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The Katydid Mine Swindle
A veteran prospector narrates the Katydid mine fraud case where the Amalgamated Gold Syndicate raised millions with a phony refining process. Inspectors failed for months before a daring undercover visit reveals a secret plant, forged profitability, and two miners posing as generous benefactors. The tale chronicles stock manipulation, deceptive advertising, and a dramatic midnight intrusion into the refining area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post-Office Department
Dickson
Festern
Resturn Mining
United States
Amalgamated Gold Syndicate
Amalamatedl Gold Syndicate
Hudson
Mason
Bothudsons
Hem
Sayng
Elden