His losses in the venture amounted to almost a million dollars , leading to a shortage of operating capital that would eventually contribute to the bankruptcy of his business empire .
In May 1881 , Roach wound up the company .
Roach 's losses in the venture amounted to almost a million dollars , leading to a shortage of operating capital that would eventually contribute to the bankruptcy of his business empire .
In May 1881 , Roach wound up the company .