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New-York tribune., 1920-10-26
Cocclnis' s II rial
L or the Cn'pls, Ger
Murder Opens
Alleged Slayer of School
girl Here i'm 1917 Tells
Italian Court He Con-
fessed TO Protec; Wife
Active i'm Proceedings
Declares No One Has De-
nounced Hil1l and Own
Words Are Sole Evidence

BOLOGNA, Italy, Oct. 25 (By The AS
sociated Press).-Tbe trial of Alfredo
Cocchi for the murder of Ruth Cruger
in New York in 1917 commenced this
morning with recital Of the evidence
against him. Cocchi took spirited
part in the proceedings, indulging in
oratorcal fourishes. He argued that
no one had denounced him and that
only his own words were available
against him.
Cocchi declared his previous confes-
sions of having committed the crime
were made to protect his wife.
F. Judge Bagnoli has decided to call
Owen Bohan, an Assistant District At
torney Of New York City, as witness
tomorrow morning. After this Mr..
Bohan will be able to attend the court
sttings, from which he was excluded
to-day because of Italian legal pro-
cedure
Judge Bagnol during this after
Moons session severely grillcd Cocchi
because of the prisoners conflicting
depositions.
Extradtion to United States Denied
The crime for which Alfredo Cocchi
was brought to trial at Bologna, Italy,
yesterday for the second time was the
murder of Ruth Crugcr, an eighteen
year-old student at Wadleien High
School, New York City. in February.
l9l|. The girl visited Cocchis bicycle
shop to have skates sharpened and
never afterward was seen alive. For
slX months the police Of New York
were at loss to account for Miss
Cruger's disappearance At the end
OF that time the bottom of the cellar
IN Cocchl S shop was dug up and the
girls body discovered
When the search for Miss Cruger's
body was directed to his shop Cocchi.
native of Bologna, fed TO his own
nome, where he was arrested in the
summer of 1917. He confessed to the
murder and asked only that he be not
1orced to return to the United States
to face the electric chair. Later he
accused his wife of the crime
An American detective was sent to
rome to cooperate with the American
Emoassy there IN an attempt to have
Gocchl sent back to the United States.
= "ueO N"NSOl Oh bologna, pointed out,
however, that one of the fundamentals
OF Italian penal code was statute for
bidding the oXtradton of Italian sub
Jects charged with crime committed in
other countries and the request for
Cocchi's eXtradition was denied.
First Trial Interrupted
The first trial of Cocchi, begun in
June, 1919, was interrupted Shortly
after 1t commenced to permit the an
thorlties to determine the truth Of
Cocchi's charges that the murder was
committed by his wife Mrs. Cocchi.
h0wcver, was completely cxonerated by
oi'elais OF the District Attorneys Office
The Italian law under which Cocch;
is being tried provides a penalty Of
from twenty years to life imprison-
ment Tor murder, there being no death
penalty in Italy. vi
New-York tribune., 1920-10-26

The Shubcrts have. engaged Grace
Reals, Charles Stevenson and Florence
Henry Hull in Kate L. McLaurn's COM
edy, "When We Are Young"
New-York tribune., 1920-10-26

Harry Wagstatf Gribbe, whose "The
Outrageous Mrs. Palmer" is appearing
at the Thirty-ninth Street Thcatcr, has
had another play accepted by the Shu-
berts.
New-York tribune., 1920-10-26

James G. Blaine Sd and Mrs Blaine
were guests of A. L. Erlangcr last
night to witness the torchlight parade
IN honor of MIR. Blaine's grandfather
which forms the finale of Act | of
"Hitchy koo 1920"
New-York tribune., 1920-10-26

Prince Purachatra, Commissioner
General of Railways Of Siam and
brother of the King of Siam, was a
guest at the performance of Good
Times at the Hippodromc last night
New-York tribune., 1920-10-26

The Strand Theater next week will
show exclusive motion pictures of the
race between Man o. War and Sr~Bar-
ton which took place recently at Wind
sor Canada. Slow motion pictures also
will be shown of Man O. W ar in action
New-York tribune., 1920-10-26

Charles Ray, in "An Old-Fashioned
Boy and Maurice Tourneur's produc-
ton of THE Great Rodeemcr' viii be
the feature film attractions at the
KlVoli and Rialto theater5 next week.
New-York tribune., 1920-10-26

The annual ball of the Actors Equity
Association Will take place this year at
the Hotel Aston or November 20 Has
sard Short will stage and direct the
pageant which will be given.
New-York tribune., 1920-10-26

Fifty students of the dramatic art
course given by Randolph Somerville
at New York University attended the
performance of David Pinski's "The
Treasure at the Garrick Theatcr last
night.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-20
Galveston Cotton Receipts
Exceed Supply Last Year

GALVESTON, Tex, Aug. ,A-Cot-
ton receipts at Galveston for The fis-
cal year ending July 81, 1920, were
2.101,119 bales, an increase Of 16S,027
bales over 1919, according to the an
unal report of the Galveston Clifton
Exchange and Board of Trade The
1920 figures indicated a gain Off 49,
233 bales over those of 1918 but la de-
crease Of 5000 bales compared kwith
the receipts of 1917.
Great Britain, the worlds heaviest
purchaser Of cotton, took 1866 .072
bales during 1920, compared with 9i0.-
$40 bales in the preceding year, an. in
crease of 625,6S3 bales. France, the
next largest single buyer. lifted I9S.-
900 bales as against 1865 in 1919, a
decrease Of 69,1S5 bales from 1919
figures. 800. o..
China and Japan's takings of tho
1920 crop reached $4,000 bales, as
compared with 29,1S3 last year. No
cotton was exported to the Orient in
1917 Continental Europe, outside of
France and England, bought 473,204
bales as compared with 465,S04 the
preceding year.
The average price during the year
was 1893 cents pound, while the
highest mark reached was 1880 cents.
the average value was reckoned at
S20651 a bale.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-20
It's All Over, But 1t Was
Great, Claim Rotarians
Other Muncie Trip

There is a. general feeling among
Richmond Rotarians that Thursday
was very we'll spent.
The feeling, according to Leslie
Hart, secretary, has been caused by
the great time had at Muncie Thurs
day afternoon and evening The great
meal the Winchester Rotary club had
prepared for the Richmond caravan
at noon Thursday is equally respon-
sible for the morning after feeling.
The Richmond Rotary caravan,
numbering about 80 members, left
here at 10 a m. Thursday. Save for
the Winchester dinner, nothing Of i'm
portance disturbed" the journey to
Muncie.
The dinner rendered by the Muncie
Rotarians was held in the commercial
club rooms in Muncie. Numerous
songs, popular and otherwise, were
"howled" by both organizations. The
fact that no speeches were made
added to the enjoyment
Last, and also least, the Richmond
Rotary goE club was so badly trim
med in the afternoon that none of the
members could remember the score.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-20
M'CRAW LEAVES FOR
CHICAGO AND TEAM
(By Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Aug. 20.-John L. Nc
GraW, manager of the New York Giants
who has been the central figure OF two
Investigations here within the last two
weeks, has gone to Chicago to take
charge Of his team.
IhlS announcement was made today
by his attorney, who said he had in
formed the district attorneys office
that McGraw would return in As hours
II he was wanted at any time in con-
nectlon with inquiry as to how John
u. Slavin, actor, received a fracture
OF the skull in front of the McGraw
home after a fracas at the Lambs
McGraw also had been questioned by
federal prohibition enforcement agents
concerning his alleged admission that
he purchased liquor, at the club
According to McGraw's attorney. the
baseball man who has himself bee.
confined to the house with a scalp
wound, left for Chicago ever vigorous
protest by his physician and friends.
McGraw was quoted as saying his
presence was essential as his team
needed him lin this critical time in
the race for the pennant."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-20
New Routes to South America

GALVESTON, Tex, Aug. 20,-New
trade routes between Texas gulf ports
and South and Central American cit
les will be opened as soon as the
United States shipping board is as
sured of sufficient tonnage, according
to an announcement by the Galveston
Commercial association, following re-
ceipt of advices from Washington.
Additional routes to South and Cen
trail America had been urged upon
shipping board officers by a delega-
ton from the Texas Chamber of
Commerce, but decision was withheld
until survey of existing tonnage
could be made. A survey recently
was completed by United States
Trade Commissioner George E. Hook
er, of the department of commerce.
In the event the new routes are
opened, the shipping board asks as
surance that local organizations will
be formed and capital provided for
continuing the lines under private
ownership and management. The pol
icy of the board, it was stated, was
to sell AFOREMENTIONED ships as
rapidly as conditions will permit.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-20
Centeruille Girl Becomes
Editor of Film Magazine

Centerville, the home of many cele-
brities, is acclaiming the fact that Lii
liam R. Gale, fast becoming writer
of note is Centerville girl Miss
Gale spent most of her girlhood in
Centerville, making her home with
Mr.. and Mrs ]. Andrew Dunbar. while
her theatrical relatives toured the
country.
She is the daughter Of George Gale,
once a popular tenor singer residing
in Richmond, and who for many sum-
mers sang tenor solos in St. Pauls
Episcopal church.
Miss Gale went to school in Rich
mond. studying shorthand under Sue
owen the noted teacher and scholar
of Ben Pitman, and drifted into pub
lefty work, writing stories about
people in the movies, some Of whom
she had known when a child
Recently she was appointed as ed
itor of the professional section Of the
Motion Picture News. the leading
magazine of the film commercial
world.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-20
California or Bust, In
AUTOS and Trailer, Motto
Of Six Richmond Folks

In two machines with a trailer at
tched to one of them, Mr.. and Mrs.
1ouis Morel, los North Fifth street
Ar. and Mrs. Thomas Williams, West
Alexandria, O., and Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd
Pohlman, South Eighth and E streets,
will leave Richmond for California
early Saturday morning.
The trailer which will be attached
TO one of the cars is a complete
camping outfit. When unfolded, it
contains two double beds with about
four feet space between them.
2 Under the floor of the trailer are
compartments for supplies, baggage
and equipment. There is tent cover
for the trailer. which is mounted on
two wheels which have solid rubber
tires. One of the automobiles has
been so equipped that the seats can
be made into a bed.
The tourists will travel from here
to Omaha, where they will take the
Lincoln highway to Oakland, Calf
From there they will go to Los An
geles They expect to remain in Call
fornia from six months to year.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-20
Hammerstein Up For
Alleged Liquor Hand Out
(BN Associated Press

NEW YORK. Aug. 20.-Arthur Ham
merstein, theatrical producer, was the
principal of some 200 witnesses sum-
moned to appear before a United
States grand jury which is investi-
eating charges that he caused distribu-
ton of whiskey to surprised but de,
lighted audience" at the opening per.
Torrance of a musical comedy Tues
day night.
Others subpoenaed included dra-
matte critics. press agents and chorus
girls who are alleged to have passed
out tiny one-ounce bottles containing
the forbidden beverage, which Mr..
Hamerstein claimed was stage tea"
James S. Shevlin, Federal prohibl
ton enforcement agent, said the gov
eminent had one bottle CLEANED from
a search of the theatre yesterday, to
offer in evidence. The bottle, he said,
contained about four drops of pure
whiskey." .-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-20
SELL. FAMILY TOMBSTONE
-.rrea TO GET MONEY FOR FOOD

BUDAPEST, Hungary, Aug. 20
Nice family tombstone, little used.
for sale,' an advertisement published
in the newspapers here, has directed
attention again to the poverty of the
formerly well-to-do families. Many OF
them early began to sell rugs, furni-
ture and jewelry to get food, but now
some have nothing left but heirlooms.
Lieutenant Bowden and Davidson of
the American relief administration,
found it necessary recently to select
from 1872 900 intellectual applicants
those who should be given 1000
available relief parcels.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-20
Is 900 Men Are Laid Off
At Akron Tire Factory

AKRON, O., Aug. REPRODUCTION Of
automobile tires, chief industry of this
city, has reached low ebb of the year
and $4,000 workers have been laid off
according to rubber company Off
>cials. They say the upward trend is
not expected before November l and
that until then half time shifts will be
the rule.
Railroad and coal strikes, tightening
of credits and lessening Of demand
following weather not encouraging to
touring, are among reasons cited for
decreased production.
No surplus labor problem is reported
in Akron, as workers laid off have
generally found employment else
where,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-20
COX SAYS HLAYOEFSS"
ARE G. O.P. .FRAMEUP
(By Associated Press)

COLUMBUS, O., Aug. Ex-Governor
Cox announced today that he is going
to investigate circumstances surround
ing the laying off of men in various
industries following receipt of alleged
information that Republican leaders
are planning to use Unemployment"
as an argument in persuading work
men to vote against the Democratic
ticket. $50. q. ..-.-
The nominee said the survey would
be made first at the American Wooden
company and a certain railroad sys-
tenn" +' ...~.
Governor Cox said he had been in
formed that; 1000 men had been laid
off in one Toledo industry for political
purposes. ,- ,.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-20
CHICAGO BOY BREAKS
WORLDS VAULT MARK;
OTHERS MAKE FIRST

[ ANTWERP, Aug. 20.-Frank K.
Foss. OF Chicago. broke two pole vault
records in the seventh Olympic con-
test here today After winning first
place in the finals, Foss continued up
wards and eventually reached 40 me-
tiers, or 10 feet 51.1 inches, which
bresks both the worlds record and
the Olympic record.
Nurmy, the Finnish long distance
runner, won the final of the 10000
meter race in the Olympic contest to-
day. Guillemot, the French champion,
vas second, and ]. Wilson, Of Eng
land, third. The winners time was
81 minutes 45 20 seconds.
England won first place in the fl
nal heat OF the 3.000-meter steeple
chasesrace. Hodge. one Of her star
athletes. led the field across the fin
ish line.
Three Americans First.
Three Americans were in the first
six men to finish. They were, Pat
rick Flynn, Paulist A. c., who was
second; Michael Devanney, Milrose
A. A, WHO finished fifth, and AL. HUI
senbosch Paulist A. c., who was
sixth
Brutus Hamilton, University of
Missouri; Harry Goelitz. Illinois A.
c.: Lieutenant E. L. Vidal, United
States army. and Felis, Syracuse uni
versity were the American entrants
in the classic decathlon, which began
today and will be finished tomorrow
heAmerican team in sword duel
ing dfeated the Czecho- Slovaks, II
victories to five, but was beaten by
the swiss team, seven to six. The
Americans thus stand a chance to win
secoM place
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-20
Short News of Civ

Picnic for Traum-About so persons
attended the picnic given by the First
Christian church in honor of the Rev.
and Mrs. S. W. Traum, of Meadville
Pa, Thursday evening, at the Glen
Miller park. The Rev Traum was pas
tor Of the local church seven years ago,
and Mrs. Traum was teacher of the
Loyal Women's class.
Miss Edna Smith and the Rev. and
Mrs. Traum were in Burlington Ind,
just before coming here. While in
Burlington they visited with the Rev
and Mrs. D. J. Thornton, together with
Mr.. and Mrs. Judge Boggs. formerly of
this city. The Rev. Traum and wife
will leave Richmond for Meadville, Pa,
Saturday morning.
Giles Accepts Position-Former Sup
erintendent of Public Schools J. T.
Giles has accepted a position as state
inspector of the schools in Wisconsin,
according to information received
here. Mr.. Giles and his family will
leave New York soon for their new
home in Wisconsin.
Sergeant Coleman Returns-After
spending his vacation in Ocean View,
Va, Sergeant Coleman of the local
police department, has returned for
duty
Eariham Professors Arrive - Earl
ham college professors who have been
away during the summer teaching or
studying are beginning to return to
Richmond for the fall term. Prof. E,
A. Wildman, head of the chemistry
department. has returned from Ur-
bana, Ill, where he taught during the
summer. He will reside in the house
formerly occupied by Paul Brown, on
College avenue. Prof Homer Morris,
dean Of the men, is expected to arrive
in the city in a few days.
Smith family visit and reunion will be
held Sunday, August 30. at the resid-
ence of Charles Rhoades, two and one
half miles southwest of Brookville, O.
Adopt a Saby-NIr. and Mrs Charles
O. Cronin, 2O3 North Sixteenth street,
have filed a petition for the adoption
of Charles, Junior born Chester Ellis.
The baby's mother is dead and his
father has disappeared.
Sunday School Banquet-T. Y. F.
junior class of East Main Street
Friends Sunday school will have a
banquet at the church Friday night
A months contest which ended Aug 8,
was between two sides working for at
tendance Friday night the losing side
treats the winners. Toasts and read
ings will be included in the program
Leaves for Trip-Miss Alvina Caube,
zoo South Eighteenth street, left Fri
day for a two weeks vacation at
Mackinac, Mich.
Return from .Vacation-Mr. and
Mrs. S. B. Naines, Main street, have
returned from a two weeks vacation
trip.
Harvey To Leave-Mahlon Harvey,
since early in the spring in charge of
the clerical work at the Friends For
ward Movement offices, will leave the
offices the last of next week. He will
go to his home in Paramount, Ind, to
visit relatives and friends for couple
weeks, then return to school at Earl
ham college. 1t Is not known who
will take his place at the Forward
Movement offices.
Attend Hard-Tfmes Dance ALI
friends and members of the Lady
Maccabees are urged to attend the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-20
Birds, Cats, Dogs Suffer
In Rat Killing Campaign

GALVESTON, Tex, Aug. 20.-Birds,
dogs, cats, and other animals occas
ionallyssuffer the fate of innocent by
ISLANDERS in the INSTRUMENTATION cam
paign being waged by federal, state
and city health officers in their fight
against the bubonic plague.
Recently when a large warehouse
located near the water front, was fu-
migated, birds flying near the building
fell to the ground dead, being asphyx,
lated by the strong cyanide fumes.
Other birds flying over ships in pro-
cess of disinfection, have met the
same fate, while several cats and
dogs left in buildings did not live %
meow or bark their disapproval.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-20
Salvation Army Drive
VIII Close Saturday

Saturday will close the Salvation
Army drive which has been put on in
Wayne county during the past week.
Tag days will be put on in Cambridge
City and Centerville on those days. 1t
is hoped that a tag day can be arrang-
ed in connection with the Old Settlers
picnic.
Final returns have not yet been
made but so far the reports have been
favorable. The campaign of local
business houses will be completed
Saturday. Satisfactory answers are
being received at the headquarters
from the letters sent out into the
county
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-20
WOMAN, 1O1 YEARS OLD,
REGISTERS FOR BALLOT
(By Associated PresS)

BOSTON, Aug 20.-Miss Annie
Stone, aged 101 years, does not in
tend to allow the new day for women
to pass without having her say, and
she has registered for the right to go
to the polls in November. At the
home for aged men and women where
she is an inmate, the centenarian eA-
pressed a lively interest in the nat
Eonal campaign. She enjoys good
health and up to three years ago was
active as a writer. She was born at
Bangor, Me.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-20
MISS FORD MaRRlES
R. EHLER OF DAYTON

A pretty wedding took place Friday
at 2:30 p. m. when Miss Jennie Mar
garet Ford, daughter of DR.. and Mrs.
%. P. Ford, of Centerville, became the
bride of Ralph Ehler, son OF Mrs.
Marie Ehler, of Dayton. 0. The cere-
imony was performed in the parlor
of the Hotel Westcott in the pres
ence of the families and friends of
the couple. An altar of ferns and
tpalms was arranged in the south end
iof the parlor. Tall wicker pedestals
filled with ferns and tall gilt French
baskets filled with greenery and pink
'gladioli completed the altar arrange
sments. Preceding the ceremony Mrs.
Bernard Miller of Portsmouth, pianist,
land Miss Christine North of Rising
bride entered to the strains Of the
lLohengrin on the arm of her father:
She wore a gown of white satin, sill
houette fashion, trimmed in point
lace. Her veil was attractfyely fash
Toned and she carried a shower bou-
,Quet Of pink roses. The maid of hon.
Dor, Miss Lucille Ford. sister of the
sbride, was attractive in blue organdie
with blue organdie hat to match. She
wore corsage of pink roses. Carl
q. Ehler, brother of the groom, was
best man. The double ring ceremony
Wits performed by the Rev. L. H. Bun
yam. Immediately after the cere-
mdny wedding luncheon was served
in the hotel dining room to forty
guests. Pink and white were carried
out in a color scheme. Mr.. and Mrs.
EhIer left on wedding trip after
which they will be at home in Day
ton where Mr.. Ehler is a member of
the Ehler Electric firm. Mrs. Ehler
itraveled in a tailored gown Of navy
tblue .tricotine with hat to match.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-20
POINTS BROKEN FORTUNES
PLACED IN RECEIVERSHIP
(By Associated Press

BOSTON, Aug. 20.-The broken for
tunes of Charles Ponzi and the inter-
ests of thousands of investors in his
eet-rich-quick scheme were placed in
receivedship by Judge Morton Of the
federal district court today. The court
appointed three receivers-William H.
Sears, of Cohasset; John Forbes Per
kins, of Milton, and Edward A. Thur
ston, of Fall River. 1t was ordered
that they qualify in bonds of $4,000
each.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-20
FIFTH ARMY HEAD
TO Be AT fort Ben
(RY Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug 20-The
war department announced today the
state groups composing the army corps
established in accordance with the pro-
visions Of the new army bill. The fifth
corps area embracing Ohio, West Vir-
g1nia, Indiana and Kentucky will be
established at Fl. Benjamin Harrison.
Major General George F. Read will be
in command.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-20
Women Must Take 8: 10 Car
Saturday to Jackson Park

\ Richmond housewives will have to
get up early Saturday to catch the
$40 car to Jackson park for the Old
Settlers picnic. The political speeches
begin at 10 a. m. Women without
autos will have to catch the $40 car
as the next one is a limited and does
not stop at the park.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-08-20

In one of his recen. speeches,
Governor Cox said that if elected
president he would appoint dirt"
farmer secretary of agriculture.
What is a dirt farmer? One who
doesn't wear a starched collar
every day and who works in the
dirt with his own hands. Here's
one. ALI Thomas is cousin of
Governor Cox, and the two worked
together in the fields at Jackson
burg. Ohio, thirty or forty years
ago. ....,.