As the newspapers reported itThe 1926 Chantilly diamond theft

1 day of original coverage, October 13, 1926, one clipping a day from the papers of 1926. Newest last, the way readers lived it.

Wednesday, October 13, 1926

The 1926 Chantilly diamond theft

As printed: CLUE IN THEFT OF ROSE DIAMOND

ContextChantilly is a town north of Paris; its château, left to the French nation by the Duc d'Aumale, a son of King Louis Philippe, holds a celebrated collection of art and jewels. Calais is the Channel port where boats leave for England.

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