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Domestic News
December 22, 1899
Washington Standard
Olympia, Thurston County, Washington
What is this article about?
David Cook, 70, fell on a frosty sidewalk near his Eastside shack on Saturday, crawled home unable to seek help, and was found helpless on Monday without food, drink, or warmth. He was taken to the hospital for care.
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David Cook, 70 years of age, was found in his shack on Eastside, Monday, lying in a helpless condition on a cot, suffering from the injury of a fall received on Saturday on the frosty sidewalk near his premises. He had crawled into his home, but was unable to make his condition known to any of his neighbors, and during the time from the accident until his discovery, he was without food or drink and suffering from cold, for his bed was poorly provided with coverings. The sufferer was taken to the hospital, and is now receiving the care which may restore him to his normal health.
What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
What keywords are associated?
David Cook
Fall Injury
Eastside
Frosty Sidewalk
Hospital Care
What entities or persons were involved?
David Cook
Where did it happen?
Eastside
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Eastside
Event Date
Saturday
Key Persons
David Cook
Outcome
injured from fall, suffered without food or drink and from cold, taken to hospital receiving care
Event Details
David Cook, 70 years of age, fell on the frosty sidewalk near his premises on Saturday, crawled into his shack, unable to notify neighbors, lay helpless on a cot until discovered on Monday.