SUICIDE.
(PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) NELSON, O-toberlO. At the inquest on William Reay, who was found at tSrightwat-r in a dyin-i state, and who died shortly afterwards, the medical evidence showed that death resulted from poison. About five grains of arsenic was found in the -tomacri, and a box half full of Rough on Rita was found in tbe deceased's coat. The verdict was, •'That death was due to poisoning by Rough on Rats, taken while the deceased was in a despondent state of mind."
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Press, Volume LII, Issue 9234, 11 October 1895, Page 6
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