BOLD HOLD-UP
Attempt to Rob Mrs. Davis on Stevens Street |
A most daring hold-up for a woman was perpetrated last evening on
Stevens street in the vicinity of Parker street, showing that a bad
man is still working that portion of Ward eight.
Mrs. William Davis, who resides at 44 Stevens street, was on her way
home through Stevens street about 8 o'clock last night when she was
suddenly seized by a man who made an attempt to snatch her
pocketbook.
In the struggle which ensued, the woman was violently thrown to the
ground. Her screams attracted her son and also frightened the would
be robber, who made his escape through a field between Parker street
and Winthrop avenue and which extends from Stevens to Powell street.
The cries of the woman also attracted the attention of Officer Kane
and Clarence Killpatrick, but the marauder was nowhere to be found
on their arrival.
It is thought that the highwayman after leaving the field ran across
Powell street and through A street, crossing Chelmsford street to a
field which leads to Ayer City.
Mrs. Davis, who has been under medical treatment for some time, was
completely prostrated by fright and after being assisted to her home
was so weak that a doctor had to be called.
At the time of the hold-up, Mr. Wm. Davis, the husband, who is
employed at the Lowell Bleachery, was visiting at the residence of
Mr. Samuel Killpatrick at the corner of Middlesex and Walker
street. Had he been at home, the scene of the hold-up being, a short
distance from his residence, he would have heard his wife's cries and
the scoundrel would probably have received a warm reception as Mr.
Davis is a powerful man.
Mrs. Davis today was in a critical condition and it is feared that
the shock may result in a protracted illness or perhaps fatally,
owing to her previous ill health.
Only a short time ago burglaries and attempted burglaries were
reported in this paper as having taken place on Warwick, Loring, D.
and Waite street, and still the marauders have not left.
The residents in the vicinity believe that one man only is
responsible for this and previous attempts at robbery in that
locality, as some of them have seen a man loitering around at night,
and on several occasions saw him under the rays of the gasoline
lights. |
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PLEADED GUILTY
Pres. Cole of Globe Bank to be Sentenced
In Two Weeks for Embezzlement
His Admission Surprises His Friends
By Associated Press to The Sun. |
| BOSTON—April 14—Charles H. Cole, ex-president of the defunct
Globe National bank, accused of embezzlement and misapplication,
today pleaded guilty in the United States court. He will be
sentenced in about two weeks. His admission was a surprise to many
of his friends. |
DEATHS |
| NESTOR—Miss Julia Nestor, aged 37 years, died Thursday at the home
of her sister, Mrs. Patrick Higgins, at Andover. Deceased was a
resident of Lowell and was on a two weeks visit to her sister. About
a week ago she was stricken with a serious attack of the grip and
grew gradually worse, dying late in the evening on the 11th. Three
brothers, Patrick, a prominent member of the Mathew Temperance
Institute, John and Michael, survive her. The remains will be brought
to this city this afternoon and the funeral will take place from the
northern station at 1 o'clock. |
| MORAN—Died in this city yesterday, 30 First street, Sarah, wife of
James Moran. |
| SWITZER—Died in this city yesterday, at the home of her parents, 25
Wilson street, Bessie A. Switzer, aged 1 year, 3 months and 17 days,
daughter of Arthur and Alice Switzer. |
| HEATON—Joseph H. Heaton, aged 29 years, died yesterday afternoon at
his late home, 43 Rock street. The funeral will take place tomorrow
afternoon at 2 o'clock. |
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