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Newspaper

The Visitor

Location

Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1885

Page

2

Burglary Heroine Shelters Family In Closet

In a tense household scene Mrs. Wylks defies a midnight burglar, locks him in the closet, and summons police. Her husband returns to claim his capture after the trio and baby are safely protected, while the thwarted thief promises to reform.

Baby Mr. Wylks Mrs. Wylks Ste Ann Bridget Mrs. Wylls Arin Arabella Josephine Philadelphia

Veiled Arab Women and Life Lessons in a Vintage Page

A scattered column from a 19th century paper discusses Arab women in Algiers with veils anew and the gaze of society, then shifts to views on aging and tears, female virtue, and domestic roles. it touches on fashion trends, dress fabrics, and a digressive note on art fraud and Terra del Fuego lore.

Algiers Cairo San Francisco Chronicle Milton Whitehall Review Land of Fire Terra del Fuego

Remarkable discovery in public health used to treat throat and lung troubles

The Times-Star reports a winter discovery addressing public health concerns. It claims Red Star Cough Cure, a twenty five cent vegetable remedy, cures throat and lung troubles without morphia or opium. State officials endorse it and hospitals use it with notable results.

Cincinnati Times-Star Maryland Delaware Philadelphia

Pullman Porters Criticized After Pennsylvanian Collision

New York dispatch notes Pratt remains jailed for the Pennsylvania road crash at Marion. Hospital survivors from St Francis and 18 year old Marinus Kinger show gradual recovery. Prof McMaster condemns Pullman employees for refusing sheets and mattresses for wounded, leaving bodies on bare floors. Grimmer family and two unknown boys linked to the tragedy. eight dead, two unverified.

New York Pratt Pennsylvania Marion End St. Francis Hospital Marinus Kinger McMaster University of Pennsylvania Pullman Grimmer Karl Grimmer Battle Creek Mich Chicago G. ‘Armstead Madison Wis

British ultimatum to King Theebaw risks war in Burma

Britain orders King Theebaw to comply within four days or face war. Interference with the ultimatum escort triggers Indian viceroy action and potential severance of relations. Burmese forces concentrate near British territory as ministers propose blocking the Irrawaddy with sunken ships to hinder communications.

King Shechaw India King Theebaw Rra

Five Chinamen Killed in Wellington Mine Shaft

A Victoria dispatch reports five Chinese workers were killed in the Wellington colliery shaft when a mine car rolled down the incline and crushed them as they descended.

Victoria B.C Wellington

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