L. E. Rader

Lewis Emerson Rader, Sr. (March 16, 1864 May 11, 1910) was an American politician in the state of Washington. He served in the Washington House of Representatives.[1][2][3] In 1910, Rader was starved to death after a 29-day fast[4][5] under the advice of the quack doctor Linda Burfield Hazzard for treatment of a stomach issue.[6]

L. E. Rader
Rader in 1895
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
In office
18951897 (37th district)
18971899 (30th district)
Personal details
Born(1864-03-16)March 16, 1864
Hazel Dell, Illinois, United States
DiedMay 11, 1910(1910-05-11) (aged 46)
Seattle, Washington, United States
Political partyPopulist

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