LOSS OF THE TEXAS.
SHELLED AND NOT MINED.
CAPTAIN DRAGGED FROM A
HOSPITAL
Smyrna,., May 6.
The survivors from the Texas corroborate the statement that the vessel was sunk by ■ sholls from the'forta. The Turks refused to allowJhe American Consul to -send divers to explore the wreck. . \ f
Athei)?, May 6
In spite of; the opposition of the Greek and American Consuls at Smyrna, the captain of the Texas .was forcibly removed from the Greek hospital to the infirmary of a.Turkish prison. He is accused, of spying on behalf of Italy. The American Ambassador has sent the commander of the American guardrthip to Smyrna.
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Bay of Plenty Times, Volume XL, Issue 5804, 8 May 1912, Page 4
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104LOSS OF THE TEXAS. Bay of Plenty Times, Volume XL, Issue 5804, 8 May 1912, Page 4
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