Italian Confesses Cruger Murder In Bologna Shop
Alfredo Cocchi, a New York motorcycle dealer, confessed to killing Ruth Cruger after intense questioning by Judge Zucconi in Bologna. He described jealousy as the motive and related how he disposed of the body in his shop basement. The confession followed his arrest on June 20 after authorities linked him to the New York case.
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Bologna
Alfredo Cocchi
New York
Ruth Cruger
Zucconi
Cocchi
Miss Cruger
Waldleigh High School
Crocchi
Woods
Italy
State Department
Washington
Corchi
America
Russian Conditions Better Amidst Sebastopol Turmoil
June 25 Petrograd reports improved conditions despite disorder and anarchist threats. Pan-Russian congress resolutions show the democrats defeated, with a majority over four to one backing the provisional government. A separate note warns that transferring power to democracy could weaken the revolution. Fire destroys a barn at 908 Maine Street owned by S. R. Dow and used by J. H. Derries. loss about $60. Cause unknown. Miss Ella Engle returns home after visiting Dr. June. Mrs. M. S. McCreight accompanies her and will stay several days.
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Petrograd
Sebastopol
Congress of Councils of Deputies
Maine Street
S. R. Dow
J. H. Derries
Ella Engle
June
M.S. McCreight
McCreight
Advance to Break Enemy Railroads in Balkan Theater
Reported Allied moves show British forces retreating from the Struma line and concentrating in Thessaly near Lonika as steps toward recapturing Berbia and advancing toward Nish. The plan envisions severing Berlin to Constantinople railways via Nish, cutting Turkey from its allies.
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Struma
Thessaly
Lonika
Berbia
Adviers
Nish
Turkey
Berlin
Constantinople
Extradition Sought for Cocchi in Ruth Cruger Murder Case
Alfredo Cocchi, charged by New York police with murdering 18 year old Ruth Cruger and burying her body in a workshop cellar, was arrested in Italy and will be extradited. Mrs Grace Hamiston aided the breakthrough after police had failed. Cocchi reportedly confessed the crime.
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Alfredo Cocchi
New York
Ruth Cruger
Italy
Grace Hamiston
Cocchi Hills
Miss Cruger
American Clearing House Amalgamated With Red Cross
Paris reports General Pershing approved the amalgamation of the American Clearing House with the American Red Cross for France and Belgium. Herman Harjes and H. O. Beatty led administration. The move aims to centralize aid, reduce duplication, and boost Allied morale with American troops and volunteers reinforcing frontline enthusiasm.
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Paris
American Clearing House
General Pershing
Clearing House
United States
Herman Harjes
Dutsin
H. O. Beatty
Pershingg
Ministry of War
Stall Offiers
Baliee
Arrest Two Suffragists End White House Picketing
Washington reports Major Pullin ordered strict measures to stop suffrage picketing before the White House. Patrols lined the avenue and Militant leaders Lucy Burns and Catherine Morey were arrested after attempts to unfurl banners. In other news Douglas County Teachers' Institute closed its week with a concluding lecture by C. J. Lane.
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Washington
Potlee
White House
Pullin
Pullman
Lucy Burna
Leaded
Catherine Morey
Boston
Bis
Douglas County Teachers’ Institute
C. J. Lane
Early pest report from Kansas entomology team
W H L Wellhouse after a Southeastern Kansas tour reports few chinch bugs in wheat and corn this spring. The main threats are aphids and the Colorado potato beetle damaging crops. The department plans a broad conservation campaign with further visits to Ottawa Garnett Independence Chanute and other counties.
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W. H L. Wellhouse
Kansas
Jon Willhouse
State Department
Wellhouse
Ottawa
Garnett
Independence
Chanute
Mareka
Parsons
Girard
Port Scott
Red Cross in Grant to Hold Sunday Canvass
Grant township Red Cross drive will be conducted Sunday by a corps of workers selected by A. A. Hicks. Northern part led by Co. BR. Young and W. O. Stier with southeastern and southwestern teams under Jake Ebanmic Chas Wise and W. A. Pine. Wm. A. Spray oversees the remaining areas with Paul Brane and PLS. Sterling assisting as they plan full township coverage.
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Red Cross
Grant Township
A. A. Hicks
Co. BR. Young
W.O. Stier
Jake Ebanmic
Chas Wise
W. A. Pine
Grant
Wm. A. Spray
Pls. Sterling
Paul Brane
Amick Appeals Damage Claim Over Dog Death
Amick files appeal in district court from justice court against W L Anderson and RL Anderson over dog killed in the 1300 block of Vermont Street. He seeks damages totaling 100 dollars for the animal valued at 100 dollars.
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Amick
Warzon
District Court
Justice Court
W.L. Anderson
RL. Anderson
Anderson
Vermont Street
University Alumni Report Seeks Major Changes to KU System
The University board of alumni visitors surveys the new state manager law set for July 1 and urges separating the state child welfare department from the University of Kansas. It condemns use of University funds for non university departments and calls for stronger state support and a permanent tax levy for higher education.
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University of Kansas
University Board of Alumni Visitors
Aee Scott Hopkins
Topeka
J. Wgioed
Woo R. Sutton
City, Kansas
Elena Perryins
Burekay
Oliver Thompson
Prysiets
Uit
University Humaniation
Board of Direeters
Association
Board of Visitors
William A. McKeever
Liber
Health
Kansas braces for higher state supply costs
Kansas state boards report average supplier prices up about forty percent higher for state institutions and up to sixty percent in places. June bids show all items rising since December with some items doubling. limited bidders and split contracts hinder full fulfillment for next winter purchases.
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Kansas
Istenes
Local Colfers Reach Fast Pace in Big Tournament
Otto Bartledes of Lawrence qualified in the third flight and played in the secretary's roster. Armin Bartledes also qualified and competed. Owen Carl HT Jones and Coach Herman Qlcott failed to qualify as the event drew participants from across the region.
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Otto Bartledes
Lawrence Quali
Tie
Armin Barteldes
Ight
Owen Carl
HT. Jones
Herman Qlcott
M Cippi
Rocky Mountains
Tanvrence New! J
Rotary convention to be weld in Kansas City
Kansas City won the 18 convention of the International Association of Rotary clubs. The decision was made late by the board of directors Ray Reeves of Dose City who has been visiting in Lawrence for the days went to Fort Riley yesterday.
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Rotary
City
Atlanta
Kansas City
Association of
Rotary ‘Clubs
Ray Reeves
Dose City
Lawrence
Fort Riley
Kansas Weather Brief
A Kansas weather report notes yesterday evening and this afternoon with a general forecast of fair conditions tonight and Sunday. Cooler tonight.
Prohibitionists Push Hobson Amendment At Public Talk
Captain Richmand PL Hobson addressed a full Haversock theater crowd arguing Congress must act to enact prohibition or risk state constitutional action. He warned a national ban could come via a states convention if Congress delays, urging swift passage of the Hobson amendment to prohibit liquor sales and transportation. The address linked liquor to national integrity and wartime unity, highlighting international prohibition trends and urging public support.
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Richmand PL Hobson
Haversock Theater
America
United States
Congress
Hicbson
Hobson
Cepeui
Russia
Telerneo
Cliuncedtor Kant Strong O
University
Bisen Te Hei
Santer
Carver lecture argues democracy and efficiency in society
The report notes Professor Carver at the University delivering closing remarks on democracy and efficiency. He cites self discipline and productive strength as keys to national vigor and warns both democracy and aristocracy face tests of efficiency. Separate items mention a standardized MOC swimming badge program and Addie Peters undergoing an operation for appendicitis in Lawrence, now critical.
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Tl On. Craver
Yard University
Cniver
Nnvel
Carver
Vonmien
Nikion
Addie Peters
Taxpayers Debate Site Purchase For New High School
South Lawrence residents discuss buying an existing site and buildings for a future high school. The board plans to rent until demolition for new construction while enrollment has risen 129 since 1908 and school taxes have nearly doubled.
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South Lawrence
Board of Education
Jis Toe
Ith
TOS
Patna
Mery
Hisch
A. Ting-Lt
Kansas Delegates Reach Plumbers Convention in Evansville
The Evansville Courier notes Kansas delegates A. D. Elder of Ottawa and X. Kennedy of Lawrence are active at the national master plumbers convention. They are described as energetic, enjoying convention business and entertainment, with Kennedy's first name questioned.
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X. Kennedy
Evansville
Kansas
A. D. Elder
Ottawa
Aml
Kennedy
Itmaster
Patriots and slackers rally for Lawrence county volunteers
In Lawrence county a strong call to action urges patriotic citizens to meet volunteer quotas for national service. The piece laments lax contributions and credits local men who supported the war effort while urging broader participation and accountability among residents.
Canvassers Cover Douglas County for Red Cross Drive
Red Cross speakers reached 425 Douglas County residents in seven rural meetings the last night of the campaign. Telegrams were sent to out of town university faculty urging pledges. Auxiliary groups to spring up in counties as result of the drive. crowds heard at Eudora Hesper Lecompton and other communities.
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Red Cross
Douglas County
J. C. Stevenson
Eudora
AL FL Appleboom
Ruth Andersen
Hesper
Margaret Perkins
Lecompton
Havnony
Sigel
Franklin
No. 6
Big Eudora Meeting Delighted By Local Show of Patriotism
Over 150 residents attended in Eudora for Tealer in Fudora last night. Miss Anderson and Mr. Appleboom praised the crowd’s patriotism as local women show interest in Red Cross work and plan to form a Eudora chapter.
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Fudora
Miss Anderson
Mr. Appleboom
Eudora
Miss Carter
Flere
Columbia
Gem of the Ocean
Josephine
Genevieve Leo
Marie Moll
America
Tpauline Ware
Marie Catlin
Lydia Catlin
Mary Williams
Marguerite Landon
Marie Combest
Gertrude Schubert
Appelboom Quartet
Sons of America
Misses Tichards Fter
Messrs
Mrs. Lee
Red Cross
Suce
Lecompton Red Cross Chapter Forms and Ice Cream Social Planned
Enthusiastic audience at Adare United Brethren chapel hear Professor F W Blackmar and Miss Sadie Dorsey as Lecompton forms a Red Cross chapter. Officers include P B Fen president W B Hutchinson vice president and Ralph Davis secretary. Ice cream social set for July 4 to raise funds.
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Red Cross
F. W. Blackmar
Sadie Dorsey
Lecompton
Adare Vnited
Hutchinson
EK. W. Cross
Talmage D. Fank
Uoiation of Funeral Directors
P. BP. Fen
Association
W. Bs. Hutchinson
Ralph Davs
Spring Hill
Ae SS
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Alfredo Coccal
Tella
Watria Hunga
Bulgaria
Greece
Pershing Mares
American Clearing House Ix
American Red Cross
Grace Humiston
Sherlock Holmes
Police
Roine
K. U2
Board of
Ahunui
Department Child Welfare
K. UL
MD Purchasing Boards
Kansas Weather Report
Horson
Harvard
Lumiaier
C. A. Smart
Lonce
Will Cone
Smart
Trymouth
A. Schwegler
Mymouth Congregational
Mary Hen
Sten
Male
Laaweenee
Deaghss
BIG Eudora
Yinewelcome
France
Ralph H. Spotts
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