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R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO: 150 YEARS OF EVOLVING CULTURE CHAPTER II: BUILDING A TOBACCO EMPIRE 1926-1960
After RJR’s death, his trusted lieutenants continued running the company much as he had.
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R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO: 150 YEARS OF EVOLVING CULTURE CHAPTER I: THE EARLY YEARS 1875-1925
The Early Years
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R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO: 150 YEARS OF EVOLVING CULTURE - INTRODUCTION
We are near the end of R.
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THE R. J. REYNOLDS FAMILY – CHAPTER 17 SMITH REYNOLDS’ DEATH UNRESOLVED 1932
In a stunning reversal, the Smith Reynolds murder case was dropped before ever coming to trial - a trial that might have led to the death penalty.
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THE R. J. REYNOLDS FAMILY – CHAPTER 16 A MEDIA CIRCUS 1932
The Reynolds - Holman tragedy became the American scandal of 1932.
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THE R. J. REYNOLDS FAMILY – CHAPTER 15 MURDER OR SUICIDE? 1932
For lovers of sensation, the case of Libby Holman and Zachary Smith Reynolds had all the perfect ingredients: glamorous and wealthy newlyweds, a…
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THE R. J. REYNOLDS FAMILY – CHAPTER 14 LIFE AND DEATH AT REYNOLDA HOUSE: 1932
When news of the marriage became public, Libby Holman’s friends were not generous.
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Reflections on "Going Down Tobacco Road" and Investing
Following on my book, "Going Down Tobacco Road," about the R. J. Reynolds empire, I will share stories about the industry and its people. Occasionally, I will add thoughts on investing.
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