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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1917
Page
4
Italian and Chicago stock yards leaders meet in Chicago for a diplomatic exchange. Mayor to welcome visitors at City Hall during a planned pilgrimage to Gari Baldi's home. Dinner discussions highlight food shortages and wartime sacrifice, with Armour & Company and industry figures in attendance.
A report outlines an Italian reception for the Bee Chairman and invited guests in Jersey City. A military escort and dignitaries from Columbia University are noted, with plans for a wreath laying at Garibaldi and a dinner at the Plaza followed by related events including speeches and a visit to the Waldorf Astoria.
The Italian cabinet sees resignations accepted including the Under Secretary for War and the Deputy Minister for Munitions. King Victor Emmanuel reportedly accepted the notices amid a reshuffle affecting key defense and administration posts.
Henry M. Leland and his son withdraw from automobile business to aid the war effort. The Detroit founders of a major car company emphasize dedicating time to aviation and related wartime work, leveraging their early gasoline car innovations and engineering expertise.
British government induces Sir Samuel Lever to remain in financial service here after United States engagement. In London June 18 the Treasury Secretary agreed to stay, with Chancellor Snowden noting his services would be of great value abroad. Prime Minister Baldwin to take Lever's Treasury post.
Lord Northcliffe, head of the British Commission in the United States, returns from Washington and talks of a vast organizing task. He mentions a $40 million contract in one day and weekly expenditures of 50 to 60 million dollars, while plans to rent a summer house outside New York are discussed. Bernard Baruch met him during the visit and questions about lessons from the war are touched on.
E M Byssche claims in France that German soldiers distributed poison laced candy to children in occupied Northern France and Belgium. He reports German aims, executions, and destruction to terrorize populations, contrasting Kaiser rhetoric with alleged devilish acts and war crimes.
An unnamed speaker lauds Turks as humane and decent and contrasts rear-area clerical roles with firing-line equality. He stresses America must act boldly in the war, notes varied national attitudes, and hints at past civil strife influencing current deeds and trials.
Buenos Aires date June 18 cabinet debates status of a squadron of American warships in Argentine waters. No decision yet but likely not to be treated as belligerents. Public calls for a warm reception clash with neutrality rules, while some officials argue for longer stays in ports.
Madrid reports Premier Dato will reform criticisms limits while upholding neutrality and military discipline. A growing reform movement spreads from Cordova to reopen Parliament as higher army commands are reorganized under Minister of War Primo Rivera.
An Aldermanic committee is urged to investigate the Cruger case handling. Mayor Mitchel defends police efforts while signaling possible dereliction, and Commissioner Woods probes potential negligence and accomplice involvement. The Grand Jury indicted Cocchi for first degree murder, with prosecutors seeking Italy extradition considerations and renewed efforts against white slave trafficking. Ruth Cruger's body was buried after morgue procedures.
London June 18 The Ministry of Shipping warns possible postwar charterers that there is no assurance national requirements will permit such arrangements. The notice signals the government expects to continue controlling shipping after the war.
Major Gen. Pershing is at work in his Paris office after completing social events tied to his arrival. He has a busy week ahead handling arrangements for the arrival of American troops and related questions.
State Department, at New York authorities request, asked Italy to arrest and detain Alfredo Cocchi for Ruth Cruger’s murder. Cocchi, traced to Bo Italy, may face extradition depending on Italian constitutional provisions and war implications.
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