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Domestic News
March 7, 1901
Waterbury Democrat
Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
Harry Trent, a young man from London, England, committed suicide in Chicago by jumping from the Clark street bridge after gambling away his inheritance, leaving a letter to his mother. Actor George E. Beban attempted to rescue him but nearly drowned.
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YOUNG FOREIGNER SUICIDES.
Left a Letter For His Mother Telling Her Why He Did It.
Chicago, March 7.-Harry Trent, of London, England, committed suicide early to-day by jumping into the river from the Clark street bridge.
George E. Beban, an actor, who was on his way to his hotel, jumped in after Trent, and was nearly drowned in a vain attempt to save the young Englishman's life.
Before leaping off the railing Trent carefully placed his mackintosh and hat upon the bridge.
In the pockets of the mackintosh the police found a letter addressed to his mother, Mrs. Anna Trent, 64 Charing Cross Road, London, England.
In the letter Trent said:
"For the last week I have been wandering around Chicago penniless.
What was left of my father's fortune, instead of using to better advantage, I have gambled on the races."
Left a Letter For His Mother Telling Her Why He Did It.
Chicago, March 7.-Harry Trent, of London, England, committed suicide early to-day by jumping into the river from the Clark street bridge.
George E. Beban, an actor, who was on his way to his hotel, jumped in after Trent, and was nearly drowned in a vain attempt to save the young Englishman's life.
Before leaping off the railing Trent carefully placed his mackintosh and hat upon the bridge.
In the pockets of the mackintosh the police found a letter addressed to his mother, Mrs. Anna Trent, 64 Charing Cross Road, London, England.
In the letter Trent said:
"For the last week I have been wandering around Chicago penniless.
What was left of my father's fortune, instead of using to better advantage, I have gambled on the races."
What sub-type of article is it?
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Suicide
Chicago
Harry Trent
Gambling
Rescue Attempt
What entities or persons were involved?
Harry Trent
George E. Beban
Mrs. Anna Trent
Where did it happen?
Chicago
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Chicago
Event Date
March 7
Key Persons
Harry Trent
George E. Beban
Mrs. Anna Trent
Outcome
harry trent died by suicide; george e. beban nearly drowned in rescue attempt.
Event Details
Harry Trent jumped into the river from the Clark street bridge, leaving his mackintosh and hat on the bridge with a letter to his mother explaining his penniless state after gambling away his father's fortune. George E. Beban jumped in to save him but failed.