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The image shows a fragment of a newspaper page featuring three separate articles. Here is a summary of each article:

1. Frees Him to Go to Funeral:

   • Headline: "Father's Death Wins Leniency for Young Man"
   • Content: Peter J. Garvey, 22, of 117 Freeman Street, Auburndale, was brought back to the Newton District Court from jail to face charges of operating a car while under the influence. He was given a 60-day sentence but was released to attend his father's funeral. His father, Mr. Garvey, was killed in New York recently. The court showed leniency due to the tragic circumstances.

2. Tragedy of Night Club:

   • Headline: "Winnie Lightner Stars in 'She Couldn't Say No'"
   • Content: Winnie Lightner, a popular actress, stars in the film "She Couldn't Say No" at the Paramount Washington Street and Olympia Theatres. The article describes Lightner's character in the film and her personal life, highlighting her humorous moments and her love for her husband, Jerry. The article also mentions her previous roles and her popularity among fans.

3. Trolley Cars Hit, Injure Man, Woman:

   • Content: A man and a woman were knocked down by a trolley car in Boston last night and seriously injured. Mrs. Cora Libby, 56, of 70 Burrell Avenue, near Beacon Street, and George Russell, 23, of 73 Green Street, Jamaica Plain, were hit by a trolley car operated by Lester Flem of 125 Forest Street, Watertown. The trolley car had not been moved up to midnight. The injured were taken to the hospital.

The newspaper fragment also includes a partial image of a woman, likely related to one of the articles, but the context is not fully clear from the visible portion.

The image shows several sections of old newspaper clippings, each with different headlines and content. Here's a detailed summary of each section:

1. Top Left Section:

   • Headline: "FREES HIM TO GO TO FUNERAL"
   • Subheadline: "Father's Death Wins Leniency for Young Man"
   • Content: Peter J. Garvey, a 22-year-old man from Auburndale, was released from jail to attend the funeral of his father, who was killed in New York. Peter had been awaiting sentencing for a suspended sentence of 60 days. The article describes how a writ of habeas corpus was issued, and the sentence was revoked to allow Peter to attend the funeral.

2. Top Right Section:

   • Headline: "TRAGEDY OF NIGHT CLUB"
   • Subheadline: "Winnie Lightner Stars in 'She Couldn't Say No'"
   • Content: This section discusses Winnie Lightner, who stars in a play titled "She Couldn't Say No." It mentions her previous roles, including in the comedy "Gold Diggers of Broadway" and the play "She Couldn't Say No," which is currently being performed at the Federal Theatre, Washington Street, Olympia Theatre. The article highlights Winnie's acting skills and the plot of the play, where she plays a character named Kitty who falls for a rakish character named Jerry.

3. Middle Section (Center):

   • Headline: "Trolley Cars Hit, Injure Man, Woman"
   • Content: A man and a woman were injured when they were knocked down by trolley cars in Back Bay, South Boston. The article provides details about the incident, including the time (around 10:30 PM), the location (near Reacon Street), and the trolley car operator's name (Lester Flynn). The man was identified as Russell, and the woman was Mrs. Cora Libby, both of whom were seriously injured.

4. Bottom Section:

   • Headline: "CONG"
   • Content: This section contains a small illustration of a person, possibly a cartoon or a sketch. The rest of the clipping is not readable due to the lack of text visible in the image.

These headlines and articles provide a snapshot of the events and stories that were significant to the readers at that time, including legal cases, theater reviews, and local incidents.

The image shows a collage of newspaper clippings from what appears to be a 1960s or early 1970s publication. The clippings cover various news stories:

1. Top Left - "Frees Him to Go to Funeral"

   • This headline discusses a young man named Peter J. Garvey, who was freed from jail so he could attend the funeral of his father, James Garvey. Peter had a suspended sentence awaiting him and was granted his freedom after a writ of habeas corpus was issued, revoking the sentence.

2. Top Right - "Tragedy of Night Club"

   • The headline mentions Winnie Lightner, a comedian, who was featured in a play titled "She Couldn’t Say No." It describes a dramatic event involving a night club. Winnie's character falls in love with a rake (a man known for his bad behavior), who ultimately fails her, leading to a tragic outcome.

3. Bottom Left - "Trolley Cars Hit Injure Man, Woman"

   • This story reports an accident where a man and a woman were injured by trolley cars in the Back Bay area of Boston. The details mention Mr. Cora Libby, who was knocked down and seriously injured, and another individual who was knocked down by a trolley car, with the specific operator of the trolley car also noted.

The clippings are bound together, possibly by a piece of cardboard or a booklet, and are held together with a cloth or paper strip. The papers are from a vintage newspaper, reflecting the reporting styles and headlines of that era.

The image features an old, yellowed newspaper with several articles visible. The main headline at the top reads "FREES HIM TO GO TO FUNERAL," followed by a subheading that says "Father's Death Wins Leniency for Young Man." This article discusses how Peter J. Garvey, 21, was released from jail to attend his father's funeral after serving part of a 60-day sentence.

To the right, another headline reads "TRAGEDY OF NIGHT CLUB," with the subheading "Winnie Lightner Stars in 'She Couldn't Say No'." This article appears to be about a theatrical performance and Winnie Lightner's role in it.

Below these headlines, there is a smaller article titled "Trolley Cars Hit, Injure Man, Woman," which reports an accident where a man and a woman were seriously injured by trolley cars in Boston.

The newspaper is partially torn and folded, with some sections overlapping. The overall condition suggests it has been well-handled and is quite old, as indicated by the yellowed paper and the type of print used.

The image is a newspaper page featuring three main articles, each with its own headline and content. Here is a detailed summary of each article:

1. "Frees Him to Go to Funeral: Father's Death Wins Leniency for Young Man"

   • Subject: A young man, Paten J. Garvey, 21, of Auburndale, was brought back to the Newton District Court after serving a portion of a 60-day sentence in jail.
   • Circumstances: He was granted a three-day furlough to attend the funeral of his father, James Garvey, who was killed in an automobile accident in New York.
   • Legal Situation: The young man had initially been sentenced for drunken driving and failure to serve the sentence. When Thomas J. Lyons of West Newton was informed of the situation, he revoked the sentence and filed the charge, allowing Garvey to attend the funeral.

2. "Trolley Cars Hit, Injure Man, Woman"

   • Subject: A man and a woman were knocked down by a trolley car in Back Bay, Boston, and were seriously injured.
   • Details: The accident occurred near Beacon Street shortly after 10 o'clock. The victims were hit by a trolley operated by Lester Flynn of 73 Green Street, Jamaica Plain. The identity of the man was initially unknown, while the woman was identified as Cora Libby, 30, of Boston.

3. "Winnie Lightner Stars in 'She Couldn't Say No'"

   • Subject: Winnie Lightner, a comedienne, stars in the musical farce "She Couldn't Say No" at the B.F. Keith's Theatre in Boston.
   • Performance Details: The show is noted for its dramatic and comedic elements, featuring Jerry Morris and Winnie Lightner. Morris plays a racketeer who falls in love with a society girl, Kitty Kat Club's business manager, played by Lightner. The storyline includes humorous songs and romantic entanglements.

Additionally, there is an illustration accompanying the article about Winnie Lightner. The illustration depicts a woman, presumably Winnie Lightner in a scene from the performance.

The image shows two newspaper clippings laid out on a flat surface.

1. Top Clipping:

   • The headline reads: "FREES HIM TO GO TO FUNERAL" and "Father’s Death Wins Lenience for Young Man."
   • The article discusses Peter J. Garvey, a 22-year-old from Auburndale, who was released from jail to attend his father's funeral. Peter was serving a 60-day sentence for a suspended sentence, awaiting the outcome of an appeal. His father, James Garvey, died in a car accident in New York. Thomas J. Lyons of West Newton, who had a suspended sentence, had his sentence revoked and was arrested. The article mentions the young man's leniency due to the tragic circumstances of his father's death.

2. Bottom Clipping:

   • The headline reads: "TRAGEDY OF NIGHT CLUB" and "Winnie Lightner Stars in 'She Couldn’t Say No'."
   • This article is about Winnie Lightner, who is performing in a Broadway play titled "She Couldn’t Say No." The play is a dramatic adaptation of the hit song "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down." The article mentions a tragic event involving Winnie, where her character's boyfriend, Jerry, is killed, and she is heartbroken. Winnie's character, Kitty Kat, tries to move on but ultimately finds love again after Jerry’s death. The article also mentions Winnie's own life and her chance to shine in the play.

Additionally, there is a partial headline and text visible at the bottom left of the image, which reads "CON..." and features a photo of a person, though the rest of the article is not visible.

Finally, there is a smaller news snippet below the main articles about a trolley car accident:

• The headline reads: "Trolley Cars Hit, Injure Man, Woman."
• The article describes an incident where a man and a woman were knocked down by trolley cars in South Boston. The man was seriously injured, and the woman, Mrs. Cora Labby, was also injured but not seriously. The trolley car was operated by Lester Flynn of 73 Green Street, Jamaica Plain. The man's identity was not immediately known, but he was crossing Broadway when the accident occurred.

The image shows a small, aged newspaper clipping featuring two articles. The paper is yellowed and looks fragile, with slightly torn edges.

The left article is titled "FREES HIM TO GO TO FUNERAL" with a subheading "Father's Death Wins Leniency for Young Man." It tells the story of Peter J. Garvey, 25, of 117 Freeman Street, Auburndale, who was released on bail after serving three years of a 60-day sentence in jail. He was granted freedom to attend his father's funeral. The article also mentions a trolley car accident that injured a man and a woman.

The right article is titled "TRAGEDY OF NIGHT CLUB" with the subheading "Winnie Lightner Stars in 'She Couldn't Say No'." This article discusses Winnie Lightner, an actress known for stealing the comedy in "Gold Diggers of Broad-way." It mentions the role she plays in the current all-talkie feature at the Fenway and Washington Street Olympia Theatres. The story highlights her character's misadventures with a third-rate nightclub and the romantic complications she faces.

There is a partial illustration of a woman’s face and fur coat beneath the articles, but it is only partially visible as most of it is cut off by the clipping's bottom edge.

The image displays several newspaper clippings with text and a partial graphic element. The clippings appear to be aged, with yellowing paper and frayed edges, suggesting they are from older publications. Two articles are more prominent:

1. On the left, a headline reads "FREES HIM TO GO TO FUNERAL," with the subheadline "Father's Death Wins Leniency for Young Man." This article seems to be about a man who was granted permission from a court to attend his father's funeral.

2. On the right, there is a headline "TRAGEDY OF NIGHT CLUB" followed by a smaller headline featuring a person named Winnie Lightner in a piece titled "She Couldn't Say No." The article discusses something related to Winnie Lightner and her performance.

Below these articles, there is a larger word "CON," which is cut off and likely part of a larger word. Just beneath "CON," the top of an illustration is visible, showing a person's face, but only from the nose down. The partial illustration depicts the person with their lips slightly parted, and it is rendered in a style typical of print media illustrations from the early to mid-20th century.

The context and content of the full articles and what "CON" stands for cannot be determined with certainty due to the incomplete nature of the clippings.

The image is of an old newspaper clipping. The clipping includes several sections and headlines:

1. FREES HIM TO GO TO FUNERAL

   • The subheadline reads: "Father's Death Wins Leniency for Young Man."
   • The article describes how Peter J. Garvey, a young man from Abington, was granted leniency by the Newton District Court to attend his father's funeral.

2. TRAGEDY OF NIGHT CLUB

   • The main focus of this section is about Winnie Lightner, who stars in “She Couldn’t Say No.”
   • The article mentions how Winnie Lightner played a character who was tricked into being involved in a night club tragedy, and it describes the storyline of a show she was performing in.

3. Trolley Cars Hit, Injure Man, Woman

   • This section reports on an incident where a man and a woman were knocked down by trolley cars in Boston, specifically in the Back Bay and South Boston areas.
   • The article lists details about the accidents, including the names and circumstances of those injured.

Additionally, there is a fragment of an image at the bottom of the clipping, which appears to be an illustration or a photograph of a person's head and upper body, although it is partially cut off so the full context is unclear.

The overall appearance suggests this is a piece of historical journalism, with typical formatting and language of old newspaper articles.

The image shows a newspaper page with three distinct headlines and accompanying text. Here is a detailed description:

Headlines and Layout:

1. Top Left Headline:

   • Text: "FREES HIM TO GO TO FUNERAL"
   • Subheadline: "Father's Death Wins Leniency for Young Man"
   • Content: The article discusses a legal case involving Peter J. Garvey, a 21-year-old man from 117 Freeman Street, Auburndale. He was brought back to the Newton District Court after serving three of a 60-day sentence in jail. His father, James Garvey, had recently died in an automobile accident in New York. Due to his father's death, the court showed leniency and allowed Peter to attend his father's funeral. The article provides details about the court proceedings, including the suspension of the sentence and the judge's decision.

2. Top Right Headline:

   • Text: "TRAGEDY OF NIGHT CLUB"
   • Subheadline: "Winnie Lightner Stars in 'She Couldn't Say No'"
   • Content: This article focuses on Winnie Lightner, a comedian known for her role in the play "Gold Diggers of Broadway." It highlights her performance in "She Couldn't Say No" at the Olympia Theatres. The text describes her comedic style, her songs, and her interactions with a character named Jerry, who is involved in a tragic love story. The article also mentions her rise to fame and her dramatic performances, including a scene where she is depicted as a tragic heroine.

3. Bottom Headline:

   • Text: "Trolley Cars Hit, Injure Man, Woman"
   • Content: This article reports on an accident involving a trolley car in South Boston. A man and a woman were injured when a trolley car operated by Lester Flynn struck them near Beacon Street and Massachusetts Avenue. The man, whose identity was unknown at the time, was knocked down while crossing Broadway Street. The woman, identified as Mrs. Cora Libby, 20, of 25 Fore River Street, Watertown, was also injured. The article provides details about the location, time of the incident (around 10 o'clock), and the operator of the trolley car, George Russell, who was employed by the Boston Elevated Railway Company.

Visual Elements:

• Layout: The page is formatted in a classic newspaper style, with headlines in large, bold text at the top of each section. The articles are arranged in columns, with the left and right columns dedicated to the two main headlines, and a smaller section at the bottom for the third headline.
• Illustrations: There is a small illustration or photograph at the bottom center of the page. It appears to depict a person, possibly related to one of the stories, though the details are not entirely clear due to the resolution.
• Condition: The newspaper page shows signs of age, with some discoloration and wear, suggesting it is a historical document.

Overall Theme:

The page captures a mix of news stories from different domains:

• Legal News: The first article focuses on a courtroom decision influenced by a personal tragedy.
• Entertainment News: The second article highlights a theatrical performance and the dramatic life of a comedian.
• Accidental News: The third article reports on a tragic accident involving public transportation.

This page provides a snapshot of early 20th-century news reporting, showcasing a variety of events that would have been of interest to readers at the time.