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Logansport [Indiana] Journal-Tribune September 12, 1913 pg.6
Another Land Swindle Fraud
Terre Haute, Sept.11 - Another swindle on a fake land deal, worked by three men here, came
to light today when James A. Burgan, a resident of Terre Haute for 50 years, notified the
police that he had lost $15,000. a year ago. Three men worked a game on him he said
similiar to that used to swindle Texas bankers. Burgan after seeing Charles Moran in the
county jail was unable to identify him and declared he did not believe the prisoner was
one of the gang which got his money. John Collins and Hugh McGinnis, indicted in the
swindle of the Texans today furnished bond of $12,000. each and gained their freedom.
None of the others indicted have been arrested.
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