FREDERICK WILLIAM OTTO
Providence, Rhode Island
Veteran Journeyman Jeweler of Providence, R. I., Dies as Result of Injuries Caused by Being Hit by an Automobile
PROVIDENCE, R. I., March 7.—Frederick W. Otto, 70 years old, one of the old-school journeymen jewelers who for the past 18 years has been in the employ of the Bassett Jewelry Co. died at the Rhode Island Hospital on Tuesday afternoon as the result of a fracture of the skull. Mr. Otto was seriously injured at the corner of Elmwood Ave, and Public St., about 7:30 o’clock on the morning of Feb. 23, while on his way to work and never recovered from the injuries.
The aged jeweler was crossing Public St. to take a trolley car on his way down town, when he was struck and knocked down by an automobile driven by Herbert P. Snow of Marlboro St., East Greenwich, R. I., who is being held in the sum of $4,000 to answer to a charge of reckless driving. If this charge is sustained the more serious one of manslaughter may be preferred against him.
Frederick William Otto was the son of Charles Ott and was born at Newark, N. J., Jan. 15, 1855, and after attaining his education in the public schools of that city following which he was apprenticed to learn the jewelers’ trade. He found employment in various plants in Newark and New York city until the early 80’s, when he came to New England and for the past 41 years he had been a resident of Providence and was employed by various concerns. For the past 18 years he had been employed by the Bassett Jewelry Co. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Harriet E. (Ashwell) Otto; a daughter, Mrs. Harold Sherman and one grand-daughter, Miss Phyllis Sherman.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 11th March 1925
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CHARLES C. WINANS
Toledo, Ohio
Charles C. Winans, Toledo, O., Jeweler Dies After Being Removed from Gas Filled Room
Toledo, O., Nov. 24.—Charles C. Winans, 67 years old, a manufacturing jeweler, at 707 Adams St., died at 5 P. M., Tuesday, Nov. 16 at St. Vincent’s Hospital. He was found unconscious in his apartment, 452 11th St., by the police, who stated the room was filled with escaping gas.
Mr. Winans was a native of Hayesville, O. He came to Toledo 25 years ago and had been in the jewelry business 20 years. He was a member of the Elks’ lodge. Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. F. T. Bradford and Mrs. Bessie Glazier of Toledo and Mrs. George Maynard of Oak Grove, Mich., and two brothers, William and James Winans of Toledo. The body was removed to the Cassidy & Pahle mortuary, 1046 Dorr St., pending funeral arrangements.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular- 1st December 1926
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Toledo, Ohio
Charles C. Winans, Toledo, O., Jeweler Dies After Being Removed from Gas Filled Room
Toledo, O., Nov. 24.—Charles C. Winans, 67 years old, a manufacturing jeweler, at 707 Adams St., died at 5 P. M., Tuesday, Nov. 16 at St. Vincent’s Hospital. He was found unconscious in his apartment, 452 11th St., by the police, who stated the room was filled with escaping gas.
Mr. Winans was a native of Hayesville, O. He came to Toledo 25 years ago and had been in the jewelry business 20 years. He was a member of the Elks’ lodge. Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. F. T. Bradford and Mrs. Bessie Glazier of Toledo and Mrs. George Maynard of Oak Grove, Mich., and two brothers, William and James Winans of Toledo. The body was removed to the Cassidy & Pahle mortuary, 1046 Dorr St., pending funeral arrangements.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular- 1st December 1926
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DAVID L. WINCHESTER
Hicksville, Long Island
What was at first believed to be financial worries caused David L. Winchester, a jeweler at Hicksville, L. I., to shoot and kill his wife and then take his own life last Wednesday night. Reports later indicated, however, that the jeweler owed only about $500, and that many of his relatives and friends were ready to give him financial assistance if it was needed. An examination of the bodies shortly after the shooting indicated that the jeweler had shot his wife three times and then had fired two shots at himself. The tragedy occurred in the rear of the store at 73 Broadway, Hicksville, where the couple lived. The pair are survived by an 18 months’ old son, who is said to be living with the parents of the child’s mother. The police are conducting an investigation to determine where the jeweler obtained the revolver and the ammunition which he used.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 1st December 1926
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Hicksville, Long Island
What was at first believed to be financial worries caused David L. Winchester, a jeweler at Hicksville, L. I., to shoot and kill his wife and then take his own life last Wednesday night. Reports later indicated, however, that the jeweler owed only about $500, and that many of his relatives and friends were ready to give him financial assistance if it was needed. An examination of the bodies shortly after the shooting indicated that the jeweler had shot his wife three times and then had fired two shots at himself. The tragedy occurred in the rear of the store at 73 Broadway, Hicksville, where the couple lived. The pair are survived by an 18 months’ old son, who is said to be living with the parents of the child’s mother. The police are conducting an investigation to determine where the jeweler obtained the revolver and the ammunition which he used.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 1st December 1926
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WALTER BROWN
Attleboro, Massachusetts
Walter Brown, of Attleboro, employed at H.F. Barrow & Co.'s shop, had his hand caught in a wire coiler last week, and lost one finger.
Source: The Jewelers' Review - 24th November 1897
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Attleboro, Massachusetts
Walter Brown, of Attleboro, employed at H.F. Barrow & Co.'s shop, had his hand caught in a wire coiler last week, and lost one finger.
Source: The Jewelers' Review - 24th November 1897
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E.B. CHAMBERS
Santa Barbara, California
Suicide of E.B. Chambers
Santa Barbara, Cal., Jan. 13. — Last Friday evening, about 6 o’clock, E. B. Chambers, of this place, committed suicide by taking arsenic. He was one of the old residents of Santa Barbara, having lived here for over 20 years, during all of which time he was a leading jeweler. For over a year past he had been confined to his bed by sickness and was unable to attend to any business, this fact making him very despondent. In some unknown manner he obtained arsenic and took a dose of it.
A coroner’s jury returned a verdict in accordance with the facts. Deceased leaves a widow and two daughters, one of whom, Aliss Della Chambers, is assistant public librarian; the other, Aliss Cable Chambers, is a teacher in the kindergarten schools.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular- 18th January 1899
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Santa Barbara, California
Suicide of E.B. Chambers
Santa Barbara, Cal., Jan. 13. — Last Friday evening, about 6 o’clock, E. B. Chambers, of this place, committed suicide by taking arsenic. He was one of the old residents of Santa Barbara, having lived here for over 20 years, during all of which time he was a leading jeweler. For over a year past he had been confined to his bed by sickness and was unable to attend to any business, this fact making him very despondent. In some unknown manner he obtained arsenic and took a dose of it.
A coroner’s jury returned a verdict in accordance with the facts. Deceased leaves a widow and two daughters, one of whom, Aliss Della Chambers, is assistant public librarian; the other, Aliss Cable Chambers, is a teacher in the kindergarten schools.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular- 18th January 1899
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C.W. SPRAGUE
Lisbon, North Dakota
Jeweler's Face Burned
Lisbon, N.D., Nov. 24. - While C.W. Sprague, jeweler, at Lisbon, was working over a lighted alcohol lamp, the vessel holding the fluid was shattered by an explosion of the alcohol, burning him in the face and on the hands quite severely. His hair was considerably singed, and his eyebrows and moustache burned off.
Source: The Jewelers' Review- 1st December 1897
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Lisbon, North Dakota
Jeweler's Face Burned
Lisbon, N.D., Nov. 24. - While C.W. Sprague, jeweler, at Lisbon, was working over a lighted alcohol lamp, the vessel holding the fluid was shattered by an explosion of the alcohol, burning him in the face and on the hands quite severely. His hair was considerably singed, and his eyebrows and moustache burned off.
Source: The Jewelers' Review- 1st December 1897
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DAN REAMER
Oil City, Pennsylvania
Hands Badly Burned
Oil City, Pa., Dec.16. - Dan Reamer, who is employed in L.T. Chapman's jewelry store, was painfully burned about the hands while at work on Saturday. He was engaged in cleaning a clock and had poured a quantity of benzine in a pan to be used for that purpose. Reamer had neglected to turn out the gas which burned in a gas jet beside him, and the fluid in the pan ignited from the blaze. The front part of the young man's body was in an instant all ablaze, and but for the prompt assistance of Bert Keplinger, another employé in the store, who succeeded in extinguishing the fire. Reamer would doubtless have been seriously burned. As it was, his hands are badly burned, and it will be some time before he is able to work again.
Source: The Jewelers' Review - 22nd December 1897
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Oil City, Pennsylvania
Hands Badly Burned
Oil City, Pa., Dec.16. - Dan Reamer, who is employed in L.T. Chapman's jewelry store, was painfully burned about the hands while at work on Saturday. He was engaged in cleaning a clock and had poured a quantity of benzine in a pan to be used for that purpose. Reamer had neglected to turn out the gas which burned in a gas jet beside him, and the fluid in the pan ignited from the blaze. The front part of the young man's body was in an instant all ablaze, and but for the prompt assistance of Bert Keplinger, another employé in the store, who succeeded in extinguishing the fire. Reamer would doubtless have been seriously burned. As it was, his hands are badly burned, and it will be some time before he is able to work again.
Source: The Jewelers' Review - 22nd December 1897
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THOMAS HARPER
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
Thomas Harper, employed as a elevator boy at Hardy & Hayes Fifth avenue jewelry store, had two toes on his right foot taken off by the elevator last week. He was removed to the Homeopathic Hospital. He is 15 years old and resides at 113 Market street, Allegheny.
Source: The Jewelers' Review - 5th January 1898
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Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
Thomas Harper, employed as a elevator boy at Hardy & Hayes Fifth avenue jewelry store, had two toes on his right foot taken off by the elevator last week. He was removed to the Homeopathic Hospital. He is 15 years old and resides at 113 Market street, Allegheny.
Source: The Jewelers' Review - 5th January 1898
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J.J. FOGERTY
New York
J.J. Fogerty, publisher of "The Jewelers' Review," met with a painful accident a week ago Friday, which his physician says will confine him to his bed for the next two months. He was on his way home about 6:30 p.m. Friday, and when near the corner of West 127th street and Eighth avenue, he was knocked down by a hansom cab, the hind wheels of which passed over his right leg, breaking it just above the ankle. He was taken in a carriage to his residence, No.253 West 131st street, where the limb was set.
Source: The Jewelers' Review - 19th May 1897
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New York
J.J. Fogerty, publisher of "The Jewelers' Review," met with a painful accident a week ago Friday, which his physician says will confine him to his bed for the next two months. He was on his way home about 6:30 p.m. Friday, and when near the corner of West 127th street and Eighth avenue, he was knocked down by a hansom cab, the hind wheels of which passed over his right leg, breaking it just above the ankle. He was taken in a carriage to his residence, No.253 West 131st street, where the limb was set.
Source: The Jewelers' Review - 19th May 1897
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LALANCE & GROSJEAN Mfg. Co.
Woodhaven, New York
An employé of Lalance & Grosjean's factory at Woodhaven, attempted on Saturday to kill Superintendent Ball, but was prevented from carrying out his murderous work by other employés, who promptly knocked him down, taking a heavily loaded revolver from him as he was in the act of firing on the superintendent.
Source: The Jewelers' Review - 21st July 1897
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Woodhaven, New York
An employé of Lalance & Grosjean's factory at Woodhaven, attempted on Saturday to kill Superintendent Ball, but was prevented from carrying out his murderous work by other employés, who promptly knocked him down, taking a heavily loaded revolver from him as he was in the act of firing on the superintendent.
Source: The Jewelers' Review - 21st July 1897
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FRANCIS J. MURPHY
Providence, Rhode Island
Francis J. Murphy, a well known journeyman jeweler, 56 years old, is confined to his home on Preston St. by injuries sustained when knocked down by an automobile a few evenings ago. He has a fractured rib and multiple cuts and bruises.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 15th December 1927
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Providence, Rhode Island
Francis J. Murphy, a well known journeyman jeweler, 56 years old, is confined to his home on Preston St. by injuries sustained when knocked down by an automobile a few evenings ago. He has a fractured rib and multiple cuts and bruises.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 15th December 1927
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EVERETT S. HORTON
Attleboro, Massachusetts
A party of Attleboro jewelers had a narrow escape in a collision near the gate of the Ponham Club, Providence, last Tuesday afternoon. An automobile owned by George H. Snell and containing Mr. Snell, Major Everett S. Horton, David E. Makepeace, Jesse Carpenter and J. Thomas Inman was struck by an electric car which came round a dangerous curve at a fast clip. Major Horton was seated nearest the electric car and sustained cuts about the face and a general shaking up. Mr. Inman and Mr. Carpenter were slightly bruised. Major Horton was conveyed home in an automobile owned by J. Perry Carpenter, Providence. Mr. Horton will escape without any serious results from the accident: It was a narrow escape and demanded prompt work by Mr. Snell and the motorman to avert a more disastrous crash.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular- 5th August 1908
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Attleboro, Massachusetts
A party of Attleboro jewelers had a narrow escape in a collision near the gate of the Ponham Club, Providence, last Tuesday afternoon. An automobile owned by George H. Snell and containing Mr. Snell, Major Everett S. Horton, David E. Makepeace, Jesse Carpenter and J. Thomas Inman was struck by an electric car which came round a dangerous curve at a fast clip. Major Horton was seated nearest the electric car and sustained cuts about the face and a general shaking up. Mr. Inman and Mr. Carpenter were slightly bruised. Major Horton was conveyed home in an automobile owned by J. Perry Carpenter, Providence. Mr. Horton will escape without any serious results from the accident: It was a narrow escape and demanded prompt work by Mr. Snell and the motorman to avert a more disastrous crash.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular- 5th August 1908
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EDWARD HUFTY
New York
Edward Hufty, said to be a jeweler, living at 225 W. 25th St., was struck by a 23d St. westbound car Wednesday night while crossing Seventh Ave. and thrown 10 feet. When picked up he was unconscious and was hurried to the New York Hospital, where it was learned that he had received a fracture of two ribs, concussion of the brain and several other injuries to his body. Mr. Hufty is 60 years old.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 18th February 1903
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New York
Edward Hufty, said to be a jeweler, living at 225 W. 25th St., was struck by a 23d St. westbound car Wednesday night while crossing Seventh Ave. and thrown 10 feet. When picked up he was unconscious and was hurried to the New York Hospital, where it was learned that he had received a fracture of two ribs, concussion of the brain and several other injuries to his body. Mr. Hufty is 60 years old.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 18th February 1903
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FRANK O. COOMBS
North Attleboro, Massachusetts
Frank O. Coombs, one of the best known engravers in the Attleboros, suffered a serious and painful injury recently while descending a flight of stairs at his home on Park St. In some manner, he lost his balance and fell headlong the entire distance to the floor below, fracturing his left arm and dislocating his shoulder. He will be laid up for a good many weeks, and his detention from business will be keenly regretted by those who depend upon his exceptional skill. His work on souvenir spoons is known throughout the country.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 4th February 1903
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North Attleboro, Massachusetts
Frank O. Coombs, one of the best known engravers in the Attleboros, suffered a serious and painful injury recently while descending a flight of stairs at his home on Park St. In some manner, he lost his balance and fell headlong the entire distance to the floor below, fracturing his left arm and dislocating his shoulder. He will be laid up for a good many weeks, and his detention from business will be keenly regretted by those who depend upon his exceptional skill. His work on souvenir spoons is known throughout the country.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 4th February 1903
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MAX M. ROLLINS (ROLINSKY)
Youngstown, Ohio
Despondent Jeweler Kills Himself with a Revolver
Youngstown, O., April 13.—Max M. Rollins committed suicide, this afternoon, with a revolver, in his store, shooting himself over the heart and sending a second bullet through the right temple into the brain. The reports were heard by an elevator boy, who called an officer. Rollins was found dead, sitting in a chair at his desk. For many years Rollins peddled jewelry. Two years ago he opened a store. The venture was not a success and it is supposed that this fact made him despondent. He was 46 years old and single. Two years ago he had his name changed, by the Legislature, from Rolinsky to Rollins.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 16th April 1902
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Youngstown, Ohio
Despondent Jeweler Kills Himself with a Revolver
Youngstown, O., April 13.—Max M. Rollins committed suicide, this afternoon, with a revolver, in his store, shooting himself over the heart and sending a second bullet through the right temple into the brain. The reports were heard by an elevator boy, who called an officer. Rollins was found dead, sitting in a chair at his desk. For many years Rollins peddled jewelry. Two years ago he opened a store. The venture was not a success and it is supposed that this fact made him despondent. He was 46 years old and single. Two years ago he had his name changed, by the Legislature, from Rolinsky to Rollins.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 16th April 1902
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DAVID PRESTON
Hamilton, Ontario
The little daughter of David Preston, Hamilton, Ont., had a narrow escape from death Saturday, Nov. 26. The family live in the rear of the workshop and the chiid, who is only 15 months old, got into the shop and drank a quantity of poisonous fluid used in gilding. Medical aid arrived just in time to save her life.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 7th December 1910
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Hamilton, Ontario
The little daughter of David Preston, Hamilton, Ont., had a narrow escape from death Saturday, Nov. 26. The family live in the rear of the workshop and the chiid, who is only 15 months old, got into the shop and drank a quantity of poisonous fluid used in gilding. Medical aid arrived just in time to save her life.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 7th December 1910
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BARNARD METZGER
Portland, Oregon
Barnard Metzger, in the employ of the Keystone Jewelry Store, 121 1st St., this city, was shot by his wife one day about a week ago, she having entered his store at an early hour in the morning when there were no customers present. Metzger is 42 years of age. The woman fired five shots, only one of which took effect. The injury is said to be painful but not serious. Metzger at one time conducted a store of his own at 7th and Washington Sts., Portland, but filed a petition in bankruptcy last May.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 7th December 1910
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Portland, Oregon
Barnard Metzger, in the employ of the Keystone Jewelry Store, 121 1st St., this city, was shot by his wife one day about a week ago, she having entered his store at an early hour in the morning when there were no customers present. Metzger is 42 years of age. The woman fired five shots, only one of which took effect. The injury is said to be painful but not serious. Metzger at one time conducted a store of his own at 7th and Washington Sts., Portland, but filed a petition in bankruptcy last May.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 7th December 1910
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FRED ZEPURNEEK
Plainville, Massachusetts
Fred Zepurneek, the night watchman at the Company’s shops at Plainville, was severely burned about the face and hands, last Friday, by the bursting of one of the steam pipes in the engine room. Zepurneek was getting up steam for the opening of the shops at 7 A.M. when the accident happened. On account of the break employers depending on power were obliged to stop work for the day. The Plainville Stock Co. and the Whiting & Davis Co. were hard hit by the suspending of work on account of the great number of orders they must get out for the Christmas trade.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 7th December 1910
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Plainville, Massachusetts
Fred Zepurneek, the night watchman at the Company’s shops at Plainville, was severely burned about the face and hands, last Friday, by the bursting of one of the steam pipes in the engine room. Zepurneek was getting up steam for the opening of the shops at 7 A.M. when the accident happened. On account of the break employers depending on power were obliged to stop work for the day. The Plainville Stock Co. and the Whiting & Davis Co. were hard hit by the suspending of work on account of the great number of orders they must get out for the Christmas trade.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 7th December 1910
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MARTIN MOWER
Kavenna, Ohio
Martin Mower, 65 years old, who was well known as a repairer of jewelry, was burned to death, Nov. 24, at Kavenna, Ohio. Mower, with a number of others, had rooms in the building, which caught fire about 1:30 in the morning. The other occupants escaped, but all efforts to reach the jeweler failed and his charred remains were recovered the next afternoon. It is believed that a lamp exploded in Mower's room, where he was asleep, as the blaze started in that vicinity of the house.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 7th December 1910
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Kavenna, Ohio
Martin Mower, 65 years old, who was well known as a repairer of jewelry, was burned to death, Nov. 24, at Kavenna, Ohio. Mower, with a number of others, had rooms in the building, which caught fire about 1:30 in the morning. The other occupants escaped, but all efforts to reach the jeweler failed and his charred remains were recovered the next afternoon. It is believed that a lamp exploded in Mower's room, where he was asleep, as the blaze started in that vicinity of the house.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 7th December 1910
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JOHN LENNON
Attleboro, Massachusetts
John Lennon, for several years a jeweler at Attleboro, and a resident of Pawtucket, was killed while falling from a freight train at Rochester, N.Y. early Thursday morning while stealing a ride.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 10th November 1915
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Attleboro, Massachusetts
John Lennon, for several years a jeweler at Attleboro, and a resident of Pawtucket, was killed while falling from a freight train at Rochester, N.Y. early Thursday morning while stealing a ride.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 10th November 1915
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