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The Millionaires and the Great Council Bluff Swindle
A detailed account of a nationwide swindle by a syndicate using land schemes and fixed sports events to fleece wealthy victims. The narrative follows the Omaha to Little Rock scheme, the racing ruse, fraudulent letters, and the eventual federal arrest led by Inspector Swenson in Council Bluffs. It highlights method, scale, and key figures like Stowe Myers Shores Bennett Gordon and Sutor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
George Bennett
Tle
Omala
Stowe
Myers
Shores
Louis Stowe
Millonaire
Gorman
Bennett
Canada
Little Rock
Arora
Sutor
Kansas City
Case Lake
Minn
Barney Martin
Harney
Mr. Sutor
Barney
New Orleans
Seattle
Council Maffs
Little Mock, Ark
Mantha
Thas
Ing Mikes
Chee
Linots
Corncil Bluffs
Council Biuffs
J. & Swenson