June 28, 1915, Wheeling, W. Va. – In a bizarre case of deception, a local piano dealer, C. A. House, has been caught peddling pre-owned pianos to unsuspecting families. House, operating out of 1305-1307 Market Street, has been renting out pianos, attempting to pass them off as brand new.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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