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Meteoric riches and taxes spark far flung scandals
A sprawling report mixes a giant meteor iron discovery buried 1400 feet deep with astonishing ore yields and platinum values, then shifts to the harsh taxation tale in Shantung and Peking. It traces explorers, officials, and alleged abuses as authorities levy heavy taxes and punish misconduct amid upheaval.
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Coon Butta
Addion
Elowke
Vomst Contveine
China
Wo Peifu
Ake Fanaa Great
Peking
Chang Tew Chane
Pabors
Jane Lahey
Shantung
Tanai Heat
Tyam
Ronnie “Lies