June 24, 1830, was supposed to be a typical Thursday in Litchfield, Connecticut. But as our investigation reveals, the Litchfield Enquirer, the town’s prominent newspaper, was hiding a dark secret behind its innocuous advertisements. The publication, which had been touted as a beacon of community news and local events, was actually concealing its true financial woes by peddling dubious remedies and advertisements.
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Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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