Cruger Demands Woods Removal In Murder Probe
Henry D Cruger father of Ruth Cruger who vanished after a Feb 13 murder at Alfredo Cocchi’s motorcycle shop demands Police Commissioner Arthur Woods be removed and the department reorganized He accuses police of shielding Cocchi and stalling the investigation A letter to Mayor Mitchel outlines his charges and calls for action while the department begins a fresh probe into unsolved cases
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Henry D. Cruger
Ruth Cruew
Eoombe
Alfredo Cocchi
127Th
Manhattan
Mitchel
Arthur Woods
Henry Ankenmann
Cocchi
New York City
John Purroy Mitchel
New York
Reed E
Mochester
Leeds
Police Department
Woods
J. J. Faurot
Junkers Despair of Russian Peace and War Continuation
The article reports Socialist opposition to Scheidemanns Stockholm program and to negotiations with Russia. It notes German front officers feel peace unlikely this year and a coming winter campaign. The Berlin Post cautions against overestimating Russian revolutionary fervor and stresses external influence on Russia’s democracy.
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Aussia
Ths
New York Times
Krupp
Berlin Post
Russia
Casr
Saa
Russians Indicate War Will Resume Amid Barter for Collaboration
Petrograd reports Premier and Foreign Minister claim frank state of affairs with American Commission led by Elihu Root. Provisional Government aims to reveal full Russia situation to partners, while planning a broader study of rail and traffic capacity. Engineers say traffic could triple with existing lines and rolling stock, as commissions inspect bridges, repair shops, and routes from Vladivostok to Irkutsk.
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Petrograd
Elihu Root
Tereschtenko
Men
Minis
Russia
United States
M. Tereechtenko
Wyerin Sy Commission
Associated Press
M. Mitinsky
M. Mitineky
Tts
Viadivostok
Stevens
Lts
Ame
Vladivostock
Ventostok
Harbin
Tehita
Tarsk
Irkutsk
Vyatia
European
Yenesei
Novomoskovak
Amer F
Half of Kut Prisoners Die from Ill Treatment
The Reuters Cairo correspondent cites reliable sources saying many British and Indian captives taken at Kut-el-Amara in Mesopotamia have died due to neglect and poor medical care. Reports note deafness in over half the Kut group, with Swiss oversight refused, and 22 of 37 European‑managed hospital patients dying after doctors fled.
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London
Reuter
Cairo
Mesopotamia
Taurus
Kut-el-Amara
Kadia
Aleppo
British Retake Posts East of Monchy Le Preux
British forces on the Arras front recaptured posts east of Monchy le Preux that had fallen last Monday during a German push. Canadian headquarters report the capture north of the Souchez River and the neutralization of three German counterattacks. One aircraft was shot down and two failed to return as aerial operations continued.
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London
Arras
Monchy-le-Preux
Infantry Hill
War Office
Souchez
Lens
Mrs Pankhurst Seeks Russian Democracy War Strategy
British suffragist leader Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst arrived in Petrograd and met with Elihu Roy and Charles Edward Russell at the Winter Palace. She outlined British democratic aims and discussed directing Russia's new democracy toward the war effort, stressing need for unity against a common foe.
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Petrograd
Emmeline Pankhurst
New Republic
Audieon
Eve Mon
Mme
Khurst
Henore
Macdon
Sovialet
Stockholm
Donald
Germans Launch Heavy Attack on French Lines Near Aisne
Paris reports a strong German assault today on French positions north of the Aisne between the Allette River and Laffaux mill. After a nightlong bombardment, the attack over about 1100 yards yielded a slight German gain in a first line trench east of Vauxaillon. South of Filain the Germans attacked in a near sector but gained nothing.
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Paris
Aisne
Allette
Laffaux Mill
War Office
Vauxaillon
Filain
Ailette River
Banner at White House Tearing Sparks Senate outrage
A mob at the White House gate tore down a militant suffrage banner aimed at the Russian mission, denouncing Wilson and Root and urging democracy for women. Police and Secret Service faced jeers as bystanders, including Lucy Burns and Mrs. Lawrence Lewis, watched the incident unfold and copy the inscription.
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New York Times
Washington
United States
White House
Thes
Wilson
Envoy Root
Russia
America
Woman's Party
Lucy Urns
New York
Lawrence Lewis
Philadelphia
Walter 8
Timmis
Fifth Avenue
Berlin
Germany
Secret Service
Aliceman
Body
Rerey
Mr. Timmis
Now Come the Irish Missions Two of Them
Special to The New York Times reports T P O Connor a leader of the Irish Nationalist Party will arrive in the United States on an important mission with a delegation from the Irish Parliamentary Party to explain the Irish question to Americans. Sinn Fein leaders plan to seek British passports for three members to oppose the mission.
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Irish Missions
T. P. O’connor
Sinn Fenners
Washington
T. P. O'Connor
Irish Nationalist Party
Irish Pariamentary Party
America
Irish Pary Party
Sinn Fein
United States
Lord Northcliffe
Wilson
Lioyéd George
Atlantic
London
Boston
Mr. Hazleton
John Redmond
Michael J. Jordan
United Irish League
Jordan
Dublin
Ireland
British Shipping Losses Rise in U-Boat Fury
London report details weekly British losses from torpedoes and mines as U-boat activity peaks. Admiralty notes 2,897 arrivals and 2,908 sailings with 53 ships sunk this week, 27 over 1,600 tons and 26 under.
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London
Admiralty
United States Plans 2000 Battle Planes Monthly output
Washington reports government plans to produce 2000 aircraft engines per month with first delivery by November and a proposed 600 million dollar appropriation. Automobiles and typewriters to be converted to aircraft parts as factories shift to bomber and training planes for European and American camps.
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New York Times
Washington
United States
Aircraft Production Board
Howard Coffin
Europe
Congress
Mr. Coffin
George C. Squier
Army Aviation
America
Embargo Details Advance in Wilson Food Order Clash
President Wilson and advisers push to finalize an embargo proclamation to protect grain and wartime supplies. Backed by Hoover and Redfield, the move aims to curb exports and extend controls to steel coal and lumber, amid Senate debate and fears for farmers and business interests.
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New York Times
Washington
Wilson
America
Redfield
Department of Commerce
United States
Food Administration
Executive Department
Hoover
Government Run Transport System Proposed by Trade Commission
A Federal Trade Commission report to Congress outlines pooling all coal production and distribution with rail and water systems under a government agency. The plan, broader than Hoover era controls, would set per ton rates and direct system operation by the President, aiming to lower prices but risking reduced private rail profits. It cites European wartime measures and notes coal consumption outpacing production as domestic railcar demand strains lines.
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New York Times
Washington
United States
Interstate Ae Commission
Federal Trades Mission
Causion
Con
England
France
Gement
Italigi
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