The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1932-09-15

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cessiye strain upon Comrade Fosters
normally strong physique as to Sc
riously effect his heart. A preliml-
nary medical examination on August
% already brought serious warning
from the doctors, that Foster would
have to reduce his exertions IN the
campaign. Before another week,
which included such experience as
Foster being physically driven from
Zeigler, Ill, by so gunner in the
employ of the coal companies and
United Mine Workers, Foster suffered
a more serious breakdown.
For the information of the tens OF
thousands of workers who have been
disappointed by these developments
in their desire to hear Foster, and
the masses generally who are vitality
interested in Comrade Fosters
health, we are printing below a COM
munication from Doctor Bernstein
who is in charge of medical care for
Comrade Foster.
Urged to Rest Last Month
September 8, 1882.
''Mr. R. Saltzman,
international Workers Order,
Dear Mr.. Saltzman
ON August %, 1882, Mr.. William q.
Foster presented himself at my office
for complete physical examination.
He complained of .recurrent attacks
oppression in the left side of his
chest associated with extreme effort,
particularly when delivering a speech.
These attacks have appeared in the
last eight weeks, are of varying Sc
verify and completely eliminated by
rest and sleep.
although the physical examina-
ton does not reveal any gross devla-
lions from normal, the history very
strongly suggests the presence OF a
spasmodic disease of the coronary
blood vessels, i.e, the blood vessels
supplying the heart. The electrician
diogram reveals slight suggestive evil
dence to bear out this impression.
"a careful survey of Mr.. Fosters
activities for the past year indicates
total disregard for his realth and re-
serve. He is constantly working under
terrific tension, has had practically
no relaxation or recreation, gets a
minimum of sleep and eats with
great irregularity. This is the essen
tial groundwork for heart strain and
not infrequently leads to tragedy. l
cannot too strongly emphasize the
importance of his curtailing his fu-
ture activities to some extent. His
usefulness would no doubt be greatly
increased, were he to manifest great
er consideration for his physical re-
serve"
The above is copy of the letter
that was sent to Mr. Shaffer on Au-
gust 20. I emphasized to Mr.. Foster
the Importance of limiting his strain
to the minimum and also cautioned
him that should the pain become
worse, he was to terminate his tour
at once He promised to limit his
strain, cut down his schedule and
modify the duration of his speeches.
The following telegram was received
by me on the evening of September
7.
September I, 1892.
"Dr. S. Bernstein
"1125 Madison Ave.
Much worse pain unceasing also
weakness stop Pain developing left
arm hand stop What do you advise
Address 1413 West 18th st Chicago
Foster
I promptly answered as follows:
"Mr. william z. Foster
"1413 West 18th st
Chicago
Insist immediate cessation Of all
activities. Bed rest and use of nj
troglycerin for pain. Await letter."
The following letter was written at
the same time.
Suicidal to Continue Tour
"Mr. William z. Foster
"1413 West, 18th st.
Chicago, Ill.
Dear Mr.. Foster:
1.-THE character and distribution of
the pain confirm the original impress
sion of coronary artery disease (an-
gina pectoris). 1t would be absolutely
suicidal to continue tour. Complete
bedrest, the use of the nitroglycerin
and the recording of the temperature
are essential"
Foster is now resting in Chicago
in compliance with the doctors in
structions.