Retraction

Quincy S. Treagre, manager of a peanut store in Grand Rapids, Mich., reported to police last fortnight that a gunman had robbed his place. He set his loss at $75. That figure appeared in newspaper accounts of the stickup. Last week Police Chief Frank J. O'Malley received an anonymous letter, which was soon published also. Text:

"That Treagre guy said he lost $75 Saturday, but I say he lost only $40.20. My boys are asking for a full split and I can't give 'em $20 each because I'll lose money on the job. Now I want you to see he puts a retraction in the papers. If he don't, he can't say he wasn't warned. So long, sucker."

(Signed) "John Dillinger."

"P. S. The above name is fictitious to protect an innocent person. Merry Christmas."

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