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September 14, 1904
The Providence News
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
In Contoocook, N.H., on Sept. 14, Thomas Gregory, 45, attacked his wife, also 45, with an axe during a quarrel, inflicting a potentially fatal head wound, then fled; authorities are searching for him.
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WIFE DANGEROUSLY HURT
BY HUSBAND, WHO FLEES.
Contoocook, N. H., Sept. 14.-The local
authorities were active in their search
today for Thomas Gregory who inflicted
a severe wound with an axe on his wife's
head during the night and then disappeared from his home. The assault is
alleged to have resulted from a quarrel.
Mrs. Gregory early today was in a serious
condition and the physician who examined
her stated that the wound might prove
fatal.
Both Gregory and his wife are about
45 years of age.
BY HUSBAND, WHO FLEES.
Contoocook, N. H., Sept. 14.-The local
authorities were active in their search
today for Thomas Gregory who inflicted
a severe wound with an axe on his wife's
head during the night and then disappeared from his home. The assault is
alleged to have resulted from a quarrel.
Mrs. Gregory early today was in a serious
condition and the physician who examined
her stated that the wound might prove
fatal.
Both Gregory and his wife are about
45 years of age.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Family Drama
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Family
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Axe Assault
Domestic Quarrel
Husband Flees
Wife Injured
What entities or persons were involved?
Thomas Gregory
Mrs. Gregory
Where did it happen?
Contoocook, N. H.
Story Details
Key Persons
Thomas Gregory
Mrs. Gregory
Location
Contoocook, N. H.
Event Date
Sept. 14
Story Details
Thomas Gregory severely wounded his wife's head with an axe during a quarrel and fled; she is in serious condition and may die.