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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1902
Page
7
Broad Ripple’s moral atmosphere improved after external reform, credited to Mayor Bookwalter. Saloons survived, five remain, while locals praise the mayor’s influence despite ongoing Sunday drinking. the town grows, with new buildings, improved housing demand, and active social lodges.
Lightning struck a powder mill near Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, blowing up the glazing mill department where finishing processes occur. Due to the approaching storm and danger, employees had already left. About 4,000 pounds of powder were in the mill, but no injuries or fatalities were reported.
Juné Thomas J. Crouch, 74, a merchant from Topeka, Kansas, wed Miss Mary Lane of Buel, New York, in Rutland Vermont after a half century apart. They had first been engaged in Buel but separated when Crouch moved west. He returned recently, remarried, and the ceremony took place at the Hotel Bardwell before they left for Topeka.
Port Jervis reports John Currey aged 18 and companion William Sheen fished near Brink pond in Pike county. A loaded shotgun discharged accidentally, wounding Currey who rowed to shore and later died after hours alone. Currey's statement absolves Sheen. mother reached bedside before death amid tragedy.
Rev Marion Crosley of Central Universalist church planned a sermon on love thy neighbor and love your enemies but rain kept attendance light and the talk shifted to charitable work and neighborly duty. He mused on Christ’s parable, the good Samaritan, and the duty to aid distant sufferers while noting churchs often act beyond creeds. He spoke of practical care for enemies, war’s wounded, and humane treatment on battlefields, ending with ad-like notices for Baldwin block and local services.
A promotional note explains that as heat rises many seek lakes rivers seasides and asks about time and money needed for trips. It announces Four-Track Series No 3 America s Summer Resorts sent free on request for a two cent stamp from George H Daniels New York Central & Hudson River RR.
Travel notice for a rail trip from Indianapolis to Detroit on June 7 1902 with Lake Erie and Western routes. Departure 12:20 pm arrival 8:10 pm at $1.50 to Sandusky and return. Details mention seating and berths, with pickup at Illinois Street location.
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