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November 1, 1938
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
In Atlantic City, N.J., 23-year-old switchboard operator Juanita Hodges attempted suicide by inhaling illuminating gas after her husband Leo left her. Neighbors alerted police, who rushed her to the hospital where she was revived. She was later held on an attempted suicide charge.
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Woman Would Rather Die Than Live And Lose Hubby; Uses Gas
ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.-SNS
Unable to stand the loss of her husband, Mrs. Juanita Hodges, 23, switchboard operator at an apartment house at 15 N. Indiana avenue, attempted suicide by inhaling illuminating gas last Friday night.
After finishing her work Mrs. Hodges entered her apartment and turned on the gas. Neighbors detected the fumes and summoned police. Upon arrival Radio car Officers Miller and Hodges, finding the young wife in a serious condition, rushed her to the hospital where she was revived. Later she told hospital authorities that she intended to end it all because her husband, Leo, had left her since the beginning of the week and failed to return.
Following investigation by Detectives Gaines, Mrs. Hodges was held on an attempted suicide charge. Her husband is said to be an employee of a Boardwalk salt water taffy establishment.
ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.-SNS
Unable to stand the loss of her husband, Mrs. Juanita Hodges, 23, switchboard operator at an apartment house at 15 N. Indiana avenue, attempted suicide by inhaling illuminating gas last Friday night.
After finishing her work Mrs. Hodges entered her apartment and turned on the gas. Neighbors detected the fumes and summoned police. Upon arrival Radio car Officers Miller and Hodges, finding the young wife in a serious condition, rushed her to the hospital where she was revived. Later she told hospital authorities that she intended to end it all because her husband, Leo, had left her since the beginning of the week and failed to return.
Following investigation by Detectives Gaines, Mrs. Hodges was held on an attempted suicide charge. Her husband is said to be an employee of a Boardwalk salt water taffy establishment.
What sub-type of article is it?
Tragedy
Family Drama
What themes does it cover?
Tragedy
Misfortune
Love
What keywords are associated?
Suicide Attempt
Husband Abandonment
Gas Inhalation
Police Rescue
Atlantic City
What entities or persons were involved?
Juanita Hodges
Leo Hodges
Officers Miller And Hodges
Detectives Gaines
Where did it happen?
Atlantic City, N. J., 15 N. Indiana Avenue
Story Details
Key Persons
Juanita Hodges
Leo Hodges
Officers Miller And Hodges
Detectives Gaines
Location
Atlantic City, N. J., 15 N. Indiana Avenue
Event Date
Last Friday Night
Story Details
Unable to bear her husband Leo leaving her, Mrs. Juanita Hodges attempted suicide by inhaling gas in her apartment; she was rescued by police and revived in hospital, then held on charges.