Capture of Lemberg and Warsaw Looms in War News
German forces win in Galicia and move on Warsaw as Russian defenders in Lemberg resist fiercely. Berlin reports British naval attacks nearby with limited damage. Lemberg falls after strong Russian resistance. Germans and Austro Hungarians celebrated in the city amid fires started by retreating Russians.
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German Spy Executed in Tower of London
London June 24 Robert Muller found guilty June 4 at Old Bailey of spying for Germany is executed at the Tower of London by shooting. Rosenthal, alleged to have been sent by the German admiralty for naval information, to be court martialed after a brief official notice. Carl Hans Lody was executed last November for similar charges.
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Capture of Lemberg Brings Hope for Final Victory
Austrian troops announced the fall of Lemberg as a significant step toward victory. Crowds filled public squares as flags waved and bands marched. In London the war office noted Russian armies near their frontiers and a shift away from offensive operations amid munition shortages. Western front fighting continued with French and German forces exchanging slight advances.
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Colorado State Militia Dismissed by War Department
Washington D C June 24 Nine companies of the Colorado state militia have been ordered mustered out by the War department for failure to meet the required standard.
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Lafayette Young Waterloo Guest Lectures on War
Lafe Young former Des Moines publisher addressed about 500 Waterloo Commercial Club members on the European war, sharing first hand observations from the war zone. He quipped about Europe’s darkness after nine, study of war economics, and press influence, warning the conflict may end only when weapons exhaust supply. He condemned sensational reports and noted Bryan’s resignation as misunderstood abroad.
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Lansing Named Secretary of State in Diplomatic Day
Washington June 24 United States government notified foreign governments of Robert Lansing selection to be secretary of state. He took the oath succeeding Bryan amid high official and diplomatic congratulations. President Wilson announced the choice, emphasizing Lansing as an international lawyer rather than a political figure.
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Wilson greets House views on peacetime Europe tour
President Wilson, en route from Washington to his summer home, met Col. E M House at Roslyn New York and heard firsthand impressions of the European war. House had returned from a five month mission to London Paris and Berlin meeting ministers and chancellors.
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Two Killed When Auto Hits Peddlers Wagon
Chicago June 24. W Franklin 35 of Burlington Iowa and Mrs Leundaal of Chicago were killed when an auto returning from Roby Indiana struck a peddler wagon. J Wicker of High Point Iowa and Miss Mattia Briggs of Chicago were seriously injured. Wicker said they came to Chicago to see the 500 mile automobile derby next Saturday. They met the women at a Westside cafe and later visited Rouy Indiana for a fish. Mrs Lann dual was said to be Mrs Shepherd, recently separated and using her former name.
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Germany rejects peace offers amid ongoing war
Berlin reports quote Germany as not offering peace during the war, with Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung noting the government has presented no clear terms. The article claims Imperial authorities have not declared or pursued a peace proposal, while the regime remains at odds with Allied terms.
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Bryan to Speak on National Honor in Major Cities
Washington reports Former Secretary Trian Jett will travel to New York to speak at a gathering honoring national ideals. Later this week Mr Urran heads to San Francisco to take part in the exposition’s fourth of July ceremonies and both men plan to aid the peace movement.
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Bell Leader Declines WLAO Truce Offer Fights On
Article notes danger to American lives heightening need for action. Carranza expected to be denied moral support if he refuses to treat. Widespread concern over loss of control and looming starvation appears as key undercurrent.
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Carranza Eyes Amnesty but Demands Trials for Villa Opponents
Washington reports Carranza vows to press military action to crush rivals while offering amnesty to non-criminals. He insists Villa must leave or face military courts, as U.S. officials push for peace and avoid intervention. Zapata forces entrench in Mexico City amid famine, pestilence, and Red Cross relief strains.
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Beckwith Praises Ex Wife as Golf Title Quest Continues
Warren W. Beckwith, amid Iowa golf tournament drama, denies being a brakeman and commends his ex wife Mrs Jensia Lincoln Beckwith on her marriage to Frank Howard Johnson in Manchester Vermont. He says publicity tires him and praises the woman he calls the finest in the world. His remarks touch on family ties and past separations.
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Seven Fishing Boats Sunk by German Submarine Off Scot Coast
Seven drifters were sunk by a German submarine off the Scottish coast. Most of the crews were saved after the attack near Jam. The incident adds to wartime losses in maritime fishing fleets.
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Texan Former Rough Rider Demands Horseback Combat
Ubert Mord, once with the Rough Riders, appeared at the Ameren embassy seeking his release from British control. He argued he should be allowed to fight Germans on horseback, expressing disgust at serving in trenches and threatening to forgo combat if horseback killing is not permitted.
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