Ruth Cruger Murder Body Found in City Shop Basement
Ruth Cruger, a 16 year old girl missing since February, was found buried beneath wooden and cement floors in a motorcycle shop basement at 42 West 127th Street. The case traces to owner Alfredo Cocchi who fled to Bologna, Italy, and the investigation questions police handling and searches.
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Japan Questions U S Note on China and Seeks Far East Policy
Washington reports Japan doubts U S judgment in sending a note to China on internal differences. Tokyo claims special interest in China, while Britain aligns with U S aims. The issue echoes Japan’s broader push to influence Far East peace and counter U S intervention in Mexico.
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Germans Again Raid England as Zeppelin Downed
London reports German air raids with two airships crossing the East Anglian coast and Kent. Bombs were dropped from one ship, causing damage and a coastal town fire. Later one Zeppelin was brought down in flames.
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Want China to Enter War Protests Rise in Southern Provinces
A cablegram reported by the Chinese Nationalist League of New York from Cantos warned six southern provinces may begin extensive military operations against the central government. Local leagues in the area claim strong pro war sentiment and calls for action.
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Secretary McAdoo signals caps on large loans
Secretary McAdoo announces that loan limits will be trimmed proportionally beyond two billion dollars. Subscriptions continue and the number of loan subscribers is likely to exceed three million.
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Subscriptions by Districts After Late Estimate Totals
Unofficial late-hour totals show district subscriptions with only Cleveland and Atlanta completed. New York leads with 1.05 billion, Philadelphia 1.28 billion across districts, Richmond and Chicago report smaller sums, overall figure about 2.0048 billion.
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Treasury reports bond subscriptions amid vast nationwide support
Washington June 16 unofficial tallies show subscriptions approaching 2 billion for Liberty bonds with large totals from Navy and other departments. Subscriptions arriving directly to the Treasury from Federal Reserve banks and private sources are being compiled as officials note possible allotments not to exceed two billion. McAdoo praised nationwide public backing and press cooperation as preparations for final distribution proceed.
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Riots Rumor and Education Circular Reported in Rotterdam
Dispatch from Amsterdam reports rumors that Germany's Prussian Education Minister issued a circular to all teachers warning against enemy agents and urging praise of the Emperor and the Hohenzollern line. Vorwärts calls the move the limit of blunder.
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Wilson Names Hoover Food Chief as War Ration Plans Grow
President Wilson empowers Herbert Hoover to organize the women of the country for the food ration effort. Hoover can enlist housewives as volunteers and coordinate with food distributors. The action comes amid wartime controls and existing espionage-law powers.
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Proclamation Opposes Separate Peace in Russia
Petrograd reports a council of Workmen's and Soldiers' Delegates pledging firm opposition to a separate peace with the Central Powers. The document cites Prince Leopold's offer and warns unity with allies is essential to defend freedom, urging troops nationwide to rally and pursue a democratic peace.
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Petrograd Socialists Lead in New District Elections
In Petrograd sub-municipal districts all adults and women voted on equal terms. Turnout reached 700 447 of 685 000 qualified voters, with about 70 percent backing current Socialist parties. Reports from Copenhagen note German press briefings on American forces and a cautious view on a new Russian offensive.
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Russia Expels Swiss Socialist Grimm Over Peace Move
Petrograd reports fresh German peace overtures to Russia via a dispatch to Robert Grimm, Swiss socialist. Grimm denies transmission by Swiss minister, prompting dismissal by the Provisional Government and his expulsion from Russia.
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Germans anxious over our army no real aid before 1918
A June 16 dispatch from The Hague notes German public fear over American intervention. Experts debate if Pershing has arrived in France and whether 9,000 troops will reach the front, with forecasts ranging from no aid to a few divisions by autumn.
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Berlin Offers New Peace Terms to Russia Reported
Stockholm dispatch cites a cipher telegram from the Swiss Federal Council saying Germany will not pursue an offensive while a Russia peace is possible. It claims an honorable settlement with Poland Lithuania and Courland, with Austria to receive back occupied provinces.
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German View of Wilson Note Sees No War Motive Change
Berlin daily Norddeutsche says peace with Russia is possible without annexations or indemnities and criticizes Wilson for shifting reasons for entering the war. The paper claims Wilson abandoned his anti autocratic stance and now seeks liberal Russia’s support, while accusing him of autocratic power in declaring war. It cites further remarks from Russia’s Tereschtenko and U.S. envoy Root praising democracy and unity against a common foe.
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