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Peter Fournelle

Insane Hospital at Dunning, Dunning, Illinois

Peter Fournelle was a carpenter. He died at the insane hospital at Dunning, Illinois, and bruises and cuts were found on his body. Charges were brought against the institution's authorities over his injuries, and a demand was made for a rigid coroner's investigation into the cause of his death.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined (disputed). Charges were brought against the institution's authorities over bruises and cuts on his body, and a demand was made for a rigid coroner's investigation into the cause of death.

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