The Auckland Suicide
A DANGEROUS DOCTRINE
Per Press Association. Auckland, Nov 15. The inquest held on Fe hou'et resulted in a verdict of “ Suicide whTe temporarily
isane.” A witness named Turner sard he had been in the habit of carrying on discussions with deceased oil such abstract subjects as Truth, Justice, &c., and a few weeks prior to Fechou'et’s death they had a discussion on the subject of suicide. In this discussion Tr mer maintained that a man under certa i circumstances was justified in comrr'tting suicide, but Fenlior’et opposed his views, and argued to the contrary. Tne Coroner remaked that the witness’ doctrine was a most dangerous doctrne to preach. Turner replied that it did not affect deceased, as he opposed it. Turner further stated that he was amongst the first .j discover ti a deceased after the act, and xvent off f j summons medical aid, without attempting to save the man’s I’e. The Coroner said hemorrhage ir'ght have f eon stopped by the pressi - o of the fi :ger, and asked whether if he saw a in; i hang'-ig ho woo'd not cut hi.a down before going for med'cnl aid. He d’d not blame Turner, except for losing Us presence of ir’nd.
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Marlborough Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 139, 16 November 1887, Page 2
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205The Auckland Suicide Marlborough Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 139, 16 November 1887, Page 2
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