On September 17, 1906, a shocking revelation shook the insurance industry in Wisconsin as Attorney General Sturdevant delivered a scathing opinion to Commissioner Host, exposing the National Protective Legion of Waverly, New York, for its deceitful business practices. The fraternal society, with numerous local lodges in Wisconsin, had been operating under a license to sell life insurance, but a thorough examination of its affairs revealed a web of deceit.
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Key Facts
- State: Wisconsin
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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