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February 19, 1923
Daily Kennebec Journal
Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine
What is this article about?
Cornelius T. Mara, 37, Navy Yard boss welder, found frozen to death on Little Harbor road in Portsmouth, N.H., on Feb. 17 amid extreme cold (12 below). Discovered by boys; cries ignored by neighbors. Leaves widow and two sons.
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Portsmouth Navy
Yard Foreman Found
Frozen to Death
Portsmouth, N. H., Feb. 17.—
Cornelius T. Mara, 37, boss welder
at the Navy Yard, was found frozen
to death on the Little Harbor road
today. The morning was the cold-
est of the season, 12 below. The
discovery was made by small boys,
who notified the police.
The medical referee stated that
Mara had been dead several hours.
Neighbors report that they had
heard cries for assistance earlier in
the day, but did not investigate.
Mara leaves a widow and two sons.
Yard Foreman Found
Frozen to Death
Portsmouth, N. H., Feb. 17.—
Cornelius T. Mara, 37, boss welder
at the Navy Yard, was found frozen
to death on the Little Harbor road
today. The morning was the cold-
est of the season, 12 below. The
discovery was made by small boys,
who notified the police.
The medical referee stated that
Mara had been dead several hours.
Neighbors report that they had
heard cries for assistance earlier in
the day, but did not investigate.
Mara leaves a widow and two sons.
What sub-type of article is it?
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Frozen Death
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Cold Snap
Accidental Death
What entities or persons were involved?
Cornelius T. Mara
Where did it happen?
Portsmouth, N. H., Little Harbor Road
Story Details
Key Persons
Cornelius T. Mara
Location
Portsmouth, N. H., Little Harbor Road
Event Date
Feb. 17
Story Details
Cornelius T. Mara, 37, boss welder at the Navy Yard, was found frozen to death on the Little Harbor road during the coldest morning of the season, 12 below. Discovery made by small boys who notified police. Dead several hours; neighbors heard cries but did not investigate. Leaves a widow and two sons.