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March 27, 1893
The Wilmington Daily Republican
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
What is this article about?
In St. Paul, Edward B. Smith sues Mrs. Rebecca Miller of Alleghany City, Pa., and Augustus Barnum for fraud in a $300,000 real estate deal, alleging they misled him about the value and features of the Albion apartment house he purchased with his properties.
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A Sensational Law Suit
ST. PAUL, March 25.-A sensational suit was brought here involving Edward B. Smith of Buffalo, N. Y., Mrs. Rebecca Miller of Alleghany City, Pa., and Augustus Barnum, of St. Paul, in a real estate deal of $300,000. Smith charges Mrs. Miller and Barnum with unloading on him under fraudulent representations the Albion apartment house for $100,000, he giving them real estate in New York, Illinois and Minnesota to the amount of $150,210.33 and a mortgage for the balance. He now appeals to the courts for the return of his property on the ground that he was misled as to the local appointments and value of the Albion.
ST. PAUL, March 25.-A sensational suit was brought here involving Edward B. Smith of Buffalo, N. Y., Mrs. Rebecca Miller of Alleghany City, Pa., and Augustus Barnum, of St. Paul, in a real estate deal of $300,000. Smith charges Mrs. Miller and Barnum with unloading on him under fraudulent representations the Albion apartment house for $100,000, he giving them real estate in New York, Illinois and Minnesota to the amount of $150,210.33 and a mortgage for the balance. He now appeals to the courts for the return of his property on the ground that he was misled as to the local appointments and value of the Albion.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Deception Fraud
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Lawsuit
Real Estate Fraud
Albion Apartment
St Paul
Fraudulent Representations
What entities or persons were involved?
Edward B. Smith
Mrs. Rebecca Miller
Augustus Barnum
Where did it happen?
St. Paul
Story Details
Key Persons
Edward B. Smith
Mrs. Rebecca Miller
Augustus Barnum
Location
St. Paul
Event Date
March 25
Story Details
Edward B. Smith sues Mrs. Rebecca Miller and Augustus Barnum for fraudulently selling him the Albion apartment house for $100,000 in exchange for his real estate valued at $150,210.33 plus a mortgage, claiming he was misled about its appointments and value.