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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1926

Page

7

Million in Jewels Brought Hidden in Vest Pocket

A traveler carried over 8,000 miles a jewel hoard valued at a million dollars to the India pavilion at the sesqui centennial exposition in Philadelphia. Ganeshi Lall Jr of Agra India owns the gems including emeralds rubies sapphires and pearls with a 3 carat emerald valued at 250000 once owned by Mumtaz Mahel wife of Shah Jahan.

Philadelphia India Ganeshi Lall, Jr Ganeshi Lall Agra Yapréas Mumtaz Mahel Shah Jahan

Three Girls Rescue Drowning Man at Clarendon Beach

Three expert swimmers from Chicago plunged into Lake Michigan off Clarendon Beach to rescue J. C. Thornton who was drowning. Lifesaving effort followed by Thornton being pulled to shore in stable condition. Authorities praised the swift action of the rescuers.

Chicago Lake Michigan J. C. Thornton Clarendon Beach

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