25 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1907
Page
1
A crowd of 1,090 gathered at St Marys last night to hear Chicago lawyer Patrick ODonnell discuss The Tragedy of the Crucifixion. He argued Christ's divinity, quoted ancient orators, and contrasted Christian morality with paganism while praising charity and sacrifice.
Judge E H Gary chairman of the Tuller States Steel Corp discusses current business, money supply, rail financing, and the need for reform. He says conditions are better than last year with strong orders, but warns of money tightness and rail finance pressures. Public sentiment and honesty, he says, are the ultimate regulators, and federal control may be possible yet requires caution.
Palm Sunday observances marked in Lutheran and Catholic services with confirmation rites for many youth. Holy week traditions continued in Episcopal and Archdiocesan churches with palm blessings and gospel readings detailing the passion narrative.
Omaha telegram reproduces a letter from Fort Wayne veterans detailing the life of Thomas Lee known as Tom Lee city sewer inspector and Civil War color bearer. Lee served from September 24 in the Thirtieth Indiana and fought at Lookout Mountain Corinth and Chickamauga with Grant. He died after being struck near railroad yards while crossing or climbing between cars, his bravery during battles highlighted by comrades and memorials from veterans in Fort Wayne and Omaha Bee coverage.
Saturday evening at Temple theater an agreement stages a rematch featuring rival wrestlers Santell and Rani Murbarger against Sungay Manning as the main event in a reeling bout to air at Princess Vine in an April show.
A longtime local resident, Mr. Lee, nicknamed for his reluctance to sit for photographs, agreed to have a portrait taken last Saturday. The proofs show an excellent likeness, marking his first photo session in fifty years and his first visit in twenty.
A Fort Wayne Star forecast predicts a crowded race for the Twelfth District Congress seat. Nominees likely include James Kingon, John W. Tagan, and William Geake, with Robinson seen as a leading Democratic challenger and Hoffmann mentioned as a distant possibility.
Cablegrams report Nicaraguan directing general Santos Ramirez says Choluteca has fallen to Nicaraguan and allied forces, Bonilla said to have fled by boat. Officials in Washington cite diminishing hostilities and suggest Traijnica’s fall may end the conflict. diplomats seek neutrality pledges from El Salvador and Guatemala.
March 2 report from New Fork notes Thomas Hueston retains the world pool title at the Anal night league with a decisive win over rival participants. Final scores and top breaks are listed, highlighting Hueston’s 18 for Taiga and Bergh’s high run of ST.
The well known painter Hrapklin M Shafer aged twenty nine died after a long illness. He lived in Fort Wayne where he was well regarded for his tavern work and artistic skill. Funeral arrangements were set for Lindenwood with burial details and times published.
Vice President Fairbanks arrived in Washington for a day of engagements. He plans to inspect military departments at several colleges and academies as part of Senator Beveridge's plan while continuing work on Bryar Beveridge debate.
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