SAD DEATH OF AN INFANT.
MATCHES IN THE FEEDING BOTTLE. [Per Press Association.] WELLINGTON, May 8. The death of the 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 eaoh time it vomited. In emptying the contents of the bottte, th© parents were horrified to find tie remains of fifteen wax matches. Medical aid was sought, but the infant died. A verdict of accidental death from phosphorous poisoning was given at the inquest. mma^^ mmmma^ mmmm . mmmmt
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 8310, 8 May 1905, Page 3
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