Laramie, WY – November 22, 1909 – A cloud of controversy has settled over the Wyoming town of Carpenter, named after prominent booster Mr. J.R. Carpenter. At the heart of the scandal is the Federal Securities company, an organization instrumental in bringing hundreds of families to the state. However, a closer look reveals a web of deceit and broken promises.
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Key Facts
- State: Wyoming
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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