The New York herald., 1921-12-31

Charles Allmark. chauffeur, of 100
East Eighty-third street was taken
10 the Presbyterian Hospital last night
with bullet wound in his left leg as
a result Of a chase after two automo-
bile tire thieves who lifted spare tire
from a Rolls Royce touring car stand
ing at Madison avenue and Sixty
fourth street
Allmark, who is employed by Mrs.
Jennie Newcombe of $50 Park avenue,
was taking his car to that address
when he saw two men drive a black
touring car close to the curb near an
unguarded machine, swiftly detach
spare tire and continue their way.
He followed in his car until he reached
Eighty-sixth street. where he hailed
Patrolman John Mulrance of the East
Eighty-eigh street station, who
jumped on the running board and
drew his revolver.
Hold woman for Theft.
The two men in the car ahead discov-
cred they were being followed and put
but the chase continued along Madison
avenue until the cars reached Nintieth
street There the front car swerved
east with a sharp turn, and Allmark
followed. with such suddenness that
Mulrane was thrown to the street and
his revolver discharged.
A bullet struck the chauffeur in the
leg. but seeing Mulrane fell clear of the
wheels and was not seriously injured he
txopf uOlnr and nfCltad n NO t,.a1
man. Michael Curry. at Park avenue
The tire bandits had gained headway,
however. and Allmark, feeling faint from
loss Of blood, was forced to abandon the
chase. On returning to where Mulrane
had fallen he found the policeman suf-
fering from sprained wrist and bruises
and cuts on the face. The police are
said to have obtained the number Of the
car.
Badie Wood. 20. an actress. was ar
rested at her home. 1i31 Fifth avenue
last night and locked up in the West
~100th street station on n charge OF be-
Ing implicated In the burglary OF the
home OF Maud Hanlon. TAO West End
avenue. on July ~ last. when $4,000
worth OF furs and Jewelry was taken.
Detectives F'itgerald and Trojan said
they found in Miss Woods apartment
at the time of her arrest a $4,000 sable
coat and beaded bag valued at $3.50
which they say is the property of Miss
Hanlon.
The woman told the detectives that
she had received the coat and the bag
AZ presents from a friend
Bank Has n Stir.
Crowds In Madison Square had a thrill
az the noon hour yesterday when the big
bronze eagle perched above the doorway
cf the Garfield National Bank let out a
scream heard for a quarter of mile
around. That scream was the banks
method OF telling policemen and watch
men that something was wrong. and
while thousands of persons were running
toward the eagle a man inside the bank
was knocked down and arrested. charged
with attempted grand larceny
Alfred Duggan, 32, of 20S East 126th
street. who says he is an upholsterer.
presented check for s93 made out to
cash and signed MARY ID. Buckley"
That name had been forged on another
check recently. IL was stated. and warn
ing had been given the paying tellers.
John c. Becker the teller. asked Dug
gan how he wished the money. and put
his foot on a button which let loose the
siren, the first tryout Of the banks alarm
system.
Hearing the scream and observing the
commotion. Duggan started for the door.
leaving behind the cash which the teller
was pushing slowly through the win
dow. A special watchman caught Dug
gan and downed him. Policeman Healey
came through the doors revolver In hand
and as soon as Duggan was arrested. the
bird became quiet.
Arraigned before Magistrate Hating
Ia the Jefferson Market Court. Duggan
WAS held In $1,000 bail for hearing Janu-
airy 3. He said the check had been
given to him by woman he did not
know, and asserted he was innocent.