Winston-Salem, Feb. 23 (AP)—The Bank of Stokes County, located at King, N.C., 15 miles from here, was robbed early this morning. Officials of the bank say the loss will exceed$50000. An acetylene torch was used to cut a hole in the back of a small safe, and from this the thieves lifted their loot. They left a part of the contents in the safe, being unable to handle some of the articles on account of heat created by the torch.
H.H. Leake, cashier, said the safe last night contained $7,000 in currency, $1,000 in gold, and $1,200 in silver. There were also stocks and bonds in considerable amount, all registered, and about $35,000 in negotiable notes. The entire loss is covered by insurance.
The robbers left no clue to their identify and although a finger print expert has made careful survey of the scene, he has not yet found much that will give a clue.
From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 1926
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