Review of European War in 1916 and Major World Events
A compact 1916 year-in-review detailing major campaigns across Europe including Russia in Galicia, Verdun actions, Somme offensives, Romania joining the war, Italy at Trieste, and shifting Allied commands. It notes battles, strategic gains, setbacks, and political moves shaping the war’s course with emphasis on key leaders and nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Cape
Rowinnnth
Anether
Galicia
Verdun
Bomme
France
Hallans
Lvl
Trieste
Roumania
Efort
Gallipol
Cam Paign
Fureate Giles
Gallipeli
War and the United States diplomacy during World War I era
A compact account of US diplomatic and military actions from the Lusitania crisis through the Mexican expedition. It notes Germany's submarine warfare, the Sussex incident, Wilson’s ultimatums, and Berlin's eventual promises. It covers the seizure of American mail disputes with Britain and France, a British blacklist, and the 1916 US Mexico border crisis including Carranza and Villa actions and the joint commission talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
Germany
Congress
Arst
Sussex
Wilson
Washington
Berlin
Marina
Hon Gerning
Great Britain
France
Peel Lng
America
Strained US Mexican Ties Amid Civil War Turmoil
The article traces escalating US Mexican tensions during 116 in the aftermath of Purfing Ding’s era, detailing attacks on Americans, the Columbus raid, and President Wilson’s orders sending 6,000 troops into Mexico. It notes Carranza resisting American troop movement and denying permission for a Mexican railway corridor, with mixed signals over withdrawal timelines and ongoing hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mexico
War Department
Niititin
Carransa
Carrinal
Wilson
Lane
Juige George Gray
J. B. Mott
American Commission
Commissaion
New London
Conn
Carranza
Almertcan
Villa
Chihuahua City
Purfing Ding
Vithe
Golumbus
M. M
Wilean
Mito Mexico
Vitti
Mesten
Mosican
Uae
Carram
Correa
Gree
Carennea
Pope
Strikes and Labor Law Amid 1910s Railroads And Violence
A sweeping account of 1910s railway labor unrest describes the four great railway brotherhoods threatening a nationwide strike resolved by the Adamson bill. It details mediation attempts, White House talks, and Congress actions toward eight hour days, arbitration, and potential government control amid widespread labor conflicts and violent episodes in cities like Pittsburgh and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Railway Brotherhoods
Brotherhoods
United States
Federal
Heart of Mediation
Imediately
Wilson
Brothers Hoods
Brotherhood
Congress
Interstate
House
Senate
Westinghome Company
Pittsburgh
T Ie
Carnegie Fleet Works
Braddock
Chienge Garment Workers
Chien
Malin
Ba Salk
Lola
Sieten
Monholton
Wrens
Dehmond
New York
Howe
Legal setback delays Adamson law ruling amid 1916 prosperity
A Kansas City ruling declares the eight hour law unconstitutional while parties plan appeals to the US Supreme Court. The article notes a booming 1916 economy with federal trade at $7.46 billion and crop prices rising despite lower output, highlighting grain, staple crops, and farm product values during the year ending November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Sd .W
Seattle
Aboriff
Everenn
Hook
United States District Court
Kansas City
Adamson
United States Supreme Court
United States
Department of Commerce
Department of Agriculture
Revolts and political upheavals across Europe and Asia
A compendium outlines key 1916 revolts and political shifts abroad. Sinn Fein rises in Ireland with Dublin fighting and executions. Greece forms a provisional government under Venizelos after Crete’s secession. China abandons monarchy for republic. Poland declares independence under German Austrian influence. Josef’s death looms amid a collapsing Austro-Hungarian monarchy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Greece
Poland
Yun Shi Kai
Yooo Li Bung
Sinn Fein
Creland
Roger Casement
United Kingdom
Germany
Foorish
Dublin
Seriou
St. Stephen Green
Peter Pearse
The
Irish Republic
Rmin
Rebela
May
Pearse
Thorns J. Clock
Thomas McLtonagh
Tower of London
Gullty
Sir Roger Casement
London
Heath
Pentonville
Sion
Venizelos
Constantin
Crete
Crwwen
Ventzvlog
Coundourtois
Austria
Prine Josef
Austrian
Hungary
Presidential party conventions and vice presidential picks in Chicago
The year saw major party conventions in Chicago with nominations for president and vice president. Franklin Hoovenlt of the Progressive party and Charles Evans Hughes represented different factions, while Republicans and Democrats selected their tickets and debated supreme court choices amid a crowded national political scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Uae
Wennen
Republcan
Cothenal
Chicago
Jomuer Prenk
Théotore Hoovenlt
Programsives
Charles Evans
United Statk Supreme Court
New York
Charla W. Palr
Todiane
Joh M. Marker
Lawlahine
Marehall
Claaliguak Mownerell
Electoral College Confirms Wilson Victory in 1916
Final California tally gave Wilkes Wilner 18 electoral votes while Hughes 255 in a national result that reached 270 for Wilson. Popular vote surpassed previous highs by about 400000 with women voting in 12 states. Democrats kept Senate, House split, balance of power held by independents and third parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
California
Wilkes Aut
Wilner
Hughes
Wilson
Michigan
Montana
Nebraska
South Dekate
United States Senate
Disasters on Land and Sea Toll From World Sinking and Explosions
A compiled tally shows thousands killed in disasters worldwide during the year. Feb 26 French cruiser Provence sinks with 130 drowned in the Mediterranean. Feb 2 Japanese liner Daijin sinks after collision. 100 die. Feb 9 French cruiser Admiral Charnier torpedoed. 374 dead. Feb 22 NY–Conn rail crash kills ten. Aug 20 U S cruiser Memphis wrecked at Santo Domingo. 41 dead. Sept 12 central span collapse at Quebec kills 27. Nov 7 Boston L car crash kills 40. Multiple mines, explosions, floods and plagues pound various regions with heavy losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minum
Iife
Provence
Mediterranean Sea
Admiral Charnier
Mexia
Tex
Salzburg
New York, New Haven & Hartfort
Bridgeport
Kempton
W. Va
Principe de Asturias
Braxil
Newe York Central
Cleveland
Kanaas
Missouri
Tornadives
Arkuosie
Cake Superior
Dibbbstown
Ceylon
Johnstown
United States
Memphis
Santo Domingo
At. Lawrence
Quebec
Munawali
Babes
Wurst
Bakueitag
Rusain
Bal Persue
Congress in Session Debates Philippine Independence and Labor Law
Congress struggles over Philippine independence with Clarke amendment. Senate backs full independence with a four year limit, House rejects. Debates also touch labor laws, foreign policy, military strength, and naval appropriations amid a year of political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
MH Reasaamne
Houe
Senate
Mebrumry
Goiveee Gad Police
Republic
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vordun
Kuplus
Axbring
Gallela
Dolester
Caernowitz
Ander
Nicholas
Caucasus
Erzeran
Crown Prince
Ver
Iid
Molin
Duraeze
Portugal
Gurminny Menmankea
Portnen
Maret
von Verdin
Vous
Douiniont
Requilaedl
Seturk
Hulle
Marek
Elieetey Hivel
Pablo
Jailebd
Ponianeh
Ming
Luin
Banpahtre
North Sea
Bart Kitchener
Galieia
Cutak
Volhynia
Thwa
Styrivers
Somme River
Pozieres
Peronne
Lemberg
Kovel
Carpathians
Goritz
Austria-Hungary
Toumania
Italy
Age Trians
Transylvania
Kronstadt
Hermannstadt
Piel Marshal von Hindenburg
Sue Ootter
General von Vallenhays
Bokowina
Dobrudia
Somme
Combles
von Patkentayn
Teutony
Roumuda
Dounument Torrant
Eile
von Mackensen Hell
Debrmlja
Jawy
Hosein
Bucharest
Noevention
Munastir
Niles
Poeltuns
WMC
Britain
Hoty
Were
Difline
Timmair
Trwlia
Drittety Enone
Henennitier
Evanse
Linanth
Lawhd
Srnetlen
Mtali
eHlivbeletly
Cetvedd
Mabowniah
Binnie
Die Ten
Wiien Ceraany
Aivet Eli Detainly
Psaeibe
Spain
Awitserland
Pramier Briand
House of Deputies
Joffre
Tnde
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