Visitor Loses His Watch And Money on Jetty A gang of unarmed Chinese anced upon an American visitor, Mr. C. Webber, employed in the steward's department on board the s. President Taft, on No. 13 pontoon off The Bund late on Thursday evening and robbed him. The men took Mr. Webber's gold watch (with gold chain) and about U.S.$60 in notes. The total value of the loot was approximately $760 (Chinese currency).
The robbers escaped. The victim reported his loss, at about midnight, to detectives of the Central Station.
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