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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1950-April 1951

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The image contains two sections of a newspaper clipping. The top section is a header from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., located in Boston. It indicates that the news is being sent express to the Portland, Maine, Independent Republican, with a circulation of 31,767. The date on the clipping is June 19, 1950.

The bottom section is a news article titled "Motorist Booked In Cyclist's Death." The article reports that a 25-year-old man from Somerville, identified as Henry M. Lowe, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, driving to endanger, and drunken driving. The charges stem from an incident where Lowe's automobile struck and killed Anne Scott Thompson, a 25-year-old assistant curator at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, who was riding her bicycle. The incident occurred on a Saturday night, and Thompson died at Mount Auburn Hospital the following day.

The article also mentions that a passenger in Lowe's car, Leo Kane, 34, suffered a possible skull fracture, but his condition was described as "fair."

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The image shows a clipped newspaper article from June 19, 1950, presented alongside an identifier from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc. The identifier includes the following details:

  • New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.
  • P.O. Box 2078, Boston 6
  • Telephone: HA 6-9297

The newspaper article is titled "Motorist Booked In Cyclist's Death" and reports on an incident that took place in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The article states that a 25-year-old man from Somerville, named Henry M. Lowe, was held in the automobile death of Miss Anne Scott Thompson, who was 25 years old and an assistant curator at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. Lowe was booked on charges of manslaughter, driving to endanger, drunken driving, and drunkenness.

The article further details that Miss Thompson was knocked from her bicycle by an automobile on a Saturday night and died at Mount Auburn Hospital on Sunday. Additionally, a passenger in Lowe's car, identified as Leo Kane, 34, suffered a possible skull fracture and was described as being in "fair" condition.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from June 19, 1950, from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc. The clipping is from the Independent Republican newspaper in Portland, Maine, with a circulation of 31,767.

The headline of the article reads "Motorist Booked In Cyclist's Death." The story reports that Henry M. Lowe, a 25-year-old from Somerville, Massachusetts, was arrested on June 19, 1950, for the death of Anne Scott Thompson, who was 25 years old and an assistant curator at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University.

The article states that Lowe was charged with manslaughter, driving to endanger, drunk driving, and drunkenness. Miss Thompson was hit by an automobile while cycling on Saturday night and died at Mount Auburn Hospital on Sunday. A passenger in Lowe's car, Leo Kane, 34, suffered a possible skull fracture, with his condition described as "fair."

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The image is a clipped newspaper article from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc. dated June 19, 1950. The headline reads "Motorist Booked In Cyclist's Death."

The article reports that a 25-year-old man named Henry M. Lowe from Somerville, Massachusetts, was booked on charges of manslaughter, driving to endanger, drunk driving, and drunkenness. Lowe was involved in the death of Miss Anne Scott Thompson, also 25 years old, who was an assistant curator at Harvard University's Fog Museum.

Miss Thompson was knocked off her bicycle by Lowe's automobile on a Saturday night and died at Mount Auburn Hospital the following Sunday. Another passenger in Lowe's car, Leo Kane, aged 34, suffered a possible skull fracture and was described as being in "fair" condition.

The article is sourced from the Independent Republican Express in Portland, Maine. The circulation of the newspaper at the time was 31,767.

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The image shows a news clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated June 19, 1950. The clipping is from the Independent Republican newspaper, based in Portland, Maine, and has the circulation number 31,767.

The headline reads: "Motorist Booked In Cyclist’s Death."

The article details the following events:

  • A 25-year-old man from Somerville, Henry M. Lowe, was booked on charges of manslaughter, driving to endanger, drunkenness, and drunken driving.
  • Miss Anne Scott Thompson, 25, an assistant curator of the Fog Museum at Harvard University, was knocked off her bicycle by Lowe’s automobile on Saturday night and died at Mount Auburn Hospital on Sunday.
  • Another passenger in Lowe’s car, Leo Kane, 34, suffered a possible skull fracture and was in fair condition.

The clipping has some handwritten notes, with a red line through the name Henry M. Lowe. The phone number listed at the top of the clipping is Hancock 6-9297.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Portland Express, published by the New England Newspclip Agency, Inc. The date on the clipping is June 19, 1950. The headline of the article is "Motorist Booked In Cyclist's Death."

Here are the details from the article:

  • Location and Date of Incident: Cambridge, Mass., June 19.
  • Victim: Miss Anne Scott Thompson, a 25-year-old assistant curator at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University.
  • Accused: Henry M. Lowe, a 25-year-old man from Somerville.
  • Charges: Lowe was booked on charges of manslaughter, driving to endanger, drunken driving, and drunkenness.
  • Incident Details: Miss Thompson was knocked from her bicycle by an automobile on Saturday night. She died at Mount Auburn Hospital on Sunday.
  • Passenger: Leo Kane, 34, a passenger in Lowe’s car, suffered a possible skull fracture. His condition was described as "fair."

The article provides a brief but detailed account of the tragic incident involving the cyclist and the subsequent charges against the motorist.

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This image shows a clipped newspaper article from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc. dated June 19, 1950. It appears to be from the Express, an independent Republican newspaper in Portland, Maine, with a circulation of 31,767.

The headline of the article reads: "Motorist Booked In Cyclist’s Death."

The article reports that a 25-year-old man from Somerville was held responsible in the automobile death of Anne Scott Thompson, aged 25, who was an assistant curator at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. The man, Henry M. Lowe, was charged with manslaughter, driving to endanger, drunken driving, and drunkenness.

Miss Thompson was knocked off her bicycle by an automobile on Saturday night and died at Mount Auburn Hospital on Sunday. A passenger in Lowe’s car, Leo Kane, aged 34, is noted to have suffered a possible skull fracture, with his condition described as "fair."

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This is an image of an old newspaper clipping mounted on a piece of paper. At the top of the mount paper, there is information about the news agency, identified as "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." with a Boston address and phone number. Below this information, there is a section header titled "Express (e)" with details indicating that the clip is from the "Portland, Me. Indep. Republican" newspaper with a circulation of 31,767 copies.

The newspaper clip itself has a date stamp on it reading "JUN 19 1950". The headline of the news article is "Motorist Booked In Cyclist's Death" and it reports an incident that occurred in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The article outlines a case where a 25-year-old man from Somerville was held on charges including manslaughter, driving to endanger, drunken driving, and drunkenness, in connection with the death of a woman named Miss Anne Scott Thompson, who was an assistant curator of the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. She was hit by a vehicle while on her bicycle and subsequently passed away. The article also mentions that a passenger in the driver's car suffered a possible skull fracture and was in "fair" condition.

Please note that the contents of this image pertain to a historical event and may involve sensitive subjects such as violence and death.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., dated June 19, 1950. The clipping is from the Express (e), a newspaper based in Portland, Me., identified as an Independent Republican publication with a circulation of 31,767.

Headline:

The headline reads: "Motorist Booked In Cyclist's Death".

Content:

The article, sourced from the Associated Press (AP), reports on an incident in Cambridge, Mass.. Key details include:

  1. Incident Overview:

    • A 25-year-old man from Somerville was held in connection with the automobile death of Miss Anne Scott Thompson, a 25-year-old assistant curator at the Fogg Museum at Harvard University.
  2. Charges:

    • The man, identified as Henry M. Lowe, was booked on charges of:
      • Manslaughter
      • Driving to endanger
      • Drunken driving
      • Drunkenness
  3. Details of the Accident:

    • Miss Thompson was knocked from her bicycle by an automobile on Saturday night.
    • She died at Mount Auburn Hospital on Sunday.
  4. Additional Victim:

    • A passenger in Lowe’s car, identified as Leo Kane, 34, suffered a possible skull fracture.
    • His condition was described as "fair."

Visual Elements:

  • The clipping is slightly worn, with visible creases and some discoloration, suggesting age and handling.
  • The text is printed in a standard newspaper font, typical of mid-20th-century publications.
  • The top portion of the clipping includes the New England Newsclip Agency header, with contact details such as the address (Box 2078, Boston 6) and phone number (Hancock 6-9297).

Context:

The article highlights a tragic incident involving a fatal accident between a cyclist and a motorist, emphasizing issues of drunken driving and public safety in the early 1950s. The inclusion of specific details about the victims and charges underscores the seriousness of the event and the legal consequences faced by the accused.

This clipping serves as a historical document, offering insight into traffic safety concerns and legal responses of the time.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from June 19, 1950, reporting on a fatal incident involving a motorist and a cyclist. The clipping features two pieces of paper. The top one has the address and contact information for the "New England Newsclip Agency, Inc." The bottom one is a news article titled "Motorist Booked In Cyclist's Death." It reports that a 25-year-old man, Henry M. Lowe, was arrested for the death of Miss Anne Scott Thompson, who was knocked off her bicycle by Lowe's car. The incident occurred on Saturday night, and Thompson died at Mount Auburn Hospital the following day. A passenger in Lowe's car, Leo Kane, suffered a possible skull fracture.