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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1908

Page

2

Denver Priest Murder Mystery Deepens In Anarchy Probe

Denver authorities pursue a conspiracy theory after Father Leo Heinrichs was killed at St Elizabeths church. Two suspicious men watched the mass and a witness linked the assassin to an earlier Paterson posting. Police expect arrests. thirty anarchists are targeted nationwide as the church funeral plans and Paterson burial proceed.

Denver Col Leo Heinrichs Giuseppe Alio St. Elizabeth's Church Paterson Reds Alio St. Elizabeth’s Church Father Leo Alin Michael Brunetti St. Elizabeth’s Franciscan Brotherhood N. J Delaney School of Anarchists Aho Italy America Tals Tava Coain Taint Archy Buenos Ayres wUlere Paterson, M. J Calorada

Misses Leeds Pearl Necklace Trial Reveals 1909 Purchase

In New York a U S court testifies Mrs William B Leeds paid 240000 for a Paris pearl necklace in 1909 and traded a second necklace valued at 25000. The case seeks 110000 refund of duty overcharged when customs classified the pearls as a necklace and taxed at 60 percent.

New York William B. Leeds Paris United States Bernard Citroen Leeds America Citroen

Socialistic party seeks to gauge will for city organization

Dr. James F. Morse, Indiana Socialist national committee member and city resident, plans to mail letters to potential socialists asking if a permanent city campaign group is viable. If enough respond, a meeting will be held in the court house assembly room.

James F. Morse Indiana Socialistic Party Court House

China and Germany discussed trade in Manchuria

Sun Pao Ki Chinese minister in Berlin reported to the German foreign office that Pekin asked him to discuss with Berlin the Japanese trade treatment in Manchuria and to consider a possible US Germany accord on trade in all Chinese territory. Washington weighing if such an agreement is needed or already covered by international treaties.

Berlin Sun Pao Ki Pekin Manchuria United States Germany Foreign Office China State Department Washbington Washington Roosevelt

China to send message on Manchuria and relations

Washington reports indicate Wu, newly appointed Chinese minister, will deliver a special message after arriving in the capital. The note addresses China's ties with Japan and Russia, and follows protests by American textile interests over railway policies in Manchuria.

Washington Manchuria China Japan Russia State Department Ald Berlin

Riot at Polish wedding leaves multiple stabbed in Chicago

In Chicago on February 25 a riot between two Polish factions at the wedding of Leo Chasski and Mary Wadya left four men stabbed likely to die and many others cut. Police arrested twenty rioters after a melee at Joseph Kuta's saloon and a possible further assault occurred as Stan Wadark lay unconscious.

Chicago Joseph Kuta Front Street Yieters Leo Chasski Mary Wadya James Grimm John Lubetzeski John Wadya Stanley Wadark Wadya John McDonough

Hoagland School To Open After Smallpox scare

Hoagland school closes due to smallpox fears and disinfecting. Classes resume tomorrow afternoon at the regular hour with pupils not vaccinated in two years required to vaccinate again. Officials say the danger is believed eradicated.

Hoagland School

Army of Educators Gather in Washington for National Meet

More than 2 000 educators from across the country gather in Washington for the National Education Association department of superintendents annual convention. Sessions address time and energy saving in schools with leaders from St Louis Joliet and Cleveland. Roosevelt White House reception planned. new departments to be organized and officers elected.

Washington Department of Superintendents National Education Association Metropolitan Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church National Society For the Scientific Study of Education The Society of College Teachers of Education Educational Press Associations of America National Committee On Agricultural Education Southern Society For Philosophy and Psychology North Carolina Association of City School Superintendents and Conference of State Superintendents Roosevelt White House Corcoran Gallery of Art Association Los Angeles Department of Rural and Agricultural Education Educational ‘Department of National Organizations of Women B. Cooper Seattle Wesh Wilson Fliner E. Brown United States F. Louis Soldan St. Louis S. I. Heater St. Paul F. B. Dyer Kineinnan Frederick E. Bolton University of Iowa Iowa City C. N. Hendall Indianapolis John A. Long Joliet W. H. Ellson Cleveland Roland Falkner National Civic Federation England

New Meat Packing Firm Seeks Bash Plant Lease in Fort Wayne

The Silberhorn Packing company of Fort Wayne has formed with 26000 capital and aims to enter meat packing on a large scale. Directors include W H Silberhorn of Chicago Bush Fort Wayne C D Campbell Chicago W E Webb Jr Fort Wayne and H A Ritter Chicago. Lease of the Bash Packing plant is being prepared for stockholder review as details await final settlement.

Silberhorn Packing Company Fort Wayne Bash Packing Company W. H. Silberhorn Chicago

Public building funds sought for Goshen and Mishwaka

Representative Brick introduced bills to appropriate 100000 dollars for post office buildings at Goshen and Mishwaka. Representative Holliday delivered a eulogy on the Private Soldier in the house, arguing battles are won by the private’s courage, a defense met with applause.

Washington Goshen Misha Waka Holliday House of Representatives

Movement aimed at clearing house for Indiana telephone tolls

Action to establish a state clearing house to speed settlements for long distance interchange among Indiana independent telephone companies took place at a Fort Wayne meeting of the Indiana Independent Telephone Association. W. L. Moellering presided with E. M. Popp as secretary.

Indiana Independent Telephone Companies Fort Wayne Indiana Independent Telephone Association Anthony Wayne Club W. L. Moellering E. M. Popp Moellering W. &. Vivian Grid Rapids Anchigan Telephone Clearing House Association John Coffey Indianapolis C. S. Willard Lagrange H. Roe Ossian J. A. Jbrown Winehest Dr. Parrish Monroe FF. M. Schirmeyer Decatur W. H. Magley Columbia City D. M. Strouse Auburn John Emrick Joan Simon Frank Pulver Huntertown Fred Wilder Angola G. W. Beers Frank Taylor Lagro W. Ll. Moelering MM. Popp G. T. Fox Martin Umbach

Portugal on Brink of a Political Revolution

Lisbon February 25. Republicans predict a violent struggle as monarchy faces possible collapse. Campaigning will be open with dissident progressivists rallying after the king and crown prince killings. Universities and the church may shape the outcome while foreign intervention is not expected. Bert Edwards has returned to this city, which used to be his home. Six

Lisbon Portugal Bert Edwards Sahich

Stoessel Convicted in Court Martial in Port Arthur

Sentenced to death for surrendering Port Arthur, General Stoessel faces possible commutation as Russian papers blame a broader system for the fortress loss. Trial also targets Stoes sel, Fock, Reiss, and Smirnoff while calls grow to indict Kuropatkin and Vicero y Alexieff for wartime responsibility.

St. Petersburg Stoessel Port Arthur Fock Reiss Smirnoff Russia Kuropatkin Alexieff

Stoessel Seeks Pardon After Port Arthur Surrender

In St. Petersburg on February 25 General Stoessel, condemned to death for surrendering Port Arthur to Japan, petitions Emperor Nicholas for a full pardon. The court recommended commuting the sentence to ten years in the fortress and removal from service.

St. Petersburg Trent Stoessel Port Arthur Nicholas

Toledo Eyes Fort Wayne Canal Project Public Talk

Toledo engineers show growing interest in a deep waterway linking Lake Erie and Lake Michigan via Fort Wayne. The Toledo Society of Engineers invites Randall and Bash to speak on March 13, with 10 000 copies of Frank B. Taylor’s pamphlet on canal feasibility in circulation. A. Thompson of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress lauds Taylor’s manuscript.

Toledo Lake Erie Lake Michigan Fort Wayne Messrs P. A. Randall Dc. S. Bash Toledo Society of Engineers Randall Bash D. Bullock Bush Frank B. Taylor A. Thompson National Rivers and Harbors Congress Taylor

Derailment injures thirty on excursion train near Laredo Texas

A Texas derailment near Orrville and Monterey injured about thirty passengers from Toledo Chicago and Canton on a northern excursion. Pullman cars stayed on rails as an axle break caused the wreck. The Gates party from New York and Alois Riegel relatives remained unconfirmed in the days after the crash.

Laredo Texas Orville Toledo Ohio Charles Gates John W. Gates New York South Beaumont Chicago Canton Mexico Alois Riegel Piace Frank Bougher Riegel

Protos and crew face snowdrifts in New York to Paris race

In Kendallville Indiana the German Protos reached at 19 15 forenoon and left for Chicago with Maas and Knape in charge after Lieut Koeppen reportedly abandoned them in Edgerton Ohio. Maas and Knape vow to press for an understanding in Chicago or abandon the race. French Moto Bloc No 2 then arrived shortly after.

Sentinel Kendallville Ind Protos New York Paris Chicago Manas Knape Koeppen Edgerton Ohio Maas Lieut. Koeppen Moto-Bloc

Man Settles Family Quarrel in Missouri Tragedy

LaMar Missouri February 25 Lee Hart a coal hauler shot and killed his mother in law Mrs Joseph Howards and seriously wounded her husband before killing himself in a domestic tragedy. The event occurred last night and leaves a widow and wounded survivor.

LaMar Lee Hart Joseph Howards

St. John ousted from Wayne Labor Federation panel

The Wayne Federation of Labor demanded and obtained Elmer St. John’s resignation from its political committee after his persistent backing of gubernatorial candidate James E. Watson, who is banned by organized labor. George A. Kiefer was named to replace him after a stormy meeting.

Ort Wayne Federation of Labor Elmer St. John St. John James E. Watson Labar George A. Kiefer Mr. St. John Central Labor Body

Hope Hospital Nurses Class Of 1908 Graduation

The Hope hospital Training school for nurses held a graduation for ten 1908 graduates in the high school auditorium. Rabbi Ettelson delivered the principal address with vigor and earnestness that held the audience’s attention as the ceremony progressed.

Hope Hospital Training School Rabbi Ettelson H. W. Ettelson Rabbi

Hartje Conspiracy Suit Opens as Testimony Begins

In Pittsburg on February 25 the conspiracy case against Augustus J. Hartje and associates moves to court. Attorney Andrew Fisher testifies after a conference with Hartje, Welshons, and Tooe as the inquiry starts.

Pittsburg Augustus J. Hartje John L. Welshons Clifford Hoaoe Hartje Andrew Fisher Fisher Welshons Tooe

Hudson River Tunnel Opens Connecting Hoboken and New York

The Hudson River tunnel and subway system linking Hoboken with New York City was formally opened today. President Roosevelt initiated the first official train from New York to Hoboken, with governors of New York and New Jersey and other officials aboard. A letter from the President was read as part of the ceremonies at the new station of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western railroad in Hoboken.

New York Hoboken New York City Hudson River Roosevelt Washington New Jersey Delaware, Lackawanna &Western Railroad

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Heinrichs William Leeds National Morse Civ National Association Bash Packing Plant East End Brick Bill Mishawaka Alexieff and Others Fort Wayne Canal Society of Engineers C. S Pullmans Mrs. Riegel Hoosier Showdrifts Watson iLabor Federation Gotham
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