04 Jul 1890
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1890
Page
1
Va July 2. A vivid travelogue of Natural Bridge in Virginia, detailing Jefferson’s land grant, the path, inn, and forest outposts. The writer recounts the approach, the dramatic arch, the rock formations, legends, and the bridge’s illumination by torches, with vivid local color and a narrator’s humorous tone.
Dispatches report wartime wages in Lancaster and army society reunions in Portland with notable generals present. A new comet stirs skies beside the Big Dipper as Willie Neagle, 15, shoots himself after a neighbor dispute. Hudson River drowning case follows a failed loan. A Wisconsin synod rejects public school pressure, and Nantucket tragedy ends with a drowning rescue.
Mina Nattie Clark, described as a handsome brunette, was arrested in New York after forging Joseph L. Tourtellot’s name to a Providence Mechanics Savings Bank check for 8000 dollars. Detectives tracked her from Boston to Providence, where part of the money was found. She confessed, saying she was driven by money needs and had borrowed 3500 dollars recently.
Thursday evening Art ist Parks and Judge Holman honored Tim Griffin with a silver dish and Tim recovered enough to speak briefly. The plate bears the inscription noting Tim Griffin’s assistance in the Hendricks monument erection on July 1, 1590. Abrams received a solid gold antique match box from Mr. Parke. Both Tim and Abrams were surprised and thanked for their untiring efforts toward the unveiling success.
Orr at home nursing two broken ribs, Newark bagged ball club flounders, Healy overpowering for association batters, fights and boxing terms dominate. Interstate league scores and wrecked events from Terra Haute to Chicago, Belmont’s King Arthur dies at 23, pacing records and a brutal Garrard Brennan Chicago fight ending with Brennan near death.
New York July 3 Our London sketches show gowns under construction for royal patrons. The Duchess of Fife wears a grey tweed suit with a cream waistcoat, while Princess Victoria of Teck is pictured in a brown cashmere ensemble with a gold braided jacket and turquoise and gold dot details. The piece notes royal interest and media speculation about the princesses' attire and status.
A talkative old politician, recounting David B. Hill’s career, praises his rise from modest beginnings to mayor and lieutenant governor role. He notes Hill’s political shrewdness, use of alliances, resilience against rivals like Arnot, and strategic hiring. He also cites Hill’s guarded style and caution with enemies, while acknowledging his strong influence and leadership.
July 3 reports from Kalamazoo Michigan note a wealthy banker Reuben McCombs taking his own life with unknown motive. A separate item claims a crisis in Spain with a possible upcoming cabinet reorganization. A commercial note mentions Norbert Landgraf producing skeleton sack suits.
A republican editor, traveling via Union depot, endures a sleepless, drunken coach journey with a professor who suffers a severe case of the jitters and hallucinations. The rural editor recalls paying for a berth, sharing a car, and trying to keep the delirious traveler from harming himself while battling imagined bats and serpents.
President Shaffer of the study railway company returned from New York and Baltimore and told SUN reporter no motor choice has been made. Three or four plans are under review after he rode storage battery electric cars in New York. Four cars on Third Ave appear to handle light duties but not heavy trolley loads.
New York World reporter recalls Mrs. Harrison at Caps Mey cottage with grandson and Baby McKee. She praises the cottage, sea air, and plans to stay all summer, while discussing fashion, education, and women’s professions with warmth and measured remarks.
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