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Merced Mining Scandal Exposed In California Promoters
The Merced Mining Scan dal reports that old Cook properties at Coulterville Mariposa County were floated at 6 million to 6 5 million while ore yields averaged 3 49 per ton. Promoters Captain Palmer Captain Cough and Mr Coram are urged to publish original export reports and disclose dispositions of 666 667 paid into the company. The News Letter opposed inflated shares and warned California interests against collapse in promotion schemes. The piece criticizes Boston papers and notes public reaction to mining ventures.
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