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Doorkeeper Charles W. Stewart Dies by Own Hand at Capitol
Washington Star reports the death of Charles W. Stewart longtime doorkeeper at the House center door. Coroner's inquest notes he was found in Speaker's room after taking poison. evidence points to mental distress and heavy drinking preceding the death. Stewart was beloved, with a sizable property and a grieving family.
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Washington Star
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Charles W. Stewart
House of Representative
United States
Stewart
Capitol
Washington
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