MANUFACTURE OF TABLE CUTLERY
United States
In 1834 all the table cutlery used in the United States was imported from England. Today, of an annual consumption amounting to $2,500.000 worth, not more than eight per cent, comes from England.
Source: The Trader - July 1882
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The Snippet - Past News of the Silver Trade
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FOUNDATION STONE LAYING
London
The trowel used by the Prince of Wales in laying the foundation stone of the new Royal College of Music at Kensington last month and which is made from the metal of the corrugated boiler flues of the troopship Pretoria, was mounted in gold by Messrs. James Dixon and Sons, of Sheffield and London.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st August 1890
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London
The trowel used by the Prince of Wales in laying the foundation stone of the new Royal College of Music at Kensington last month and which is made from the metal of the corrugated boiler flues of the troopship Pretoria, was mounted in gold by Messrs. James Dixon and Sons, of Sheffield and London.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st August 1890
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AN UNUSUAL CHANGE OF OCCUPATION
Detroit, Michigan
The resignation of Rev. E. J. Service, of the Trumbull Ave. Presbyterian Church, was accepted. He will take up his duties as manager of the Royal Silverware Co. on Feb. 1.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 25th January 1899
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Detroit, Michigan
The resignation of Rev. E. J. Service, of the Trumbull Ave. Presbyterian Church, was accepted. He will take up his duties as manager of the Royal Silverware Co. on Feb. 1.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 25th January 1899
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A FORTUNE FLOATING ON THE WATER
Ireland
An extraordinary story is being told in London regarding the recovery of $150,000 worth of diamonds, the details of which have just been brought to light. Following the sinking of the Lusitania, the captain of a fishing boat found floating, off the coast of Ireland, a registered postal packet containing three parcels of diamonds. This was forwarded to the postal authorities: but it is stated that so far it has not been possible to find the consignees, while the consignors—a firm in New York—refuse to accept delivery. Seemingly, therefore, the gems are orphans, and have been saved from a watery grave all to no purpose.
Source: The Trader - February 1920
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Ireland
An extraordinary story is being told in London regarding the recovery of $150,000 worth of diamonds, the details of which have just been brought to light. Following the sinking of the Lusitania, the captain of a fishing boat found floating, off the coast of Ireland, a registered postal packet containing three parcels of diamonds. This was forwarded to the postal authorities: but it is stated that so far it has not been possible to find the consignees, while the consignors—a firm in New York—refuse to accept delivery. Seemingly, therefore, the gems are orphans, and have been saved from a watery grave all to no purpose.
Source: The Trader - February 1920
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THE SILVER TRADE PENSION SOCIETY
London
The anniversary festival of this institution was held at the Criterion, Piccadilly, under the presidency of Mr. J. M. Garrard. About 130 gentlemen sat down to dinner, among them being Mr. R. Williams, Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths' Company. The chairman, in giving the toast of the evening, said the Silver Trade Pension Society was fifty-six years old, having been established in 1836 The society was highly appreciated by the class for whose benefit it was mainly established. From inquiries he found that of the workmen employed in factories something like 80 per cent, subscribed to the institution. On the other hand, the charity was under the greatest obligation to the Goldsmiths' Company, which rendered to this and kindred societies in the trade the most munificent support. Notwithstanding this, it was to be regretted that candidates for the pension had often to be kept waiting for a long time for election. Lieut. -Colonel George Lambert, in responding to the toast of the trustees, said that when he first became connected with the society it had only four pensioners, and had just elected a fifth, whom it had no means of paying. Now there were sixty pensioners. The secretary announced subscriptions amounting to £600.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmth - 1st July 1892
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London
The anniversary festival of this institution was held at the Criterion, Piccadilly, under the presidency of Mr. J. M. Garrard. About 130 gentlemen sat down to dinner, among them being Mr. R. Williams, Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths' Company. The chairman, in giving the toast of the evening, said the Silver Trade Pension Society was fifty-six years old, having been established in 1836 The society was highly appreciated by the class for whose benefit it was mainly established. From inquiries he found that of the workmen employed in factories something like 80 per cent, subscribed to the institution. On the other hand, the charity was under the greatest obligation to the Goldsmiths' Company, which rendered to this and kindred societies in the trade the most munificent support. Notwithstanding this, it was to be regretted that candidates for the pension had often to be kept waiting for a long time for election. Lieut. -Colonel George Lambert, in responding to the toast of the trustees, said that when he first became connected with the society it had only four pensioners, and had just elected a fifth, whom it had no means of paying. Now there were sixty pensioners. The secretary announced subscriptions amounting to £600.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmth - 1st July 1892
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JUST LIKE A RAYMOND CHANDLER NOVEL!
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Thieves Get Loose Diamonds Worth $90,000
Gems Carried by Salesman for Charles Marx, New York, Stolen from Safe in Jewelry Store of Philip E. Schwarz at Pittsfield, Mass.
Pittsfield, Mass, Oct. 27.—Diamonds, conservatively valued at cost at $90,000, but whose worth at retail has been set at very much more by the owner, Charles Marx, of 170 Broadway, New York, and in charge of Joseph C. Newman, salesman, were stolen last night from the safe in the jewelry store of Philip E. Schwarz at 90 North St. The police have under surveillance a cigar salesman who deals in diamonds as a side line. Mr. Schwarz has sent a private detective from New York to investigate.
There was no evidence of an explosion and no evidence that the safe lock had been tampered with. There were several hundred stones in the stolen collection, which ranged in value from $100 to $5,000, according to Newman. They are insured.
After the report of the robbery Chief of Police Sullivan conducted an investigation which involved the questioning of two of Schwarz's clerks, and an hour's conference with Schwarz and Newman. As a result the two clerks and an optician, Elliott B. Smith, who has a department in the rear of the store, were exonerated by the police.
The loose gems were in a folder, 14 by 16 inches. Tuesday afternoon, according to the report submitted to the police, Mr. Newman left them with Mr. Schwarz, who placed them in the safe, which is in the diamond room near the show window. Then the two started for an automobile ride to Springfield, 30 miles or so from Pittsfield. They were at the Wendell for a while upon their return to Pittsfield and Mr. Newman decided to leave the jewels in the store safe, instead of taking them to the safe in the hotel, as the jeweler's safe was considered by both to be the strongest repository.
At 10:30 they parted, Schwarz going to his store, which he left at 10:50. He told the police that when he left the light over the safe was on and everything was all right.
At 11 :10 Tuesday night Patrolman Horbert A. Volin noticed no lights were on at the Schwarz store and notified Sergeant Stephen C. Monks, who in turn telephoned Mr. Schwarz at 11:15. The latter answered that he had received a slight injury in Springfield and he felt so badly he would not go to the store unless the police considered it necessary.
Shortly after 8 o'clock Wednesday morning Robert A. Semple, Jr., clerk, opened the Schwarz store. Five minutes later Basil B. White, another clerk, arrived. They both noticed the safe, a rear door and a door leading to another store in the Dunham block were unlocked.
When Mr. Newman called at the store for his gems at 10:15 they were not in the safe, and White told him he supposed Mr. Newman had taken them. Mr. Schwarz and his two clerks were the only persons supposed to know the safe combination.
Schwarz recently moved into the North St. store from a store in the Agricultural National Bank building and after having the new store remodeled to suit his business, including the building of the display window with its diamond room, he christened the store by breaking a bottle of champagne on the door lintel. He has done considerable advertising as "Schwarz the Diamond Merchant." Schwarz, who is about 35 years old, is widely and favorably known in Pittsfield, having lived in this vicinity for many years. He is a practical watchmaker and was employed at the Edwards jewelry store here for some time before starting in business for himself, in 1909. His new store is quite a show place.
Schwarz Arraigned on Charges of Violation of Volstead Act and "Also Grilled by the Police."
Pittsfield, Mass., Oct. 30.—Philip E. Schwarz, from whose store diamonds valued at $90,000 by the owner, Charles Marx of New York, were stolen Tuesday night, Oct. 26, was arraigned before U. S. Commissioner Arthur H. Wood today on a charge of violating the Volstead Act in having 12 quarts of bonded whisky in his store. He pleaded guilty and was held in $500 bonds for the Federal Grand Jury.
After the arraignment, Schwarz was taken to the police station and put through another grilling Private Detective Scott examined Schwarz. The examination, the third since the robbery, was conducted in the presence of Chief of Police John L. Sullivan and lasted from 4 p.m. until a late hour tonight.
Schwarz's arraignment before the United States Commissioner was the result of a raid earlier in the day by Federal agents H. J. Foley and J. E. Fitzpatrick. The whisky found was in the so-called "throne room," the discovery of which has almost overshadowed interest in the diamond robbery. Schwarz pleaded guilty to the charge of illegal possession of whisky through his attorney, George A. Prediger.
The so-called "throne room" was discovered by the Pittsfield detective bureau and two Pinkerton detectives sent by Mr. Marx, the owner of the diamonds, to investigate. It is a luxuriously appointed apartment on the third floor above the store in the Dunham block, which Mr. Schwarz calls "my rest room."
The detectives found that entrance to this room was through a secret panel in the wall of his private office on the second floor. This panel was governed by a concealed latch string. It opens up to what the police describe as a secret stairway leading to the room. In this apartment the detectives say they found a large plush upholstered chair on a dais with a canopy effect overhead. Artificial flowers droop from the ceiling. The room contains large lounging chairs and expensive rugs on the floor. Beautiful brocaded curtains adorn the two windows. The police say liquor, cigars and cigarettes were found in this room. The secret stairway to the "throne room" is about two and a half feet wide. The detectives say further that Schwarz had a sort of an inverted periscope whereby he could see from his private office and also from his "rest room" the interior of his store on the first floor. They also assert that other secret panels were discovered.
In an attempt to get a statement from Schwarz regarding this maze of store, workshop, private office and "rest room," as Schwarz calls it, two newspaper men visited the proprietor at his store, Oct. 29, and when the subject was mentioned, he flew into a rage. Lest the newspaper men should escape before he had completed his torrent of invective he locked both entrances to his store. After Schwarz had cooled off a little he unlocked the doors and invited them to depart.
Detectives searched the house of one of Schwarz's trusted clerks, but found no clue. This man and another clerk, were subjected to another examination. It was learned thereafter that there is no suspicion attached to them.
The police declare that Schwarz has admitted returning to his store at 10:50 o'clock Tuesday night, after telling Joseph C. Newman (the diamond salesman representing Marx), who entrusted his employer's property to Schwarz's safe, that he was going to his home, some distance in the opposite direction. A point the police have not yet been able to clear up to their satisfaction, is why Schwarz refused to come from his home shortly after 11 o'clock on the same night when notified by a patrolman that the "burglar" light over the safe in the store was out. At that time Schwarz pleaded that he had a broken rib, but the next morning he was able to be around, and, according to the police, it was not until the next morning that he had his injury attended to by a doctor.
The injury was received in an automobile accident. According to the police, Schwarz and Newman went to Springfield where they had an engagement. Mr. Newman went to dinner in Springfield, while Schwarz met a woman and took them for a ride. The accident in which Schwarz was injured occurred between Springfield and Wilbraham, his machine crashing into the rear of another automobile. Later Schwarz and Newman returned to Pittsfield.
The police have thoroughly investigated Newman and have given him a clean bill. No suspicion is attached to him as to the mysterious disappearance of the diamonds. Nor have the police so far been able to implicate the women, whose names were brought in with the case, and in reply to The Jewelers' Circular representative's inquiry, the authorities stated they were convinced that neither of them knows what has become of the gems, or had any knowledge whatever of them.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 3rd November 1920
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Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Thieves Get Loose Diamonds Worth $90,000
Gems Carried by Salesman for Charles Marx, New York, Stolen from Safe in Jewelry Store of Philip E. Schwarz at Pittsfield, Mass.
Pittsfield, Mass, Oct. 27.—Diamonds, conservatively valued at cost at $90,000, but whose worth at retail has been set at very much more by the owner, Charles Marx, of 170 Broadway, New York, and in charge of Joseph C. Newman, salesman, were stolen last night from the safe in the jewelry store of Philip E. Schwarz at 90 North St. The police have under surveillance a cigar salesman who deals in diamonds as a side line. Mr. Schwarz has sent a private detective from New York to investigate.
There was no evidence of an explosion and no evidence that the safe lock had been tampered with. There were several hundred stones in the stolen collection, which ranged in value from $100 to $5,000, according to Newman. They are insured.
After the report of the robbery Chief of Police Sullivan conducted an investigation which involved the questioning of two of Schwarz's clerks, and an hour's conference with Schwarz and Newman. As a result the two clerks and an optician, Elliott B. Smith, who has a department in the rear of the store, were exonerated by the police.
The loose gems were in a folder, 14 by 16 inches. Tuesday afternoon, according to the report submitted to the police, Mr. Newman left them with Mr. Schwarz, who placed them in the safe, which is in the diamond room near the show window. Then the two started for an automobile ride to Springfield, 30 miles or so from Pittsfield. They were at the Wendell for a while upon their return to Pittsfield and Mr. Newman decided to leave the jewels in the store safe, instead of taking them to the safe in the hotel, as the jeweler's safe was considered by both to be the strongest repository.
At 10:30 they parted, Schwarz going to his store, which he left at 10:50. He told the police that when he left the light over the safe was on and everything was all right.
At 11 :10 Tuesday night Patrolman Horbert A. Volin noticed no lights were on at the Schwarz store and notified Sergeant Stephen C. Monks, who in turn telephoned Mr. Schwarz at 11:15. The latter answered that he had received a slight injury in Springfield and he felt so badly he would not go to the store unless the police considered it necessary.
Shortly after 8 o'clock Wednesday morning Robert A. Semple, Jr., clerk, opened the Schwarz store. Five minutes later Basil B. White, another clerk, arrived. They both noticed the safe, a rear door and a door leading to another store in the Dunham block were unlocked.
When Mr. Newman called at the store for his gems at 10:15 they were not in the safe, and White told him he supposed Mr. Newman had taken them. Mr. Schwarz and his two clerks were the only persons supposed to know the safe combination.
Schwarz recently moved into the North St. store from a store in the Agricultural National Bank building and after having the new store remodeled to suit his business, including the building of the display window with its diamond room, he christened the store by breaking a bottle of champagne on the door lintel. He has done considerable advertising as "Schwarz the Diamond Merchant." Schwarz, who is about 35 years old, is widely and favorably known in Pittsfield, having lived in this vicinity for many years. He is a practical watchmaker and was employed at the Edwards jewelry store here for some time before starting in business for himself, in 1909. His new store is quite a show place.
Schwarz Arraigned on Charges of Violation of Volstead Act and "Also Grilled by the Police."
Pittsfield, Mass., Oct. 30.—Philip E. Schwarz, from whose store diamonds valued at $90,000 by the owner, Charles Marx of New York, were stolen Tuesday night, Oct. 26, was arraigned before U. S. Commissioner Arthur H. Wood today on a charge of violating the Volstead Act in having 12 quarts of bonded whisky in his store. He pleaded guilty and was held in $500 bonds for the Federal Grand Jury.
After the arraignment, Schwarz was taken to the police station and put through another grilling Private Detective Scott examined Schwarz. The examination, the third since the robbery, was conducted in the presence of Chief of Police John L. Sullivan and lasted from 4 p.m. until a late hour tonight.
Schwarz's arraignment before the United States Commissioner was the result of a raid earlier in the day by Federal agents H. J. Foley and J. E. Fitzpatrick. The whisky found was in the so-called "throne room," the discovery of which has almost overshadowed interest in the diamond robbery. Schwarz pleaded guilty to the charge of illegal possession of whisky through his attorney, George A. Prediger.
The so-called "throne room" was discovered by the Pittsfield detective bureau and two Pinkerton detectives sent by Mr. Marx, the owner of the diamonds, to investigate. It is a luxuriously appointed apartment on the third floor above the store in the Dunham block, which Mr. Schwarz calls "my rest room."
The detectives found that entrance to this room was through a secret panel in the wall of his private office on the second floor. This panel was governed by a concealed latch string. It opens up to what the police describe as a secret stairway leading to the room. In this apartment the detectives say they found a large plush upholstered chair on a dais with a canopy effect overhead. Artificial flowers droop from the ceiling. The room contains large lounging chairs and expensive rugs on the floor. Beautiful brocaded curtains adorn the two windows. The police say liquor, cigars and cigarettes were found in this room. The secret stairway to the "throne room" is about two and a half feet wide. The detectives say further that Schwarz had a sort of an inverted periscope whereby he could see from his private office and also from his "rest room" the interior of his store on the first floor. They also assert that other secret panels were discovered.
In an attempt to get a statement from Schwarz regarding this maze of store, workshop, private office and "rest room," as Schwarz calls it, two newspaper men visited the proprietor at his store, Oct. 29, and when the subject was mentioned, he flew into a rage. Lest the newspaper men should escape before he had completed his torrent of invective he locked both entrances to his store. After Schwarz had cooled off a little he unlocked the doors and invited them to depart.
Detectives searched the house of one of Schwarz's trusted clerks, but found no clue. This man and another clerk, were subjected to another examination. It was learned thereafter that there is no suspicion attached to them.
The police declare that Schwarz has admitted returning to his store at 10:50 o'clock Tuesday night, after telling Joseph C. Newman (the diamond salesman representing Marx), who entrusted his employer's property to Schwarz's safe, that he was going to his home, some distance in the opposite direction. A point the police have not yet been able to clear up to their satisfaction, is why Schwarz refused to come from his home shortly after 11 o'clock on the same night when notified by a patrolman that the "burglar" light over the safe in the store was out. At that time Schwarz pleaded that he had a broken rib, but the next morning he was able to be around, and, according to the police, it was not until the next morning that he had his injury attended to by a doctor.
The injury was received in an automobile accident. According to the police, Schwarz and Newman went to Springfield where they had an engagement. Mr. Newman went to dinner in Springfield, while Schwarz met a woman and took them for a ride. The accident in which Schwarz was injured occurred between Springfield and Wilbraham, his machine crashing into the rear of another automobile. Later Schwarz and Newman returned to Pittsfield.
The police have thoroughly investigated Newman and have given him a clean bill. No suspicion is attached to him as to the mysterious disappearance of the diamonds. Nor have the police so far been able to implicate the women, whose names were brought in with the case, and in reply to The Jewelers' Circular representative's inquiry, the authorities stated they were convinced that neither of them knows what has become of the gems, or had any knowledge whatever of them.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 3rd November 1920
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JUST LIKE A RAYMOND CHANDLER NOVEL! (II)
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Stolen Diamonds Worth $120,000 Recovered
Philip E. Schwarz, Pittsfield Retail Jeweler, Placed Under Arrest After Missing Gems Are Found by Police in Cellar of His Store—Other Charges Against the Defendant, Who Is Released in $20,000 Bail
Pittsfield. Mass., Nov. 6—Philip E. Schwarz, jeweler, of this city, who was arrested Tuesday night on a charge of larceny of $120,000 worth of diamonds from Joseph C. Newman, traveling salesman for Charles Marx of New York, was hailed into court today at Springfield to answer a charge of violation of the automobile laws of the State.
This action resulted from an investigation by E. L. Bilsh, State automobile inspector at Springfield, of an accident Oct. 26 in which Schwarz alleges he received a broken rib. Thomas Kietchka, highway inspector, found that the Cole sedan car which Schwarz was driving in company with two chorus girls was not registered. He ascertained that the number plate had been transferred from a car previously owned by Schwarz to the sedan without permit from the State highway commission. Schwarz was not obliged to furnish bail for his appearance in Springfield. He is now under $20,000 bail furnished in connection with the larceny charge and $500 for appearance in the Federal court on a charge of illegal possession of liquor, 12 quarts of whiskey having been found near the secret stairway leading to the so-called "throne room," which adjoined the jewelry store, and which was furnished elaborately.
The diamonds, as previously reported in the Circular, were deposited in Schwarz's safe, after which he and Newman went for an auto ride to Springfield. Later Schwarz went for a ride with some women, leaving Newman in Springfield. Returning to Pittsfield, Schwarz told Newman he was going home, but subsequently went to his store, as he has admitted. Later a patrolman reported that the "burglar'' light over the safe was out, and notified Schwarz, who by that time was again in his home. He did not attempt to go to the store until the next day, claiming that he had an injured rib.
On the afternoon of Nov. 2, the diamonds were found back of a sewer pipe in the cellar of Schwarz's store. Discovery of the gems was made by Daniel J. McColgan of the detective bureau and a Mr. Scott, a Pinkerton detective, sent from New York by Lloyds, who carried insurance on the gems.
Schwarz, who is 33 years old, has a wife and one child. He early learned the business and was most successful.
Various rumors that prominent men and several married women might be given unpleasant notoriety are without foundation.
Referring to the discovery of the diamonds, the police said that before they were finally located they had searched the store numerous times from the third floor right down to the cellar. They had actually fine-combed the store at least half a dozen times. They left no stone unturned and looked in every possible place imaginable. On Tuesday, the day that the stones were discovered, which was the seve:ith dav after their loss, the police had been in the cellar in the morning and Inspector J. N. Shepherdson had searched the very spot where the diamonds were later discovered. The gems were unearthed at 4:10 and actually found by Inspector Dan McColgan, assisted by Pinkerton operative Bert L. Scott.
At this time, Schwarz was out of the store and knew nothing of the find. When he returned one hour later, he was informed by Detective McColgan that the Chief wished to see him at the police station. Here the most dramatic scene was enacted. Chief John L. Sullivan had practically staged the scene for effect. Just before Schwarz made his appearance, Mr. Newman in the presence of the Chief hurriedly looked through the case and saw that the diamonds had been untouched and the case had not been opened. The Chief then locked them in his own safe at the police station and all waited for Schwarz to appear.
As Schwarz entered, he was told to sit down right alongside of the safe. In the office was the entire detective force, as well as the Pinkerton operative and Mr. Newman. Schwarz breezed in nonchalantly in the bold, cool manner that he maintained during the entire search. The first one he spied was Mr. Newman, whom he hailed, saying, "Hello, Joe, how are you?" and extended his hand, which Mr. Newman took. He sat down alongside of the safe and was allowed to take in the situation for a moment.
Then Chief Sullivan stood before him dramatically and, looking him straight in the eye, he said. "Well, Phil, we've got the diamonds." With these words, Schwarz's whole appearance changed, he practically collapsed, his face grew pale and a lump came into his throat. He quickly gasped, "My God, is that right, Chief, have you really found them?" The Chief said, "Yes, Phil, we've got them." With that Schwarz turned to Mr. Newman and said, "Is that right, Joe, have you seen them?" Mr. Newman replied, "No, Phil, I haven't seen them."
Again, with these words Schwarz's entire manner changed immediately, the boldness returning at once. Chief Sullivan then started to unlock his safe, whereby Schwarz again grew very uneasy and kept looking out of the corner of his eye down to the safe, but when the missing jewelry case was produced and laid on the table, Schwarz turned the color of wax and all he said was, "Can I call up my lawyer, can I call up my wife?" The Chief told him he would take care of that, for him to sit still a minute and not move, when Mr. White, his clerk, was ushered into the room and told to sit down alongside of Schwarz.
The Chief then looked at both of them and demanded the truth. He said, "White, you tell what you know about this thing or I'll rip you wide open." White answered, "Chief, I have told you all I know about it." Chief Sullivan then took White into an adjoining room, where he put him through another third degree for about 15 minutes and when the Chief returned he was absolutely certain that White knew nothing of the missing case and was absolutely innocent.
He then looked Schwarz in the eye again and said, "Phil Schwarz, I place you under arrest on the charge of grand larceny for the stealing of these diamonds. Anything you say now will be used against you." He then ordered two of the detectives to lock the jeweler in one of the cells.
Schwarz had by this time recovered his nerve, and, taking his hat from the table, calmly left the room in the presence of the detectives. Later, Chief Sullivan notified Schwarz's attorney and his wife of his predicament. After spending a very short time in the cell, however, Schwarz went all to pieces. He imagined he heard voices talking in the cell and when Sergeant Monks went into an adjoining room and started to turn on the water to take a drink, Schwarz yelled, "My God, don't try any third degree on me to make me confess." They assured him that nothing would happen to him and Police Captain Hines had to have some one watch him continually until his father and lawyer arrived to console him.
The bail at first was fixed at $100,000 but later reduced to $20,000 by Judge Hibbard and District Attorney Wright and Clerk Conlin. The bail was secured at 11 o'clock that evening and Schwarz was released and taken to his home.
In speaking of the action of Chief Sullivan in connection with the recovery of the diamonds, Mr. Newman, the salesman from whom the diamonds were stolen, voiced the highest praise of his action, which, coupled with his good judgment, resulted in the recovery of the gems. Mr. Newman said:
"From the first moment that it was learned that the diamonds were really stolen, every possible effort was made in trying to get a confession from Schwarz. From the very' first morning, Chief Sullivan as well as myself were positive it was an inside job and done on the spur of the moment. It was a great strain that I endured for at least four days, as they questioned me closely, and looking at the case from every angle, they thought that I might have been mixed up with the loss of the gems. I was soon cleared of any suspicion and allowed to help in the finding of the gems. Detective Scott of the Pinkerton Agency took many suggestions and allowed me to work with him but for a time it was thought that we would never recover the diamonds. “As soon as Police Chief Sullivan learned of the case, he at once began work. He called in all his inspectors and all the different men on the posts within the neighborhood of the store and questioned them regarding the situation. Officer Volin was the one who made the discovery that the night light was out and the panels of the window closed. He telephoned to the Schwarz home and told him of the matter and Schwarz told them that he was not feeling well and that he would not come down. “The first thing the Chief of Police did upon entering the store next morning was to try the night light to show that it was in good working order. The searching of the store was thoroughly done at least half a dozen times under the chief's direction from the third floor right down to the cellar without result. “Finally on searching the cellar again on Tuesday afternoon the gems were discovered and Schwarz was arrested by the Chief of Police.”
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 10th November 1920
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Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Stolen Diamonds Worth $120,000 Recovered
Philip E. Schwarz, Pittsfield Retail Jeweler, Placed Under Arrest After Missing Gems Are Found by Police in Cellar of His Store—Other Charges Against the Defendant, Who Is Released in $20,000 Bail
Pittsfield. Mass., Nov. 6—Philip E. Schwarz, jeweler, of this city, who was arrested Tuesday night on a charge of larceny of $120,000 worth of diamonds from Joseph C. Newman, traveling salesman for Charles Marx of New York, was hailed into court today at Springfield to answer a charge of violation of the automobile laws of the State.
This action resulted from an investigation by E. L. Bilsh, State automobile inspector at Springfield, of an accident Oct. 26 in which Schwarz alleges he received a broken rib. Thomas Kietchka, highway inspector, found that the Cole sedan car which Schwarz was driving in company with two chorus girls was not registered. He ascertained that the number plate had been transferred from a car previously owned by Schwarz to the sedan without permit from the State highway commission. Schwarz was not obliged to furnish bail for his appearance in Springfield. He is now under $20,000 bail furnished in connection with the larceny charge and $500 for appearance in the Federal court on a charge of illegal possession of liquor, 12 quarts of whiskey having been found near the secret stairway leading to the so-called "throne room," which adjoined the jewelry store, and which was furnished elaborately.
The diamonds, as previously reported in the Circular, were deposited in Schwarz's safe, after which he and Newman went for an auto ride to Springfield. Later Schwarz went for a ride with some women, leaving Newman in Springfield. Returning to Pittsfield, Schwarz told Newman he was going home, but subsequently went to his store, as he has admitted. Later a patrolman reported that the "burglar'' light over the safe was out, and notified Schwarz, who by that time was again in his home. He did not attempt to go to the store until the next day, claiming that he had an injured rib.
On the afternoon of Nov. 2, the diamonds were found back of a sewer pipe in the cellar of Schwarz's store. Discovery of the gems was made by Daniel J. McColgan of the detective bureau and a Mr. Scott, a Pinkerton detective, sent from New York by Lloyds, who carried insurance on the gems.
Schwarz, who is 33 years old, has a wife and one child. He early learned the business and was most successful.
Various rumors that prominent men and several married women might be given unpleasant notoriety are without foundation.
Referring to the discovery of the diamonds, the police said that before they were finally located they had searched the store numerous times from the third floor right down to the cellar. They had actually fine-combed the store at least half a dozen times. They left no stone unturned and looked in every possible place imaginable. On Tuesday, the day that the stones were discovered, which was the seve:ith dav after their loss, the police had been in the cellar in the morning and Inspector J. N. Shepherdson had searched the very spot where the diamonds were later discovered. The gems were unearthed at 4:10 and actually found by Inspector Dan McColgan, assisted by Pinkerton operative Bert L. Scott.
At this time, Schwarz was out of the store and knew nothing of the find. When he returned one hour later, he was informed by Detective McColgan that the Chief wished to see him at the police station. Here the most dramatic scene was enacted. Chief John L. Sullivan had practically staged the scene for effect. Just before Schwarz made his appearance, Mr. Newman in the presence of the Chief hurriedly looked through the case and saw that the diamonds had been untouched and the case had not been opened. The Chief then locked them in his own safe at the police station and all waited for Schwarz to appear.
As Schwarz entered, he was told to sit down right alongside of the safe. In the office was the entire detective force, as well as the Pinkerton operative and Mr. Newman. Schwarz breezed in nonchalantly in the bold, cool manner that he maintained during the entire search. The first one he spied was Mr. Newman, whom he hailed, saying, "Hello, Joe, how are you?" and extended his hand, which Mr. Newman took. He sat down alongside of the safe and was allowed to take in the situation for a moment.
Then Chief Sullivan stood before him dramatically and, looking him straight in the eye, he said. "Well, Phil, we've got the diamonds." With these words, Schwarz's whole appearance changed, he practically collapsed, his face grew pale and a lump came into his throat. He quickly gasped, "My God, is that right, Chief, have you really found them?" The Chief said, "Yes, Phil, we've got them." With that Schwarz turned to Mr. Newman and said, "Is that right, Joe, have you seen them?" Mr. Newman replied, "No, Phil, I haven't seen them."
Again, with these words Schwarz's entire manner changed immediately, the boldness returning at once. Chief Sullivan then started to unlock his safe, whereby Schwarz again grew very uneasy and kept looking out of the corner of his eye down to the safe, but when the missing jewelry case was produced and laid on the table, Schwarz turned the color of wax and all he said was, "Can I call up my lawyer, can I call up my wife?" The Chief told him he would take care of that, for him to sit still a minute and not move, when Mr. White, his clerk, was ushered into the room and told to sit down alongside of Schwarz.
The Chief then looked at both of them and demanded the truth. He said, "White, you tell what you know about this thing or I'll rip you wide open." White answered, "Chief, I have told you all I know about it." Chief Sullivan then took White into an adjoining room, where he put him through another third degree for about 15 minutes and when the Chief returned he was absolutely certain that White knew nothing of the missing case and was absolutely innocent.
He then looked Schwarz in the eye again and said, "Phil Schwarz, I place you under arrest on the charge of grand larceny for the stealing of these diamonds. Anything you say now will be used against you." He then ordered two of the detectives to lock the jeweler in one of the cells.
Schwarz had by this time recovered his nerve, and, taking his hat from the table, calmly left the room in the presence of the detectives. Later, Chief Sullivan notified Schwarz's attorney and his wife of his predicament. After spending a very short time in the cell, however, Schwarz went all to pieces. He imagined he heard voices talking in the cell and when Sergeant Monks went into an adjoining room and started to turn on the water to take a drink, Schwarz yelled, "My God, don't try any third degree on me to make me confess." They assured him that nothing would happen to him and Police Captain Hines had to have some one watch him continually until his father and lawyer arrived to console him.
The bail at first was fixed at $100,000 but later reduced to $20,000 by Judge Hibbard and District Attorney Wright and Clerk Conlin. The bail was secured at 11 o'clock that evening and Schwarz was released and taken to his home.
In speaking of the action of Chief Sullivan in connection with the recovery of the diamonds, Mr. Newman, the salesman from whom the diamonds were stolen, voiced the highest praise of his action, which, coupled with his good judgment, resulted in the recovery of the gems. Mr. Newman said:
"From the first moment that it was learned that the diamonds were really stolen, every possible effort was made in trying to get a confession from Schwarz. From the very' first morning, Chief Sullivan as well as myself were positive it was an inside job and done on the spur of the moment. It was a great strain that I endured for at least four days, as they questioned me closely, and looking at the case from every angle, they thought that I might have been mixed up with the loss of the gems. I was soon cleared of any suspicion and allowed to help in the finding of the gems. Detective Scott of the Pinkerton Agency took many suggestions and allowed me to work with him but for a time it was thought that we would never recover the diamonds. “As soon as Police Chief Sullivan learned of the case, he at once began work. He called in all his inspectors and all the different men on the posts within the neighborhood of the store and questioned them regarding the situation. Officer Volin was the one who made the discovery that the night light was out and the panels of the window closed. He telephoned to the Schwarz home and told him of the matter and Schwarz told them that he was not feeling well and that he would not come down. “The first thing the Chief of Police did upon entering the store next morning was to try the night light to show that it was in good working order. The searching of the store was thoroughly done at least half a dozen times under the chief's direction from the third floor right down to the cellar without result. “Finally on searching the cellar again on Tuesday afternoon the gems were discovered and Schwarz was arrested by the Chief of Police.”
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 10th November 1920
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WILLIAM KINSCHERF Co. RELOCATES AFTER OVER FIFTY YEARS
New York
After being located for 52 years in the Maiden Lane district, the William Kinscherf Co., manufacturing jewelers, 107 William St., will move on April 15 to the Herald Square building, 141 VV. 36th St., where they will occupy the front half of the nineteenth floor.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 30th March 1921
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New York
After being located for 52 years in the Maiden Lane district, the William Kinscherf Co., manufacturing jewelers, 107 William St., will move on April 15 to the Herald Square building, 141 VV. 36th St., where they will occupy the front half of the nineteenth floor.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 30th March 1921
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AN ELECTRO-PLATED CAT
New Salem, Vermont
The following tale, given as an illustration of "what they do in America," is furnished by a Boston correspondent. A freak of lightning, we are told, occurred the other night near the small village of New Salem, Vermont, at the foot of the Heldeberg Mountains. Arent S. Vandyck occupies an old mansion, in the parlour of which hung a collection of revolutionary swords, one of which was heavily plated with silver. On the night in question a terrific thunderstorm burst, and one particularly fearful crash stunned everyone in the house. Quickly recovering, the family hastened to see what damage had been done. Suddenly the younger Vandyck pointed to an old-fashioned sofa. There lay what seemed to be a silver cat, curled up as comfortably as could be. Each glittering hair was separate and distinct, and each silvery bristle of the whiskers described as graceful a curve as if in life. Turning to the swords on the wall, just over the sofa, father and son remarked that the plated sword had been stripped of all its silver; the scabbard was a strip of blackened steel, and the hilt had gone altogether. The family cat had been electro-plated by lightning! A round hole in a window pane, about the size of a half-dollar, showed where the electro-fluid had entered. It is thought the plating of the cat's surface will prevent decay, and that she may be retained permanently among the family curiosities.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st October 1891
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New Salem, Vermont
The following tale, given as an illustration of "what they do in America," is furnished by a Boston correspondent. A freak of lightning, we are told, occurred the other night near the small village of New Salem, Vermont, at the foot of the Heldeberg Mountains. Arent S. Vandyck occupies an old mansion, in the parlour of which hung a collection of revolutionary swords, one of which was heavily plated with silver. On the night in question a terrific thunderstorm burst, and one particularly fearful crash stunned everyone in the house. Quickly recovering, the family hastened to see what damage had been done. Suddenly the younger Vandyck pointed to an old-fashioned sofa. There lay what seemed to be a silver cat, curled up as comfortably as could be. Each glittering hair was separate and distinct, and each silvery bristle of the whiskers described as graceful a curve as if in life. Turning to the swords on the wall, just over the sofa, father and son remarked that the plated sword had been stripped of all its silver; the scabbard was a strip of blackened steel, and the hilt had gone altogether. The family cat had been electro-plated by lightning! A round hole in a window pane, about the size of a half-dollar, showed where the electro-fluid had entered. It is thought the plating of the cat's surface will prevent decay, and that she may be retained permanently among the family curiosities.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st October 1891
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NEW ENGLAND JEWELERS AND SILVERSMITHS SEEK CLOSER RELATIONS WITH CUBA
Providence, Rhode Island
More than 500 manufacturing jewelers from all parts of New England attended the mid-winter banquet of the New England Manufacturing Jewelers' and Silversmiths' Association at Infantry Hall on the evening of Saturday, Feb. 13. George H. Holmes, treasurer of the George H. Holmes Company, of this city, acted as toastmaster. The meeting was called to order by President Harry Cutler. Among the speakers were Senator William Borah, of Idaho; Senor Gonzalo de Quesada. Cuban Minister to the United States; Rev. S. Parks Cadman, D.D., of Brooklyn, N. Y., whose subject was "Abraham Lincoln from an Englishman's Standpoint"; Percival D. Oviatt, of Rochester, N. Y., Secretary of the National Lithographers' Association; Governor Aram J. Pothier and Mayor Henry Fletcher. The gathering sent to President Gomez of Cuba a cablegram expressing a hope for closer commercial relations with Cuba.
Source: The Metal Industry - March 1909
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Providence, Rhode Island
More than 500 manufacturing jewelers from all parts of New England attended the mid-winter banquet of the New England Manufacturing Jewelers' and Silversmiths' Association at Infantry Hall on the evening of Saturday, Feb. 13. George H. Holmes, treasurer of the George H. Holmes Company, of this city, acted as toastmaster. The meeting was called to order by President Harry Cutler. Among the speakers were Senator William Borah, of Idaho; Senor Gonzalo de Quesada. Cuban Minister to the United States; Rev. S. Parks Cadman, D.D., of Brooklyn, N. Y., whose subject was "Abraham Lincoln from an Englishman's Standpoint"; Percival D. Oviatt, of Rochester, N. Y., Secretary of the National Lithographers' Association; Governor Aram J. Pothier and Mayor Henry Fletcher. The gathering sent to President Gomez of Cuba a cablegram expressing a hope for closer commercial relations with Cuba.
Source: The Metal Industry - March 1909
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ROYAL MINT
Sydney
The Sydney (New South Wales) branch of the Royal Mint has received 11,546,463.95 ounces of gold for coinage since its opening in 1851 to the end of 1878.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 5th September 1879
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Sydney
The Sydney (New South Wales) branch of the Royal Mint has received 11,546,463.95 ounces of gold for coinage since its opening in 1851 to the end of 1878.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 5th September 1879
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AMOS SANBORN
Lowell, Massachusetts
Masonic Funeral At Lowell
LOWELL, MASS. - June 11 - Amos Sanborn a widely known jeweller and silversmith, died last night, at sixty years of age, from Bright's disease of the kidneys, from which complaint he had been confined to his house for five weeks. He was born at Unity, New Hampshire, and came to this city twenty-six years ago and engaged in business. His funeral will take place on Friday at one o'clock and will be attended by the Masonic fraternity. He was a member of various Masonic bodies and a charter member of Pilgrim Encampment of the Knights Templars.
Source: Boston Daily Evening Transcript - 11th June 1872
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Lowell, Massachusetts
Masonic Funeral At Lowell
LOWELL, MASS. - June 11 - Amos Sanborn a widely known jeweller and silversmith, died last night, at sixty years of age, from Bright's disease of the kidneys, from which complaint he had been confined to his house for five weeks. He was born at Unity, New Hampshire, and came to this city twenty-six years ago and engaged in business. His funeral will take place on Friday at one o'clock and will be attended by the Masonic fraternity. He was a member of various Masonic bodies and a charter member of Pilgrim Encampment of the Knights Templars.
Source: Boston Daily Evening Transcript - 11th June 1872
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SERIOUS SHOOTING AFFRAY IN THE PROVIDENCE JEWELRY DISTRICT
Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, R. I.. Dec. 31.—Matthew Casey, a night watchman, employed by the Ostby & Barton Co., while apparently temporarily insane, at an early hour Wednesday morning, shot policeman William S. Kent, who has patrolled the beat known as the jewelry district in the 5th Police District. Officer Kent, who was Casey's target, was wounded three times, in each hand and in the left groin, while Casey, who fired from behind a tree in front of the Ladd Watch Case Co. building, was found by the officer's bullets twice. One ball entered his face on the line of his mouth,, passed along the jaw and lodged in the neck near the jugular vein.
On Jan. 1, 1896, Casey was engaged as night watchman in the Ladd Watch Case Co. building. When the building was purchased by Ostby & Barton Co. the man was continued in the same position. Officer Kent was put on the jewelry district beat a few years ago about the time there were so many burglaries and safe breaking jobs being perpetrated in that locality. Kent is a careful and fearless officer, and there have been no robberies in the jewelry shops since he went on that beat. A singular part of the affair is the fact that Kent and Casey knew each other very well, their vocations throwing them much together, and they were, in fact, friends. Casey opened fire on the officer without warning and entirely without provocation.
Both men were taken to the Rhode Island Hospital. It was at first thought that Casey would not survive, but the bullets were located by means of the X-ray and successfully extracted. Both men are in a fair way now to speedy recovery, though both were dangerously wounded. A warrant has been sworn out for Casey's arrest, and it will be served when he has sufficiently recovered. Casey is unmarried.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 4th January 1899
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Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, R. I.. Dec. 31.—Matthew Casey, a night watchman, employed by the Ostby & Barton Co., while apparently temporarily insane, at an early hour Wednesday morning, shot policeman William S. Kent, who has patrolled the beat known as the jewelry district in the 5th Police District. Officer Kent, who was Casey's target, was wounded three times, in each hand and in the left groin, while Casey, who fired from behind a tree in front of the Ladd Watch Case Co. building, was found by the officer's bullets twice. One ball entered his face on the line of his mouth,, passed along the jaw and lodged in the neck near the jugular vein.
On Jan. 1, 1896, Casey was engaged as night watchman in the Ladd Watch Case Co. building. When the building was purchased by Ostby & Barton Co. the man was continued in the same position. Officer Kent was put on the jewelry district beat a few years ago about the time there were so many burglaries and safe breaking jobs being perpetrated in that locality. Kent is a careful and fearless officer, and there have been no robberies in the jewelry shops since he went on that beat. A singular part of the affair is the fact that Kent and Casey knew each other very well, their vocations throwing them much together, and they were, in fact, friends. Casey opened fire on the officer without warning and entirely without provocation.
Both men were taken to the Rhode Island Hospital. It was at first thought that Casey would not survive, but the bullets were located by means of the X-ray and successfully extracted. Both men are in a fair way now to speedy recovery, though both were dangerously wounded. A warrant has been sworn out for Casey's arrest, and it will be served when he has sufficiently recovered. Casey is unmarried.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 4th January 1899
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ENGRAVERS' ADDITIONS
United States
Morgan, the English engraver of the die for the standard or "buzzard" dollar, animated perhaps by an ambition similar to that of the youth who fired the Ephesian dome, smuggled into his work in two places the initial letter of his surname. Although microscopic in size, these "Ms'' are plainly discernible on the coin even to the naked eye after a careful search. An eagle-eyed Wall street man recently discovered one of the letters and started among his acquaintances the following puzzle : " Find three letter Ms on the standard dollar." Two are readily found—one in the word "uuum" and another in "America," but the third is not so easily found. An interview with Chief Drummond of the United States Secret Service, showed that there are four Ms instead of three, and the fourth, hitherto unnoticed even by Wall street men, was pointed out to the reporter. Mr. Drummond laughed when his attention was called to the matter and said : " The presence of these extra letters on the standard dollar was first brought to my notice by one of my clerks. They were of course cut in the die by Morgan." The chief of the secret service acknowledged that they had not escaped the attention of the counterfeiter, who had placed them on the false coins.
Similar instances of the mutilation of dies are recalled in the case of English and French engravers' work. Wyon, the artist to the English mint, many years ago, placed on the plate of a postage stamp a W on so minute a character that for years the stamp circulated without a doubt of its perfection. The eventual discovery of the blemish created a sensation in England ; the objectionable edition to the word was promptly erased, and a stringent law passed against the commission of a like offence. In the reign of Napoleon III, an engraver placed the initial letter of his surname on the plate for a stamp. This also was of such microscopic dimensions that it escaped detection for a long time. The discovery of the fact led to the same result as in the English case.
Source: Jewelers' Journal - 1885
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United States
Morgan, the English engraver of the die for the standard or "buzzard" dollar, animated perhaps by an ambition similar to that of the youth who fired the Ephesian dome, smuggled into his work in two places the initial letter of his surname. Although microscopic in size, these "Ms'' are plainly discernible on the coin even to the naked eye after a careful search. An eagle-eyed Wall street man recently discovered one of the letters and started among his acquaintances the following puzzle : " Find three letter Ms on the standard dollar." Two are readily found—one in the word "uuum" and another in "America," but the third is not so easily found. An interview with Chief Drummond of the United States Secret Service, showed that there are four Ms instead of three, and the fourth, hitherto unnoticed even by Wall street men, was pointed out to the reporter. Mr. Drummond laughed when his attention was called to the matter and said : " The presence of these extra letters on the standard dollar was first brought to my notice by one of my clerks. They were of course cut in the die by Morgan." The chief of the secret service acknowledged that they had not escaped the attention of the counterfeiter, who had placed them on the false coins.
Similar instances of the mutilation of dies are recalled in the case of English and French engravers' work. Wyon, the artist to the English mint, many years ago, placed on the plate of a postage stamp a W on so minute a character that for years the stamp circulated without a doubt of its perfection. The eventual discovery of the blemish created a sensation in England ; the objectionable edition to the word was promptly erased, and a stringent law passed against the commission of a like offence. In the reign of Napoleon III, an engraver placed the initial letter of his surname on the plate for a stamp. This also was of such microscopic dimensions that it escaped detection for a long time. The discovery of the fact led to the same result as in the English case.
Source: Jewelers' Journal - 1885
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DIVORCE RINGS
Paris
A big jeweler now has thrown a jewel on the market that, without doubt, will have a great vogue: the divorce ring. Evidently, with the epidemic of divorces we are suffering these days, this jewel will be obtrusive, and just as a ring symbolizes engagement and marriage, a ring will, from now on, symbolize the rupture.
"We have only just thought of it. This hiatus is happily filled and the tiny little ring in the form of a wedding ring over which is set a broken arrow in its center, just exactly fills the role for which it is destined.
"Cupid is always armed with arrows to pierce the hearts of spouses, but, alas! some get broken, love flies and divorce occurs . . decidedly the little ring should have success."
Source: Le Moniteur de la Bijouterie - 1922
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Paris
A big jeweler now has thrown a jewel on the market that, without doubt, will have a great vogue: the divorce ring. Evidently, with the epidemic of divorces we are suffering these days, this jewel will be obtrusive, and just as a ring symbolizes engagement and marriage, a ring will, from now on, symbolize the rupture.
"We have only just thought of it. This hiatus is happily filled and the tiny little ring in the form of a wedding ring over which is set a broken arrow in its center, just exactly fills the role for which it is destined.
"Cupid is always armed with arrows to pierce the hearts of spouses, but, alas! some get broken, love flies and divorce occurs . . decidedly the little ring should have success."
Source: Le Moniteur de la Bijouterie - 1922
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JEWELRY WORKERS STRUCK DOWN WITH TYPHOID
Providence, Rhode Island
One of the worst epidemics of typhoid fever that this city has ever experienced seems to have its stronghold in the South Providence district, in which the jewelry workers live. No less than 40 cases have been reported, and many jewelry factory hands are ill.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 13th May 1908
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Providence, Rhode Island
One of the worst epidemics of typhoid fever that this city has ever experienced seems to have its stronghold in the South Providence district, in which the jewelry workers live. No less than 40 cases have been reported, and many jewelry factory hands are ill.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 13th May 1908
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THE STRIKE AT THE KEYSTONE WATCH CASE COMPANY
Trenton, New Jersey
The strike of the several hundred employees of the Keystone Watch Case Company and the Riverside Metal Works, which was inaugurated some time ago, has been brought to an end. The union gave up the fight. The strike, it said, was agitated by New York labor union officials. Many of the older employees lost their positions and had to find work elsewhere. The strike was marked with considerable disorder and many arrests were made. The Watch Case Company has one of the largest plants of its kind in the country. It is said that the labor union will now disband and in the future men will have to settle their grievances individually with the concern.
Source: The Metal Industry - January 1920
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Trenton, New Jersey
The strike of the several hundred employees of the Keystone Watch Case Company and the Riverside Metal Works, which was inaugurated some time ago, has been brought to an end. The union gave up the fight. The strike, it said, was agitated by New York labor union officials. Many of the older employees lost their positions and had to find work elsewhere. The strike was marked with considerable disorder and many arrests were made. The Watch Case Company has one of the largest plants of its kind in the country. It is said that the labor union will now disband and in the future men will have to settle their grievances individually with the concern.
Source: The Metal Industry - January 1920
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ADDRESS TO THE PRINCESS LOUISE MARCHIONESS OF LORNE
Kendal, Westmorland
At the recent opening of the Arts and Crafts Loan Exhibition at Kendal by the Princess Louise Marchioness of Lorne, her Royal Highness was presented with a silver casket containing an address. The casket was designed and executed by Mr. Dimsdale Carlisle, 29, Market Place, Kendal. It is a very substantial, solid, and effective piece of work, and has so inspired Her Royal Highness that she has since written to the mayor expressing her admiration of the beauty and workmanship of it. Well done, Mr.Carlisle!
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st October 1891
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Kendal, Westmorland
At the recent opening of the Arts and Crafts Loan Exhibition at Kendal by the Princess Louise Marchioness of Lorne, her Royal Highness was presented with a silver casket containing an address. The casket was designed and executed by Mr. Dimsdale Carlisle, 29, Market Place, Kendal. It is a very substantial, solid, and effective piece of work, and has so inspired Her Royal Highness that she has since written to the mayor expressing her admiration of the beauty and workmanship of it. Well done, Mr.Carlisle!
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st October 1891
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A PRINCESS AS GOLDSMITH
Meran, South Tyrol, Austria
A Princess as Goldsmith.—A goldsmith shop was lately established and opened with great pomp and circumstance at the Austrian bathing place, Meran, and the neighborhood is at present daily thronged with carriages, bearing thither the nobility of the place. The Archduchess, Maria Theresa, belonging to the Austrian imperial family, has taken the fancy to learn the art of goldsmithing ; she sits at the bench with her apron on like any other apprentice, learns the manipulation of the file, blowpipe, etc., much to the astonishment of said nobility, who watch her eagerly. But whether, as youngest apprentice, she has to sweep the shop, fetch water and run errands, we are not informed.
Source: The Trader - October 1885
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Meran, South Tyrol, Austria
A Princess as Goldsmith.—A goldsmith shop was lately established and opened with great pomp and circumstance at the Austrian bathing place, Meran, and the neighborhood is at present daily thronged with carriages, bearing thither the nobility of the place. The Archduchess, Maria Theresa, belonging to the Austrian imperial family, has taken the fancy to learn the art of goldsmithing ; she sits at the bench with her apron on like any other apprentice, learns the manipulation of the file, blowpipe, etc., much to the astonishment of said nobility, who watch her eagerly. But whether, as youngest apprentice, she has to sweep the shop, fetch water and run errands, we are not informed.
Source: The Trader - October 1885
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JOHN D. SPERRY
South Haven, Michigan
John D. Sperry, the well-known jeweler and watchmaker, of South Haven, Mich., is dead. He was employed at an early age by the Waltham Watch Company, and he was there at one time given the difficult work of arranging a watch set with diamonds especially made for a European exposition. This was valued at $18,000 and was sent to Europe in charge of Mr. Sperry. After that he was employed two and one-half years by the Elgin National Watch Company. In May, 1867, he went from that position to open up a business for himself at South Haven. Although partially paralyzed for the past eleven years, he had been able to keep at his work most of the time. He was nearly seventy years old.
Source: The Jewelers' Review - 19th April 1899
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South Haven, Michigan
John D. Sperry, the well-known jeweler and watchmaker, of South Haven, Mich., is dead. He was employed at an early age by the Waltham Watch Company, and he was there at one time given the difficult work of arranging a watch set with diamonds especially made for a European exposition. This was valued at $18,000 and was sent to Europe in charge of Mr. Sperry. After that he was employed two and one-half years by the Elgin National Watch Company. In May, 1867, he went from that position to open up a business for himself at South Haven. Although partially paralyzed for the past eleven years, he had been able to keep at his work most of the time. He was nearly seventy years old.
Source: The Jewelers' Review - 19th April 1899
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