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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Herbert Howes Of Sidney was among
the Wednesday business arrivals In town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01

| F. B. Manter of Milo was among the
! Wednesday business callers in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01

are Mr.. and Mrs william II. O'DelL q
Of Yonkers, y Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-01

their work. Music will be furnished,
ice cream and cake.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-06-24
National Guard Week
for New Mexico Next

We must have another big drive in New Mexico-a
drive this time, to recruit the New Mexico national guard
to its strength.
The New Mexico national guard has been handicapped
to extent by the opposition of union labor to militia
organizations
Let it be understood that enlistments in the national
guard for the continuance OF the only Ii you
enlist and the should end next month"; you would be
out of the guard.
Another thing you may not know is that the national
guardsmen will be the next force after the regulars to
defend the rights and interests of the United States They
will have had months of training before the first con-
tingent of draft men called to training camps
It should be kept before the young men of New Mex
leo that they will be with their people, will serve
ton and for those who return to New Mexico after the
is there will be the fraternity of interest
that which holds the G.. A. R. together today and made
members of the organization the greatest set of mutual
boosters the world has ever known.
New Mexco's quota must be made up.
The Journal would suggest that the governor proclaim
National Guard Week for New Mexico, beginning Mon
day. July 2, and ending Saturday July Z and that in
cry voting precinct in the whole state volunteering for the
New Mexico national guard be urged.
Men registered for the seective draft volunteer in
the New Mexico national guard.
In that New Mexico National Guard Week, the Fourth
of July should be used as the main rallying day.
The cost would be comparatively small and the state
council of defense has ample funds and the organization
for carrying out Volunteer speakers and volunteer
bands could be had for such meetings
New Mexico has done her part in the draft, in the sale
of liberty bonds in subscriptions to the Red Cross We
have got to show the rest of the United States that
have plenty of to make full regiment who will vol
unteer for the credit of New Mexico.
We have an idea that Governor Lindsey fully under
stands the necessity for making this showing 1t his
insstent kilograms to the department which induced
to permit New Mexico to have national organization.
We have idea that the governor will be glad to take
effectively recruit needed will be had by the end
of such week.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-06-24
Pretended Innocence of Fugi-
tive Bicycle Dealer Wits
Before GriIIing Fire of QueS-
tionS From Examiner.
DESCRIBES CRIME AND
BURIAL OF HIS VICTIM
Tortured by Conscience He IS
Relieved by Confession and
Willing to Suffer Any Pen
atty,

Bologna. Italy, June 23.-Alfredo
Cocchi, the fugitive New York motor
cycle dealer, abandoned today his
pretense of innocence of the murder
of Ruth Cruger and confessed his
guilt. Jealousy was his motive. lie
was unable, he declared. to win her
love and became furious when she
rebuffed his persistent attentions.
The admissions of the young ltal-
ian, whose escape the New York po-
lice failed to prevent, Were made in
tears after searching Interrogation by
Judge Zucconi broke down Cocchi's
reserve Prior to this examination
Cocchi had coolly and insistently
maintained he had known Miss CRU
ger only two days before her disap-
pearance in February, when she went
to his shop to have her skates sharp
ened and had declared his conduct
toward her was entirely correct.
Under Judge Zucconi's searching
questions today, however, Cocchi
finally burst into tears, He became
so agitated as his confession fell halt
ingly from his lips, that the persons
surrounding him believed he was
about to have an epileptic fit.
He was granted time to recover
and then resumed the story of how
the 1S-year- old Wadleigh high school
graduate met death at his hands in
the building where her body was re-
Gently unearthed from the cellar.
After making up his mind to tell
the truth, Cocchi talked freely and
without reserve, gave full details OF
his crime, including the burial oil
Miss Cruger's body. After the con-
fession had been completed the judge
directed the clerk to read to Cocchi
the written report of his deposition.
The prisoner said 1t was correct and
later signed it.
On returning to his cell, Cocchi
said to the prison attendants
AT last | feel relieved. | have
freed myself from a nightmare which
tortured my conscience Now ] have
told everything and | am ready to
suffer any penalty"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-06-24
FRENCH POSITIONS TAKEN
BY GERMANS, BERLIN SAYS

Berlin, June 23 (via London, June
23).--A French position southeast OF
Filain on a front of one and a half
kilometers and 500 meters deep was
captured yesterday by German troops
army headquarters announced today.
Prisoners to the number of 800 were
taken.
The text of the communication
reads:
Army group of the crown prince:
Early yesterday French position
southeast of Filain in the Chemin des
Danes section was captured by storm.
Our troops maintained it's possession
on a front of about one and half
kilometers and to depth of 500
meters, Notwithstanding three coun-
ter-attacks in which the enemy suf-
fered heavy losses. Fleeing occupants
of the trenches were caught under
our fire and we brought back 800
prisoners.
in the morning the French at
tackled to the west of Mont Carnillet
and in the evening at Vauxaillon,
without obtaining any success. East
of Craonne and on both banks of the
Meuse our recone eoitering parties
brought back prisoners.
Army group of Grand Duke AL
brecht: French reconnoitering troops
were repulsed north of ST. Mihiel, and
east of Moselle. Since June 10, twen-
ty-three enemy airplanes have been
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Continued Page Two.t
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-06-24
SLAYER SObS As
FUNERAL Of HER
VICTIM IS HELD
Miss Grace Lusk Weeps ST.
IentIy in Her Hospital Room
as Body of Mrs, Roberts Is
Consigned to the Tomb.
inv MORNING .oussA. spse,A. LEASED wlsEl

= Waukesha, Wis, June 23.-While
friends late today conveyed the body
of Mrs. David Roberts to its last rest
ing place, Miss Grace Lusk wept ST.
lently in her hospital room, where
she is confined by bullet wound,
self-inflicted after she had killed
Mrs. Roberts. Miss Lusk seemed
much depressed all during the hour
of the funeral services, it was said,
but there was no change for the worse
noted in her condition, and physi-
clans tonight still were confident that
she would recover to answer to a
charge of murder which has been
placed against her.
DR.. Roberts, third member of the
trianble which caused the shooting,
refuses to break his silence concern
ing the affair, which Miss Lusk has
stated occurred because of her love
for him. He attended the funeral of
his wife at the family residence.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-06-24
MORE n. Y. POLICEMEN
ARE TO BE SUSPENDED

New York. June 23.--Simultaneous
ly with the news from Rome that AL
fredo Cocchi had confessed the mur-
der of Ruth Cruger, 1t was reported
on high authority that at least a
dozen more motorcycle policemen
would be suspended as an outgrowth
Of the case.
The investigation begun by Inspec-
tor Faurot, at the direction of Police
Commissioned Woods it was said to-
night, already had disclosed certain
alleged irregular practices by motor
cycle policemen. which substantiate a
belief that motorists have been VIC
Tins of petty graft through falsified
records of summonses and arrests for
speeding and other traffic violations.
Cocchi is believed to have been "a 60
between for the patrolmen in many
of these transactions.
Cocchi had many friends among the
police, it has been said, and his con-
fession. it is believed, may be followed
by other disclosures, such as the nam
ing of accomplices or those who
helped him to flee to Italy. Police
Commissioner Woods said he Is par
ticularly eager to find IL Cocchi had
accomplices, and If he had confessed
about his dealings with policemen.
After Mrs. Cocchi had been ques-
toned in the district attorneys office
for more than two hours, it was an
nounced she had given material
help" to the authorities. She told the
district attorney. 1t was stated, that
twice since her husbands disappear
ance. the street door leading to the
cellar had been found open after she
had locked it.
Henry ID. Cruger. father of the
murdered girl, and Mrs. Grace Hum
iston. who found the body, will be
witnesses Monday, when the public
hearing is resumed.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-06-24
DEBATE IN THE LOWER
HOUSE BECOMES HEATED

Washington, j une 23.-Prohibi-
ton regulations of sweeping char
acter were written into the adminis-
tration food control bill tonight by
the house.
After several hours of parliament
tary sparring. during which the pro-
hibitory proposals were thrown out
repeatedly on points of order, the
prohibition element got the upper
hand and forced the adoption of
amendments which would forbid the
use of any foodstuffs during the war
for making intoxicants. and would
given the president authority to take
over in his discretion all stocks of
distilled liquors.
Then the house settled down to a
long night session. with the leaders
determined that a final vote be TAX
en- before adjournment,
Action on the prohibition amend
ments were taken in committee
of the whole ana opponents of the
proposals Immediately began mus.
tering their forces for reconsidera-
tion when the bill comes up for dis
cussion In the house proper. Should
the proposals finally survive In the
house, fight will be made on them
in the senate. although much prohi-
| bition sentiment has been apparent
there and equally far-reachlng
amendments are pending.
The amendment designed to cut
off manufacture of liquors was
| adopted, 1872 to ia. 1t was submit
ted by Representative Barkley of
Kentucky, democrat, and would pro-
vide that no food, food material. or
feed could be used during the war
| for the manufacture of alcoholic
| beverages except for government
| tai industrial scientific, medicinal
Or scientific purposes.
On the amendment authorizing
| government use OF distilled spirits
there was no roll call and only few
| scattered nays were heard on the
viva voce vote. Originally proposed
| by Representative Webb of North
Carolina, 1t was accepted by Chair
nan Lever of the agricultural COM
mittee and was accepted on his mo-
tion.
| There was hos debate over the
prohibition features. Vets and drys
accused each other of unfairness and
Representative Meeker. of Missouri
a republican, and Representative
Kelly of Pennsylvania, democrat. got
| INTO SuCn n row l0dL tHelr ITlenuS
surrounded them to prevent a physi-
cal encounter and then had the
words they exchanged stricken from
the record.
When the house returned to con-
sideration of other sections of the
| bill, an amendment by Representa-
tive Keating of Colorado. providing
that nothing in the bill shall be con-
| strued as reDeaiinp or affecting q the
labor exemption provisions of the
sherman antitrust law, quickly was
rejected, As to 162. Mr.. Keating
read a letter written by Herbert c..
Hoover, to Chairman Lever. endors-
ing the amendment, but Mr.. Lever
insisted that combination of men
In time OF national distress might at
tempt to limit the manufacture Of
food necessities If such an exemption
were made.
! In the senate virtually no prog
ress was made on the bill during the
day The leaders were unable to
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-06-24
j. s. DESTROYER
SEES MERCHANT
SHIP! TORPED0ED
Speeding to the Rescue of the
Vessel, Crew Witness De-
struction of Ship; Arrives in
Time to Save Men.
tsy uossuHo JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED wisEI

Base of American Flotilla in British
Waters, June 23.-To see a merchant
ship torpedoed as an American de-
stroyer was speeding to her rescue
was the exasperating experience re-
ported by the commander Of the de-
stroyer upon his return here today.
Fortunately the destroyer arrived in
time to pick up all of the crew, many
of whom were swimming about.
The destroyer was conveying a food
ship when she received an s. o. s..
from a merchantmen which was being
attacked by submarine thirty miles
away. Leaving the food ship at the
risk of losing her, the destroyer speed
cd to the assistance of the other ves-
sci, only to be greeted, when almost
within hailing distance, by terrific
explosion and the spectacle of a great
column of water enveloping the ship,
but not the slightest sign of the
enemy. Quickly picking up the crew
the destroyer put back at full speed
to the food ship in order to save her
from a like fate.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-06-24
Sweeping Changes Made in
Food Control Measurei Use
of Foodstuffs for Making
Alcoholic Beverages Barred,
BROAD AUTHORITY Is
GIVEN THE PRESIDENT
All Booze Now on Hand May
Be Taken Over for War Pur-
poses; Anti-pfohibition Fac
ton WeakerS at the Last.
tsy MORNING Jouss.L SPECIAL .s.sso ~Issl


Washington, June 2S-Prohibl-
istration food control bill, giving the
president broad authority to control
the distribution of food, feed and fuel
for war purposes and appropriating
$152.5O0. 600 for its enforcement and
administration, was passed by the
house late tonight after far-reaching
pi ohbition provisions had been writ
ten into it.
The vote was 365 to S, Representa-
of Texas, democrats, and Meeker, Mis-
souri,, and Ward, New York, republic
cans, voting in the negative.
The prohibition provisions adopted
would prohibit the use of foodstuffs
for the manufacture of alcoholic bev-
eiages and would give the president
authority to take over for war purpos-
es all LIQUOR now on hand. They were
put into the measure during the even
ing in committee of the whole and
when the bill came up In the house
proper the anti-prohibition faction did
not demand that they be voted on
again,
The bill now goes to the senate,
where 1t probably will be substituted
early next week for similar meas
ure already under consideration.
Leaders hope to get the measure to
conference by July l.
Few important changes were made
by the house outside the prohibition
section.
The control powers of the presi-
dent were limited to articles spectfi-
cally mentioned In the bill instead
of giving him blanket authority; vol
untary aids in control work were
made subject to the penal provi-
SONS; all persons in the food admin
istration except those serving with
out compensation were placed under
civil service; and the president was
required to make an annual report on
the oneration of tho bill
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-06-24
Crown Prince Is Engaged in a
Series Of Attacks on French
Line in the Vicinity Of Laon
Fortress,
ACTIVITY IS EXPECTED
IN EASTERN THEATER
Indications Point to important
Fighting There Soon; Rus
slams Are Getting Ready to
Launch an Attack,


Little activity of major sort is
visible in any of the war theaters ex-
cept along the front in the Aisne re-
gion of northern France. Here the
German crown prince is engaged IN a
series of attacks on the French lines,
along and near the western end OF the
Chemin -des- Danes, where the cufV-
ing front protects the German fortress
of Laon, which a further French ad-
vance would menace.
The attacks at one or two places
met with some success, notably near
Froidmont farm, where on FRIDAY d
considerable salient in the French line
fell into German hands.
Friday night serious attempts were
made by the Germans to depauch
from this salient The French IRE
was too much for them, however, ana
TO further progress was made. Inc
artillery fight continued all day, win
some violence in the other sectors OF
the French front.
In the eastern war theater there are
indications that important flghune
may again soon be under way
Russ Conditions Favorable.
While conditions in interior Russla
continue uncertain and mixed, the ma
tion's armed forces seem to be regain
ing their morale and to be nearly
ready to attack once more
Everywhere there are signs that the
general demand that the army move
Without further delay cannot much
longer be resisted. :.
While the Italians have let up IN
their attacks in the Trentino the sue
cess of their recent assault which re,
suited In the capture of the lmportah'
position on Monte Orteigire, Is con.
tanned today in the announcement
that the Austrians lost most OF tne'l
heavy artillery, as well as suiierliis
other losses of magnitude in the OPP
Grafton. Four guns were taken by
General Cadorna's troops.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-06-24
T. OF COCCHI
PLANNED BY OFFICIALS

New York, June 23.-With the an
nouncement from Italy that Alfredo
Cocchi had confessed to the murder
of Ruth Cruger, police efforts here
turned today to the problem of hav-
ing tho motorcycle dealer brought
back to New York TO face trial
District Attorney Swami announced
that he had conferred personally
here last night with Frank l.. Polk,
counsellor of the state department,
and was assured the United States
would exert every energy to have
Cocchi returned to this country.
The authorities are working on
the theory that Cocchi had accom-
plices both in the commission of the
crime and in connection with his es-
cape from this country after eludlng
investigators.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-06-24
ARTILLERY Is ACTIVE
ON THE EASTERN FRONT

Vienna. June 2S British Admiralty
per wireless Press, via London.) =
The official communication, issued
by the war office today, says:
Eastern theater: On the noun
tain front and in Volhynia the enc
nly's artillery fire was temporarily re-
vived. The Russian artillery's con-
tinuous bombardment of the region
south of Brzezany was energeticaily
returned by our batteries"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-06-24
LOW MAY SUB TOLL DUE
TO DECREASED TONNAGE
rsv aoss,s. ,oJssA. s-se,. lsAsso w.sr,

Copenhagen, June 23.--The Ekstra-
bladet states it has been informed by
a German naval parsonage that the
decrease of submarine sinkings in
May may be explained as due to de-
crease in tonnage at sea. The Ger
mans. declares this authority, torpe-
doed proportionately more ships than
in previous months and in some areas
more than the German preliminary
estimates. The number of subma-
rines lost in May, as in previous
months, 1t Is asserted, could be re-
corded by single figure.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-06-24
Lowers Swimming Record.

DEL LIOnte, IdUI., June 22.-NoT-
man Ross of San Francisco estab-
lished today new worlds record by
swimming 120 yards in one minute
seven and two-fifths seconds in pool
here. The previous record OF one
minute, eight and one-fifth seconds
was held by Perry McGillivray of the
Illinois Athletic club.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-06-24
OF RHEIMS
CONTINUED BY GEkMAAs

Paris, June 23.--The official com
munication issued by the war o1tice
tonight reads:
"On the Chemin des Danes the ar.
tillerv action continued throughout
the day, notably in the sector south
and southeast of Filain, and in the re-
gion of Craonne and ChevereuX. Ihere
was no infantry action.
THE Germans continued to pom
bard Rheims; today 1900 shells feel
In the town."
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-06-24
Workmen in Berlin Strike.

Copenhagen, June 23.-Two-thirds
of the workmen in the great Berlin
shops of the Prussian state rail-
roads struck yesterday to enfore their
demands for nine-hour day, accord
ing to advices received here today.
The men who have been compelled to
work eleven hours daily declares it
was impossible to continues overtime
on inadequate food.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-06-24
TERRIFIC GALE VISITS
IOWA; MUCH DAMAGE DONE

Sioux City. Ia, June 23.-Thou-
sands of dollars damage was done in
this section by 90-mile-an-h gale
early this morning. Hundreds of out
buildings were wrecked In Sioux
City scores Of plate glass windows
were blown in and great damage was
done to trees. Wire service was COM
pletely tied up for several hours. hun
dreds Of poles being blown down.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-06-24
LOCAL WEATHER.

A summary of the local weather
conditions for the twenty -four hours
ended at 8 p. m. yesterday follows:
Maximum temperature, 80 degrees;
minimum, 54; range. 49, temperature
at 6-p. M, 81 west wind; clear.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-06-24
THE WEATHER
FORECAST.

Denver, Colo, June 23.-For New
Mexico: Sunday and Monday fair; not
much change in temperature.
Washington Journal., 1917-08-10
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