LOOTED BY AIMED MEN.
THE WREQKED STEAMER CUBA THREAT TO SHOOT POLICE. Sun. NEW YORK. . Sept. 28. Lloyd's, as representatives of the underwriters of the wrecked steamer Cuba, have asked for protection from looters of the abandoned vessel,' which lies partly submerged 35 miles from Los Angeles. ; • Last- week sixteen armed men boarded her '.and looted the wireless outfit and other moveables, .and a cargo valued at £30,000. a Police boats visited the wreck, and were warned off, the looters threatening to shoot, claiming that they were in possession under. derelict lay. The police being - uncertain of their authority withdrew. . , - ''{
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18518, 1 October 1923, Page 7
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100LOOTED BY AIMED MEN. New Zealand Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18518, 1 October 1923, Page 7
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