The Archive · 1939

American Arrested After Joy Ride Disarmed of Pistol by Del Monte Manager

Mr, N. W. Russell, a civil employee of the United States Marine Purchasing Office, was formally arrested at the U. S. Court for China at 2.15 pin yesterday and charged with committing an assault with a dangerous weapon and carrying a concealed weapon. "He was subsequently released on bail of G.$200. Mr. Russell is to answer the charges next Wednesday at 10 am. in the U. S, Court.

Russell was taken into custody by Municipal Police at 2.30 a.m. Wédne: day morning as he left the Del Monte cabaret after creating considerable disturbance by careening up the drive behind the wheel of a hired car with the terrified chauffeur at his side.

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