THE FATAL SQUABBLE AT PALMERSTON. VERDICT OF MANSLAUGHTER.
[by ieleobaph — peeBs association.] Palmebston Ncbth, This Day. At the inquest on the body of Ernest Nicklin the medical evidence showed that his death was due to a fracture of the neck caused hy a blow in the region of the larynx, and other evidence proved that Patrick Murphy struck him two blows under the ear, rendering Nicklin unconscious. After being picked up be gave no sign of life, death being instautaneous. The jury returned a verdict of manslaughter against Murphy, who will be charged at the Magistrate's Court accordingly.
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Evening Post, Volume LVI, Issue 153, 27 December 1898, Page 5
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98THE FATAL SQUABBLE AT PALMERSTON. VERDICT OF MANSLAUGHTER. Evening Post, Volume LVI, Issue 153, 27 December 1898, Page 5
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