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Platinum Theft Uncovered by U S Bureau and Courts
The United States Bureau of Standards reports platinum thefts linked to universities and industrial plants. Suspects Robert Carter and Joseph Fredericks were arrested for attempting to dispose of 280 troy ounces of platinum sponge. additional losses include university and company inventories and a large seizure in 1920. The case prompts a broad round-up and official inventories across agencies.
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United States Bureau of Standards
Pepore
Journal of Industrial
American Chemical
Industria
Robert Jf Carter
Joseph Fredericks
Dr. Wickers
United States
Department of Justice
Wichers
Dburchau
Roesster & Haksldcher Company
Perth Amboy
Missouri
Louisiana
New Jersey
Bureau of Standards
Carter
Brooks
Parry Sounds
Ontario
War Department
Nitro
West Virginia
Dackconville
Tenn
Jacksonville
Tombs
New York
H. B. Crone
Crone
Accusga
OW Mickory
United State