THOMAS H. COUGHLIN (1881 - 1918)

COUGHLIN, BERANEK

Posted By: County Coordinator (email)
Date: 4/17/2020 at 08:54:48

Found Dead in Bed
Thomas H. Coughlin was found dead in bed in his bachelor apartment in East Iowa City Wednesday afternoon, with a gas jet to the kitchen stove pouring deadly gas into his room.

Mr. Coughlin had been sick from influenza for a week and when friends entered the house they were unable to remain for the sickening odor of gas. Investigation disclosed an open jet to the kitchen stove. Coroner Murphy made an examination and was of the opinion that the cause of death was accidental.

Mr. Coughlin had but one relative here. Joe Beranek, with whom he formerly conducted a harness shop. Deceased was 46 years of age, an upright and highly respected man who had many friends.
Source: Quad City Times (Davenport IA) 24 Oct 1918, Thu, pg. 2
(Transcribers note: His birth date was in 1881 so he would have actually been about 37 yrs. old)