Searchlight, Nevada – July 14, 1906 – A trail of unpaid bills and borrowed money has led authorities to believe that Doc Creek, a restaurant owner, has skipped town, leaving a significant financial mess in his wake. Creek, who ran a local eatery, is suspected of owing $800 to various creditors in the small mining camp. The trail of unpaid debts and borrowed cash has raised eyebrows, sparking a manhunt by local authorities to track down the elusive restaurateur.
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Key Facts
- State: Nevada
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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