William D. Cushing

William D. Cushing worked as a bookkeeper for the Belmont Iron Works in Wheeling, West Virginia. He was held in custody and then released on bail. The Crawford Avalanche reported that he went home and shot himself, and that he died shortly afterward.

Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. The Crawford Avalanche reported that he shot himself after being released on bail.

Reported by: Crawford Avalanche (reporters).

Source

• Crawford Avalanche, April 2, 1885, page 3 Crawford Avalanche, April 2, 1885