Indict Rich Men in Gem Smuggling
The indictment charges Allen and Collins with illegal importation of jewels and wearing apparel including a pearl bracelet and a five strand pearl necklace with diamond and ruby clasp. Conspiracy to defraud duties is alleged against both men, who are reportedly fled from authorities but expected to plead in due time. Authorities have not issued bench warrants.
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Allen
Collins
Tennessee
United States
Whitney
Queen of Diamonds Charms Two Men in Chicago Love Plot
A Chicago tale centers on Mrs. Helen Field Jenkins known as The Queen of Diamonds who ensnared Allen of Kenosha Wisconsin leather magnate and John R. Collins of Tennessee coal wealth. Allen is left to bear the losses as Jenkins and Collins were both drawn into lavish gifts abroad and at Chicago area estates while federal indictments swirl in New York over jewel smuggling.
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New England
Boston
Curano
Chicago
New York
United States
Nathan Allen
Kenosha
Wis
American Leather Company
John R. Collins
Tennessee
Allen
Wisconsin Croesus
Helen Dwele Field Jenkins
Memphis
Tenn
Jenkins
Lee Ken Dweile
Dwelles
Douglas Place
South Side
Sandusky
Ohio
Detroit
Dwelle
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
University Place
Frank Dwelle
Gibbons
Frank Arms
Dean Avenue
Georgia Street
Davis
Jefferson Market
The
Queen of Diamonds
John W. Jenkings
Helen Field Dwelle
Chicago Fields
Sheridan Road
Wisconsin
Mrs. Jenkins
Jenkins-Allen-Collins
Tribune
United States Customs
John R. Colins
Sheridan Road Place
Brother Allen
Collins
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