24 Jun 1915
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
1
President names Robert Lansing as secretary of state after offering the post to him and Lansing accepting. The announcement came from the White House with Lansing then serving as counsellor of the state department.
Washington reports the June 22 note that William Jennings Bryan resigns and Robert Lansing is named secretary of state. Lansing, a Democrat and international law expert, is praised for notes to European powers and his steady leadership style.
A profile of James Louise Lansing detailing his diplomatic style and strategies. He is described as calm, patient, and socially adept, using gatherings at his home and friendly interviews to ease international negotiations. His background includes law practice, ties to General Foster, and leadership in international law circles.
Thirteen witnesses including four jurors, chaplains, a physician and others testified that Harry K Thaw showed no delusions and spoke rationally. Thaw described his Matteawan escape and movements to Canada Vermont and New Hampshire. Deputy AG Cook said the state would prove Thaw is an incurable paranoiac and morally perverted.
Father Anthony Heart says he has not been officially informed of his appointment to the bishopric of Florida, and he dismisses rumors that he declined the elevation. He notes a recent Sealer of the College of the Sacred Paso role was reported incorrectly.
General Venustiano Carranza declares he has no intention of compromising with enemies and will press military operations as he sees fit, signaling a stubborn stance toward U.S. mediation and intervention.
Washington reports General Carranza rejects peace with Villa and will soon dominate events to grant amnesty only to non-criminals. Villa and allies must leave the country or face military trial, while Carranza says the revolution’s principles drive him, not personal power. Food shortages threaten Mexico City and Durango, with prices and relief struggles worsening before harvest.
The text notes that rural and urban populations rely on imports from Durango and Torreon. It warns that residents may be told no more supplies until the general sale is completed, risking a food shortage within about fifteen days.
Disorganized scraps describe General Villa and President Carranza factions in Mexico amid tensions. Mentions of Villa’s alleged ambitions, Carranza’s stance, and possible U S or Mexican actions surface in blurred notes from June.
Conflicting reports from Victorio Carranza agency state Villa forces face renewed pressure after Lagos evacuation. Obregon's troops reportedly repulsed near Penuelas east of Aguas Calientes. Villa denies gains by his enemies and cites renewed resistance in the Pentelas area.
The Austro German forces seized Lemberg after intense fighting, driving Russian troops back across a broad front toward the San and Vistula rivers. Russia confirms retreat to a new line near Kielce, with emphasis on continued fluctuations on multiple fronts. Gallipoli sees allied gains after two Turkish positions fall, while Lloyd George pushes quick munition production through new controls. Robert Lansing named secretary of state succeeding William J. Bryon.
Berlin and Vienna report the Teutonic allies have dealt a heavy blow in the fall of Lemberg. Czar's army is claimed severed and demoralization is viewed as unavoidable by observers in Berlin and Vienna.
London reports the fall of Lemberg to Austro-German forces after a rapid occupation. The capture may cut off Russian troops south of the city, enabling a shift of German troops to the western front as observers note the size of Austro-German supplies and celebratory dispatches from Vienna and Berlin.
An official Vienna statement dated Tuesday and released in London reports breakthrough by our troops south of Lamberg. German counter attacks repulsed as Austrian landwehr and German storming units seized western and northwestern fortifications near Kidikow and Lem ber. Eastern front overall remains unchanged.
Vienna dispatch says Russian forces remained on the northwest and west fronts of Lemberg while Austrian landwehr stormed the Azeana works near Janow to Lemberg. Austrian troops advanced across heights east of the Migneka rivulet and cleared several bulwarks before Lyssa Gorn height. The article notes continued sanguinary fighting as portions of the works northwest and west of the fronts fell.
Report describes Soviet positions near Lemberg and Mikowaten as fallen back while German forces recapitalize in the town amid celebrations. Russians retreat across the Ban and Vis tule rivers with allied pursuit. Dniester front unchanged. Italian theater notes no major gains and Austrian defenses hold in the Tyrol and Carinthian fronts.
Paris reports a daily progress bulletin across the western theater. North of Arris no report beyond infantry actions near Souches a German counter attack repelled and a mine near Merrycantac caused significant crater damage. In Champagne Perthes Reaucejour front mines and violent artillery fire. Meuse Calonne trench sees a morning counter attack retaking a second line. Afternoon renewed German attack checked. Allies regain a foothold in the enemy second line and prize two works near Leintrey. In Le Predre forest outer positions bombarded intensely. In Lorraine two works near Leintrey taken with prisoners including three officers. Vosges fighting described as stormy with heavy foe.
Official reports say seven German submarines penetrated the Mediterranean through the Strait of Gibraltar. Japanese companies issue warnings to all steamers in the region and extend war insurance from Marseilles to Port Said.
Joliet June 23 Finding Mrs Edmund M Allen s pocketbook with cash and jewelry led penitentiary officials to drop a robbery motive theory in the case of the warder s wife who was found dead in her burning bedroom The warden said he would not resign and the convict letters pledged to uphold the prison honor system in memory of Mrs Allen The letter from 1700 inmates expresses sympathy and a vow to build honest men through the memorial effort
London reports the British cruiser Tosburgh was struck by a torpedo in the North Sea last Sunday night. The damage was not serious and the ship continued under its own steam with no casualties.
The war office reports intense fighting as Allied forces attack Turkish lines on two fronts. French forces and a battalion of the foreign legion advance, while the St Louis shells batteries on the Asiatic side and the British troops provide aid. The day ends with heavy losses for the enemy and the occupation of strategic ground at Kerevyes Dere.
London reports a Krueian official communication confirming Austrian and German success. Russians evacuated Lemberg on June 2 and continued retreat on a new front.
Swiss reports from Grisons describe Austrian fortifications at St Elio and surrounding peaks above the Valentine valley. Italians hold nearby passes as daily duels unfold with clouds masking gunfire. Italian howitzers target a summit hotel housing Austrian staff while Dreispachen Spitze at 9327 feet faces bombardment from Securlage, eighty five shells in an hour.
Morning Journal Special Leased Wire reports photographs showing mutilated bodies of several Americans killed by Yaqui Indians in the Yaqui valley. A relief train with Villa troops reached a construction party of two Americans and sixteen Mexicans. Indians attacked a ranch near Corcovada killing two Mexicans and abducting two women.
Emperor Nicholas departed for the front today signaling renewed Russian military mobilization. Reuters dispatch from Petrograd notes the move as part of ongoing war preparations amid strategic fronts and diplomatic exchanges.
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