Mr, Latham entered the. post office Jat 120 pin. to post a letter, and while he was purchasing stamps, three men walked in, They were all armed and Jwhile one of them remained at the Jdoor as a look-out, the other two approached Mr. Latham and the Russian Indy and ordered them to Jnand over their money and valuables.
Speaking broken English, one of the robbers demanded money from Mr. Latham, but although the latter had only a little more than a dollar in his pocket, he would not gave in and pushed his intimidator away, shouting to the clerk to" telephone to the Police, One Shot. Fired When the bandit, who was robbing the Russian lady, heard Mr. Latham shout, he turned around and fired one shot,' the bullet penetrating Mr. Latham's back and coming out in front, As soon as the robbers saw him fall, they took to their heels and "The Russian lady went to his assistance and told one of the clerks to bring some water, while another tele phoned the Shanghai Fire Brigade headquarters and asked for an emer~ money ambulance, which was "sent 125 pam.
Bleeding profusely, Mr, Latham was {taken to the Country Hospital, but was pronounced dead on admission. A preliminary inquest was held at the hospital at 330 p.m, and was postponed to next Tuesday.
Police could get little information about the robbers since the Russian lady was greatly shocked and could give Police but few details of the hold-up, "Her loss, the diamond ring, iwas estimated. at. approximately $500.
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