TOMBS DESECRATED.
BOLSHEVIKS STEAL JEWELS.
METHOD OF RAISING MONEY,
By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright Received June 9, 8.55 a.m.
PARIS, Juno 8. The Pans Journal learns that the Bolsheviks, owing to the shortness of money, have begun the desecration of the sovereigns' tombs in the Peter and Paul Fortress. The Empress Joanovina’s silver tomb has been taken away, while Catherine the Great's has been opened and rings and necklaces of great value stolen. Peter the Great’s tomb was opened, but no treasure was discovered.—A. and N.Z. cable.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 419, 9 June 1922, Page 5
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