Cocchi Tries Death by Own Action in Ruth Cruger Case
Alfredo Cocchi, self confessed slayer of Ruth Cruger, a New York high school girl, is watched in Bologna prison. He claimed intent to end his life to finish the trial and faces possible extradition to the United States. Salvation Army, led by Evangeline Booth, pledges cooperation to combat white slave traffic stemming from the Cruger case. Mrs Grace Humiston helped locate the girl’s body.
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Leonard Wallstein
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Miss Cruger
Obituary notices dated June 1917 listing multiple deaths
Death notices dated June 1917 announce the passing of Selto Robfrs F Belt Catherine, Beery Jamnes F, Bryan, Bennett, Hunter, Keliher Katherine Elizabeth, Langham Joseph, McClain, Marston Julia F, Miller, Minnix Henrietta Hungerford. Funerals from various homes and churches set for June 25 to June 27 with interment at Prospect Hill, Congressional, Arlington, Mount Olivet, Williamsport, and private graves. Relatives and friends invited.
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Bennings Road
Prospect Hill
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Jamfs
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Mare Richard Hragan
Weights Chapel
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Church of the Ascens
Congressional Cemetery
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St Faily Church
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Washington Circle
Martinsburg
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Mary Shayrne
Thomas Keliher
Fourteenth Street
Mount Olivet
Langham
Joseph Lo
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Richard R Biedal
H Greene
George H Thomas Port
McIain
Herbert R Netius
New York Avenue
Williamsport
Marston
Julia F
Ge Tre Marston
Mire Anna_vigal
Louisa Lawia
Serena Cary
Toronto
Ontario
Corcoran Street
Northwest
Miller
Twelfth Street
Northwrst
Minnix
Henrietta Hungerford
William H Minnix
Tamont Street
Potfer
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Polter
White Hall
Gawler 5
Undertaker
Arlington
Catheran EB Potter Backerman
H Street
North East
Hfwry Sackerman
Towers
Tjoarine Barracks
Philadelphia
Blanche Smith
Arlington Cemetery
Tulloch
Fliza Cosman
All Souls Church
Fourteenth
L Streets
Weidlich
Sanday
Robert
Margaret Weidlyh
Soldiers Home Cemetery
Wren
Mra D Berg
T Street
John W Wals
West Falla Chures
Richmond Judge Turpin Dies After Brief Illness
Richmond June 24 Judge William M Turpin civil justice court leader and 18 year former president of the board of aldermen died at his home after a brief illness. The report notes ongoing investigations including Cocchi case details and expected testimony from Henry Cruger as the inquiry continues.
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Board of Aldermen
Attack on New York Police as Result of Cruger Case
Arthur Woods faces a new test as police commissioner amid ongoing inquiries tied to the Ruth Cruger case. Mayor Mitchel backs Woods, citing three years of steady improvement and successful detective work despite public scrutiny of vice and police conduct.
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New York Police Department
Ruth Cruger
Joseph A. Faurot
Cocchi
John L. Ochsenhieb
William H Ej Non
Willam A. Helms, Jr
Alonzo Cooper
Leonard Wallstein
New York
Cruger
Arthur Woods
Woods
Lexow
Mazet Committee
Herman Rosenthal
the Woods Administration
poHce
New York City
Lieut
Charles Hecker
Henry D Cruger
Becker
Sing Sing
Committee On
Citizens Protective League
Ruth Cryuger
Committee of Fourteen
Aero Corps Seeks Men for Flying Regime Amid War Push
War Department issued a summary showing rapid intake for air service training. Eight hundred are in preliminary schools, with 200 more enlisting weekly. By September 8, about 3 408 expected to be flying as the government expands camps.
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Aero Campa
McAdoo Grandfather as Wherry Bond Oversubscribed
Secretary McAdoo, announcing the oversubscription of the Wherry bond issue, becomes a grandfather for the second time. His son and daughter-in-law Mr and Mrs Francia Huger McAdoo welcome a daughter, Ethel Preston McCormack Emerson, with her mother Mrs Isaac FE Emerson in New York. The couple wed at Brookland Wood in Green Spring Valley with President Wilson and Vice President Marshall among the guests.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
McAdoo
Francia Huger McAdoo
Ethel Preston McCormack
Isaac FE Emerson
New York
Turks report successes on multiple fronts
An official communication from Constantinople via London reports a surprise attack by one detachment on the Diala front securing Sheraban between Rigel Robat and Barura. It notes frustrated Russian attacks on the Persian front and repulsed efforts on the Caucasus front.
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London
Diala
Sheraban
Rigel Robat
Barura
Caucasus
Prise
U S Tars Visit Brazil Amid Acknowledging Welcome
Admiral Caperton commands 3000 U S sailors who tour Rio de Janeiro with Brazilian officials present. Ministers of war and marine, generals and admirals greet the squadron as American sailors plan a picinic at Mount Corcovado. Montevideo prepares to greet the squadron and hopes for a Fourth of July visit to celebrate American independence.
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Washington Post
Rio Janeiro
Cylon
William B Caperton
United States
Marine
Mount Corcovado
Montevideo
Uruguay
South Atlantic
Washington
Push Aero Fleet Bill Provides $600,000,000 Fund
Hearings on the Hulbert Sheppard bill proposing a separate aeronautics department resume before the Senate military affairs committee. Secretary Baker and Secretary Daniels will testify, with army and navy aviation officials also to be called. National defense leaders push for swift authorization to expand production and send aircraft to France to aid the Allies.
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Aero Department
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Baker
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Wilson
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Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Acretary Baker
Army
Navy
France
Germany
Trentino Fighting Renewed as Italians Repel Austrian Attacks
Rome reports renewed sharp fighting in Trentino with no strategic position changes. Italian forces repelled Austrian attacks in the Cordevole valley at Mount Settsass and on the Asiago plateau, inflicting heavy losses. An enemy plane was forced to land near Mount Armentera after an air clash.
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Swedish torpedo cruiser Clas Uggla wrecked in gale
Stockholm dispatch reports the Swedish torpedo cruiser Clas Uggla stranded on Hornöe sand in a gale. The crew abandoned the ship in the dangerous position. Clas Uggla is 232 feet long and displaced 780 tons, built in Stockholm in 1899.
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London
Central News
Stockholm
Naturalized Italians Slain in Dawson Ambush
In Dawson near Uniontown Pa three naturalized Italians were ambushed and shot to death. The victims named Frank Taverna, James Taverna, and Joe Divatie were killed by a single assailant whose identity was not disclosed. The massacre occurred today as police pursued leads.
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Dawson
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James Taverna
Joe Divatie
Irish Leaders Arrive in New York to Seek Loyal Irish Support
Irish nationalist MPs T P O Connor and Richard Hazleton arrived in New York on a British steamer to press Irish questions on American supporters. They plan a Washington visit after several days, urging unity and constitutional paths over armed insurrection. O Connor praised the voyage and noted American Irish loyalty to the flag amid wartime tensions.
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T P O'Connor
Irish Nationalist Party
Richard Hazleton
House of Commons
North Galway
Connor
Friends of Ireland
Washington
Ireland
shiDa
America
Germany
Naval Aggression and Churchill Plan Urge Fleet Surge
An article from the Sunday Pictorial reports Winston Churchill calling for a drastic expansion of allied naval power. He warns Britain and the Entente should build a vast blue water fleet to outmatch Germany and Austria, noting current superiority in battleships and the risk of obsolescence if peace arrives with idle ships.
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Winston Spencer Churchill
The
Sunday Pictorial
Americas
Germany
Austria
Dardanelles
Victoria's Tiara Brought to U S From France
The Washington Post reports jewels said to be of great value including a diamond tiara worn by Queen Victoria were received at the customs house yesterday from France by Mrs. Aee ero. The collection, nearly £20,000 in value, includes pieces bequeathed by Mme de Savary and Napoleonic era items, shipped with robes and furniture.
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Washington Post
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France
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Napoleon Wa
Mme
Evaris
America
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