The Archive · 1920

Shanghai Man Arrested

Alleged Possession of Stolen Jewellery 3

Seattle, Nov. 25.

A search of the baggage of Robert Ward, of Shanghai, revealed 42 pieces of jewellery and other jewellery of considerable value alleged to have been stolen in Shanghai, according to Federal officials.

Ward, when placed under arrest, said that he could explain how he came to have the articles in his possession to the Chinese secretary.

The accused also claims to have served in the anti-Bolshevik army jof Admiral Kolchak Siberia.—American Wireless.

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