Cocchi Confesses Killing Ruth Cruger in Bologna Shop
Alfredo Cocchi, a New York motorcycle dealer, admitted he killed Ruth Cruger after failing to win her affection. He described jealousy as the motive, tears breaking as he confessed in Bologna after extradition proceedings intensified. The case linked his shop basement murder with an earlier NY discovery and involved police, diplomats, and aSaloon tunnel theory.
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Associated Press
Bologna
Italy
Alfredo Cocchi
New York
Ruth Cruger
Zucconi
Cocchi
Miss Cruger
Wadleigh High School
Coveret
Cocehi
Alfred Cocchi
Woods
State Department
Washington
America
Extradition Push Gathers Pace In Cocchi Case
New York officials press for Cocchi’s return from Italy after his confession to Ruth Cruger’s murder. District Attorney Swann and police head Woods say the United States will seek Cocchi’s transfer, and a police shake up ensues as four motorcycle officers are suspended for alleged misconduct linked to the crime scene.
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New York
Italy
Alfred Cocchi
Ruth Cruger
Swann
Frank L. Polk
Deuce
Cocchi
Woods
Washington
Laredo Fire Destroys Ware House With $250000 Loss
A blaze ripped through J Armengol's new warehouse in Laredo Texas destroying the structure and causing an estimated loss of 250000 dollars. Seventy carloads of beans garlic flour and provisions and thirty thousand bales of ixtle were burned. Two workers, Jose Ramirez and Rosendo Martinez, were injured by falling debris and hospitalized.
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Jose Ramirez
Border Foundry
Rosendo Martnez
Mercy Hospital
Nation plans drive to recruit 70,000 men for wartime army
Washington, D. C. June 23. A one week nationwide drive begins to recruit 70,000 volunteers to boost the regular army to 300,000. President Wilson calls unmarried men aged 18 to 40 with no dependents and not in essential war work to enroll. Those 18 to 21 and 31 to 40 plus registrants may train and face active service prospects.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
War Organization of America
National Guard
Granger Claims Notable War Drive in Texas
Granger, Texas reports a striking patriotic record with 12 percent of its 2000 residents volunteering for military service. The town also raised 21,600 through Liberty Loan subscriptions by 208 people and already gathered 10,000 from 600 donors to the Red Cross fund, with more expected as the drive continues.
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Houston
Tex
Weather forecast for San Antonio and vicinity
Tonight and Sunday partly cloudy forecast for San Antonio and surrounding area with mild temperatures and light winds.
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San Antonio and Vicinity
Weather for Tourists From The Light
Forecasts for major cities. St Louis highs near 92 with 76 under partly cloudy skies and rain possible. Chicago shows 60 with east wind 10 miles and Sunday fair, Milwaukee 62 with southeast wind 8 miles and likely fair, New York 74 clear with east wind, Kansas City 76 with southwest wind and Sunday fair, Washington 74 clear with west wind and probable rain.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
New York
Kansas City
Washington
American Gunner Fights Submarine Off Atlantic Port
June 23 report from a steamship captain describes a June 6 encounter one day out from Genoa Italy with a German U boat. The stern gun fired four shots at about 500 yards, the second hit the periscope, and the submarine disappeared with no damage to the American freighter.
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Atlantic
Genoa
Italy
Report on sinking of German submarine confirmed
Navy report from Chief Boatswainmate O. J. Gullickson confirms the sinking or severe damage of a German submarine by the armed American merchantman gun crew. The gun crew included Freddie Wilson Highwood Illinois O Beam Bridgeport Illinois Victor M Burris Fayetteville Arkansas Sylvester Niehaus Webster Groves Missouri and William A Metzger Lake Forest Illinois.
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Washington, D. C
Navy
Navy Department
O. J. Gullickson
Gullickson
Freddie Wilson
Highwood
Ill
8. O. Beam
Bridgeport
Victor M. Burris
Fayetteville, Ark
Sylvester J. Niehauss
Webster Grove
William A. Metzger
Lake Forest
Liberty Loan 9 2 Per Cent Over Final Subscriptions
Final Liberty Loan tabulations show $3,035,226,850 subscribed, about 62 percent over needed. Over four million buyers across districts, with first district leading at $1,186,788,400 and Chicago second at $357,195,950. Subdivision by tiers lists allotments and percentages, with next payment due June 28 and 2 percent advance already forwarded.
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Washington
D. C
Federal Reserve
Chicago
Kansas City
St. Louis
Minneapolis
McAdoo
Grand Jury Recalled in Dallas for Special Session
The Federal grand jury in Dallas, recalled for a special session on June 27, will probe further into alleged activities of the Farmers' and Laborers' Protective Association of America. Upon its first session the panel returned 55 indictments and 50 men have already been taken into custody.
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DALLAS+Tex
Farmers’ and Laborers’ Protective Association of America
Morehead Appointed Judge of New 85th District Court
H S Morehead of Franklin has been appointed by Governor Ferguson to serve as judge of the new 85th district court created by the last session of the Thirty fifth legislature. The appointment was announced from Austin on June 23.
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H. S. Morehead
Austin
Tex
Franklin
Ferguson
85Th District Court
War Library Committee Authorized at Cantonments
In Every Cantonment tours ILLE Ky June 23 The American Library Association at its thirty ninth annual meeting here authorized creation of a war committee to ensure every cantonment erected for training the selective army is supplied a library.
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Tours
Ille
American Library Association
Russia Opposes Separate Peace With Germany Congress Hears
In Washington the head of the Russian mission, Ambassador Bakhmetieff, told Congress that Russia rejects any separate peace with Germany. He praised the provisional government and urged a firm alliance for lasting peace among democratic nations as crowds cheered the reception in the House.
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Washington, D. C
Bakhmetieff
Congress
Germany
House of Congress
Russia
Clark
Switzerland
United States
Council of Workmen
Congress of Peasants
Glennon in Sebastopol Amid Mutinous Outbreak
From Petrograd June 21 reports no news on Read Admiral Glennon and another U. S. naval member in Sebastopol during a mutinous Black Sea fleet crisis. Government says no official details for days but worst is over. Delegates and Kerensky ministers may travel to Sebastopol tonight. Lenine followers and Kronstadt extremists are said to back the unrest.
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Petrograd
Sebastopol
Glennon
Russia
Black Sea
Council of Workmen's and Soldiers
Kerensky
Lenine
Kronstadt
Marked Improvement In Petrograd After Turmoil
Petrograd reports a better situation with less disorder at Sebastopol and rising support for the government. The Pan Russian Congress backed the provisional government by more than a four to one margin, and warned that transferring all power to democracy would weaken the revolution amid anarchist threats.
Marconi factored Italy's aid in France defense
William Marconi, member of the Italian wartime mission, told a New York dinner crowd that Italy's swift neutrality in 1914 blocked Germany's plan to attack Europe. He credited Italy with mobilizing nearly one million troops after Rome declared neutrality, aiding France at the Marne and possibly changing world history.
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New York
William Marconi
United States
Mitchel
Germany
France
Europe
Mr. Marconi
England
Rome
Italy
Paris
Marne
Suffragette Banner Attempt at White House Blocked
Police quickly stopped a banner display by two suffragettes in front of the White House grounds. The two women were arrested and released on their own recognizance. Authorities extended the ban to the capital amid plans to exhibit banners during the Russian commission visit. At Women’s Party HQ, officials said they sought a conference with Mme Bakmetieff, wife of the Russian mission’s head in New York.
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Washington
D. C
White House
Woman's Party
Grace Lusk Under Sedatives After Slaying Mrs Roberts
Waukesha Wisconsin June 23 Grace Lusk, accused of killing Mrs David Roberts, slept last night under sedatives for nerves stressed by the case. Physicians report her greatest hurdle is her stated wish to die and lack of will to live though hopes for recovery persist. Mrs Roberts funeral is planned for this afternoon.
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Waukesha
Wis
Grace Lusk
David Roberts
Robert
Resolution to place merchant marine under one department
Paris June 23 The Chamber of Deputies resolution to centralize work on building buying and chartering merchant ships was accepted by the government and passed by a show of hands. The move would place the entire merchant marine effort under a single department for centralized control.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Light Want Ads Sunday Listings Offer Handy Finds
A note explains that finding desired items is easier when many readers search Light Want Ads. Sunday issues will feature worthwhile offerings and wants, and reading them pays. Ads are taken over the phone, with Sunday ads accepted until 8 oclock Saturday night by calling Cr. 1742.
Pershing pushes centralization of U S relief work in Paris
General Pershing has ordered the amalgamation of the American clearing house with the American Red Cross for France and Belgium. The transfer is to be complete by September 1 with H Herman Harjes and H C Beatty continuing leadership. The move follows broader efforts to centralize military missions and cut red tape as American forces aid allied efforts.
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Paris
American Clearing House
America
American Red Cross
General Pershing
Clearing House
Red Cross
United States
H. Herman Harjes
H. C. Beatty
Major Murphy
France
Belgium
Grayson Murphy
War Council
James D. Perkins
Englewood Sets Record In Red Cross Campaign
Englewood New Jersey tops list by raising 112740 against a 20000 goal for the Red Cross hundred million fund. Flint Michigan and San Jose California follow. New York City trails with 33847000 raised of 77000000. City rankings include Richmond Cleveland Pittsburgh Louisville Memphis Detroit Seattle Boston St. Louis Portland Washington Chattanooga San Francisco Chicago Philadelphia Houston Dallas with varied percentages.
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Washington
D. C
Englewood
N. J
New York City
Red Cross Fund
Red Cross
Flint
Mich
San Jose
Cal
Orange
Richmond
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Louisville
Memphis
Tulsa
Nashville
Birmingham
Detroit
Seattle
Boston
St. Louis
Portland
Ore
Chattanooga
San Francisco
Chicago
Philadelphia
Houston
Dallas
Red Cross Appeal Letter Describes Suffering in France
Phillip O Mills son of Gen Samuel Mills chief artillery of the US Army writes from Verdun detailing Red Cross relief needs as America raises one hundred million dollars with San Antonio set to contribute 150000. He describes serving in an underground cellar serving wounded and coordinating reserve cars as the town endures continual danger and hardship.
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Red Cross
France
America
San Antonio
Phillip O. Mills
Samuel Mills
United States Army
West Point
Washington
Loss of life in munitions explosion reported
Amsterdam June 23 more than 1000 persons were killed or injured or missing due to a munitions factory blast at Bloewweg according to an Australian Parliament dispatch forwarded from Vienna. The minister gave figures dead 136 missing 170 wounded 625 with 520 of the wounded receiving only slight injuries. The blast likely resulted from a lack of caution in a trench mortar workshop.
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Amsterdam
Bloeweg
Vienna
British Divided Over Air Reprisals
London reports private conferences among military and political leaders over adopting air reprisals against German cities in response to Zeppelin raids. Officials note German raids were easy over German-held territory, while British airmen would face hostile territory carrying bombs. Army leaders say reprisals have military value only if large-scale.
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London
Associated Press
Colonel Now Private In Texas National Guard Recruit
Santos R. Johnson, an American youth and Culver Military Academy graduate, left the Carranza forces in Mexico City and enlisted as a private in Captain Raymond Phelps light artillery battery in San Antonio. He had earlier risen to lieutenant colonel in the Carranzista army before resigning and volunteering to serve with Texas guards.
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Santos R. Johnson
Johnson
Culver Military Academy
Carranza of
Mexico
Carranza
Mexico City
San Antonio
Raymond Phelps
Texas National Guard
North Texas more awake on National Guard recruitment by July 1
Brigadier General John A. Hulen says North and Northeast Texas are moving toward full National Guard strength by July 1, while Southwest Texas and Gulf Coast areas lag. He notes difficulty in making people grasp the gravity of the situation and emphasizes urgency at guard headquarters.
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Houston
Tex
Texas
National Guard of
Gulf Coast
John A. Hulen
North Texas
Southwest
More Camp Contracts Awarded for National Army Cantonments
The final three contracts for national army cantonments were issued today. Annapolis Junction awarded to Smith and M. F. McIsaac of New York. Little Rock awarded to James Stewart and Company of New York and St Louis. Yaphank awarded to Thompson Starrett Company of New York, 51 Wall Street.
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Washington, D. C
National Army
Annapolis Junction
Smith, Pen and M. F. McIisaac
New York
Little Rock
James Stewart and Company
St. Louis
Yaphank, L. L
Thompson, Starrett Company
Wall Street
Sweetwater Becomes Watering Station for Railroads
Sweetwater Texas on June 23 announced a water supply deal with three railroads entering the west Texas plains. The Santa Fe will receive four million gallons monthly, the Texas and Pacific three million, and the Orient two million. The town also contracted to supply water to nearby towns.
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Sweetwater
Tex
West Plains
Texas
Santa Fe
Texas & Pacific
Orient
FAVORS FRENCH
German attacks along the Aisne front continued with heavy fighting but no major French setbacks. Front bulletins say the battle is turning more favorable for France as Petain holds key positions and German gains are costly. The German strategy seeks narrow fronts with attempts at Epine Chevregny and nearby areas facing stiff French resistance.
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Associated Press
Aisne
Crown Prince
Laon
Petain
Chemin Des
Epine de Chevregny
Vauxaillon
Chevreaux
Germans Renew Attacks Near Aisne and Paris Front
German forces released renewed offensives last night in the Aisne region near Vauxaillon and southeast of Filaine. They also pressed near Mont north, but French positions held with no gain for the attackers. Official reports say the enemy caused substantial fires yet failed to obtain any real advantage.
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Paris
Aisne
Vauxaullon
Filaine
Mont
Wdermans
French Position Taken Near Fijiang Front
Berlin reports a French position southeast of Fijian on a front of one and ones half kilometers and 500 meters deep was captured yesterday by troops. About 300 prisoners were taken.
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Berlin
London
Farmers Cut Corn as Drought Presses Texas Plains
Farmers across the county harvest corn while silo dealers struggle to meet demand and forecasters predict the bulk of the crop to go to dry forage. The San Marcos River valley was the last area to yield to drought as light showers yesterday failed to bring meaningful relief.
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Lockhart
Tex
San Marcos
American urged deportation of resident in Havana
May deport American John Caldwell who has lived in Havana twelve years is reported arrested at night. He is charged with writing an article in a U S publication that attacked President Menocal and American Minister Gonzales and disparaged the president's wife.
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Havana
John Caldwell
Respondent and Magazine
United States
Menocal
Gonzales
German demand for indemnity after war in 1914 Paris
Paris dispatch reports France von Buelow quoting Germany’s chancellor as hoping for a year of peace with compensation. He seeks an indemnity allowing Germany to regain its prewar position, reflecting German expectations for relief from wartime sufferings and restoration of status.
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Paris
Zurich
Petit Parisien
France von Buelow
Peocle
Compen
Germany
Water Released From Lake Austin To Aid Rice Growers
Water from Lake Austin, Texas, will be released at eight inches per day until August 15 to aid rice growing in the county and surrounding territory. The action follows an agreement with Guy A. Collett, receiver for Austin securities holders. If no rain comes, the release continues at the stated rate to improve rice prospects and lake levels.
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Austin
Tex
Lake Austin
Gorda County
Coe
Guy A. Collett
Austin Securities
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