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Cleveland's 12 year old daughter Ruth developed diphtheria in January 1904. Cleveland and the
rest of his family were treated prophylactically with anti-toxin
1a.
There was little that could be done for Ruth, however. Cleveland's diary palpably shows
the grief he suffered at her rapid, unexpected death.
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Ruth had been a national celebrity since her birth in the White House. The candy bar named
after her lives on ("Baby Ruth").
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Here are excerpts Cleveland's diary in 1904
1a:
January 2d, Ruth is a little sick with tonsilitis. |
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a pp.327-328
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