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Domestic News
April 13, 1839
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
New York coroner commits self-proclaimed Doctor Septimus Hunter for trial, charged with causing Mrs. Couzens' death through improper treatment during childbirth in Madison Street. Inquest held Sunday; further examination yesterday.
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Caution To Quacks.—The Coroner yesterday fully committed a person who styles himself Doctor Septimus Hunter, charged with having caused the death of Mrs. Couzens, in Madison street, by improperly treating her during her accouchement. The Coroner held an inquest on her on Sunday, and immediately after the verdict was rendered, he caused Hunter to be arrested and detained for further examination, which the Coroner proceeded to hold yesterday. But Hunter, by advice of his Counsel, refused to answer any questions, and was committed for trial.—New York Journal of Commerce.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Death Or Funeral
Legal Or Court
What keywords are associated?
Quack Doctor
Childbirth Death
Coroner Inquest
Medical Negligence
Trial Commitment
What entities or persons were involved?
Doctor Septimus Hunter
Mrs. Couzens
The Coroner
Where did it happen?
New York
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New York
Event Date
Sunday And Yesterday
Key Persons
Doctor Septimus Hunter
Mrs. Couzens
The Coroner
Outcome
death of mrs. couzens; hunter committed for trial
Event Details
Coroner held inquest on Mrs. Couzens' death on Sunday after improper treatment by Doctor Septimus Hunter during accouchement in Madison street; arrested Hunter immediately; further examination yesterday where Hunter refused to answer and was committed for trial.