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September 1, 1909
The Point Pleasant Register
Point Pleasant, Mason County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Geo. E. Belsches, Charleston postmaster, died by suicide via gunshot due to Bright's disease-induced mental distress; he threatened his wife beforehand. His 13-year service accounts were verified correct.
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CHARLESTON P. M. SUICIDES.
Geo. E. Belsches, postmaster at Station A, Charleston, committed suicide at his home on Columbia avenue, Thursday evening by shooting himself through the head. He had been a sufferer from Bright's disease for some time, which affected his mind. He went home and threatened to kill his wife, so that they would both die together. She escaped. After going around the house, presumably looking for his wife, he remarked: "See how easy it is," as he fired the fatal shot.
Postmaster Frank J. Hudson audited the accounts of Geo. E. Belches, who committed suicide, and the accounts were found correct in every detail. Belches for thirteen years was postmaster at Station A in West Charleston and was an efficient official.
Geo. E. Belsches, postmaster at Station A, Charleston, committed suicide at his home on Columbia avenue, Thursday evening by shooting himself through the head. He had been a sufferer from Bright's disease for some time, which affected his mind. He went home and threatened to kill his wife, so that they would both die together. She escaped. After going around the house, presumably looking for his wife, he remarked: "See how easy it is," as he fired the fatal shot.
Postmaster Frank J. Hudson audited the accounts of Geo. E. Belches, who committed suicide, and the accounts were found correct in every detail. Belches for thirteen years was postmaster at Station A in West Charleston and was an efficient official.
What sub-type of article is it?
Tragedy
Medical Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Madness
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Suicide
Postmaster
Bright's Disease
Mental Illness
Account Audit
What entities or persons were involved?
Geo. E. Belsches
Frank J. Hudson
Where did it happen?
Charleston, Station A, Columbia Avenue
Story Details
Key Persons
Geo. E. Belsches
Frank J. Hudson
Location
Charleston, Station A, Columbia Avenue
Event Date
Thursday Evening
Story Details
Geo. E. Belsches, postmaster at Station A in Charleston, suffering from Bright's disease that affected his mind, committed suicide by shooting himself through the head at home. He threatened to kill his wife before she escaped. His accounts were audited by Postmaster Frank J. Hudson and found correct after 13 years of efficient service.