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January 2, 1902
The Topeka State Journal
Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
What is this article about?
Sir Edward Watson, a young English knight and mechanical engineer, attempted suicide by acid in a Brighton Beach street car. He will recover and face charges. Unemployed after arriving in the US six months ago to seek fortune.
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HE ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
Young English Knight Tries to End Life in a Street Car.
New York, Jan. 3.-Sir Edward Watson, the young English knight, cousin of Designer Watson of the Shamrock, who attempted to end his life with acid in a Brighton Beach street car late Tuesday night, will recover. At the Seney hospital, Brooklyn, the doctor said the man would be out in a couple of days. Watson refuses to explain why he had taken the poison. He will be arraigned in the Butler street court on a charge of attempted suicide.
Watson is a son of an English clergyman and is himself an educated man. He is a mechanical engineer. He came to this country six months ago to make his fortune. He had the friendship of Miles Bronson, superintendent of the Harlem branch of the New York Central road. Bronson is Sir Edward's cousin. The young knight at first refused the offer of a position with the Central. Three months ago he accepted a position with Dunn and Richards. He lost this place and has since been unable to get work.
Young English Knight Tries to End Life in a Street Car.
New York, Jan. 3.-Sir Edward Watson, the young English knight, cousin of Designer Watson of the Shamrock, who attempted to end his life with acid in a Brighton Beach street car late Tuesday night, will recover. At the Seney hospital, Brooklyn, the doctor said the man would be out in a couple of days. Watson refuses to explain why he had taken the poison. He will be arraigned in the Butler street court on a charge of attempted suicide.
Watson is a son of an English clergyman and is himself an educated man. He is a mechanical engineer. He came to this country six months ago to make his fortune. He had the friendship of Miles Bronson, superintendent of the Harlem branch of the New York Central road. Bronson is Sir Edward's cousin. The young knight at first refused the offer of a position with the Central. Three months ago he accepted a position with Dunn and Richards. He lost this place and has since been unable to get work.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Suicide Attempt
English Knight
Unemployment
New York
Mechanical Engineer
What entities or persons were involved?
Sir Edward Watson
Miles Bronson
Designer Watson
Where did it happen?
New York, Brighton Beach, Brooklyn
Story Details
Key Persons
Sir Edward Watson
Miles Bronson
Designer Watson
Location
New York, Brighton Beach, Brooklyn
Event Date
Jan. 3
Story Details
Sir Edward Watson attempted suicide with acid in a street car due to unemployment after failing to secure steady work in the US. He will recover and be charged.