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March 11, 1910
The Sun
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
Janitor Christopher Iverson breaks into the Corn Exchange Bank at Norfolk and Grand streets to rescue night watchman Timothy Sweeney, stricken with paralysis inside. Mistaken for a burglar, Iverson aids Sweeney, who is hospitalized and expected to recover.
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BROKE
INTO
THE
BANK.
Supposed Burglar Was Trying to Reach Sick Watchman.
A man in the street saw a man break a window of the East Side branch of the Corn Exchange Bank at Norfolk and Grand streets, about 7 o'clock last night, and set up a yell that the bank was being robbed.
But the man who broke the window didn't run away. He calmly crawled through the hole he had made. A few minutes later he poked out his head and yelled for help. He had no trouble in getting it.
Soon it was all explained. Timothy Sweeney, the night watchman, who was locked in the bank, had been stricken with paralysis. Christopher Iverson, janitor of the house next door, heard his moans and knowing that there was no other way to get at the man at once broke the window and went to his assistance.
Sweeney, who has been employed in the bank for the last eight years, was sent to Gouverneur Hospital. He probably will recover. He lives at 207 Bedford street, Brooklyn.
INTO
THE
BANK.
Supposed Burglar Was Trying to Reach Sick Watchman.
A man in the street saw a man break a window of the East Side branch of the Corn Exchange Bank at Norfolk and Grand streets, about 7 o'clock last night, and set up a yell that the bank was being robbed.
But the man who broke the window didn't run away. He calmly crawled through the hole he had made. A few minutes later he poked out his head and yelled for help. He had no trouble in getting it.
Soon it was all explained. Timothy Sweeney, the night watchman, who was locked in the bank, had been stricken with paralysis. Christopher Iverson, janitor of the house next door, heard his moans and knowing that there was no other way to get at the man at once broke the window and went to his assistance.
Sweeney, who has been employed in the bank for the last eight years, was sent to Gouverneur Hospital. He probably will recover. He lives at 207 Bedford street, Brooklyn.
What sub-type of article is it?
Heroic Act
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Misfortune
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Bank Break In
Paralysis Rescue
Watchman Aid
Mistaken Burglar
What entities or persons were involved?
Timothy Sweeney
Christopher Iverson
Where did it happen?
East Side Branch Of The Corn Exchange Bank At Norfolk And Grand Streets
Story Details
Key Persons
Timothy Sweeney
Christopher Iverson
Location
East Side Branch Of The Corn Exchange Bank At Norfolk And Grand Streets
Event Date
About 7 O'clock Last Night
Story Details
Janitor Christopher Iverson breaks bank window to rescue paralyzed watchman Timothy Sweeney locked inside, mistaken for burglar by passerby; Sweeney hospitalized and expected to recover.