"The Kansas City Journal" (Missouri) Saturday, November 21, 1903 DRANK ACID FOR WATER. Thomas J. ST. JOHN, a carpenter and contractor, died at his home, 3900 East Thirteenth street, yesterday morning, of liver trouble brought on by him mistakenly drinking acid for water. The accident occurred September 20, while Mr. ST.JOHN, who is a carpenter, was working in a building at Sixth and Spruce streets. Desiring a drink, he partook freely of a jug beside him, which he had thought contained water but which was filled with an acid used to clean the bricks. At the time Mr. ST. JOHN became so sick that he had to be removed to his home in a carriage, and although death was stayed for months, the effects of the acid could not be overcome, and yesterday death resulted. Mr. ST. JOHN was 52 years old and leaves two sons and a daughter. No arrangements have yet been made for the funeral. ====================================================== (I have no connection with this person but I'd appreciate knowing if you found this posting helpful.) ======================================================