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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1902
Page
5
Albert Leighton faces illness and moral conflict as he navigates love for Eleanor Prentiss while recalling Ruth's care. A homeward journey reveals Ruth's engagement and Eleanor's devotion, leading Albert to accept a destined union with Eleanor.
The Charity Organization committee of the Friendly Inn on West Market Street seeks means to add a free bathhouse for neighborhood use. Edward Williams argues a free bath would pay itself and questions why the city aids other charities but not the Inn or other homes for friendless women.
Fire officials in Indianapolis noted fireworks cause few fires on the Fourth, with records showing sporadic incidents and low losses since 1897. Firecrackers and aerial displays were seen as most dangerous, while weather often reduced fire risk. police enforce orders as boys face injuries from toy pistols and torpedo canes remain popular and largely safe.
Miss Trixie Friganza star of The Chaperons on Broadway draws warm weather crowds for an all summer run. The beautiful actress promotes outdoor life and climbing trees as a healthful sport while pictured in Central Park. She previously performed with The Chaperones in Indianapolis last season.
A sharp dispute between Amos Butler of the State charities board and Factory Inspector McAbee over child labor unfolds. The Sun’s report sparked claims Butler would push the legislature for an education based standard, not age, while McAbee warns of orphaned youth forced into charity care if changes occur.
Mr Williams urges Indianapolis to donate 600 dollars to the Friendly Inn from next year’s budget matching the Home for Friendless Women. The mayor declines, citing tight finances and a big household to run on low wages, promising to revisit the issue in next year’s planning. First Baptist Church notes a fifty year school anniversary through Suttons.
Detroit July 4 1930 a man named John Mack 49 accidentally discharged a 38 caliber revolver while celebrating and killed his wife who stood nearby she was mother of four children. The husband was taken to police headquarters on suspicion.
John Arm strong of 514 Forest Street awoke Thursday night as two men fled from his window. They stole his trousers from the head of his bed and left a purse containing six dollars in one pocket. This marks a second theft in three months.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Percy Avery Rockefeller in New York on July 4. The child is a grandson of John D. Rockefeller and is expected to become a multimillionaire before reaching adulthood.
An advertisement touts Dr Lipes new remedies promising cures for consumption bronchitis asthma catarrh impure blood heart disease kidney and bladder trouble and liver complaints. It invites all sufferers to try the free trial with no costs and offers mail consultations for out of town patients.
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