December 1894, Dickinson, North Dakota – The Dickinson Press has uncovered a tale of deceit and manipulation in the wheat market that has left the once-thriving trade in shambles. Attorney and Counselor at Law, Esli A. Simpson, has been at the center of a scheme that has defrauded unsuspecting traders and business owners out of their hard-earned cash.
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Key Facts
- State: North Dakota
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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