Automotive News Briefs: November 20, 1922

The New York Times

BERLIN, N. H., Nov. 19.—Joseph Balduc was killed and four other person were slightly injured today when an automobile left the road near the Bontook House, crashed through a fence and went over a bank into the Androscoggin River. Bolduc's body was carried to the bottom of the river with the car. The others swam to shore.

BERNHARDT IN AUTO MISHAP.

The New York Times

Actress Has Narrow Escape When Axle of Her Car Breaks.

PARIS, Nov. 19.—Sarah Bernhardt, while motoring to San Remo yesterday, had a narrow escape from injury. The rear axle of her automobile broke and the machine almost capsized.

Mme. Bernhardt, who suffered slightly from shock, proceeded on her journey by train.

Two Massachusetts Motorists Killed

The New York Times

BILLERICA, Mass., Nov. 19.—William F. Mahoney of Waverley and Edward D. Ryan of Mount Auburn were instantly killed early today when an automobile driven by Edward F. Lynch struck a telegraph pole at McElligott's Corner, South Billerica, and crashed into a stone wall. Lynch was not seriously injured.

Woman Killed When Car Overturns.

The New York Times

CONCORD, N. H., Nov. 19.—Mrs. Benjamin J. Brown of Waverley, Mass., was killed early today when an automobile driven by Edward C. Burns, also of Waverley, overturned at a sharp bend in a road near here. Her husband and Burns were only slightly injured. At an inquest Burns was exonerated of blame.

Woman's "Aid" in Chase Drives Bandit to Safety

The New York Times

When a robber was being pursued down Post Street, Yonkers, yesterday by Mrs. Mary T. Wheatley for snatching her purse, an Autoist volunteered to assume the burden of the chase. His offer was accepted, but after overtaking the fugitive the driver drove away with the suspect. Mrs. Wheatley, finding she had been tricked, notified the police.

Mrs. Wheatley lives at 68 Franklin Avenue, Yonkers. In the purse was $7 in cash and more than $50 in negotiable paper.

Captain D. A. Cooper of the Yonkers Detective Bureau believes the autoist was an accomplice.