A SPOON SWALLOWER
(United Press Association. —Copyright.) (Received 24th January, 9 a.m.)
BERLIN, 23rd January. A forger,. Adolf Moritz, many times obtained release from gaol as the result of swallowing spoons in preference to hunger-striking. The authorities thought to thwart him by providing giant spoons with special long handles. Moritz is again ill, and four spoons are missing. An X-ray examination showed that he swallowed tEe handles. The authorities are performing an operation, after which Moritz -will bo charged with stealing prison property.
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Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 19, 24 January 1927, Page 9
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83A SPOON SWALLOWER Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 19, 24 January 1927, Page 9
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