On New Year’s Day, 1892, the quiet streets of Pittsburgh were shaken by a tale of deceit and exploitation. Luigi Casabona, a cunning individual, was accused of duping a number of his fellow countrymen, luring them to work in the mines at Larimer with false promises. The victims, unaware of the treacherous conditions they would face, were left to suffer in the depths of the coal mines, a fate worse than death.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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