Bucketing inquiry targets brokerage houses in Washington
The Better Business Bureau conducts a sweeping inquiry into several stock brokerage firms in Washington to curb irregularities seen on Wall Street and in Washington. Legitimate brokers are said not to be touched, though a notable sucker list names prominent locals as prospective customers. Undercover operatives are involved, while the BBB lacks prosecutorial power and will refer cases to government prosecutors.
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Washington
Better Business Bureau
Wall” Street
Inanrs
Bureau
Berean
Aspicion AB
Fnleit
Reverniment
Howse
Atrionye
Tomer
Bucketeer
Bourat
Barket
Hubbard School to Get Painting of Namesake
A portrait honoring the Hubbard School namesake will be unveiled at a meeting of the School Association tonight. Charles J Toll of the American Unity Trust Company, a Hubbard family son-in-law, will present the painting. Thobert Haycock, Ann B. Newjayeyer, James T Lloyd, Dr. Frank W. Ballou, and others are involved in organizing the presentation.
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Gariit
Hubbard
Meventh
Kenyon Sireata
Charles J Toll
American & Unity & Trust Company
Thobert Haycock
Ann B. New- Jaeyer
Suit Filed Against Westlake for 70000 Damages
Receivers for the District Guaranty Corporation filed in the District Supreme Court a 70000 suit against William RB Westlake former president alleging gross negligence and mismanagement of corporate finances and violation of policy rules in client dealings. A separate action targets Westlake and partners Hugh Jr Hanger and Edward Stauderman for 26170 tied to stock sales.
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Votes
Dux
W. Pax
District Guaranty Corporation
District Supreme Court
Willian RB
Westlake
Vierarts
Dulaney
Mtsmanagen
Hugh Jr. Hanger
Edward l Stauderman
Copartners
William Westlake
Red Cross Reports Membership Increase 1924 enrollments rise
The American Red Cross reports growing membership with 3 471 000 names signed during May to last fall for 1924. The Southern division shows the largest gain at 64 342, while the Washington district leads with 1 640 600 enrollees and an increase of 6 846.
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Washington
Marmola Fat Reduction Ad Claims Easy Weight Loss
The ad promotes Marmola Fat Reduction pills as a safe, simple way to Lose weight without exercise or dieting. It claims the product is harmless and available by mail from Marmola Company in Detroit Michigan, urging readers to send for a box or price list.
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Detroit Mich
Indiscreet, Norman Says, To Help Wife Get Divorce
Wealthy broker Norman faced a divorce inquiry reporting he encouraged exposure to allow his wife Adele Norman to obtain an absolute divorce. He admitted creating suspicion by associating with three women and denying misconduct. Evidence included detectives trailing him and a Japan woman, with his wife testifying she relied on detectives.
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Norman
Stanton
Connecticut
Avahue Northwest
Corinthian
Tley
Warren Court
Adele J. Norman
Perry Bonner
Univite
Mary Hogan
Norman Hingelf
Bonner
Bin
Migranduet
Japan
Ant
Spleht
Henner
Jonnee
Hoya
Mes
Directed verdict sought in Crystal Glass Casket mall fraud case
Edwin C Reed James W Deramp and Ralph A Howe defendants in the Crystal Glass Casket mall fraud case began their bid for a directed verdict of not guilty before Justice Hita in Criminal Court No 1. Their counsel argued government testimony contradicted the indictment. Againts District Attorney J H Bitbrey will present the government’s side Monday.
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Edwin C. Reed
James W. Deramp
Ralph A. Howe
Jusice Hita
W!nesses
Chargas
J. H. Bitbrey
Rheumatic Neuritis Cure Ad Claims Relief Across County
An advertisement urges druggists to stock Allenron promising relief from rheumatic neuritis. It alleges the drug stops agony, reduces swollen joints, and guarantees refunds if not effective. The piece cites a Mr. Dames H and Gerita Dryer Stores as distributors in the region.
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Allenria
Marvelo
Dames
Gerita Dryer Stores
Adv
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