Leland and Null

Trenton Evening Times (Trenton, New Jersey) - April 11, 1899

Double Suicide Attempted

Columbus, O - A sensational attempt at double suicide was made last night by Gertie Leland, aged 18, and Daisy Null, aged 17. The girls were housekeepers for Oliver Frazee. Both swallowed carbolic acid and laid down to die. The Leland girl's arms were tightly clasped about Miss Null. Miss Null may die. Miss Leland is the daughter of Francis Leland, of Spikersville, Ind. Miss Null always lived here. No cause is known.