Deliberate Lustful Murder of School Girl Ruth Cruger
United Press reports a brutal case in New York. Ruth Cruger, eighteen, was found murdered in a cellar of a bicycle shop. Police link suspect Victor Brady, a tall chauffeur, through a trial fit for lurid crime lore. Evidence includes a torn trap door, fresh floorwork, and stained markings. The investigation seeks Cochhi’s extradition from Italy as the case festers.
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Martin
United Press
New York
District Attorneys Office
Ruth Cruger
Victor Brady
Baldy
Corchi
Lieve Cochti
Cochin
Italy
Thas
Petersburg cantonment contract awarded to Virginia firm
United Press reports a contract let to Rinehart and Dennis Company of Charlottsville Va for Petersburg cantonment construction on a cost plus ten percent profit basis.
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United Press
Washington
Rinehart and Dennis Company
Charlottsville
Petersburg Cantonment
First hand to hand battle with an aeroplane and infantry
Adjutant Madon of the French Army Aviation received a new order of the day citation for a rare action behind German lines. He landed in a forest clearing and used his aircraft to repulse a German patrol, the machine gun sweeping the attackers as the plane surged forward and into combat.
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Madon
Madron
Russia Council Backs Minister in Deportation Vote
Petrograd report says after a heated debate and mixed cheers the All Russia Congress of workers and soldiers approved 640 to 140 the deportation of Swiss socialist Robert Crimm, peace agitator, endorsed by Minister of Posts and Telegrams Eseretetti.
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Sheppherd
United Press
Petrograd
All Russia Congress
Eseretetti
Robert Crimm
Oil Tanker John D. Archibald Torpedoed Off France
New York report states the standard oil tanker John D. Archibald was torpedoed off the coast of France. Four sailors are missing and believed dead while fourteen American crew members are safe, all among foreign nationals aboard.
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New York
Standard
John D. Archibald
France
Country Alive for Red Cross
Washington reports widespread city and country mobilization for a Red Cross campaign aiming to raise 100 million dollars during Red Cross week from June 18 to 25. The drive emphasizes broad public participation across regions and communities.
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Washington
Red Cross
Roosevelt Opposes Anti Britain Sentiment at Oyster Bay
Former President Theodore Roosevelt declares he will fight those expressing unfriendly feeling toward England. He steps into public debate from Oyster Bay on June 19 and calls for measured, pro British respect amid rising tensions.
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Oyster Bay
Theodore Roosevelt
England
Aeroplane Bill Nearing Completion for War War Fund
Washington on June 19 reports the first great war aeroplane bill with a $600,000,000 appropriation nearing completion. It will be introduced in Congress soon with urgent recommendations from the secretary of War for prompt and favorable action.
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Washington
Congress
Secretary of War
Hoover Demands Food Control for Prices
Washington June 19 Herbert C Hoover told the Senate that food control is essential to prevent further price increases. He warned that without a food control bill, prices will rise sharply and food costs will escalate beyond moderation.
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Washington
Herbert C. Hoover
Senate
Decide War
United Press dispatch from the British theatre notes that air power will largely decide the war. Wing officers believe America’s plan to build and man a large sky armada has been enthusiastically received on all fronts, underscoring the pivotal role of aerial warfare.
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America
Campaigns on Anti Typhoid Next Month
Raleigh news reports ten North Carolina counties have funded free anti typhoid campaigns for summer with Caldwell and Martin leading preparations to start in early July. County physicians are coordinating vaccine administration amid a doctor shortage highlighted by State Board of Health official Dr. T M Jordan.
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Raleigh
N. C
Caldwell
Columbus
Onslow
Beaufort
Martin
Green
Johnston
Wake
Surry
Orange
L. H. Coffy
Board of Health
T. M. Jordan
State Board of Health
Dr. Jordan
Plans for Republic discussed amid royal tensions
King Alphonso remains popular yet is surrounded by German officials prompting strong public interest in sovereign rule. Officials in the surrounding circle intensify the debate as factions press for autonomy.
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Alphonso
Great Raleigh mass meeting backs Liberty Bond drive
A large Raleigh gathering Sunday night united Congregations from all churches to back Liberty Loan subscriptions, Red Cross drives, and War Y.M.C.A. work, signaling strong popular support for the national war effort. The event followed robust local fundraising and pledges.
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Raleigh
City Auditorium
Red Cross
North Carolina
High Cotton Market Record Set in New York Trade
New York on June 19 saw March and May cotton futures reach twenty seven cents on the cotton exchange, establishing a new high price record for today. The market activity signals strong demand and tight supplies, with traders noting sustained buying pressure and limited selling interest as prices push to fresh highs.
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United Press
New York
Cotton Exchange
Austria Faces Critical Times Crisis After Polish Break
London dispatches from Switzerland report Austria is in crisis due to a formal break with the Poles. The fall of the ministry is expected and far reaching results may ensue, according to government notices.
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London
Austria
Switzerland
Serious Budget Crisis Hits State Insane Asylums
The three state mental institutions in Raleigh Morganton and Goldsboro face a maintenance deficit due to a ban on overspending even if borrowing money were possible. Rising prices tighten funds, leaving over a hundred beds empty while thousands rely on care and many are confined elsewhere. The situation reflects broader economic strain and continues on the next page.
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Raleigh
Morganton
Goldsboro
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State Capitol
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State College Summer School
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J. 8. Randall
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U. S. Court
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U.S
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