History of 1916 Told Brief Progress of European War
E. W. Pickard compiles a concise chronicle of 1916 covering key political and military developments in Europe and notable happenings within the United States during World War I. The work surveys major events, strategic shifts, and public responses shaping the year’s global conflict.
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United States
European War Chronicle of Global Fronts 1915 Updates
War year timeline recounts naval battles and land offensives across Europe and the Middle East. Key events include Verdun battles, Austro German and Russian maneuvers, Italian and British actions, Zeppelin raids, and shifts in Allied and Central Powers strategies. Names of leaders, ships, nations, and campaign years are interwoven with numerous casualty and territorial notes.
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Aden
Syani
Jad
Germany
U. S
Tim Wb
Ceunje
Megtins
Albania
Dan
Injay
Austria
Zere
Parsons
Upham
Norfolk
Franz Fischer
Wilson
Sett OU
Nes Tea
Anital Charnier
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Verdin
Veron
Kermanshah
Persia
Durazzo
Italiana
Provence
Mediterra
Maloda
Gref
Vilth
Douaumont
Issians
Bitlis
Armenia
Villa era raid and U S pursuit marks Mexican expedition
Fragmented notes recount Villa bandits killing Americans and Mexican civilians during raids across Chihuahua and Sonora with U S forces entering Mexico on March 12 to pursue Villa. Reports mention Carranza forces, border tensions, and congressional action funding the expedition, with clashes near Guerrero and Parra.
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Chihuahua
Lansing
Martek
Villa
Columbus
Witson Gregeen Funston
Wilson
Mexico
Varo
Carranas
Douglas Aris
Carransa
Cnter
Sivsias Wn CS
Senate
Torréom
IlLietas
Congress
Carranza
Vita T Dodd
Arcas
Guerrero
Villa Werie
U. & Cavalry
Yita
U. 8
Parra
Merinams
Vue Partai
Villa St. Standad al
Glens Springs
Howne
Whison
Texas
New Mexico
Bena Coun
Ietario Cervantes
Arranaa
Parker
Obituary highlights listed for notable figures and officials
An extensive necrology lists numerous prominent individuals, including U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice J. R. Lamar and other public figures across politics, military, science, and culture. The compiled notices name dates and places of death, with many entries tied to Washington, Chicago, Milwaukee, Paris, and other locations, reflecting a wide national scope.
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J. R. Lamar
U.S. Suprine Coert
Washinges
Buli¢Er
van Hors
Thunker
Kenany City
Ransee Cy
Jas
Matthew W Pinkerton
Chi
Schartes
Enapp
Sore Fevee
Richard Scannell
Cathe Es Bene
Adresa
Eoet
Sentra
Af el Tube
Dani
Arnel Morley
Establ
Oneeteae
Breeree Glinge
Samuel 8
Chamberlain
Pbliver
Boater American
Cledvats R. Markham
Tafruite
Lasdue
Ciaptain
Evaeressman
Finda
Paria
W. Soor Smith
Modfort
Ore
Ase Walker
Annapolis
Henry Caraway Davia
West Irginia
Benjamin Fshivey
Toilaga
Washington
Mareb Bean Goal
Vaticans
Rome
Mares S.C
Mulligan
Chiksgo
Barth
Thomas Pence
Democratic National Committee
Washeget Bas
Apel Ee Burrill
Urbana
Iil
Georgs W. Peek
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Baron von der Galte
Constantinople
Earl St. Aldwin
Michael Hicks-Beach
A. Gartner
Chirthwestern Railway
Chirthwestern Railway Siewaryan Lathrop
Phillanthropiata Shiresclare
Kellogg
Opera Star
Elp
N-orthell
Amerean Society of Civil Engineers
Albany
Disasters Toll Across Regions From 1900s Reports
A scrambled OCR summary lists disasters including oil tanker Aztec at New York, Kanawha steamship incidents, Dutch pier damage, a Norway ship explosion, a Great Northern wreck near Corea Washington, a San Diego valley tragedy, Ottawa Parliament building destruction, fires in San Francisco, tornadoes in Arkansas and Midwest, Fourth of July incidents, and multiple railway and steamship disasters with casualties and financial losses. Names of ships, places and dates appear, but readability is poor.
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General Galeri
Paris
Jnners
Him
St. Paul
Cal John Mosby
Washington
Charles Soay Smith
New York
Tusa Shi Kai
Jim
John Ro Melean
Washington Post
Cincienati Baqutter
U. & Senator
C Burleigh
Clittsford
Metty Greens
Eile Metchalkof
James TE Moore
Lake Geneva
James Westcomb Riley
Indianapole
T. M. Patterson
Denver
Aritium Barnay
Chivagneps
Eilanh Lew
Albert I. Mills
Wastington
Recene
Chicago
Gage Bear
G & Vresland
Enue Sr
James P Clark Lak
Arkatman
Little Rock
Ace Men
Fiverock
Ellin
London
Francis Brown
Union Theological Seminary
Eugene Resford
Deccan
Fredesia Oe
Abby
Nicholas Youn
Vathal Delia Volpe
Feowe
Pee Lowell
Mingwan
Charles Etwart Cheners
Wishtrlia-liengary
New Fork
Car
Bitlet
New Tork Navy Yard
Thur
Pire
Pergen
Norway
Wirt
Moite Murner
Great Northern
Corea Washais Dan
San Diego
Fevancee
Daljin
Erlieten
Vanadtian Parvament
Ottawa
Arpatishrms
Maar Haliers
Rmseae
Wrest
New el Fen
Fitass
Kempton, March
Paaln
Peneive de Agiuriag
Brasil
Brent Sasaribe
SMO
Cura
New York Central
Ievela
San Franciso
Arkansas
Middle Western
W.U. & Navy Sealer
Hector
Charleston
Opsoen
Cayiin
Sting
Francisco
Cleveland
West Virginia
Johnstown
Lad
Paramam
Quebec
Connemara
Retriever
Iria
Boston I
Austria
Dee
Resiac
Turbulent 1916 era events sweep nations in turmoil
A compressed chronicle of upheavals across multiple regions. Turkish crown prince’s death, China’s throne shifts, Irish rising actions, U S Marines in Santo Domingo, executions in Ireland, and Austria Hungary crown proclamations mark a year of revolts, betrayals, and geopolitical realignments impacting Europe, the Caribbean, and beyond.
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Tussuf Izseditin
Turkey
Yuan “Gat Kal
Romer Casement
Ireland
Sinn Fein
Dublin
Tebels
Jimmnes
Dominican Republic
Clark
MacDonagh
Santo Domingo
James Connolly
John McDercott
Tuanjung
China
Casement
Gensh
LU. S
Santa Dor Falogo
Boge Sryaoe
Oulgero-Zeadita
Ethiopia
Count Terauch
Jay Ot
Cart
Viena
Karl Franz
Austria-Hungary
F. Knapp
F. Knapp, Uldiieracnee
French author and poet noted in mid century music scene
A fragmented OCR fragment references a French author and poet associated with Sante Hiram Maxim and a New World tavern scene. It mentions Wagnerian Priscilla and Brien, with names like Belpan and Be ben, plus various garbled notes on songs, poets, and performances, lacking clear dates or places.
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Sante
Hiram Maxim
Jerhaster
Belpan
Tee
Teading
Lyere Nor Potetee
Bec
boMane
Uchter
Unyne Carr
Ben Ae
Bienen
Ward
Princes Chima
Prohibition takes effect in Iowa amid nationwide reports
The chaotic year begins with Prohibition in Iowa, plus notes from Washington and Arkansas. Mentioned are ArchbishopPenicae, Ruth Law air record, and a broad prep parade in New York. Also reference to a new wire service link between the U S and Europe and shipping movements.
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Iowa
Tor Wasningten
Orisos
Debe
Arkaneas
New Haven
Aca Ea
Sherman Oat
Gesree
Jefn
Penicase
New York
Pure T
Beaton
General Federation of Ormateral
York
Chicago
Michigan Central
Finceefeller
Ruth Law
Atlasile
American Association
Congress Reassembles Amid Progressive Motions and Appointments
Fragmented notes show January activity in Congress with Progressive motions and committee changes. References to nominations for the Supreme Court and war department shifts, plus senate actions on independence bills, canal treaties, and immigration reform hint at a turbulent early 20th century session.
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Congress
Chiracs
Wilson
Aes D. Hrandels
Emerentia Tabor Pet
Senate
Prithpives
Boas
Ann 'Ugee
Naval Academy
Ansetant
Eireckinriden
T. Marre
Ambursador
Fen
Nicaragwan Canal
Sinrch
Shee
Sayranur
Newum
Baber
Cleve
Wna
RP House
Hay Army
Bal Sark Sh—Howe
Apriu
Sanrowd
Army Revegants Au
Parsadot
D. Brandeis
Supreme Sport
Eviee Wugtee
Ty Republian
Anton Tt
Marshall Resoml
Marshall Resoml— Ay Tremere
Romnevell
Th. Clarke
Ota
Hay Inn
Virsinia
Justice C
House
Whiten
Meare
Army
Maine
t—Witman
Marshall
Des Hedy
Amaran Ar Sroas
Sadur
Wiaap Read
Senate Deere
Fragmented political notes mix with military actions and labor unrest
A scrambled 1910s era clipping records varied items from Supreme Court justice confirmations and political conventions to labor strikes and legislative actions. It mentions June events, nominations, party conventions, and wage increases amid nationwide strikes and industrial tensions.
Ambiguous 19th Century Sporting Notes From An Erratic OCR
Fragmentary report lists multiple athletes and events with unclear names and places. Mentions include Syracuse crema regatta at Poughkeepsie and Yale defeat, plus various open championships, gait events, and national contests. Reading errors obscure dates and outcomes, yielding a jumbled snapshot of historical competition.
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Coen Ata
New Fork
Ik—Hasehill
Dario Resta
Tagiapapalie
Jefe Ua Syracuse Crema
Poughkeepsie
Dope
Harvara Deat Yale
New
Charles Eyana, Jr
Chirag
Chamipiinsbiy
Nachester
Wensra
Latta
Cisrinnath Wis
Seamen
Icine Wariit
Northwestern railway case and court rulings cited in tax dispute
Fragmentary financial notices indicate Supreme Court taxation rulings and a Northwestern railway matter involving a $2400 railroad loan question. Mentions include a large $88,000,000 figure, a New York court dissolution reference, and Chicago bank loan context, all from incomplete sources.
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U & Supreme Court
Ho Alston
Northwestern Railway
Weesern Parise Railroad
Or Ak Staren Seuat Origred
Wpiederai ‘Court
New York
Chicago ‘Bank
Bri
Seo Aeasoes Ee
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United States Steel Corporation
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International Harvester
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