(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Five Jewish suicides were recorded in the city of Budapest during last week. The suicide epidemic is assuming large proportions among all classes of the community due to the bad economic conditions. Among those who committeed suicide were lawyers, members of the stock exchange and estate owners.
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