Treasure Seekers Set Sights On Vigo Bay Riches
In Vigo Bay northern Spain, a 1702 plate fleet carried an immense treasure valued at about 120 million dollars in gold silver and jewels. English and French forces clashed with Spanish defenders, sinking many ships and securing only a small loot before the rest vanished to the bay's depths. Now wealthy Britons plan fresh salvage using modern gear.
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Portsmouth
Hug
Vigo Bay
Spain
Voranz
Alchem
Vaual
Chaaubriand
Hopsan
Siipa
Duke of Ormonde
Albho
Scotchman
Salvage Work Advances on Scapa Loch Wrecks
Edinburgh April 21 German fleet wrecks at Scapa Flow are being raised with destroyers already surfaced. Salvagers report boats pulled up heavy with seaweed and barnacle for breaking up. They plan to begin raising the 26 000 ton battleship Hindenburg next year.
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Scatahlow Yisdds
Edinburgh
Calf and Mule Die in Barn Fire on Buchanan Farm
A calf and a mule perished in a barn fire four miles southeast of Independence on Monday. The Farrell barn, one of the oldest in the area, was destroyed while Charles Place and his brother operated a corn shredder feeding fodder into the barn. Farrell, responding to the alarm, was burned on the neck by embers. Insurance is expected to cover the loss.
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Indenendence
I. CO. Farrell
Charles Place
Mr. Placa
Mr. Farrell
Caglens
Als
Wf. Hazlett
Te Sorious Hiness
Henry Snyder
Dormer Kealdent
Gurned
Russell Hallett
HA. Hallett
Aberdean
Atr
Mallett
Hila Holmes
Independence
Torauado
Ulinois
Indiana
American Ted Cross Society
John Anderson
Dubuque
L. W. Irwin
M. Rt. Grierly
Fifi Avenue
Brierly
Irwin Family to Move June 1 as They Build in Cedar Haplda
Mr and Mrs Irwin plan possession June 1 and will leave for Cedar Haplda to construct their new house. They have lived in the southeast part of the city for several years while Mrs Mayes has returned from Paris. Their children stayed with grandparents during the absence. Rain and hailstorm hit Wednesday night. hail was small and caused no damage, rain was welcome for crops and spring plowing continues.
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Irwin
France
TE. Ix. Mayes
Paris
Mayes
J. I Hinkhouse
Thin Chy
Unsettled Weather Follows Rain and Lightning Shower
After days of clouds rain arrived yesterday with brief lightning and thunder. A light shower produced about .05 inch of precipitation. Monday’s damp air and a north wind chilled pedestrians as temperatures rose to a high near 57 degrees.
Weather Outlook With Rain and Warmer Temperatures
Unsettled conditions bring more rain and milder highs after a 44 degree low last night. Forecasters predict a warm trend tonight and into Wednesday with higher temperatures across the region.
Seven traffic violators face Judge Beem in court
Seven alleged traffic law violators and three intoxicated defendants appeared before Judge J Beem this morning. Two speeders were fined 18 dollars and 40 dollars respectively.
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Beem Jin Posies Court
Defendants Plead Guilty and Fined in Court
Two defendants plead guilty to intoxication and are fined $10 each. Two motorists receive $5 fines for wrong parking. Other cases are continued to 2 p.m.
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Aitish Dwers
Hplore Vigo Bay
America
Tarek
Madrid
Lagos
Ith
Pinpels
Pemag
Ickly
Sir George
Cadiz
Raleigh
Drake
ED Top Cab CO
West
St. Plone
Sycamore St
Jase
Buchanan Farm
Alaska
Canadian National
Vancouver
North Pacific
Skagway
Jasper Nation
Park
Chicago
Jasper National Park
North Western
Canadian National Railways
Duluth
Winnipee
OG. Orttenberger
General Western
West Adams St
Boyce Optometrist
Waterloo
Commercial St
MFG. Co
Walnut St
Des Moines
Iowa
Rocky Mountain
Colorado
Denver
Colorado Springs
Rock Island
California
RH Johnson
Belnt
Hock Island Lines
Aapress
Garder
Ant
Gen
Rock Island Lines
Royal Union Life Bldg
Jawa
Equator
Canoe
Delicios
Kellogg's All- Ags Sure
Asta Aten
Kellogg's Allbran
Kellogg's
Kellogg Company
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