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Charity sues over century old bed pledge in Rhode Island
In 1912 Louisa Lippitt left 4000 to Rhode Island Hospital for a permanent free bed for the poor. Children's Friend and Service sues to enforce the pledge, saying funds should guarantee free care. hospital says funds now support broad charity care.
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Rhode Island Hospital
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Children’s Friend
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Children’s Friend Society of Providence