This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1902
Page
8
The American College of Sciences in Philadelphia announces a limited time offer of a free copy of its new book on Hypnotism Personal magnetism and Magnetic Healing. Compiled by twenty renowned hypnotherapists, it promises accessible home study of these sciences for interested readers.
An advertisement for the American College of Sciences hawks hypnotism as a life changer. It claims memory boosts, confidence, willpower, habit cures, insomnia, and even telepathy and financial success. It offers a free book from Dept. 264 H. 420 Walnut St. Philadelphia after sending a name and address.
The Smith cocaine bill, passed by the Ohio senate, imposes strict controls on purchases. Buyers must have a prescription each time, and druggists must log prescribing doctor, sale date, purchaser details, and use. Penalties range from fifty to five hundred dollars per violation. Police warn of rising addiction and related crime, noting access even to children and greater risks among the poor.
In Toldo, April 5, Henry F. Presna, a plumber, in a drunken frenzy shot his wife in front of their 56 year old spouse and five children. A daughter witnessed the event but was not struck. Neighbors drew the noise, and Presna then fired three times at himself, dying about 25 minutes later. authorities describe him as insane.
Next Week chalks up a schedule of vaudeville and drawing card shows. GRAND presents nightly acts at 2 and p m with daily programs. PARK features Waifs of New York Monday to Wednesday and The Game Keeper Thursday to Saturday in matinee and evening slots. EMPIRE offers Transatlantic Burlesquers early in the week and Wine Woman and Song later with matinee and night performances.
The article notes Mme Herrmann’s triumphs beyond her late husband’s fame, facing doubts about a woman’s place in magic. Now in her third successful season, she rises by clever, legitimate magic, captivating audiences with physical charm, poised movement, and rich attire that enhances her auburn hair and stage presence.
Real estate ads mix with a long note on May Irwin saying acting is not a good career for young people due to low future earnings. The column lists numerous parcels for sale or trade near the city, with prices, sizes, and locations, including lots near Union street, Spruce, Central, and Park avenues, plus a 49-acre farm west of town and small cottages on Fifteenth Street renting for 15.50 monthly. The page also notes professional services, ads for medicines, and other local notices.
After a month of shows the Grand will close for summer. Next week headliner George W. Monroe performs his Irish woman impersonation in a lively, harmless sketch. European juggler Montrell, acrobats the Nelsons, and comedy sketches by Martinetti and Sutherland join May DeSousa, monologuist John Healy, Smith and Fuller, and the Deaves Marionettes.Katie Emmet stars in Waifs of New York with vivid scenes of a newsie life including a daring rescue. The Park feature Thursday through Saturday presents The Game Keeper, with Smith OBrien in the lead Irish drama full of wit and loyalty.
Transatlantic burlesquers open at the Empire Monday with four chorus girls, comedians, songs, dances, and Alaska snow scenery. The Thiese company, billed as Wine, Women and Song, closes the week with vaudeville stars led by Bonita and her Cuban and southern midgets in a final breezy burlesque.
Noted actress Sarah Bernhardt applied for a 100000 life policy with risk spread among English companies. The policy names her son Maurice Jeal Ambroise Bernhardt, 35, married, as beneficiary and heir to real estate in Paris and other assets. She claims to earn 10000 weekly during season and describes a regimented daily routine and health history.
Coming to the Park this week are the eypsy cross and the volunteer organist new to Indianapolis. The Black Fatti troubadours are due on, providing fresh entertainment for parkgoers.
The article discusses Faversham as a rising star in a modern dress context with no royal title. McCarthy, who is quoted, contemplates as king and hints at future announcements. A manager believes the actor can present best in a strong, capable role, shaping his part in a likely collaboration.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.