Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 23, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 July 1911 — GATES IN GRAVE CONDITION [ARTICLE]

GATES IN GRAVE CONDITION

Seems Probable that Son Charles Will* Not See Him Alive. Paris, July 7. The condition of' John W. Gates is extremely serious. He passed the day in a comatose condition and it now seems likely that his son Charles, who is on board the Mauretania hurrying to Europe, will not reach Paris in time. Mr. Gates went to London to put through the deal with Lord Cowdray regarding the Pearson interests in Mexico at a time when he should have remained In Paris for the operation? that he was told was necessary for* the removal of a tumor. L