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* [PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Attempted Suicide. Auckland, To-day. A gumdigger named Logan attempted suicide this morning by cutting his throat and stabbing himself in several places. Slight hopes are entertained of his recovery. He has been suffering from the effects of heavy drinking. An Unfounded Charge. The charge of indecent assault against Captain Scotland, of the Crusader, was dismissed. Returning Members. Wellington, To-day. The Hinemoa with from 30 to 35 members of Parliament leaves for Picton and Nelson at noon to-day. She returns here late on Monday evening. Inquest. Mosoiel, To-day. , At the inquest on Alexander Todd, killed on the railway line near Moagiel while crossing on horseback, the jury returned a verdict of “ Accidental death, no blame attaching to anybody.” The evidence showed that the deceased had been drinking before the accident, but was capable of taking care of himself.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1280, 14 June 1884, Page 3
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141TELEGRAMS. Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1280, 14 June 1884, Page 3
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