The dusty streets of Helena, Montana, hold a dark secret. A scheme so brazen, it left investors reeling, their wallets nearly empty. The Red Canyon placer mines near Lander, Wyoming, were touted as a goldmine, but in reality, they were a worthless prospect. Thomas L. Greenough of Missouri and J.F. Greenough of Spokane, Washington, were the masterminds behind the deception.
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Key Facts
- State: Montana
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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