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Filene found them in city directories: James Doyle, depot foreman, Northern Pacific Railroad; Frank Appleton, night watchman.
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Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
He was rescued by a night watchman.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
The 2006 film – centered on a night watchman at the Museum of Natural History whose job takes an exciting turn when the exhibits come to life – became a massive hit.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Magnus Anderson was elected night watchman at Grove City at a salary of $25 per month with a bonus of $1 for each arrest.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
He was rescued by a night watchman.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
The 2006 film – centered on a night watchman at the Museum of Natural History whose job takes an exciting turn when the exhibits come to life – became a massive hit.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Magnus Anderson was elected night watchman at Grove City at a salary of $25 per month with a bonus of $1 for each arrest.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Night watchman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/night%20watchman. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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