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This image displays a vintage newspaper clipping from June 1, 1950, issued by the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., and sourced from the Independent newspaper in Wakefield, Massachusetts.
The headline reads: “Victim of Fatality In Cambridge Not Wakefield Girl” — immediately clarifying a case of mistaken identity surrounding a fatal bicycle accident.
The article reports on the death of Miss Anne Scott Thomson of Toronto, Canada, an associate curator at the Fogg Museum at Harvard College. She was fatally injured while riding a bicycle that belonged to her roommate, Miss Barbara Rowell, a Wakefield, Massachusetts native and student at Harvard.
The accident occurred on a Saturday afternoon in Cambridge: an automobile, reportedly driven at high speed, rounded a corner, struck Miss Thomson, ripped down a 150-foot iron fence, and came to rest in Mount Auburn Cemetery. Miss Thomson died at Cambridge City Hospital the following Sunday morning.
Initially, radio reports wrongly identified the injured cyclist as Miss Rowell, causing confusion and concern among her friends and family in Wakefield. The error was quickly corrected after Miss Rowell’s parents contacted her and then notified police.
A Somerville man was arrested and charged with manslaughter, drunken driving, and driving to endanger. He was released on $1,000 bail. The driver and his young male companion were treated for non-serious injuries.
The clipping is mounted or taped to a plain gray backing. A small, white paper label at the top identifies the source, item number (e), circulation (4,711), and date: JUN 1 1950. The article’s text is in a classic two-column newspaper format, printed in black ink on aged, yellowish paper, with visible red pencil markings underlining parts of the first and last paragraphs, possibly added later for emphasis or archival reference.
Overall, the clipping documents a tragic accident and the ensuing media correction, capturing local community concern and the importance of accurate reporting in an era before digital communications.
The image shows a newspaper clipping from June 19, 1950. The headline reads, "Victim of Fatality in Cambridge Not Wakefield Girl." It discusses an accident involving a bicycle rider in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The article explains that this rider, Miss Anne Scott Thomson, was from Toronto, Canada, and was a curator for the Fogg Museum at Harvard College. However, there was confusion at first because the bicycle she was riding was owned by a Wakefield girl, Miss Barbara Rowell. The article continues to describe the details of the accident, including the rider borrowing Miss Rowell's bicycle, the high-speed automobile, the collision, and the aftermath where the driver was charged with manslaughter, drunkenness, and driving to endanger. The rider died at Cambridge City Hospital, and the driver and a companion were treated for injuries.
This image is of a newspaper clipping from the Independent, a publication based in Wakefield, Massachusetts. The clipping is dated June 19, 1950, and includes a note from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., with a reference number and contact details.
The headline of the article reads: "Victim of Fatality In Cambridge Not Wakefield Girl." The article discusses a tragic incident where Miss Anne Scott Thomson, an associate curator for the Fogg Museum at Harvard College, was fatally injured while riding a bicycle. The bicycle she was riding belonged to a Wakefield girl named Miss Barbara Rowell, who was not involved in the accident.
The article provides details about the incident, stating that Miss Thomson was struck by an automobile driven by a man from Somerville who was charged with manslaughter, drunkenness, and driving to endanger. The driver was released on $1,000 bail. The article also mentions the confusion that arose due to the bicycle's ownership, leading to initial reports naming Miss Rowell as the victim.
The clipping is aged, with some discoloration and wear, and there are a few red markings and annotations on the text. The overall condition suggests it is an original piece from the 1950s.
The image shows a newspaper clipping with a headline that reads "Victim of Fatality In Cambridge Not Wakefield Girl." The clipping is from the "Independent" newspaper, published on June 1, 1950. The article discusses a tragic incident involving a bicycle accident in Cambridge. It explains that the victim was initially believed to be Miss Anne Scott Thomson, an associate curator for the Fogg Museum at Harvard College. However, it was later discovered that the victim was actually Miss Barbara Frank, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Rowell of 225 Vernon Street. Miss Rowell had been staying with Miss Thomson at her residence. The article also mentions that a Somerville man was charged with manslaughter and driving under the influence in connection with the accident.
The image is a newspaper clipping from June 1, 1950, featuring a headline that reads "Victim of Fatality in Cambridge Not Wakefield Girl." The clipping is from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., located in Wakefield, Massachusetts. The article discusses a tragic incident where a young girl, Miss Anne Scott Thomson, was fatally injured by an alleged drunk driver in Cambridge. The article provides details about the accident, including the fact that Miss Thomson was riding a borrowed bicycle and was struck by a car driven by a Somerville man who was later charged with drunk driving and other offenses.
The image shows a scanned newspaper clipping from the Wakefield Independent, dated June 19, 1950. The article is titled "Victim of Fatality In Cambridge Not Wakefield Girl" and is sourced from the New England Newsclip Agency, Inc., located in Boston, Massachusetts. The article details a tragic incident involving a bicycle accident in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Incident Overview:
Circumstances of the Accident:
Misidentification:
Arrest and Charges:
Other Victims:
The article highlights a tragic accident involving a prominent figure and the subsequent confusion due to a misidentification, providing insight into the media coverage and public reaction of the time. The inclusion of specific details, such as the location, time, and individuals involved, underscores the importance of accurate reporting in historical news coverage.
This image displays an old newspaper clipping with its heading and some text visible. At the top left corner, there is a label with the following text:
New England Newsclip Agency, Inc.
Box 2018, Boston 6 MA Hancock 6-9297
Item (e)
WAKEFIELD, Mass.
Independent
Circ. 4,711
JUN 1 1950
The headline of the newspaper article reads, "Victim of Fatality In Cambridge Not Wakefield Girl." The article discusses a tragic incident involving two individuals, Miss Anne Scott Thomson of Toronto, Canada, an associate curator for the Fogg Museum at Harvard College, and Miss Barbara Rowell, a Wakefield girl. The article reports the mistaken identity of a fatal accident victim due to similarities between the first radio reports and telephone calls. It mentions that the accident occurred due to a drunken driver and provides details of the aftermath involving hospitalization, the condition of the victims, and the legal consequences for the driver.
Just below the headline, parts of the article can be read, describing the circumstances of the accident, such as the location "Coolidge Ave," and the involvement of an automobile. It also mentions the release of a man on bail with an amount of $1,000.
Due to the age of the paper, the text is slightly discolored, and there are some visible creases, indicating that the newspaper clipping has been stored or preserved for quite some time.
This image shows a newspaper clipping dated June 19, 1950, from the New England Newsclip Agency. The headline reads, "Victim of Fatality In Cambridge Not Wakefield Girl." The article clarifies a case of mistaken identity in a tragic accident.
The contents detail a fatal accident involving Miss Anne Scott Thomson from Toronto, who was an associate curator at Harvard College's Fogg Museum. She was critically injured while riding a borrowed bicycle when struck by a car driven by an alleged drunken driver. The vehicle reportedly collided with Ms. Thomson and dragged her for a significant distance before stopping.
Initial confusion arose because the bicycle she rode belonged to her roommate, Miss Barbara Rowell, the daughter of a Wakefield family. With media reports leading to mistaken identity, calls were made to clarify details. Police confirmed the identity after contacting Miss Rowell's parents.
The article continues, mentioning that the driver was arrested and charged with manslaughter, drunken driving, and endangerment. It also notes that the driver and another passenger sustained non-serious injuries. Miss Thomson ultimately succumbed to her injuries at Cambridge City Hospital.
The clipping highlights the victim, accident circumstances, and the subsequent police investigation.
The image shows an old newspaper clipping titled "Victim of Fatality In Cambridge Not Wakefield Girl." The article reports that Miss Anne Scott Thomson of Toronto, who was an associate curator for the Fogg Museum at Harvard College, was fatally injured by an alleged drunken driver in Cambridge on a Saturday afternoon. The bicycle she was riding belonged to Miss Barbara Rowell, a Wakefield girl who was teaching at Harvard Fine Arts for her Master of Arts degree.
The two women lived together at 41 Kirkland St., Cambridge. Miss Thomson borrowed Miss Rowell's bicycle to take a ride when she was hit by a car driving at high speed, causing her to strike a stone wall, bounce off it, and continue through a 150-foot length of iron fence before coming to rest on the grounds of Mount Auburn Cemetery.
Confusion occurred initially because the bike was Miss Rowell’s, leading to mistaken identity in radio reports. A Somerville man was held by police and charged with manslaughter, drunkenness, drunken driving, and driving to endanger. He was released on $1,000 bail. Miss Thomson died at Cambridge City Hospital on Sunday morning. The driver and a young man accompanying him were treated for multiple injuries, none serious.
There is a small label at the top left from the "New England Newclip Agency, Inc." with some details and a date stamp of June 19, 1950.