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Monster Chief Mining Co. Issued to and signed by George Graham Rice

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Monster Chief Mining Co. Issued to and signed by George Graham Rice
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Monster Chief Mining Company cert. #A3634 issued in 1916 to the infamous G.G.Rice. The company owned 22 claims adjoining the Green Monster mine. The property was completely undeveloped and had no equipment. The certificate is endorsed on the back by G.G. Rice. In his 20's, Rice served 6 years at Sing Sing for forgery. He changed his name from Jacob Hersig to George Graham Rice and headed for Goldfield, Nevada to promote bogus mining stocks. He was indicted for mail fraud and raised money for his defense with his biography, "My Adventures With Your Money" in 1910. Through the late 1920's, Rice was at it again. In 1928, he was captured and served more time. Unc.City: JeromeCounty: YavapaiState: AZDate: