Dullards of New York Police Up Probe
New York June 21 A public inquiry into the Ruth Cruger case was ordered by Commissioner Waltman to run thoroughly with four officers suspended. The hearing will start tomorrow morning with Captain Cooper and Detective Sergeants McGee and La Garene among those called, as the city seeks accountability for the disappearance and failure to capture the killer.
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New York
Ruth Cruger
Leonard Walt
Atein
Accuunts
Mitchell
Will
Cooper
Detective Bureau
Frank McGee
John la Garene
Miss Cruger
Publishers Are Stung Two Ways Protest Shaped
Washington June 21 The Newspaper Publishers association held a meeting facing protests by newspaper men and adopted a statement pledging to pay any rate approved by Congress. The decision was announced just before reporters arrived to cover the event.
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Washington
Thea
Ntarert
Lstolishers! Association
Coxe Congress
Little Girl Gives All to Red Cross Campaign
A county Red Cross campaign gains momentum with over 50,000 dollars of the county's allotment raised in four days. A young donor leads by example as residents contribute to relief efforts amid ongoing fundraising.
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RED Cross
Hed Crowe campaign raises funds for Allen County road work
In a muddled line of text the Hed Crowe effort appears to collect money for road improvements in Allen County while urging supporters to donate promptly. It notes responsibility of county officials to act and hints at civic duties and national home rolls amid unclear references.
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Mian Flton National Bank
Unclear fragment from city column in Pittsburgh area
Fragmentary OCR text cites Marie Matthews of 2992 Pittsburgh Avenue at a Calhan and Main Streets corner, describing actions related to a child. The passage is incomplete and continues on Page 6 Column 3.
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Yetereoltt Marie Matthews
Pittsburgh Mtromt
Nhe
Cea Pune
Calhan
Main Streets
Fremaat
Germans Brought Into American Port After Sea Raider Action
Atlantic port bulletin reports a large number of Germans from a sea raider were brought into an American port today by a British steamer. Government agents declined to reveal details and late reports could not confirm the raider’s capture or navy department verification.
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Atlantic
Fle
Navy Department
Officiala
Wall Street halts rush to see the thermometer rise
Miss Glige Barton leads a market scene as investors pause to watch a symbolic thermometer rise in front of Wall Street bankers. The effort aims to raise $110,000 in one week with nationwide contributions pushing the total toward 41,000,000.
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Wall Street
Glige Barton
Wrill Street
Retaken Territory by French Opened Foreign Front
A brief foreign dispatch notes French forces reclaim lost territory in the region, signaling a shift in the war’s momentum. The report highlights strategic implications and potential consequences for ongoing military operations.
Capital Laughs At Suffragists In Unrest Outside White House
A Washington crowd, including a leading local woman, disrupted President Wilson's reception as suffragists staged pickets. Police cleared paths along the pavement to keep moveable crowds, ending disturbances at the White House scene. The report notes ongoing protests and broader unrest described in the column.
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Wasthnoton
White House
Mme
Skeeters Phat
Munision
Handcuff King Regains Liberty After Escape
The Handcuff King, once sought for crimes, is freed as authorities pursue a fugitive march. Debts and arrests are noted, while a manhunt continues for the Tugitiv as Rinehart is linked to forged schemes.
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Piienk
Walia Bern
Depreseri
Greencaerly
Beliys
Bern
Koehler released on bond after rape conviction
John H. W. Koehler, convicted by a jury of rape, was released on bond of 3000 dollars after lengthy deliberations. The case involved Imogen Meyers, not yet fifteen, with motions for a new trial or appeal noted. Local reaction included street comments as the news spread.Continued on Page 7.
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John HW
Mike Koehler
Se Auant
Koehler
Loyal Russian People Stand With Allies Says Ambassador
A fragment from a Washington dispatch reports Russian emissaries praising Allied victory and urging unity under a new political order in Russia. They emphasize freedom tied to Allied success, pledging loyalty to the American cause and gratitude to the U S government for recognition of the emerging regime. Continued on page 11.
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Pag Pubitonere
New York Police
Capital
Greathouse
Seyeh Bend Gate
Southern Cita
Washington
Maxsin
Ambaganflor
Kerensky
Russia
New Russi
Halehmnetert
United States
Politierl
Weather forecast for Pridey wad Saturdays Pridey wad
The weather summary for Pridey wad Saturdays predicts unsettled conditions with possible showers. Winds shift from westerly to southerly as a cold front approaches, bringing cooler temperatures by late afternoon and a chance of brief thunderstorms.
Lost Territory Retaken by French Forces in Verdun Area
French counterattack near Vauxallot reverses German gains, recapturing most trenches. Crown Prince’s assault falters as heavy artillery and air bombardment fail to hold positions east of Matar farm. By Associated Press, page 12 column 3.
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Associated Press
Bia
Vauxallot
Ren
Matar Farm
Babe Killed In Auto Accident Near Chinter Town
A family prominent in the county suffered a tragedy when a car slid into a ditch after the engine stalled three miles northeast of Chinter Town. The driver Abe Bond and his wife were traveling with four children. the mother was holding a child when the vehicle overturned. Bond died along with his child, and the scene prompted local authorities to respond as bystanders aided in rescue efforts. The Farmowner Bond family resides on teat farm two miles east of Dremanent.
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Huntairtown
Moe Geralding
Frank Most
Chinter- Town
Tate
Vibefternoon
Chapman
Bond
Bachowied
Ips
Wien
2000 Attend B U V Membership Banquet
Two thousand members attend the B U V membership banquet at Concordia college gym last night. A program opened with a national song, followed by an address by Professor OA Klein as the crowd reflected on the aim of the gathering.
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Roofeliek
OA Klein
ROP
Parpest Ag
Ey Ag
Associated Press Suit Protects News Stories Rights
The Associated Press wins a suit to protect its news stories and methods from use by others. The court blocks defendants from procuring or reproducing AP news and prohibits misrepresentation of AP content. The decision upholds AP’s ownership over news gathered from multiple sources.
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Associated Press
New York
Buites Cheuir
Associatid
Ita Ense Suatnet
International News Service
Satu Sn
Keeardanes Chereweh
Uatag
War May Induce Italy to Give Up Cocchi Accused of Ruth Cruger Murder
Italian authorities may surrender Alfred Cocchi, indicted for the Ruth Cruger murder, as diplomatic tensions shape a possible resolution. The State Department and U.S. embassy movements influence Italy’s stance amid postwar political pressures and wartime hostilities between nations.
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Italy
Cocchi
Ruth Cruger
New York State
Home
America
Alfred Cocchi
Dia
Jey
Old Glory Floats Through Stormy Night Parade
In a stormy display, Old Glory rode through damage and rain as a parade continued along Washington Avenue. Spectators watched as torn banners and stray debris shifted along the route, while onlookers recalled earlier floats and the glow of festive lights. Myron and others witnessed the scene as a gusty wind disrupted the procession.
Food bill appears near original form in final push
Washington June 21 prospects for passage of the administration food centrol bill by July 4 appeared brighter tonight after the House rejected amendments promised to delay action and leaders tentatively agreed to expedite consideration. Rejection of proposals to include shoes clothing farm machinery and cotton seed under regulatory provisions cleared the way to passage. a final vote was expected sometime Saturday.
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Washington
Administration
Jay
Wilson
Menne
Fort Wayne High School Holds 53rd Commencement
The fifty third annual commencement exercises of Fort Wayne High School opened at the New Palace theatre with Dr W L Bryan delivering the graduating address to about 116 seniors. The program featured a musical by the New Palace orchestra and a procession of graduates in gown and cap. The event included remarks from Dr W J Ruch, president of Indian University, and the presentation of diplomas by school officials. The pageant drew teachers, trustees, and members of the faculty as well as graduates and guests.
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Fort Warne
New Vali
W. J. Rrch
Indian Aniversity
Young Men at Fort Wayne Officers' School Portrait
Fort Wayne area youths appear at the Officers' School. The report notes Mr and Mrs McKay’s son, a Culver Academy attendee, and mentions mentorship roles in local training efforts. The piece highlights early applicants and ties to Fort Wayne institutions and universities.
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Fort Wayne
Officers
Dm. McKay
Phos Cits
Wayne Biot
Culver Academy
Hote University
Sheeman Witte Corperny
Mc Ray
Ordale
Mons
Effeets Trainine School
Fort Ben- Tuamin
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