Cocchi Tries To End Life In His Cell
Alfredo Cocchi, famed as Ruth Cruger’s confessed slayer, attempted suicide in his Italian cell by striking his head against the wall. Guards found him distressed and he demanded to end it all, calmed only by threats of restraint. Mood swings marked by cheerfulness and despair, he sometimes sings, fearing extradition to New York for the electric chair.
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Wallstein Finds Police Ignored Cruger Case Flaws
Commissioner Wallstein reviews Police Department records on Ruth Cruger disappearance and Cocchi link, finds Fourth Branch ignored leads and labeled Cocchi a missing person. He notes a 1917 recommendation to close the case and documents show conflicting notes and delayed investigations. Continued on Last Page.
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Buea
Peace policy call by Churchill in The Sunday Pictorial
In a London article Churchill urges an aggressive policy for Allied fleets with America in the war. He argues two dreadnoughts per German ship and warns against keeping hundreds of battleships idle for a potential peace. He advocates blue water forces capable of decisive action and strategy to force German weakness, with key caveats about the balance of naval power and future warfare.
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Roosevelt's Sons On Way to France
Colonel Roosevelt announced at Oyster Bay that Major Theo dore Roosevelt Jr and Lieutenant Archibald Roosevelt have gone to France from Plattsburg. He said two of his sons already left and the others would follow, urging young men to enlist. Kermit Roosevelt remains at Plattsburg awaiting commission while Quentin Roosevelt, rejected here for a physical defect, has joined the regular army.
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Oyster Bay
France
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Eggular Uriny Lying Corp
Russia Sees Offensive Likely as French Minister Reports
Albert Thomas, French Minister of Munitions, told Paris officials Russia faces strong military and administrative hurdles but progress on governmental authority and discipline is underway. He warned against any separate peace and noted Russia’s economic strains show signs of improvement. Washington reports the U S food control bill moves to Senate with expectations of rapid passage amid possible filibuster tactics. The brewing of beer and light wines faces political hurdles in the dry amendment debate, with La Follette seen as pivotal.
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Paris
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France
Admiral Glennon Helps to Subdue Sebastopol Mutiny
Rear Admiral James H. Glennon and his U S naval staff returned to Petrograd after aiding in restoring order at Sebastopol where Black Sea fleet sailors had mutinied. He spoke to a combined meeting of Soldiers, Workers and Sailors representatives, urging continued war effort and was warmly welcomed by Admiral Lukin and local delegates before departing for Archangel and Helsinki.
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Reception details for Mr Root at Mox Cow on Mane A
Readers learn more about Mr Root's reception and the addresses mentioned in the Mox cow event on Mane A. The account highlights who attended and the places cited, with emphasis on roles and locations connected to the affair.
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Hard Fight Planned In Senate to Permit Manufacture of Beer
Washington June 24 The Senate faces a major clash over prohibition amendments as it weighs allowing the manufacture of beer and wines. Dry senators oppose extending prohibitions to malt liquors while many favor preserving ban on whiskey and brandy. The House bill will be substituted for the Chamberlain draft, with debate to continue. Compromises may shape licensing, price guarantees, and import tariff provisions as administration supporters seek House alignment.
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Wilson Will Name Board to Arouse War Spirit
Washington reports the administration plans a broad publicity push to explain the war. By July 1 a board of cabinet members and a media or education chairman will oversee war information, aided by the National Security League and training in Chautauqua circuits. The move prompts concerns over press independence and government control of news.
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Pershing Names Frederick Palmer Major on His Staff
Paris June 24 Major General Pershing announced Frederick Palmer of New York is named to his staff in the Intelligence Department with the rank of major He will oversee army relations with the American press and bring extensive front line reporting experience to the role Palmer born 1878 Pleasantville Pa has covered the Greco Turkish War Spanish American War Boxer uprising Russo Japanese conflicts Balkan crises and the Western Front for the Associated Press
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Von Seydier Heads Temporary Austrian Cabinet
A dispatch from Vienna reports a transition ministry formed in Austria led by Dr. Von Seydier. The cabinet vows to be provisional until a permanent government is formed and lists ministers for Agriculture Interior Education Justice Finance Commerce Public Works Railways Defence and related posts. The prior cabinet headed by Count Clam-Martinic resigned after Polish parliamentary revolt.
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Last Day of Red Cross War Fund Drive
Today marks the final full day of the Red Cross drive for its 100 600 000 war fund. The central New York office at 42 Wall Street coordinates gifts and mail subscriptions. Accredited campaign committees canvass the city and may receive checks made out to The Red Cross War Fund.
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