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Domestic News
October 17, 1898
The Record Union
Sacramento, Sacramento County, California
What is this article about?
In Omaha on Oct. 16, Mrs. Hattie Steele attempted suicide by shooting herself in the head during a discussion with her husband William F. Steele about their separation and children's future, in front of him and their two young sons. Surgeons extracted the bullet but say recovery is impossible.
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Attempted Suicide.
OMAHA, Oct. 16.-Mrs. Hattie Steele, wife of William F. Steele, attempted suicide under the most distressing conditions at her home here to-night. Her husband had called to arrange final details for their permanent separation. While they were discussing the future of the children, Mrs. Steele suddenly arose, and in the presence of her husband and two little boys, placed a pistol to her head and fired. The bullet was extracted, but the surgeons say there is no possible hope of her recovery.
OMAHA, Oct. 16.-Mrs. Hattie Steele, wife of William F. Steele, attempted suicide under the most distressing conditions at her home here to-night. Her husband had called to arrange final details for their permanent separation. While they were discussing the future of the children, Mrs. Steele suddenly arose, and in the presence of her husband and two little boys, placed a pistol to her head and fired. The bullet was extracted, but the surgeons say there is no possible hope of her recovery.
What sub-type of article is it?
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Suicide Attempt
Omaha
Hattie Steele
Family Separation
Gunshot Wound
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Hattie Steele
William F. Steele
Where did it happen?
Omaha
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Omaha
Event Date
Oct. 16
Key Persons
Mrs. Hattie Steele
William F. Steele
Outcome
bullet extracted, but no possible hope of recovery.
Event Details
Mrs. Hattie Steele attempted suicide by placing a pistol to her head and firing during a discussion with her husband about their permanent separation and the children's future, in the presence of her husband and two little boys at her home.