Sugar Trust Faces Federal Probe Over Alleged Frauds
An article in The Times sparks Spreckels Sugar Refining Co to request a formal investigation by the government into alleged sugar duties frauds at the Port of Philadelphia. An affidavit recounts claims against Collector Wesley Thomas and improper weighing and handling of sugar cargos by the Spreckels operation.
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Spreckels Refining Company
Thomas
United States
Timmels
Spreckels
Wesley Thomas
Spreckels’ Company
Spreckels’ Sugar Refining Company
Stock Exchange Place
Philadelphia
Wester Thomas
TIMES
Sugar Trust
Diuties
Tue Timms
Spreckels Sugar Refining Company
Joseph A. Bauu
Spreckels Company
Baron Cawdor
Former Sugar Sampler Confessed Fraud Methods
A former sugar sampler detailed methods to defraud the government. Tactics included creating sweepings to exploit half rate duty, mixing high grade sugar with salt and water to reduce value, dampening bags to appear damaged, piling damaged sugar around good stock to misclassify it, and placing scales on piers to alter bag weights.
Democratic leaders upbeat after Harrisburg meeting
Reports from county chairmen show Pennsylvania Democrats in strong shape for the election with expected gains in the Legislature. James M. Guffey and State Chairman Riling urged full turnout and warned of close races where stay-at-homes must be energized. Fusion success noted in many localities as party workers prepare for election day.
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James M. Guffey
Pennsylvania
Bryan
McKinley
State Central Committee
Guffey
Riling
Chicago
County Democracy
Lincoln
Neb
Gould named trustee of Countess Castellane fortune
Paris reports the civil tribunal appointed George J. Gould trustee for his sister the Countess of Castellane. Pleadings show Boni of Castellane spent 23 million francs in four years while income from the fortune was 3 million. Proceedings were in secret session with only the decision announced. The Castellanes remain in the country.
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Paris
George J. Gould
Countess of
Count de Castellane
Gould
Goulds
Gould Brothers Pleased With Decision On Sister’s Fortune
Special Telegram to The Tunes New York October 31 George Gould was appointed trustee for his sister’s portion of the Gould millions and declined to confirm or deny a possible custodianship of the remainder. A consultation with Edwin and Frank Gould followed the cablegram and all three were pleased with the civil tribunal’s action.
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New York
George Gould
Gould
France
George
Edwin
Frank Gould
Goulds
Castellane
Bryan Speech Tour Draws Enormous Ohio Crowd
Special Telegram to Tum Times Cincinnati October 31 Bryan drew immense crowds as he spoke at Music Hall and multiple Ohio towns. He rode a rush of enthusiasm through Toledo Wauseon Napoleon Ottawa Lima Wapakoneta Sidney Piqua Troy Dayton Hamilton and College Corner.
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Tum Times
Cincinnati
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Nebraska
Chicago
Democrats of
Illinois
Toledo
Wauseon
Napoleon
Ottawa
Lima
Wapakoneta
Sidney
Piqua
Troy
Dayton
Hamilton
College Corner
Arrow, fastest ship, launched at Nyack shipyard
Special Telegram to The Times reports Charlies R. Flint’s Arrow, 130 feet long and 60 tons, launched at Ayer's Shipyard Nyack New York. It is designed for 42 mph, with 6,000 horsepower, four rapid fire guns and two torpedo tubes, possibly built for a South American government.
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the Times
Nyack
N. Y
Charlies R. Flint
Arrow
Ayer
Flint
Atlantic
Newark
Lysander Rice
Mosher
Nixon
Elizabethsport
N. J
Weather Summary for Eastern States October 31 1900
Forecast notes scattered showers and warmer conditions across Eastern Pennsylvania New York and New Jersey with wind shifts from easterly to southerly. Western New York and Pennsylvania expect warmer spells, showers Friday, and cooler conditions later. Data from United States Weather Bureau Philadelphia includes temperatures wind and rainfall readings for the day.
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Pennsylvania
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
United States Weather Bureau
Philadelph
Trolley Car Crashes Child in Chester
In Chester on October 31 Edwin Hilgert Jr., 4, son of Edwin W. Hilgert of the Chester Times, was killed when a trolley struck him as he played near his home. The mother fainted at the scene and later carried the boy home. The collision left the child’s brains scattered on the street. Germany Denies American Coaling Station Interest Germany’s Cologne Gazette rebuts recent AP reports and states no coaling station negotiations with Venezuela or near the American continent.
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Philadelphia
Thomas
William McDonald
MacDonald
Mr. MacDonald
Spreckels’ Wharf
TIMES
Chester
Edwin Hilgert, Jr
Edwin W. Hilgert
Chester Times
Hilgert
Germany
Berlin
Cologne
Associated Press
Venezuela
Island of
Margarita
American
Bargain Sale Slashes Overcoats and Suits At Wholesale Prices
A large inventory of overcoats and suits is deeply reduced with prices from $5 to $39. Listings include blue grey and black worsted, silk lined coverts, Raglans, Paddocks, and Angolas with discounts up to wholesale levels. 750 suits bought below cost aim to clear quickly, urging shoppers to hurry for best selections.
AN EYE FOR THE BEAUTIFUL
Wm. H. Wanamaker at Twelfth and Market promotes new "S N E T" patterns for men’s suits and overcoats and claims rising sales as customers buy the best they can afford. Perry & Co. at 1520 Chestnut Street urges shoppers to try them and notes affordable pricing despite luxury offerings.
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Commonwealth
Countess DE Castellane
Count Bonde Castellane
Gould Brothers
the Countess DE Castellane
Anna Gould
Boodlers
Penn
Ohio
Baby
Wm. H. Wanamaker
Perry & CO
Chestnut Street
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