In a shocking tale of deceit and corruption, the Oakland community was left reeling as it emerged that Offutt Sons, a respected shoe retailer, was selling counterfeit W L DOUGLAS shoes alongside their authentic counterparts. The revelation came to light on April 7, 1904, as locals began to suspect that something was amiss with the company’s latest shipment of high-end footwear.
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Key Facts
- State: Maryland
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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