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Joseph Robinson Darling

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Darling circa 1913

Joseph Robinson Darling (1872 - September 7, 1957) was a special agent of the United States Department of Justice, author, promoter, explorer, and soldier of fortune.[1]

Biography

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He prepared two government cases against the Bathtub Trust, International Harvester, and Motion Picture Patents Company. On January 1, 1914, he resigned from the Department of Justice to enter business.[2] In 1915 he wrote "Darling on Trusts" a legal treatise. He died in Miami, Florida on September 6, 1957.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Joseph Darling, Adventurer, 85; Author, Promoter, Explorer, Soldier Of Fortune Dies -- Did Antitrust Work". The New York Times. September 7, 1957. Retrieved 2009-07-23. Joseph Robinson Darling, author, promoter, explorer and soldier of fortune, died at his home here today after a short illness. His age was 85.
  2. ^ "Joseph R. Darling Resigns". Christian Science Monitor. December 1, 1913. Archived from the original on October 21, 2012. Retrieved 2009-07-23. Joseph R. Darling, special agent of the department of justice, resigns to enter business Jan. 1 next. He prepared two government cases against the bathtub, harvester, motion picture and other so-called trusts.