BURNED TO DEATH.
A WOMAN SLOWLY ROASTED. BEFORE THE EYES OF HER HELPLESS HUSBAND. (Per Press Association. —< 'ojiyriyht.) Melboi;rxe, This day. A shocking death is reported from C'olac. An old woman named McKean was standing in front of a fire when her apron ignited. She fainted and was slowly roasted to death before the eyes of her husband, who being paralytic was unable to assist.
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Hastings Standard, Issue 321, 13 May 1897, Page 3
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65BURNED TO DEATH. Hastings Standard, Issue 321, 13 May 1897, Page 3
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