"The Kansas City Star" (Missouri) Tuesday, December 1, 1908 HIS DEATH DUE TO CHLOROFORM. Walter T. GESSLER of 3226 East Twelfth street, who took four ounces of chloroform yesterday afternoon, died this morning at the general hospital. "We knew Walter was despondent," William BRIDGELAND, a relative, said this morning. "But we didn't believe he would kill himself. He was worried because he was out of work." Walter GESSLER was the son of E. I. GESSLER, a horseshoer at Ninth street and Woodland avenue. He was 21 years old. ====================================================== (I have no connection with this family but I'd appreciate knowing if you found this posting helpful.) johnobrien@kc.rr.com ======================================================