The Casper Daily Tribune
Wednesday, May 13, 1925
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Gas Poison Fatal To Boy
Lawrence E. Abbott Found Dead in Home on St. Marys Street; Tragedy Is Charged to Poor Ventilation
Monoxide poisoning caused by failure to provide an outlet for gas fumes from an open burner late yesterday claimed another life in the death of Lawrence E. Abbott, 12-year-old son of Richard L. Abbott. The lad was found dead by an older brother when the latter returned from school to the home at 824 St. Marys street.
The lad stayed away from school yesterday as the result of a bad cold, and it is believed, kept the burner going until he lost consciousness.
Investigation by Coroner Lew M. Gay revealed defective flues which were filled with paper and soot, preventing proper ventilation for the stoves. Near the body of the boy, resting on the bed, was his dog, which had fallen victim to the same tragedy.
All efforts at resuscitation by a physician hastily summoned to the home failed. The doctor worked over the lad for nearly an hour but not a spark of life responded. The body was removed to the Lorton Funeral home.
The father of the boy is in charge of the drapery department at the Chamberlin furniture store and lived with his two sons at the St. Marys address. The place was recently furnished and the stoves were already installed when they moved in, according to the father's statement.
Wednesday, May 13, 1925
Page 1
Gas Poison Fatal To Boy
Lawrence E. Abbott Found Dead in Home on St. Marys Street; Tragedy Is Charged to Poor Ventilation
Monoxide poisoning caused by failure to provide an outlet for gas fumes from an open burner late yesterday claimed another life in the death of Lawrence E. Abbott, 12-year-old son of Richard L. Abbott. The lad was found dead by an older brother when the latter returned from school to the home at 824 St. Marys street.
The lad stayed away from school yesterday as the result of a bad cold, and it is believed, kept the burner going until he lost consciousness.
Investigation by Coroner Lew M. Gay revealed defective flues which were filled with paper and soot, preventing proper ventilation for the stoves. Near the body of the boy, resting on the bed, was his dog, which had fallen victim to the same tragedy.
All efforts at resuscitation by a physician hastily summoned to the home failed. The doctor worked over the lad for nearly an hour but not a spark of life responded. The body was removed to the Lorton Funeral home.
The father of the boy is in charge of the drapery department at the Chamberlin furniture store and lived with his two sons at the St. Marys address. The place was recently furnished and the stoves were already installed when they moved in, according to the father's statement.
The Casper Daily Tribune
Wednesday, May 13, 1925
Page 1
Gas Poison Fatal To Boy
Lawrence E. Abbott Found Dead in Home on St. Marys Street; Tragedy Is Charged to Poor Ventilation
Monoxide poisoning caused by failure to provide an outlet for gas fumes from an open burner late yesterday claimed another life in the death of Lawrence E. Abbott, 12-year-old son of Richard L. Abbott. The lad was found dead by an older brother when the latter returned from school to the home at 824 St. Marys street.
The lad stayed away from school yesterday as the result of a bad cold, and it is believed, kept the burner going until he lost consciousness.
Investigation by Coroner Lew M. Gay revealed defective flues which were filled with paper and soot, preventing proper ventilation for the stoves. Near the body of the boy, resting on the bed, was his dog, which had fallen victim to the same tragedy.
All efforts at resuscitation by a physician hastily summoned to the home failed. The doctor worked over the lad for nearly an hour but not a spark of life responded. The body was removed to the Lorton Funeral home.
The father of the boy is in charge of the drapery department at the Chamberlin furniture store and lived with his two sons at the St. Marys address. The place was recently furnished and the stoves were already installed when they moved in, according to the father's statement.
Wednesday, May 13, 1925
Page 1
Gas Poison Fatal To Boy
Lawrence E. Abbott Found Dead in Home on St. Marys Street; Tragedy Is Charged to Poor Ventilation
Monoxide poisoning caused by failure to provide an outlet for gas fumes from an open burner late yesterday claimed another life in the death of Lawrence E. Abbott, 12-year-old son of Richard L. Abbott. The lad was found dead by an older brother when the latter returned from school to the home at 824 St. Marys street.
The lad stayed away from school yesterday as the result of a bad cold, and it is believed, kept the burner going until he lost consciousness.
Investigation by Coroner Lew M. Gay revealed defective flues which were filled with paper and soot, preventing proper ventilation for the stoves. Near the body of the boy, resting on the bed, was his dog, which had fallen victim to the same tragedy.
All efforts at resuscitation by a physician hastily summoned to the home failed. The doctor worked over the lad for nearly an hour but not a spark of life responded. The body was removed to the Lorton Funeral home.
The father of the boy is in charge of the drapery department at the Chamberlin furniture store and lived with his two sons at the St. Marys address. The place was recently furnished and the stoves were already installed when they moved in, according to the father's statement.
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