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New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1917

Page

4

Cocchi Confessed Slaying Ruth Cruger to Priest Here

Alfredo Cocchi, fleeing from New York to Italy, confessed to Father Moretto, the priest who married him, that he killed Ruth Cruger. Deputy Police Commissioner Lord and others confirmed the admission at Chariton Street after Moretto reported Cocchi’s confession.

Cocchi Ruth Cruger Alfredo Cocchi New York Italy Father Asper Moretto St Raphael Society For At & Charlton Street Father Moretto Lord Rorke Mie Chariton Street Onographer Father Moretta Helen Cruger Ruth Coceht Pather Moretto

Murderer Cocchi Tells Italian Officials Details Of Ruth Cruger Case

Alfredo Cocchi, facing Italian authorities in Cologn, Italy, describes the Ruth Cruger murder. He says she screamed during smothering, then claims he buried her in a storage cellar to conceal the crime. He recalls fleeing New York February 17 and offers partial alibi.

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Inspector Faurot Named In Cruger Investigation

Testimony at Police Headquarters shows Misa Helen Cruger, sister of Ruth Cruger, met Inspector Faurot and a letter from former Police Commissioner McKay, seeking attention to Ruth’s disappearance. Cruger details visits to Cocchi’s shop and contradicts Lagarenne’s stance on Cocchi, while Lagarenne describes his career and past commendations.

Misa Helen Cruger Ruth Cruger Leonard M. Walletein Inspector Faurot Ruth Miss Helen Cocchi Lagarenne Wallstein Helen Faurot Detective Bureau Douglas I. McKay Pec Police Met Men Fourth Branch Detive Bureau Douglas 1 McKay Miss Cruger Frederick Ewing Crago Miss Crager Cocehi Mies Cruger Wallatein Henry D. Cruger Heaton Alefred M. Brown Detective Lagerenne

Swann Hints Police Shield Cocchi in Cruger Murder Case

District Attorney Swann expects to possess full details of a determined effort to sidetrack the Alfredo Cocchi investigation in the Ruth Cruger murder. He plans to present witnesses soon. officials say Cocchi's status as an American citizen remains unproven at the Hall of Records.

Alfredo Corehi Ruth Cruger Swann State Department Joseph A. Faurot Misa Consuelo la Rue Polyclinic Grace Hamiston Woods Washington Bureau of City Inquiry Accounts Leonard Walletein Fgares E Police Hareau Cruger Age Tem Anid

Police shakeup hits Manhattan motorcycle squad after summonses found

Briggs reports that thirty patrolmen and sergeants of Manhattan motorcycle squad were summoned to Pax Tice Headquarters to identify a bundle of old summonses and clubs and provide information. Ten or five members face suspension in coming days as authorities probe misconduct. Supreme Court Justice Ford ordered Victor Blady discharged from the House of Detention while he remains a material witness in a murder case. lawyers sought writ of habeas corpus for his release.

Crater Manhattan Pax Tice Supreme Court Ford House of Detention Victor Blady Edeweater Nedigehauffeur Alfredo Cocchi Eiward Miehling Harry Kayser

Two Men Leap From Bridges Amid City Suicide Wave

A New York City crisis reports an epidemic of self destruction with multiple suicides between morning and night. Frederick Homolka, jobless coal passer, leaped from the Queensboro Bridge and was not recovered. Leonard Gallitto, nineteen, jumped from the Manhattan Bridge and died. Laura, a daughter, aided by her artist sister, found her mother dead by hanging in a locked room. a man believed to be George Lehmalt was found with a noose in Central Park. another man hung himself at 241 East Seventy-eighth Street. Mathilda Easing of the Bronx committed suicide by inhaling a toxic agent.

New York City East East River Frederick Homolka Queensboro East Seventieth Street Minnie Leonard Gallitto Tentyold Manhattan Bridge Sweeney Gouvernest Hospital A. Louise Rowne Laura George Lehmalt Fort Slocum Central Park Ninesieth Street Fifth Avenue East Seventy-eighth Street Mm Mathilda Easing Tiffany Street The Bronx

Gurley Flynn Defies Duluth Ordinance

Gurley Flynn of New York and seven IWW members were arrested in a raid on IWW headquarters in Duluth under a free city ordinance and today pleaded not guilty to a vagrancy charge. Flynn challenged the ordinance saying it would not withstand legal scrutiny. She claimed prior arrests in Paterson New Jersey New York City Missoula Spokane and Philadelphia connected with similar work had never led to convictions.

Duluth Minn Elizabeth Gurley Flynn New York Industrial Workers of the World Mins Flynn Paterson York City Missoula Monts Spokane Philadelphia

Mayor Mitchel's joke lands humorists at Bellevuctation

A Bronx shooting left Helen Wheelan dead after aJoy ride involved Michael J Nagliano and Harold Butler who were arrested and charged with homicide while Frank Devlin lay critically injured at Fordham Hospital Police say Nagliano shot Wheelan in a mistaken belief she carried Devlin's revolver The Mayor's humorous reception followed in a separate narrative about a chestnut tree planting stunt by city officials and humorists in New York City, ending with a celebratory tour of the harbor and a return to the Majestic Hotel cabaret.

Bellevuctation Michael J. Nagliano East 118Th Street Helen Wheelan East 127Th Street Willow Avenue 18Th Street Ronx Bronx Nagliane Healy Bronx County Harold Butler 1128Th Street Joy Riders Frank Devlin West 103d Street Miss WI Devlin Fordham Hospital Butler Nagliano Miss Wheelan Mitchel American Press Humoriots! National Association Cin Joinnati Union City Hall Humoriats Don Marquis Ted Robinson Newton Newkirk Boston Post Hudson Brooklyn Bridge John J. Higginbotham Detroit Bellevue Deser Kise Tyesnth Street Roy Moulton Homer Cray Hotel Majestic Daniel Mayer Aith Kent

State's Evidence Fails To Stir Mrs Gilligan Trial

Hartford June 25 The trial of Mrs Amy E Archer Gilligan on a murder charge resumes as testimony on nocturnal exhumations autopsies and arsenic in stomachs failed to move her. Two former inmates described conditions at the Windsor home and the 1914 death of Franklin R Andrews as investigators opened the Andrews grave and examined organs. Captain Robert Hurley testified the grave was opened and organs preserved in jars with sealing wax.

Hartford Amy E. Archer-Gilligan Windsor Franklin R. Andrews Chesnire Conn Mex. Gilligan Andrews Loren Gowdy Hugh MM. Alcorn Robert T. Hurley State Police Etais

Prosperity Bulletin Affirms Positive War‑Era Outlook

Ada has risen since the war began and confidence remains high for the country’s future. Our business in California grows with crops, and annual publicity appropriations will increase next year as usual. Quote attributed to G Harold Powell of the California Fruit Growers' Exchange, Los Angeles.

Ada G. Harold Powell California Pruit Growers’ Exchange Los Angeles Cal

Ten Jurors Drawn in Baff Murder Trial

Prospective jurors expressed scruples about capital punishment and skepticism toward accomplice testimony as a panel of ten was seated for the trial of four men tied to the Barnett But murder in LL. Court adjourned until today, with more jurors to be selected. Defendants Joseph Cohen Jacob Cohen Abraham Graf and Avi Jac are charged with instigating the killing and funding the assassins. Prosecutors Alfred Becker and James Malley lead the case. defendants are represented by Frank Moss Alfred Gilchrist and Harry Copp. District Attorney Swann and assistant George S. Brothers are involved in the proceedings.

Barnett West Washington Market Compkins Joseph Jacob Cohen Abraham Graf Avi Jac Alfred Becker James,Malley Frank Moss Alfred J. Gilchrist Harry Copp Swann

Found Arms In Mrs Mooney's Room Trial At San Francisco

In San Francisco on June 2 ve a trial involving Mrs Mooney continues. Witnesses describe seizure of a cartridge revolver and dynamite booklets from rooms linked to the defendant. The defense questions why certain items were omitted from a receipt of what was taken, citing numerous small articles found during the search.

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Child saves mother from suicide attempt at river pier

Victoria Batti of 289 East 16th Street The Bronx faced mounting food costs and refused to feed her six children. She stood on the East River pier with her five year old daughter and attempted to end her life. The daughter screamed drawing police attention. Bail set at $1000 as she cites inability to feed and cope with her brood.

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Edison Rate Cut Blocked by Public Service Commission

The Public Service Commission unanimously denied New York Edison Company’s request to abandon its plan for a further rate reduction. The decision kept the 7 cent per kilowatt hour target uncertain, with the commission citing no clear evidence to justify reversing November’s understanding. Mayor Mitchel and City officials urged carrying out the agreed July 1 cut, while the company weighs returning to the 8 cent rate or pursuing court action.

Public Service Commission New York Edison Company Mitchel Mathie Commiccion Maltbie Chaseman Straua Warrnted Strane Eithet

Jury Awards Six Cents in Libel Case Over Marie Louise Ad Content

The case centers on Samuel Hopkins Adams articles in The Theta urging honest advertising and denouncing deceptive fashion claims. The jury awarded six cents in damages to Marie Louise, after determining the defendant business operated under an illegal name and that the article damaged her reputation, though not all factual specifics were proven. The Tribune defended its reporting as true, while the plaintiff claimed the advertisements harmed her business and reputation.

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What Is Going on Today at Harvard Exhibit

Readable fragments describe events at the Mediopellias Museum of ih m bildaitiae in Cane ne and a Harvard venue with a noted tour. Details are partial and unclear but indicate a showcase or exhibit events schedule with people involved and locations mentioned.

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Court Blocks Name Change and Affirms Greenhouse Family Right

In a decisive ruling the court forbids George Louis Greenhouse from modifying his family name to Wood. The case centers on maintaining the Greenhouse lineage and protecting the family’s established honor and status within the American clan. The judge states the court lacks authority to alter the inherited family name and upholds the existing surname.

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