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100 Years Ago: A Holdup in Marlborough

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Aug. 22, 1911: Holdup Near Post Office: Hudson Man Said to be the Victim of Assault and Robbery Monday

The police are working on a reported hold up, which is said to have taken place near the Grand Army building Monday afternoon. It is reported that the person held up comes from Hudson and that he was in the corridor of the building when his assailant grabbed him by the throat and got away with a sum of money, varying from $30 to a larger amount. The man, who was assailed it is said, showed marks on his throat produced by usage he received in the tussle. 

 

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