T. E. Ingram, Attempted Suicide-1874

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Posted By: cheryl moonen (email)
Date: 3/7/2018 at 22:26:38

Dubuque Daily Times, Sunday, July 19, 1874, Dubuque, Iowa, Page: 1

T. E. Ingram, a young Davenport lawyer, who graduated from the law department at the State University four years ago, attempted suicide on Thursday evening. He is a hard drinker, and the habit is too strong for his control. He called for a glass of wine at a saloon, which was refused, soon after which he remarked, “I wish to God somebody would blow my brains out.” Instantly he drew a revolver and fired at his breast, saying, “There now, I have finished it! I aimed right for my heart!” On examination it was found a bullet had struck a rib directly over his heart and had passed along its surface for six inches, and was taken out from his side.