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Felix Gerhard

died September 11, 1889 · Central police station, Milwaukee

Felix Gerhard died at the central police station in Milwaukee on September 11, 1889, while held there. The Superior Times reported on September 21 that he died of an overdose of chloral, a sedative.

Cause of death, as reported: Died of an overdose

Reported by: the 1889 newspaper report (reporters).

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