1904 - British Steamer Captured - Nagasaki, June 20 - The Russians have captured the British "steamer Allanton Muroran Hongkong coal laden" and have taken the vessel to Vladivostok.

The above cable is not quite clear as far as the words "Muroran" and Hongkong" are concerned. The Allanton, a vessel of 2,775 tons register, sailed from Penarth on Feb. 20 for Hongkong. The vessel had not been reported since she left Port Natal, South Africa, on April 5. - The Pacific Commercial Advertiser [1242] [1240] 20th June 1904.

 

 

1928 - $250 Diamond Found in Canned Peas - Penarth, Wales. Mar. 29. (Autocaster) - Talk about the pearls that may be found in an oyster! Here's a case of a diamond discovered in peas!

After eating canned peas, the two-year-old son of J. Spear became ill and disgorged a large cut diamond. Spear sold the stone for $10 to the man who had sold the peas.

A local jeweller later said it appeared to be a Tasmanian diamond free use and that at one time it had been set in a ring. He appraised its value at $250. - Nogales International [1243] [1240] 30th March 1928.