29 the shipping agent in Amsterdam cabled to Mrs. Roosevelt specifying the number of cases placed in the liner. The case containing the throne, however, became separated from the others because the museum official who despatched it was afraid it might fall into the wrong hands.
He addressed it to Prof Otto Munchen, a friend of his who lives in Oakland, California When. the Zaandam's.cargo was unlóaded it was placed on the pier pending receipt of instructions as to what should be done with it.
"When the cases were opened this morning in the Customs warehouse here it was found that the throne was not among them. Mrs. Roosevelt immediately cabled to Amsterdam, and meanwhile called in, G-men on the assumption that the throne had been stolen.
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