Socialites and famous gems shape high society appetite
The piece surveys jewelers and social climbers who buy or display famous stones to gain access and prestige. It highlights the Hope Diamond's storied past, the allure of ownership for Washington hostesses, and collectors like Mrs. Albert T. Gary. The article notes tours, sales attempts, and the lure of rare blue diamonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
If Walsh~McLean
Washington
Daniel F. Frery
Harry Wington
McLain
Frey
Fidd
Winetobtium
Focal
Figures Showed Bank Clearing Scam Tied to Gambling Rings
The Cincinnati Clearing House totals hid a stamper’s scheme to reduce players’ odds by manipulating bank figures for over a year. Arrests spread to Newark and Cliffside Park as New York and New Jersey authorities raided the racket’s headquarters. One suspect, Anthony Strollo alias Tony Bender, was linked to underworld figures. Duble will be moved to New York for charges.
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Ohio
Clearing House Association
Dennison Duble
Cincinnati
Anthony Btrollo
Tony Bender
New York
Pha
Hogan
Strollo
Cliffside Pari
Duble
Newark
N. J
New Jersey
Swillman
Abher
Longy
Swillian
War adjournment deadline in the reorganization act questioned
The text notes the adjournment deadline of July 31 under the Reorganization Act, with exceptions for war or national emergency, and mentions Congress extending sessions by action. Close aides imply Speaker Rayburn favors no extension, pending peace treaty outcomes, while Martin and Monroney discuss potential emergency nullifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Rayburn
Martin
Rep. Mon- Toney
D-Okla
Riddle of diary doubt and recipe for raisin banana salad
A committee questions the diary's validity while a recipe for raisin banana salad is shared. The text also notes directors of Social Work meeting in Charleston to plan the annual gathering. It recalls industrial history with steam engines and Henry Cort's rolling mill patent in 1783 and Carnegie's early railroad role.
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Charleston
Aes
Henry Cort
England
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