Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 September 1901 — Gambler Steals $14,270. [ARTICLE]

Gambler Steals $14,270.

One of the boldest hold-ups ever known here took place in the Climax resort at Nashville, Tenn., when a gambler secured temporary possession of a purse containing $4,270 in gold and greenbacks. The banker had deposited the money in a book on the table, and was counting out the tickets when Tom Johnson picked up the book. The banker ordered JohnßQn to put the money down, but he had a revolver thrust in his face. There were five men in the room, and Johnson covered all of them, while he backed out of the door. Johnson was finally overhauled by a policeman. The money was recovered, and Johnson was committed to jail. He gave as an excuse for his escapade that the house owed him money.