Career of James H Oliver Closed by Death in South Bend
James H Oliver, millionaire plow manufacturer and inventor of the Oliver chilled plow, died at 6:20 this morning in South Bend Ind. Born 1828 in Roxburyshire Scotland, he immigrated to America with a farming family, worked as a ditch-digger and at the St Joseph Iron Company before founding a South Bend plant. His life followed poverty to affluence, building the Oliver opera-house and hotel, expanding the plant, and preparing his son Joseph D Oliver to succeed as president.
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Oliver
James Oliver
Liddesdale Parish
Roxburyshire
Scotland
America
New York
Lagrange County
Misha
Waka
St. Joseph Tron Company
Iron Company
Fox Fandry
Mishawaka
T. M. Bissell
George Milburn
Philadelphia
Perkins Farm
Perkins Tract
Oliver Opera-House
Oliver Business
Joseph D. Oliver
George Ford
First Presbyterian Church
Board accepts resignation of Turflinger as county infirmary head
The board of county commissioners formally accepts Thomas Turflinger’s resignation as superintendent of the Alien county infirmary, effective April 1, with William H. Johnson selected to succeed him. Turflinger cites his wife’s health and may enter the sheriff race. the board praises the couple’s seven years of efficient management and notes Johnson’s high standing will assume duties after April 1. Dr. W. D. Calvin is named jail physician.
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Thomas Turflinger
Alien County Infirmary
Board of County Commissioners
William H. Johnson
Eel River Township
Turflinger
Tom Turflinger
Mgr
Joseph Tonkel
Board of Commissioners
Wyss
Franke
Tie
Johnson
W. D. Calvin
W A Johnson Elected Democratic County Chairman
A county Democratic meeting chose W A Johnson as chairman with pledges to energize the campaign in Allen County. The session also elected Herman Mackwitz as vice chairman by acclamation and re elected Lotis Schroeder as secretary and Frank J Belot as treasurer. Primary date set for March 21 with multiple voting locations per ward.
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Allen County
Mackwitz
Herman Mackwitz
Freie Presse
J. J. Bauer
Fourth Ward
Johnson
Bauer, Budd and McDaniel
Lotis S. C. Schroeder
Marshal Comincavish
Frank J. Belot
W. AM. Clutter
George KE. Buhler
Belot
Behler
A. BE. Smith
William Goodlfellow
Lennon
Joseph W. Adair
Columbia City
Cyrus Cline
Angola
Fred J. Feick
Garrett
Hach
Feick
Alen County
Fleming
Heller
W. Eggeman
T. R. Marshall
W. J. Bryan
Albert EE. Melching
Anarchists Attack Chief Shippy In Chicago House Shootings
A gunman and accomplices fired at Chicago Police Chief Shippy as he attempted to move his wounded from his residence. The chief’s son Harry, a Culver Academy student, was critically wounded, while bystanders and police secured the area and launched investigations. Authorities report threats and a planned Friday anarchist meeting with Emma Goldman to speak.
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Harry Shippy
Culver Military Academy
Culver
Ind
Busse
Chicago
Meadeville
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Lot
Teld
Shipney
Oclock
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P. D. O’brien
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Backus
Rosie
Averbuch
Emma Goldman
George Kersten
Criminal Court
B. J. Short
Shin Py
Friends of the People
Brand's
Lucy Parsons
Philadelphia
Bowser’s Scheme Stumbles On Apple Farm Plan
In a snowy Bowser mansion a husband pitches a grand Apple Orchard scheme near Buffalo. His wife challenges feasibility outlining costs, risks, and contingencies, turning the pitch into a blunt domestic debate. The scene ends with Bowser fleeing to the family butcher for counsel.
Lent observances at Trinity Episcopal Church
Tomorrow begins Lent with services at Trinity Episcopal Church. Holy communion at 8:00 a.m., matins at 9:20 a.m., penitential prayers, Bible class, and 11:00 a.m. communion followed by a sermon by Father. An evening service and sermon are listed for 4:30 p.m. with children’s activities to follow.
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Trinity Episal
Fathrs
Rose Wins Gop County Chairman Nomination at St Joe
Louis A. Rose defeats Judge B. W. Skelton for county chairman in a St. Joe township convention with 62 votes to 44. The ballot used a hat as a voting container and was conducted by tellers Harry Templar and Josias Evans amid procedural disputes and calls for secrecy. Rose thanked the convention after unanimous approval motion.
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Thomas Craig
Harry Hogan
Hogan
George H. Ashley
Skelton
Henry Smith
Monroeville
H. C. Hoeltje
St. Joe Township
St. Joe
BH. H. Morss
George Ashley
St. Jon
C. M. Goheen
Judge Skelton
W. S. Rogers
New Haven
Harry Templar
Josias Evans
Rose
Louis A. Rose
Wilbur A. Carpenter
Henry Granneman
B. W. Skelton
Levi Griffith
Charles Porter
Mr. Rose
Louis A. Rosé
Republican Party committee selects officers at meeting
Rose presided as chair and nominations followed for vice chairman Milo Sprang of Pleasant township was elected by rising vote. The secretary William T. Jeffries won 52 to 39 over Lee J. Hartzell. Ernest W. Cook was elected treasurer by acclamation.
Democratic precinct committeemen list completed after Saturday primaries
Reported at Tuesday committee meeting the democratic committeemen added to the existing list include George Schatter of Sixth ward precinct 33d, Dr D J Mercer of Marion precinct 2d, William Gernhart Maumee 1st, Ira Grubb Springfield 2d, Wesley Swank Pleasant 2d s, Ohmig Bird About 1st, James Parnin About 2d, Horace McDuffie Bel River 1st, H J Perry Bel River 2d, Louis Roy Jackson 1st, George Howe Jackson 2d, J D Butt Lake 1st, L McFadden Lake 2d, J H Dennis Lafayette 1st, James Aiken Lafayette 2d, Joseph Flickinger Milan 1st, Joseph Moore Scipio 1st.
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Sixth Ward
George Schatter
Marion
D. J. Mercer
Maumee
William Gernhart
Springfield
Ira Grubb
Pleasant
Wesley Swank
About
Ohmig Bird
James Parnin
Bel River
Horace McDuffie
H. J. Perry
Jackson
Louis Roy
George Howe
Lake
J. D. Butt
L. McFadden
Lafayette
J. H. Dennis
James Aiken
Milan
Joseph Flickinger
Scipio
Joseph Moore
More Soldiers for Morocco Voted by Cabinet
Paris reports the cabinet approved sending four thousand additional troops to Morocco to sustain the aggressive policy and rest tired troops. Parliament will be asked to appropriate 500000 dollars for general relief and Morocco improvement projects.
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Paris
Morocco
Averbuch Case Sparks Chicago Police Arrests
Chicago police moved swiftly after Lazarus Averbuch died amid an attempted assassination of Chief Shippy. Detec tives arrested Isadore Maron, Olga Averbuch, and others while pursuing the Curly Haired Boy’s network.
Miss Harriman A Bride in Notable New York Wedding
Miss Cornelia Harriman second daughter of Mr and Mrs E H Harriman wed Robert Livingstone Gerry son of Commodore and Mrs Elbridge T Gerry at Grace Episcopal Church Broadway and Tenth Street New York in a brilliant social season ceremony.
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Wizard
New York
Cornelia Harriman
E. H. Harriman
Robert Livingstone Gerry
Commodore
Elbridge T. Gerry
Grace Episcopal Church
Broadway
Tenth Street
Rockhill Arrested After Alleged Assault Incident
William Rockhill was arrested near Hadley Saturday by Deputies Keisenhutz and Swaney on a charge of assault and battery against his wife. He was jailed after neighbors reported repeated beatings during a period of heavy drinking. The wife filed an affidavit and showed injuries, prompting police action.
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Willam Rockhill
William Rockhill
Hadley
Keisenhutz
Swaney
Ang Ney
Drugstore Staff Self Harm Crisis Reported in Germany
Hygienische Zeitschrift notes during four years ending July 1907 thirteen dispensing assistants in German drug stores died by their own actions and seven more attempted but failed to kill themselves. The reports attribute the personal crises to poor physical conditioning and fatigue from long hours and drug use to resist fatigue.
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Hygienische Zeitschrift
Chickenpox Seen With Unusual Symptoms by Doctor
A physician notes that a child with chicken pox also has continual chills, questioning if this unusual combination signals a new manifestation of changing conditions. The discussion appears in Success Magazine.
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Wiedern
Parest
Success Magazine
Unshaken Esteem Mentioned in Washington Star Quip
A brief Washington Star remark quotes a woman saying a husband’s fondness for horses reflects a forgiving disposition. Mrs Torkins confirms the bond remains strong, noting his continued liking for horses.
Not He Noted by Baltimore American on Curriculum Ease
Quote from Baltimore American stating a mother questions for her son about college curriculum. The response claims the student found it easy, taking the course on first attempt in two jumps. The item captures a light exchange on education and achievement.
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Baltimore American
Comrade Confidences and Belgian Franchise Penalties
Dialogue notes a boy and comrade dynamic then shifts to Belgian penalties for neglecting the franchise. The Rio de Janeiro port celebrates its hundredth anniversary with a national exhibition set from June to September featuring industrial, pastoral, and art products.
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Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
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