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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1891
Page
3
A fragmentary poem speaks of two souls linked beyond space and time. It describes a divine harmony guiding hearts through vast distances, the sense of reunion as a distant life converges, and the hope of seeing each other again face to face.
In a mountain valley a prospector named Bob and a companion recall earning the nickname Rattlesnake Jim after a deadly encounter. They faced a dens of vipers on a lava rock, firing buckshot to keep the snakes at bay while climbing to safety. They dodged the snakes and reached a river camp, earning the moniker that others would remember.
A jumble of quotations and short notes touches on death and sympathy, a Louisiana farmer owning a cow the size of a Newfoundland dog, Baccarat in high society, Rome dispatches on Italian losses, mockery of liars and health, and French investigator M de Candolie’s eye color theories.
The Globe-Democrat reports on Capoul the French tenor planning another U.S. visit and jokes about youth and seedy appearances. It notes a statue of Grant proposed for Chicago as the nation’s largest portrait statue and includes Edward Harrigan’s anecdote about a pawnbroker named Reilly challenging the play. Edward Reilly, pawnbroker, rejects the use of his name for the production and warns of legal action.
In New York Mrs Jenness-Miller's reform dress and divided skirts fail to gain favor as business stalls and creditors seize assets totaling 10 000 dollars. The text also recounts the late Edwin Forrest widow's English marriage in 1837 and a famous 1849 Consuelo letter amid public interest. It notes Countess Lewenhaupt's lingering Wilmington residence after a short marriage, with sympathy from passing women. A dialog from Lewiston Journal features a joke about a refrigerator effect.
A historical item notes new fashion trends with sleeves reaching the knuckles and gowns described. It mentions Neta hairpieces in silver and gold and a forthcoming play Baby's Nap. Also reports a through car service from Indianapolis to West Baden Springs and French Lick Springs, daily except Sunday, with excursion tickets issued by Woods' stables and The Traveler's.
Monday reports describe hail storms in parts of Ohio, with multiple scattered incidents across the country. Rioting stevedores in New Orleans caused no injuries, while a Chinese leper colony near Vancouver drew attention. A man named Wm. Gates, colored, was hanged and riddled by 60 citizens at West Point, Mississippi. Longshoremen in Chicago strike for 25 cents per hour amid broader labor unrest.
Modern life speeds health neglect and nervous derangements rise. Dr Hale's Dispensary claims flawless success, free confidential consultations, and nationwide delivery. Address 254 West Washington Street, hours daily 9 to 8, Sundays 10 to 3.
A garbled line appears to reference unnatural wording about gas apparatus and burner use. The readable portion mentions attachment of reporters or devices at any time and placing or turning on burners, but no clear event, date, or responsible organization is ascertainable.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Public Works on or before 10 a.m. Friday July 3 1891 for street and avenue improvements in Indianapolis. Projects include Massachusetts Avenue Pennsylvania Street Virginia Avenue Shady Street and more with Trinidad Asphalt Sheet Pavement grading curbing and wing paving. Plans and specs are on file in the Board’s office. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. A W Conduit t President.
The Board of Public Works invites sealed proposals by July 16 1891 for Coburn street improvements from Virginia avenue to Has street and from East street to Madison avenue. Bids cover grading brick paving 27 and 24 foot roadways on concrete foundations with stone curbing and related work, plans available in the board office. The board may reject any bid. By order A W Conpuurt.
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