Friday, October 9, 2020

Bank Robbers Escape With Liberty Bonds, War Savings Stamps, Oct. 9, 1920

By the Associated Press: Grover, N.C., Oct. 9--Robbers blew open the vault of the Bank of Grover early today and rifled deposit boxes, escaping with Liberty bonds and War savings stamps estimated to be worth between $12,000 and $14,000. The burglars were unable to get into the stafe and no currency was taken. The authorities believe the robbers made their escape in an automobile, although no clue is known. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Saturday, October 9, 1920)

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