Sulphate of copper fraud risks in farming supplies
A Royal Agricultural Society report exposes adulterated samples of sulphate of copper sold to farmers. A buyer found a lot containing only 14 percent copper with 85 percent iron oxide, worth far less than the genuine article. The misread order and price disparity highlight the danger of inferior agricultural sulphate.
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Royal Agricultural Society of England
Voelcker
Christie Jewel Robbery at Old Bailey Trial
The Christie jewel theft case resumed at the Old Bailey on July 25 with Annie Grant described as an actress charged in the second theft of a pearl necklace from Christie’s. The proceedings focused on her alleged role in the jewel heist and related circumstances.
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Christie's
the Old Bailey
Annie Grant
Over-feeding and adulteration in agricultural stock and theft case
The discussion cites Dr Voelcker on the misreadiness of agricultural orders and the risk of adulterated materials. It notes the harms of over feeding breeding stock, urges independent judging, and mentions a property valued at 12000 belonging to Messrs Agnew. The article then covers a theft case where a woman, linked to American thieves, pleads guilty and receives three years' penal servitude.
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Voelcker
Messrs Agnew
Drew
Gleeson
America
The
Recorder
Roote
London “Daily News
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