Tonopah, Nevada, March 13, 1917 – The glittering silver mines of Tonopah have long been a source of pride for this dusty Nevada town. However, behind the scenes, a tangled web of deceit and corruption has been quietly unfolding. The latest revelation comes in the form of a shocking report detailing the production figures for Tonopah’s mines. In 1916, the mines produced a staggering 10,207,161 ounces of silver, with dividends totaling a whopping $2,578,560.
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Key Facts
- State: Nevada
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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