28 May 1880
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Newspaper
Chester Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1880
Page
1
Begs to announce twenty four cases of Paris novelties in millinery. Bonnets and round hats for ladies, misses, and children feature fancy braids, French chip, English dunstables, Tuscan styles. Large display of Paris flowers, ostrich feathers, ribbons, and silks in popular prices. alzdaw-2m
Heat killed five people as Philadelphia's temperature reached 98 degrees at Pennsylvania Hospital. Reading suspects Edward Hall, Michael Walsh and Robert White were arrested for counterfeiting Reading Railroad scrip, with $7,700 in counterfeit certificates found. Other items include a Christiance divorce cross bill in Washington, church council proceedings in Philadelphia, a California Supreme Court release in a police language case, and large bequests to Philadelphia science and women’s hospitals. A Colorado miners strike involved 5000 workers seeking higher pay and job control, while a Kansas shooting involved Thurston firing at Times editor D R Anthony, injuring two. A London printer piece argues printers’ secrecy preserves authorship and state secrets.
Overseas notes show tensions in Europe with Rome reporters cautioning on the Throne speech and Italy's Parliament opening. Ireland’s Earl Cowper and his wife entered Dublin amid enthusiastic crowds while Cairo reports say the Khedive refused wives of Ismail Pasha to return, per British and French counsel. France names M. Waddington as minister to London. Paris dispatches dispute this. Charles Bradlaugh addresses Northampton. vows to defend his seat if elected, prompting a confidence vote. Times forecasts wheat yields in England and France that could cut prices and spur stagy industries.
Dr David Kennedy of Rondout New York warns that spring sickness from winter impurities can bring fatigue and dullness. He promotes Favorite Remedy as a cleansing tonic to restore vigor brightness and energy, selling at one dollar a bottle through druggists.
A dated critique mocks male bias against women’s savvy in choosing effective medicines. The piece praises women for carefully selecting bitters to keep families healthy with modest costs, urging recognition of their sagacity.
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