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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
23
A sprawling fraud case alleges that big companies used dummy names to seize oil land worth an estimated 50 million dollars. The charges center on false title transfers and manipulated titles, with calls for action against the alleged schemes and further investigations into the land withdrawals and related naval ties.
Justice Navy and Interior departments state 40 81 percent of California lands withdrawn are claimed or occupied via withdrawals or dummy bidders. Estimated value exceeds 50 000. The navy cites oil bushings and a proposed program requiring about 1 790 000 barrels of fuel oil annually, amid shortages and Navy secretary remarks emphasizing supplying fel oil.
A May report states the United States is investigating alleged submarine attacks in the Mediterranean, including the sinking of the German steamer Kylen near Halite. The administration cautions on private pledges and vows careful inquiry into all reports, stressing no retaliation without evidence.
The Morse Syndicate purchases the Palmer Shipyard, one of the century’s largest shipbuilding firms. Led by Charles W. Maree of New York, the deal aims to expand wartime production and replace exiting plants with modern yards.
Advertising copy extols Shredded Wheat Biscuits as a complete budget meal. It claims two biscuits with milk or cream provide full nutrition for five cents, suitable for both youngsters and adults, served with fruit or berries. Produced at Niagara Falls New York.
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