Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-03-07
Former u s. Senator from New York, Long a
National Figure in Republican Politics
CAME WITH SUDDEN UNEXPECTEDNESS
Ceath L ue Chronic and Acute Brisht's Disease-De-
ceased had Roomed for Several Years in West
Eleventh Street, New York-Body will be Taken to
Cweso, His Birthplace for Burial.

New York, March 6.-Thomas Col
ner Platt, formerly United States SEN
ator from New York, and for many
years a national figure in republican
politics, died at 3.45 O'Clock this aft
ernoon in the apartment of Mr.. and
Mrs. Gustave Adele. on West Eleventh
street, from whom lie had rented three
rooms for the last four years. Mrs.
Adele had been his nurse. DIR. Paul
Auterbridge, his physician, said to-
night that the cause of his death was
chronic and acute Brights disease.
The body was removed tonight to the
home of Frank III. Platt, bis son, and
VIII be taken on Tuesday to Owego,
~. T., the ex-senator's birthplace, for
burial Funeral services will be held
"Wednesday at the Presbyterian church
in Owego.
startIinsIy Sudden End.
The end was startlingly sudden. An
hour before the ex-senator died. his
two sons, Frank and Edward, with
their families, and his widowed son,
Harry, with the latter's daughter
Charlotte, and son, Sherman, had left
the house after their usual Sunday Wis
il. The senator said at the time that
he felt very well and thought he would
o'clock he was taken with a fainting
fit and Dr.Auterbridge was hurriedly
called. The family was notified and
returned in haste. Mr.. Platt recover
ca Ills IiTbL Seizure, DuL sank lt-
to Inconsistencies again at half-past
three and died fifteen minutes later.
His relatives were all at the bedside.
Was at His Office Last Wednesday.
Only last Wednesday Mr.. Plat was
at his office downtown. For several
years he had been i'm feeble health and
latterly the use of his legs had almost
deserted him, but his condition until
today was not looked upon as more Sc
rious than usual. though a physician
called upon him daily. Thursday at
breakfast he had a momentary faint
ing spell. but rallied quickly. A year
ago his debility was markedly accen-
tuated and his life was despaired of
for a time. but with remarkable vital
fty he recovered and went about his
business as usual.
- DIR. Auterbridge said tonight that the
vitality of his patient was truly un-
usual Despite his feebleness he took
an active interest in affairs and re-
fused to neglect his work until the
dictates of nature imposed a rest. He
was out OF bed at o'clock every
morning and always early at his Of
flee.
Family Unable to Discuss Funeral Ar
rangements.
No pail bearers have yet been chos-
en-. In fact, all the family were so
prostrated by the unexpected sudden
ness of the politicians death that they
were unable TO discuss IL in any man
ner for the public.
Sketch Of Mr.. PIstt's Career.
Thomas Collier Platt, the easy
boss" was for many years not only
the republican leader I'm his state, but
a figure in national politics along with
men OF such political rank and repu-
tation as the late Matthew S. Quay
of Pennsylvania. Both were men of
exceptional intellectual attainments,
and both turned them with signal
success to party organization. Quay
died still a power; Platt outlived his
time and felt himself in late years
out of touchfwith the moving spirit of
events.
In Twenty Years in Congress"
James G. Blaine described Platt "a
business man OF great personal pop
He has an aptitude for pub
lie affairs, and is a man of strong in
fluence in his state. He is no de-
batter, but has strong common sense
and a quick judgment of men," Yet,
with all his astuteness, experience and
skill. IL became the fate of Platt to
win remembrance more from his ASSOC
citation with others than from any