January 16, 1903, marked a tumultuous day for the Des Moines printing community as allegations of widespread ad fraud began to surface. The Iowa State Bystander, a prominent local newspaper, revealed a web of deceit involving multiple printing offices, including the prestigious Martin and Walker press.
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Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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