In 1908, as laborers toiled beneath the streets of College Hill in Providence, Rhode Island, a far-reaching underworld of smugglers continued to thrive on the Seekonk River. The construction of a new bridge across the water was a testament to the growing importance of the New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad, which aimed to reduce travel times between Providence and New York. But in the shadows, a sophisticated network of smugglers was busier than ever, evading customs duties with ingenious schemes.
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Key Facts
- State: Rhode Island
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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