The Man Voliva Is a Hoosier Preacher and Reformer
The article contrasts John Alexander Dowie and Wilbur Glenn Voliva at Zion City. Voliva, 36, spare and ascetic, replaces Dowie and focuses on organizing and reforming Zion to transform a struggling community into a prosperous American municipality. Voliva’s disciplined routine and businesslike approach are highlighted.
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Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Wilbur Glenn Voliva
Zion City
Dowie
Voliva
Zion
Mexico
Seranda
Wilbur Glenn Voliva a Zion leader with American roots
Biographical sketch of Wilbur Glenn Voliva deputy general overseer of Zion, detailing his American Hoosier background, formal attire, serious demeanor, education in Newton Indiana, marriage to Mollie Steele, early preaching at Jinden Indiana, studies at Butler and Hiram colleges, a child’s birth and death, joining Dowle’s church in 1900, ordination in Australia, and return to lead Zion City.
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Wilbur Glenn Voliva
Zion
Elijah 11
Voliva
Newton
Ind
Jinden
Miron College
Mollie Steele
Palestine
Miss Steele
Irvington
Butler College
Hiram College
Ohio
Dowle
Ruth
Cincinnati
Largest Life Policy Holder in World
The world’s most insured man is L. Rodman Wanataker of Philadelphia with $2,000,000 in Mutual policies. Wanataker first bought $200,000 at 34, then added $100,000 and $500,000 at 36, followed by $1,000,000 and $200,000 at 41, reaching $2,000,000 with a yearly premium of $68,226.
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L. Rodman Wanatiaker
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Mutual
Wanataker
Worn by Toothache and Husband’s Stoopid Punchline
In a joke shared with Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Jones sympathetically asks about the toothache but reveals the humor shifts to a mispronounced word left in the punchline. The quip concludes with light mockery of a domestic snag.
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Boy Feared Rod Freezes to Death in Allston
Boston report details nine year old Francis Hyland who fled his guardian's home after punishment fears, wandered streets overnight, then died from exposure. Body found near the guardian Mrs Hannah Connolly's residence, with hands crossed over his chest in a sitting posture, awaiting a window greeting.
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Boston
Francis F. Hyland
Allston
Hannah Connolly
Francis
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