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LoC No.: 12012507

Title: The Great Taxicab Robbery: A True Detective Story

Note: Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "The Great Taxicab Robbery: A True Detective Story" by James H. Collins is a true crime narrative written in the early 20th century. This account unravels the details of an audacious robbery that occurred in New York City, providing an inside look into real police methods and the complexities of crime investigation. The story features a diverse cast of characters, including the perpetrators, the victims, and the diligent police officials, notably focusing on Commissioner George Dougherty and his efforts to uncover the truth behind the crime. The opening of the work introduces readers to the events surrounding the robbery on February 15, 1912, when two bank messengers are attacked in a taxicab while transporting a significant amount of currency. Collins outlines the public's reaction to the shocking crime, including criticism of the police force's ability to protect citizens and handle the situation. Amidst this dramatic backdrop, the narrative highlights the immediate responses by the police, emphasizing the challenges they face when dealing with crimes that take place in broad daylight among unsuspecting crowds. As the investigation unfolds, the reader is set to follow the intricate steps taken by law enforcement to solve the case and understand the criminal underworld of the period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Collins, James H. (James Hiram), 1873-

EBook No.: 53145

Published: Sep 25, 2016

Downloads: 79

Language: English

Subject: Crime -- New York (State) -- New York

Subject: Criminals -- New York (State) -- New York

Subject: Police -- New York (State) -- New York

Subject: Brigands and robbers

LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 12012507

Title: The Great Taxicab Robbery: A True Detective Story

Note: Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by ellinora and The Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from
images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Great Taxicab Robbery: A True Detective Story" by James H. Collins is a true crime narrative written in the early 20th century. This account unravels the details of an audacious robbery that occurred in New York City, providing an inside look into real police methods and the complexities of crime investigation. The story features a diverse cast of characters, including the perpetrators, the victims, and the diligent police officials, notably focusing on Commissioner George Dougherty and his efforts to uncover the truth behind the crime. The opening of the work introduces readers to the events surrounding the robbery on February 15, 1912, when two bank messengers are attacked in a taxicab while transporting a significant amount of currency. Collins outlines the public's reaction to the shocking crime, including criticism of the police force's ability to protect citizens and handle the situation. Amidst this dramatic backdrop, the narrative highlights the immediate responses by the police, emphasizing the challenges they face when dealing with crimes that take place in broad daylight among unsuspecting crowds. As the investigation unfolds, the reader is set to follow the intricate steps taken by law enforcement to solve the case and understand the criminal underworld of the period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Collins, James H. (James Hiram), 1873-

EBook No.: 53145

Published: Sep 25, 2016

Downloads: 79

Language: English

Subject: Crime -- New York (State) -- New York

Subject: Criminals -- New York (State) -- New York

Subject: Police -- New York (State) -- New York

Subject: Brigands and robbers

LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.