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ARREST OF A MILLIONAIRE

CHARGED WITH MISUSE OF MAILS. Montreal; August 12. Charles Ponssi, a millionaire of Boston, and a so-called "Financial Wizard/' was arrested to-day; on a ohnrge of using' the vails for fraudulent purposes. It is also alleged that he is unable to redeem his notes.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. (Rec. August 13, 7.15 p.m.) New York, August 12. Ponzi is credited with mnking two millions sterling by exchange speculations, which were interwoven with the Hanover Trust Company, whoso doors are closed. All the visible of the company are alleged to have disappeared, and it. owes a.million sterling. _ It is estimated that Ponzi's . liabilities amount to seven million dollars.but he claims that his personal assets will meet these. Great, crowds hover round Ponzi's office, pressing their claims.—Reuter.

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Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 275, 14 August 1920, Page 7

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ARREST OF A MILLIONAIRE Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 275, 14 August 1920, Page 7

ARREST OF A MILLIONAIRE Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 275, 14 August 1920, Page 7

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