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June 3, 1934
Mcallen Daily Monitor
Mcallen, Brownsville, Harlingen, Hidalgo County, Cameron County, Texas
What is this article about?
In Anahuac, Texas, on June 2, two young Black men tried to rob the Security State Bank but failed. Assistant cashier Mrs. F. C. Mull was threatened at gunpoint, and $12.50 was taken before her husband alerted authorities, leading to their arrests.
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Negroes Jailed When
Bank Holdup Fails
ANAHUAC, Tex., June 2. (P) - Two young negro men were in jail here tonight following an unsuccessful attempt to rob the Security State Bank shortly after the institution opened for business today.
Mrs. F. C. Mull, assistant cashier, reported that she accepted a deposit before the money vault was opened and a moment after the cashier walked from the bank, a young negro man stepped in and after pointing a pistol at her, demanded money.
Mrs. Mull said that the negro seized $12.50, the amount of the day's first deposit and that her husband, who is cashier of the bank, slipped out the back door and secured aid.
The negro was arrested as he started to leave the bank and another negro, found in the vicinity, was held as an accomplice.
Bank Holdup Fails
ANAHUAC, Tex., June 2. (P) - Two young negro men were in jail here tonight following an unsuccessful attempt to rob the Security State Bank shortly after the institution opened for business today.
Mrs. F. C. Mull, assistant cashier, reported that she accepted a deposit before the money vault was opened and a moment after the cashier walked from the bank, a young negro man stepped in and after pointing a pistol at her, demanded money.
Mrs. Mull said that the negro seized $12.50, the amount of the day's first deposit and that her husband, who is cashier of the bank, slipped out the back door and secured aid.
The negro was arrested as he started to leave the bank and another negro, found in the vicinity, was held as an accomplice.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Bank Holdup
Failed Robbery
Arrest
Anahuac Texas
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. F. C. Mull
F. C. Mull
Two Young Negro Men
Where did it happen?
Anahuac, Tex.
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. F. C. Mull
F. C. Mull
Two Young Negro Men
Location
Anahuac, Tex.
Event Date
June 2
Story Details
Two young negro men attempted to rob the Security State Bank in Anahuac, Tex., shortly after opening. Mrs. F. C. Mull, assistant cashier, was held at gunpoint and $12.50 was taken. Her husband, the cashier, got help, leading to the arrest of one robber as he left and another nearby as an accomplice.