MILLIONAIRE STARVED.
LIFE SERVICE FOR HOBOES
MEMPHIS (Tennessee), August 1
James Eads How, aged 56, a millionaire hobo, died in hospital of selfimposed starvation. Born of a wealthy and distinguished family, How denied himself necessities to aid unfortunates, especially hoboes.
Ho was the financial angel for the International Brotherhood Welfare Association, with hobo shelters in 10 cities, and was a graduate of Harvard, and a licensed physician.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 186, 8 August 1930, Page 7
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