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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1917

Page

4

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.

Bologna Italy Alfredo Cocchi Ruth Cruger New York United States Miss Booth Salvation Army Mas Evangeline Booth Grace Humiston Hamiston Paign Mra Hamiston Leonard Wallstein Cruger Sergi Weber Cocchis 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.

Catherine Belt Bennings Road Prospect Hill Beery Jamfs Evanice Berry Mare Richard Hragan Weights Chapel Spin Milton Mills Finnera Bryan Benneta Thomas F Bryan Church of the Ascens Congressional Cemetery Hunter Lot Broorf M Hend Katherine Hammont Hunter St Faily Church Treaty Third Street Washington Circle Martinsburg Keliher Katherine Elizabeta Mary Shayrne Thomas Keliher Fourteenth Street Mount Olivet Langham Joseph Lo Elizabeth J Langham 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 Wit I 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.

Richmond Oa William M . Turpin Civil Justice Court of Richmond 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.

Mitchel 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.

War Department 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.

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.

Constantinople 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.

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.

Hulbert-Sheppard Bil Aero Department Daniels Baker Congress Wilson National Defense Hulbert Sheppard Department On 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.

Rome Wireless Trentino War Office Cordevole Mount Settsass Asiago Posina Balagisi Mount Ortigora Riodi Settsass Mount Armentera Sugana Valley

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.

Clas Uggla 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.

Uniontown Dawson Frank and 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.

New York 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.

London 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.

Spemal Washington Post Baltimore Queen Victoria Customs House France Rriawold Falverow Atlantic Napoleon Wa Mme Evaris America

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