FATAL CASE OF PHOSPHORUS POISONING,
MATCHES IN A FEEDING BOTTLE.
[BY TELECRAI'H.—MESS ASSOCIATION.]
WeIUXGTOJT, Monday. Tin death of an infant daughter of Mr. 'Tyson, of Newman, took place under distressing circumstances. The child had been given a drink on two occasions from an ordinary feeding bottle, and each time vomited after emptying the contents of the bottle. The parents were horrified on finding the remains, of 15 Max matches in the bottle. Medical aid Mas sought, but the infant, died. An inquest was held, and a verdict of accidental death from phosphorus poisoning was returned.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 12861, 9 May 1905, Page 5
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