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June 3, 1916
The Broad Ax
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County County, Utah
What is this article about?
Patrick Fehley, a Pennsylvania railroad engineer in St. Mary's, Pa., found a diamond ring worth at least $50 embedded in a ten-cent tin of tobacco he purchased.
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FINDS DIAMOND IN TOBACCO.
Railroad Engineer Discovers Gem In Tin of the Weed.
St. Mary's, Pa.—Patrick Fehley, an engineer on the Pennsylvania railroad, stationed here, considers himself a very lucky individual.
A few days ago he bought a ten cent tin of tobacco. While replenishing his pipe he was surprised to see a ring imbedded in the weed, and examination proved it to contain a setting which looked suspiciously like a diamond. He took his find to a jeweler, who appraised the stone to be worth at least $50.
Railroad Engineer Discovers Gem In Tin of the Weed.
St. Mary's, Pa.—Patrick Fehley, an engineer on the Pennsylvania railroad, stationed here, considers himself a very lucky individual.
A few days ago he bought a ten cent tin of tobacco. While replenishing his pipe he was surprised to see a ring imbedded in the weed, and examination proved it to contain a setting which looked suspiciously like a diamond. He took his find to a jeweler, who appraised the stone to be worth at least $50.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Diamond Discovery
Tobacco Tin
Lucky Find
Railroad Engineer
What entities or persons were involved?
Patrick Fehley
Where did it happen?
St. Mary's, Pa.
Story Details
Key Persons
Patrick Fehley
Location
St. Mary's, Pa.
Event Date
A Few Days Ago
Story Details
Patrick Fehley bought a ten-cent tin of tobacco and discovered a diamond ring embedded in it, appraised at least $50 by a jeweler.