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Story March 14, 1938

Atlanta Daily World

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia

What is this article about?

Dr. E. A. South, prominent St. Louis physician, found dead in his home after three days from bronchial pneumonia. Final rites held Saturday; absence noted by brother-in-law after wife's weekend visit.

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St. Louisian Dead 3 Days When Found

ST. LOUIS-(ANP)--Final rites were held here Saturday for Dr. E. A. South, well known physician whose body was found Thursday in his combination home-office on South Beaumont street. Following a post mortem examination by Dr. J. J. Thomas, Deputy Coroner Perry had returned a verdict of death from bronchial pneumonia.

Physician's wife is principal of Attucks School in Washington Mo and he had spent the previous week-end visiting. Returning to St. Louis his continued absence was first noted by Mrs South's brother H B Goins, principal Douglass School Webster Groves. Mo.. who wired his sister he had not seen the doctor for several days.

What sub-type of article is it?

Biography Medical Curiosity

What themes does it cover?

Misfortune Tragedy

What keywords are associated?

Doctor Death Bronchial Pneumonia St Louis Physician Found Dead Family Notification

What entities or persons were involved?

Dr. E. A. South Dr. J. J. Thomas Deputy Coroner Perry Mrs South H B Goins

Where did it happen?

St. Louis, South Beaumont Street; Washington Mo; Webster Groves Mo

Story Details

Key Persons

Dr. E. A. South Dr. J. J. Thomas Deputy Coroner Perry Mrs South H B Goins

Location

St. Louis, South Beaumont Street; Washington Mo; Webster Groves Mo

Event Date

Thursday (Body Found); Saturday (Final Rites); Previous Week End (Visiting)

Story Details

Dr. E. A. South, a well-known physician, was found dead in his home-office after three days, having died from bronchial pneumonia. His wife, principal of Attucks School in Washington Mo, had visited the previous weekend. His absence was noted by his brother-in-law H B Goins, principal of Douglass School in Webster Groves Mo.

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