SAVAGE ASSAULT ON A WOMAN.
PEK PRESS ASSOCIATION. Dannevibks, August 20. A aerious case of assault occurred yesterday. A man earned Edward Skarfe walked into Mrs French's house ind knocked her down Ihiea times, The woman struggled desperately, ber upper lip being cut and her clothing "orn open. It is stated Skarfe threatened her life and endeavoured to reach t knife lying on the table, but the children alarmed the neighbours, who rushed in and secured the m<<n. This morning be was charged with attempted murder and remanded to Napier, Mrs French was unable to attend. It is understood accused had been persecuting her with attentions for some yearn pas';.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXV, Issue 187, 21 August 1903, Page 4
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110SAVAGE ASSAULT ON A WOMAN. Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXV, Issue 187, 21 August 1903, Page 4
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