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October 3, 1927
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
A man named McClain attempted suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning in a garage at 719 Heil Street but was rescued and revived by neighbors before police arrived.
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Suicide Attempt Reported Here
A man named McClain is said by police to have attempted to end his own life in a garage at 719 Heil street last night.
Police were summoned to the garage but when they arrived they were informed that the man had been taken away in a car by a friend. They learned, however, that McClain had gone into the garage and started the motor of an automobile, closing the door behind him and apparently attempting to end his life by causing the motor to release poisonous gases.
The police were informed that neighbors rushed to the garage and carried the man out into the open where he was revived. No intimation was given as to the cause for the act.
A man named McClain is said by police to have attempted to end his own life in a garage at 719 Heil street last night.
Police were summoned to the garage but when they arrived they were informed that the man had been taken away in a car by a friend. They learned, however, that McClain had gone into the garage and started the motor of an automobile, closing the door behind him and apparently attempting to end his life by causing the motor to release poisonous gases.
The police were informed that neighbors rushed to the garage and carried the man out into the open where he was revived. No intimation was given as to the cause for the act.
What sub-type of article is it?
Tragedy
Survival
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Suicide Attempt
Carbon Monoxide
Neighbor Rescue
Revival
What entities or persons were involved?
Mcclain
Where did it happen?
719 Heil Street
Story Details
Key Persons
Mcclain
Location
719 Heil Street
Event Date
Last Night
Story Details
McClain attempted suicide in a garage by starting a car motor to release poisonous gases but was rescued by neighbors who revived him before police arrived.