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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1927
Page
5
Michigan bankers propose a vigilante system to deter bank hold ups. County committees enlist farmers and armed volunteers to patrol routes and concealment spots, with state police aid. The plan aims to neutralize bandit surprise and foster rapid pursuit and capture.
Representatives from 18 banks voted to adopt a county vigilante plan to deter bank violence. The Washtenaw County Bankers federation was formed with officers including President William L. Walz and Chairman Daniel F. Zimmerman to assemble three armed men per community for rapid response to bank robberies.
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