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April 27, 1916
The Daily Journal
East Saint Louis, Saint Clair County, Illinois
What is this article about?
In Mexico City, Mo., a 19-year-old messenger boy, inspired by dime novels, attempts to rob the Mexico Savings Bank. He fires a shot that misses bookkeeper Joe Guthrie and flees without taking anything after losing his nerve.
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BOY EMULATES NOVEL HERO
Messenger Turns Desperado and Attempts to Hold Up Bank, But Loses Nerve.
Mexico City, Mo., April 27.--An attempt was made yesterday to rob the Mexico Savings Bank. It was frustrated when a boy bandit, after firing one shot which whizzed past the head of Joe Guthrie, a bookkeeper, lost his "nerve" and fled.
"Hands up," commanded the youthful desperado as he approached Guthrie's window. The bookkeeper failed to respond, and the shot, which narrowly missed him, followed.
Several bank patrons were entering at the moment, and the lone bandit fled, apparently losing his nerve, just as he was about to follow Guthrie into his "cage."
The police are seeking a 19-year old messenger boy, who, they believe, attempted the robbery after weeks of persistent reading of "dime" novels.
Messenger Turns Desperado and Attempts to Hold Up Bank, But Loses Nerve.
Mexico City, Mo., April 27.--An attempt was made yesterday to rob the Mexico Savings Bank. It was frustrated when a boy bandit, after firing one shot which whizzed past the head of Joe Guthrie, a bookkeeper, lost his "nerve" and fled.
"Hands up," commanded the youthful desperado as he approached Guthrie's window. The bookkeeper failed to respond, and the shot, which narrowly missed him, followed.
Several bank patrons were entering at the moment, and the lone bandit fled, apparently losing his nerve, just as he was about to follow Guthrie into his "cage."
The police are seeking a 19-year old messenger boy, who, they believe, attempted the robbery after weeks of persistent reading of "dime" novels.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Bank Robbery
Boy Bandit
Dime Novels
Failed Attempt
Messenger Boy
What entities or persons were involved?
19 Year Old Messenger Boy
Joe Guthrie
Where did it happen?
Mexico City, Mo.
Story Details
Key Persons
19 Year Old Messenger Boy
Joe Guthrie
Location
Mexico City, Mo.
Event Date
April 27
Story Details
A 19-year-old messenger boy, influenced by dime novels, attempts to rob the Mexico Savings Bank by demanding 'Hands up' at the bookkeeper's window and firing a shot that misses Joe Guthrie, then flees upon losing his nerve as patrons enter.