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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1908

Page

5

Priest Shot at Denver Mass by Italian Anarchist

In Denver Father Leo Heinrichs was killed during early mass at St Elizabeth's parish when Giuseppe Guarnaccio, an Italian anarchist, pressed a revolver to the priest's heart after receiving a communion wafer. He fled, was pursued by Patrolman Croning, overpowered, and jailed. The assailant claimed a general grudge against priests and cited his anarchist creed. The body was taken to the morgue as crowds demanded justice and authorities moved the suspect out of town to avoid mob violence.

Denver Col Leo Heinrichs St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church Eleventh Curtis Streets Giuseppe Guarnaccio Leo Daniel Croning Giuseppe Delany Hayes Sity Stessimontt Italy Central America United States Cologne Germany Paterson N. J St. Bonaventure’s Cragham N. Y Oregon Father Leo Littleton Colorado Springs Guarnaccio Avaties Place Wekefell Mass Guarnsccio Chiet Delaney Nesbit Guarnnesia Thalami Genassiz Czar Paul Russia Ring of Portugal

Assassin planned to kill four priests, FBI records reveal

An exami nation of letters from Guarnaccio shows he planned to kill four priests this morning. He gave a Wekefell Massachusetts address and admitted no remorse. He claimed to act to “save” the poor and cited distant assassinations as influence. He denied anarchist ties.

Assassin

Wealthy New York Italian Found Murdered

Wealthy Italian wine importer Remonio Colla, a leading member of the Italian community and a 32nd degree Mason, was found dead in his West Broadway warehouse office. Police suspect homicide, with a hammer blow to the head and a staged suicide, as coroner investigations begin and motives remain unclear.

New York Remonio Colla Champ Boy of Commerce West Brondwiy Hilareath Horberger Cette

Cella Alleged Officers Targeted by Assailants in Bid

Senet with Celle's mane bidding as found assailants forced Cella to weltsite lat ter under threat Tallis was discovered by Di who has been attoned as a suspect. Cutsar Biadhi, a son of Cella, is also held as a amit Geralamo Cella is said to have witnessed a fortune of 400000 dollars.

Senet Celle Cella Tallis Cutsar Biadhi

Four Die as Train Hits Spring Valley Wagon Party

A wagon carrying young people to a basketball game was struck at a West Nyack grade crossing by an Ontario & Western express. Four died instantly and others were seriously injured, including two who died on arrival at a Hoboken hospital. The dead include OBMORGH RLITH age 20 assistant superintendent of the Spring Valley telephone office and basketball team manager, NELSON MAY 19, BER MERS SINGER 14, EDITH SINGER 10, GEORGE SHINN 26, and JEANETTE PALMER 7. Injured survivors include Warren Palmer 22 Henry Divieres 23 and Mary Edith Bir 13 with grave conditions.

Spring Valley N. Y Orem Fivery George Fenny Nyack West Nyack Ontario & Western Express Hudson County Hospital Hoboken N. J Nelson May Bermers Singer Edith Singer George Shinn Jeanette Palmer Warren Palmer Henry Divieres Mary Edith Biri

Black Hand Threat Targets Naval Powder Magazine

In a letter signed Black Hand to Commander Braunsrueter at the fonia island naval magazine the group threatens to blow up the vast smokeless powder stores unless married men discharged by January 1 1908 are reinstated. The discharged workers include many Italians and Sicilians.

New York Braunsrueter United States Naval Fonia Island

Ten Die In Civil Unrest During Moharram Procession in Persia

Ten persons were fatally hurt in a civil unrest event in Tehran Persia during a Muharram religious procession. Several ecclesiastics were among the injured as violence erupted in the street today.

Persia Taheran Fel

Missouri Valley railroad shops close for cost cuts

Sedalia Missouri February 23 The Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad shops in Sedalia which employ 500 men have been closed until March 2 and the shops of the entire system will be kept idle as much as possible to reduce expenses.

Sedalia Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad

Edison Under the Knife in Ear Operation

New York February 22 Thomas Ay Baison, inventor, lies a patient at Manhattan Free Ext and Throw hospital where a cautious operation aims to remove trouble in the left ear. The report notes the medical team plans a careful antiseptic procedure and anticipates a swift recovery, with updates to follow.

New York Thomas Ay Baison Manhattan

Warsaw and Peru railroad extension work to start in spring

Moker, general manager of Winona Toterurbine Railways, announced that work on the Warsaw and Peru extension will be rushed next spring. The company saved 86,000 by delaying copper purchases until prices dropped, allowing new trolley wire for the line.

Peru Warsaw Ind Fe Snh Moker Winona Toterurbiin Rellweyr Company Wasaw Ryahyid Gumms Pent

Injured by Prohibition in Kansas City, Kan.

A Kansas City Kansas pamphlet by former editor Waggoner rebutts Attorney General Drinkete's remarks on prohibition effects. He argues real estate values fell, crime rose, and city finances suffer after saloons closed, citing tax arrears and vacant stores. A vivid portrait of bankrupt police, shrinking revenue, and widespread business vacancy outlined.

Kansas City Kan City Regent Drinkete Wo Waggoner Kansans City Globe Wagsoner Kansas Waggoner Salsons Chamber of Commerce Kangassey

Weather forecast for Opie area with warmer temps

Ambiguous heating trend expected with a warm spell on Monday and Tuesday. Northern sections may see rain mainly in the west while temperatures rise modestly. precipitation chances increase toward the end of the period.

Opie West Partie Casiertinn

Undersea tunnels link New York to New Jersey era forward

The article outlines a rapid expansion of wireless and underwater transport in the United States with a major focus on the Hudson and Manhattan river tunnel system. It notes 175 foot towers, creosoted timber bases, and an ambitious McAdoo system connecting Manhattan and Hoboken, with plans to link to Cortlandt Street and Jersey City and integrate with major rail lines. The piece highlights President Roosevelt set to inaugurate the tunnel, and mentions the early tunnel opening as a milestone after decades of effort.

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Wonderful Progress Fort Wayne Knights Council Largest Outside Chicago

The Fort Wayne council No 4 Knights of Columbus admitted sixty five new members, making it the largest council in the U S outside Chicago. The ceremony featured multiple degree teams from Fort Wayne Toledo and Chicago with Dr H O Bruggenman leading. A full list of new members followed including Grigory A Lauer and many others with addresses across Fort Wayne.

United States Chicago Fort Wayne Knights of Columbus Knights Ageat Council HO. Bruggeman Grand Knight Dart Wayne Council James P. Egan Toledo Philip McKenne Thomas Cannon Cannon Grigory A. Lauer Maumee Avenue Frannis M. Laer Coombs Street Benj W Hontal RF D John C. Ailker Erie Street John P. Shen Dawson Street Amerel J. Conroy Bfelita Street Thos. Shoyln Locust Chak IL Yonsing Sumuilt Street John Andeaw Henry East Wasnestr Hauke East Williams Connellay Wheeler Street J. Grausmelz, Sr Henry Mf. Zauner East Saltenfield Street Robert le Pps Wart Warne Street Nacoly J. Seblink Avernue Daniel Mules Creighton Avenue Chilin J. Sweenry Awalliams Street Harry Bring Greaney Sonpaiut Madison Straw Motherwell Frobard Harry I Ryan Adgewelas Valentine Schultz Gerestevet Webster Eevert F. Tinusmein ROFLD Robert Cramar Calhoun Street Geores Achmitt Clark Street E. Chiancey Clinton Street Garnan Avon Ind Marvatlis Weethurger West Telerson Joseph Kicinriphert Misumee Avenge Garret WE Trelbarger Thomas Stron Chi Thet Am Manisan Slelel Len Hoyorka St. Martin Mogrooville Tap A. Wyn Wiithet Kat Jenstor Uhre Adgertan O. Vitam Ailers Matte Charters Kelton Portain Frank Millen Port Wayhe

Indianapolis union forms to back brewing interests fight prohibition

In Indianapolis a new labor organization is planned to unite brewery and related trades against prohibition. The Indiana Allied Trades Association will advocate a tempered liquor sale policy while defending thousands of brewery workers and suppliers. Albert Lieber of the Indianapolis Brewing Company aids the effort, claiming the push protects jobs and commercial welfare.

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