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This image shows a clipped newspaper article from 1950, mounted as a news clipping on a piece of stationery.

Here is a detailed description:

• Header: At the top, bold text reads “BOSTON NEWS CLIP”, followed by the address “120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass.” Below that is the name of the recipient or source: “Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass.” A stamped date, “JUN 19 1950”, is visible near the top center.

• Clipped Article: The main focus is a yellowed, aged newspaper clipping titled:

  Autoist Involved In Fatality Held

  The article reports on a court case involving a young Somerville man, Henry M. Lowe, who pleaded not guilty in East Cambridge district court. He was charged with:

  • Drunkenness
  • Operating under the influence of liquor
  • Driving an automobile so as to endanger the public
  • Manslaughter

  The incident occurred on June 17, 1950, when Lowe’s car struck the bicycle of Miss Anne Scott Thomson as she was riding on Coolidge Avenue, Cambridge. She was thrown from her bike and died from her injuries at Mt. Auburn Hospital.

  According to the article, she was the assistant curator of Oriental art at Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum.

  The judicial proceedings:

  • Before Judge Louis L. Green
  • Lowe was placed under $500 bail for the first three charges
  • Required to post an additional bond of $1,000 for the manslaughter charge
  • His case was continued until July 11, 1950

• Handwritten Markings:

  • Red ink handwritten “126F” is scribbled across the top of the article, possibly an archival or filing code.
  • The phrase “must now near the suit of the heirs.” is visible at the very top edge of the clipping, partially crossed out in red ink — likely a marginal note added by the reader or archivist.

• Physical Appearance: The clipping is visibly aged, with a yellowish-brown tint and slight creases. It’s mounted on a clean white cardstock, likely for preservation or archival purposes. The background of the photo is a neutral gray.

This artifact provides a glimpse into mid-20th century journalism and legal proceedings, as well as the social context surrounding traffic fatalities and legal responses at the time.

The image is of a news clipping from the Christian Science Monitor, dated June 19, 1950. The clipping is titled "Autoist Involved in Fatality Held." The text describes a case involving a man named Henry M. Lowe who was charged with driving under the influence of liquor and endangering the public. The charges stemmed from his operation of a vehicle that resulted in the fatal injury of Miss Anne Scott Thomson, a member of the Harvard University Fogg Art Museum staff.

The article mentions that Lowe pleaded not guilty in court and was charged with drunkenness, operating under the influence of liquor, driving an automobile endangering the lives and safety of the public, and with manslaughter. He was placed under a $500 bail and required to post an additional $1,000 bond on the manslaughter charge. His case was continued until July 11. Miss Thomson, who passed away at Mount Auburn Hospital, was described as an assistant curator of Oriental art at the Harvard University Fogg Art Museum. The accident occurred when she was hit and thrown from her bicycle while cycling on Coolidge Avenue in Cambridge.

This image is a newspaper clipping from the Christian Science Monitor, dated June 19, 1950. The headline reads "Autoist Involved In Fatality Held." The article reports on a young man from Somerville who pleaded not guilty in East Cambridge district court to charges stemming from a fatal accident involving a cyclist, Miss Anne Scott Thomson. Miss Thomson died on June 17, after being hit by the man's vehicle while she was cycling on Coolidge Avenue in Cambridge. The man, identified as Henry M. Lowe, was charged with drunk driving, operating under the influence of liquor, endangering the life and safety of the public, and manslaughter. He was placed under $500 bail for the first three charges and required to post an additional bond of $1,000 for the manslaughter charge. His case was continued until July 11. Miss Thomson was an assistant curator of Oriental art at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. The clipping is marked with the date "JUN 19 1950" and has some handwritten notes and red markings on it. The clipping is attached to a piece of paper with the address "120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass." printed on it.

The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston News Clip, dated June 19, 1950. The clipping is from the Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Mass. The headline reads, "Autoist Involved In Fatality Held." The article reports on a court case involving a young Somerville man who has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from a fatal bicycle accident. The incident occurred on June 17, where the man allegedly ran into the bicycle of Miss Anne Scott Thomson, resulting in her fatal injury.

The accused, Henry M. Lowe, faces charges of drunkenness, operating under the influence of liquor, driving an automobile in a manner that endangered life and safety, and manslaughter. He was initially required to post a $500 bail and an additional $1,000 bond on the manslaughter charge. His case has been continued until July 11.

Miss Thomson, who passed away, was an assistant curator of Oriental Art at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. The accident happened on Coolidge Avenue, Cambridge, where she was cycling on Coolidge Bridge. According to police reports, she was hit and thrown from her bicycle by an automobile rounding a curve.

A news clipping from the Boston News Clip on June 19, 1950, shows a headline about a young man from Somerville who was not found guilty in East Cambridge district court of charges related to a fatal accident involving a bicycle. The clipping includes details about the incident, including the victim's name, the circumstances of the accident, and the legal proceedings. The clipping is mounted on a white background, and the text is printed in black ink.

The image shows a scanned newspaper clipping from the Christian Science Monitor, dated June 19, 1950. The clipping is labeled as a "Boston News Clip" from 120 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The headline reads: "Automist Involved In Fatality Held."

Key Details from the Article:

1. Incident Overview:

   • A young man from Somerville, identified as Henry M. Lowe, was involved in a fatal accident.
   • He pleaded not guilty in East Cambridge District Court to charges related to the incident.

2. The Accident:

   • On June 17, Lowe's automobile struck and fatally injured Miss Anne Scott Thomson while she was riding her bicycle.
   • Miss Thomson, a 21-year-old woman, was an assistant curator of Oriental art at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum.
   • The accident occurred on Coolidge Avenue, Cambridge, on Saturday afternoon when Miss Thomson was cycling on the bridge.

3. Legal Charges:

   • Lowe was charged with:
     • Drunkenness while operating a motor vehicle.
     • Endangering the life and safety of the public.
     • Manslaughter.
   • He was placed under $500 bail for the first three charges and required to post an additional $1,000 bond for the manslaughter charge.
   • His case was continued until July 11.

4. Additional Context:

   • Miss Thomson passed away on July 17, two days after the accident.
   • She was thrown from her bicycle when it was hit by Lowe's automobile rounding a curve.

Visual Characteristics:

• The clipping appears slightly faded and has some red markings or annotations, possibly highlighting certain phrases or details.
• The text is typed in a standard newspaper font and is clearly legible, though some words are partially obscured or faded due to the scanning process.

The article provides a concise summary of the legal proceedings and the tragic circumstances surrounding the fatal accident.

This is a scanned image of a newspaper clipping from the "Boston News Clip," dated June 19, 1950. The headline reads: "Autoist Involved In Fatality Held."

The text of the article describes a legal case where a young man from Somerville, Massachusetts, pleaded not guilty in East Cambridge District Court. He faced charges stemming from a car accident that tragically killed Miss Anne Scott Thomson. The man was charged with intoxication, reckless driving, endangering public safety, and manslaughter. He was released on bail pending further legal proceedings.

Miss Thomson, described as an assistant curator of Oriental art at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, passed away after being struck by the man's automobile while she was cycling. The accident occurred on Coolidge Avenue, Cambridge, as the car rounded a curve.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from "BOSTON NEWS CLIP" at 120 Tremont Street, Boston 8, Mass. The article is sourced from the "Christian Science Monitor" in Boston, Massachusetts, dated "JUN 19 1950." The headline of the article reads "Autoist Involved In Fatality Held." The article discusses a court case in which a young man from Somerville pleaded not guilty to charges related to an incident involving a fatal accident with a Miss Anne Scott Thomson. The man, Henry M. Lowe, was charged with drunkenness, operating under the influence of liquor, driving an automobile dangerously, and manslaughter. He had to post bail and his case was continued until July 11. Miss Thomson, who passed away, had been an assistant curator of Oriental art at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. The incident occurred while she was cycling and was hit by an automobile. There is a handwritten note on the clipping that reads "125 F."

The image shows a clipped newspaper article from the Christian Science Monitor in Boston, Massachusetts, dated June 19, 1950. The headline reads: "Autoist Involved In Fatality Held."

The article reports on a young Somerville man, Henry M. Lowe, who pleaded not guilty in East Cambridge district court to charges related to running into the bicycle of Miss Anne Scott Thomson on June 17, injuring her fatally. Lowe was charged with drunkenness, operating under the influence of liquor, driving an automobile in a manner that endangered public safety, and manslaughter.

He was released on bail: $500 for the first three charges and an additional $1,000 for the manslaughter charge. His case was continued until July 11.

Miss Thomson, who passed away at Mt. Auburn Hospital, was an assistant curator of Oriental art at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. The accident occurred on Coolidge Avenue in Cambridge, where she was cycling and was hit and thrown from her bicycle by an automobile rounding a curve.