September 6, 1931 – South Bend, Indiana – In a bold move to protect the city’s coal consumers, Charles J. Burns, the City Inspector of Weights and Measures, has announced an extensive crackdown on unscrupulous coal dealers. These scammers have been making a mockery of the system by substituting cheap fuel for the real thing, overcharging desperate customers, and even selling adulterated coal that’s been mixed with other materials.
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Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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