A Verdict of Poisoning.
Self-administered.
Received January 29, 8.33 a.m. LONDON, January 28. At the inquest on Whitaker Wright a verdict of suicide was returned.
It is supposed deceased took prussic acid when visiting the lavatory. He afterwards talked to friends and attempted to light a cigar when suddenly he expired.
DISASTROUS FLOOD IN CAPE COLONY.
Phenomenal River Rise.
PreM Association. — Telegraph. — Copyx.ght Received January 29, 7.49 a.m. CAPETOWN, Januaxy 28. A terrible rainstorm occurred at Bowker's Creek, Cape Colony. The Zwartkpi river, at- Lesseyton, rose 30 feet in 40 minutes. ' •' The railway bridge was destroyed; two girders, oach weighing' 60 tons, were carried 300 yards down the river. '
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Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 11166, 29 January 1904, Page 5
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109A Verdict of Poisoning. Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 11166, 29 January 1904, Page 5
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