Wilson appoints Robert Lansing as Secretary of State
President Wilson selects Robert Lansing to head the State Department succeeding William J. Bryan. Lansing, already counselor, brings wide knowledge of world affairs and diplomacy and advised the president on policy toward belligerents in World War I.
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Lansing Picked as Secretary of State for Wilson
President Wilson appointed Robert Lansing to the post of secretary of state, a recess appointment to be sent to the senate when it reconvenes. Lansing, 51, longtime Democrat, legal expert, diplomat, and former counselor, will replace Bryan. Chandler Anderson remains briefly as counselor. British unions must recruit workers to sustain munition production, Lloyd George announces a seven day mobilization window. Avram Elias named U.S. special commissioner to Panama Expo, Panama City. Panama-Pacific Expo profit reported as 61000 by Durkee and board.
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Thaw Testimony Marks Sanity Trial Start
New York June 4 Harry Thaw testified as the first witness in the sanity trial. He described his 1913 escape from Matteawan and subsequent movements in Canada and New Hampshire. He identified his mother sister and brother in court and recounted the Manchester Sanity Commission examination and appointment.
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Preparations Complete for Miss Clark and James Thomson Wedding
Bowling Green Missouri June 24 suppress excitement for June 30 wedding of Miss Genevieve Clark daughter of Speaker Champ Clark to James M Thomson owner and editor of New Orleans Item ceremony at Speaker Clark home Louisville Pastor Rev Robert Sherman Boyd will officiate guests from many areas and gifts of jewels gold and art expected as city guards will be needed after a 4 pm buffet luncheon and dancing
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Willis Starts Probe of Industrial Home
Governor Willis announced charges filed against management of the Boys' Industrial home near Lancaster. He would open an immediate inquiry to determine if political motive lay behind the accusations. Captain Hastings, superintendent, declined comment. A second note: Northwest Ohio Veterinary association and Michigan State Veterinary association plan a joint meeting in Toledo from June 30 to July 1.
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Carnegie Societies Ignore Labor Peace Plan
Washington reports Andrew Carnegie representatives refused to support the labor peace movement led by Buchanan of Illinois and Fowler of Illinois. Labor leaders accused peace societies of bias if they back disarmament efforts, while British naval news notes the cruiser Roxburgh torpedoed by a German U-boat with minor damage and no casualties.
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French Engage Turks in Dardanelles Battles
June 4 report from Parla states the French Troops gained at the Dardanelles with attacks repelling Turkish forces from two trenches. French gains on the left were matched by counterattacks, while British support and bombardment aided overall progress as the world battles on.
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Mansfeld Wins Command At United Spanish War Veterans
Mansfeld C June-Alexander Frank of Cincinnati was elected commander of the United Spanish War Veterans at the twelfth annual encampment closing session. Xenia and Camp Perry were named leading convention sites for next year. Akron’s Mrs Helle Colwell elected department commander of the auxiliary. Ohio G A R and allied patriots join in closing ceremonies.
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Fear Spreads as Rabies Case Prompts Cattle and Dogs Slaughter
Logan June 24 authorities killed several head of cattle a number of hogs and thirty dogs after an attack by a dog said to have rabies. Public health officials moved quickly to curb spread as fears rose over the rabies outbreak and animal losses mounted.
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Cabinet Will Not Resign Amid Loan Setback
Madrid June reports King Alfonso telegraphed Premier Pato regretting the government's loan failure. The cabinet is expected to continue its patriotic work. It is believed the cabinet will be continued.
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Russia crushed claims Germans in Galicia battle recaptured Lemberg
London June 24 The capture and recapture of Lemberg shows Austro German forces regaining the city from Russian control. Heavy losses on both sides, with 40 000 Russian troops in retreat and vast German units shifting to the West if the Galician victory holds. Desperate fighting persists in Belgium and northern France as Italian and German offensives continue nearby.
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Live stock and grain price report from multiple markets
Price listings for cattle hogs sheep and lambs across East Buffalo Cleveland Cincinnati and Pittsburgh on June 24. Includes steers heifers bulls calves hogs and top prices from market observers with figures in dollars per hundredweight and per head.
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US Faces Urgent Action as Mexico Turmoil Grows
Washington dispatch warns of escalating Mexican crisis with Yaqui and Vera Cruz violence. Reports state thousands starving south of the Rio Grande, Red Cross funds exhausted, and Carranza refusing to negotiate with Villa. Diplomats plan talks in Vera Cruz to seek U.S. support and a conciliatory Carranza stance.
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Sleep Ends After One Year in Bed. Civil War Vet Passes
Henry C. Mankey, age seventy five, went to his room to retire and never left his bed for twelve months. His wife cared for him, feeding him as a caregiver would an infant. The report notes he was a Civil War veteran.
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