Mom
Santo Domingo
Erent
Ree Friever
Friah Wear
Boston
Bokaritea
BAY Bee
Austria
Muiniinium Furary
Mullen’ Dolme
Unker Oats
Peterboro
Sieik
Geilae
Late Market Quotations for Livestock and Feeds
A late market listing shows prices for hay fed cattle, steers, cows, veal calves, feeding cows, breeding heifers, feeders and stockers with varied quality. Also listed are hogs, wethers, feeder ewes, and regional forage values in Colorado and Nebraska, plus grains, feeds, and live poultry prices.
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Rataers
Teeane
Nelters
Mixed sports highlights across 19th century standings
An OCR fragment lists various events and winners from Chicago and beyond. Mentions include Millard championship, Moran in New York, Peugeot car wins, Derby and golf titles, tennis trophies, and multiple college and league championships with scattered dates and places.
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Jan
Chicago
Angell
George M. Church
Magen
Oceater
Am IO Lette
Fredilie Dnnatt
Ahi
Charley White
Charles Evans Jr
Peugeot
Ort Lofton
Brooklyn
Alesa Bilsling
Atlanta
Immense preparedness parades and wartime measures noted
The record lists broad wartime and domestic policy items from June to December, noting preparations in Chicago and New Haven, tax and education funding moves, a New York to Chicago express service disruption, and various agricultural price reports. It references officials, organizations, and events across multiple states, including California, Oregon, and South Carolina, with broad national context on defense, science, and commerce.
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Washington
Oreson
Idatia
South Carolina
New Haven
Farmer
Sherman
George
Mundes
Arehnahup
New York
Toston
Cowles
California
Provident General Federation of Woman's Wite
Chicago
Hier Education Board
New York-Chicago Express
Michigan Central
Detroit
Rockefeller
U. 8
Japan
Nonoh Weplane
Hornell
Mixed Market Quotations and Commodities Report
A miscellaneous market brief lists metal quotations for tin, copper and tungsten, plus crude ore values and various per unit prices. It also covers Kansas City dairy pacings, poultry pricing, Chicago grain and provisions with multiple grain futures and byproduct prices, butter eggs and poultry quotes, and New York cotton futures for January March and July.
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New York
Supreme Court Holds Income Tax Constitutional
The Supreme Court declares income tax constitutional in a landmark ruling. Northwestern Railway sees Richard H. Alshton elected president. A New York federal judge orders a trust evolution involving Jonest Core Products. Western Pacific auction noted for 1800 dollars. A Chicago bank loan to China and other large sums referenced in a complex financial tableau.
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U 8
Supreme Court
Richard H. Alshton
Northwestern Railway
Core Products Trust
New York
Junesk
Western Pacific Railroad
Colény
American Wan
Sosis -Biareh Teume
Chicago Bank
China
Ivan
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