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August 9, 1894
The Scranton Tribune
Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Coroner's jury in Carbondale rules that Thomas B. Tighe died on August 7 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound while temporarily insane, found dying at home by his wife.
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VERDICT IN THE TIGHE CASE.
Died by His Own Hand While Temporarily Insane.
The coroner's jury in the case of Thomas B. Tighe, who was found in a dying condition in his home on Dundaff street, Carbondale, Tuesday, by his wife, met yesterday in the city hall, Carbondale.
After a short consultation the following verdict was agreed upon: "We find that Thomas B. Tighe came to his death on the afternoon of August 7 from wounds inflicted by himself by a bullet discharged from a revolver in his own hands during a fit of temporary insanity."
Died by His Own Hand While Temporarily Insane.
The coroner's jury in the case of Thomas B. Tighe, who was found in a dying condition in his home on Dundaff street, Carbondale, Tuesday, by his wife, met yesterday in the city hall, Carbondale.
After a short consultation the following verdict was agreed upon: "We find that Thomas B. Tighe came to his death on the afternoon of August 7 from wounds inflicted by himself by a bullet discharged from a revolver in his own hands during a fit of temporary insanity."
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Madness
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Suicide
Coroner Verdict
Temporary Insanity
Gunshot Wound
Carbondale
What entities or persons were involved?
Thomas B. Tighe
Where did it happen?
Carbondale
Story Details
Key Persons
Thomas B. Tighe
Location
Carbondale
Event Date
August 7
Story Details
Thomas B. Tighe was found dying at home by his wife; coroner's jury verdict states he died from self-inflicted gunshot wound during temporary insanity.