The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-10-23
ALLEN PLEADS GUILTY,

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could not get away. and that a search
ing exporting Of the books was be-
ing made by Mr.. Ramstedt and BY the
bonding company'S experts.
That was all that could be done
at that time. After an examination OF
the books, covering about three DAYS.
NJ Ramstedt discovered evidence
OF glazing irregularities and at once
advised me in general terms. | came
home as rapidly as l could and, after
gong over the matter with Mr., RAM
stedt, Immediately signed a complaint
charging Mr.. Allen with embezzle
ment.
cannot say what the subsequent
work on the books may develop, but
If any further shortage is unearthed
another complaint will be filed. More
over, shall utilize all nv powers as
governor to bring to justice any
Others beside Mr.. Allen who NAV be
shown by the records to have misap-
propriated state funds.
Meantime, however, | desire to
repeat my positive assurance to the
people OF the state that the states
funds are amply protected under his
bond and that the people will not lose
a cent"
Covered by "Phony Checks"
The Statesman has it from a rela-
Bile authority that check "kiting" and
the use of worthless checks have been
used to cover up shortages in the
treasurer's office, according 10 the
disclosures of the experts working on
the books. They are understood to
have unearthed one undated personal
check of Mr.. Allen, in favor of cash"
for over $4,000, which is said to have
been carried as cash to offset the
claimed shortage to that extent. An
other check for $4,000, also undated,
and made in favor of cash" and SINH
larly carried and for similar pur-
pose, as alleged, is signed by Fred NJ.
Coleman, being his personal check.
Coleman was formerly deputy in
the Office and it is understood he is to
be proceeded against.
The covering" checks would in
dictate shortage of around 100000.
Assistant Attorney General Guheen
representing the attorney generals Of
flee, was in consultation last night
with the governor and others on the
Allen case. The attorney generals
office will cooperate earnestly with
County Attorney Givens in the pro-
secution of this case said Mr. Gu
heen.
Repudiated by Committee.
The action of the Republican exec
utice committee, acting for the state
committee, in repudiating Mr.. Allen
took the form OF the following reso-
luton.
The executive committee Of the Re-
publican party, having today received
satisfactory evidence that o. V. Al
len, state treasurer has misapprol,r-
lated the funds of mis- Office and is un-
t1t to be :; cardidele on IT, Repub-
lican ticket for the office of treasurer,
for which he was nominated by the
people at the recent primary election.
Therefore, be it resolved, that we
hereby repudiate the candidacy of
the said o. V. Allen for the office of
state treasurer and urge all Repub-
lican voters of the state not to vote
for him at the general election.
The executive officers of the Re-
publican state committee are hereby
instructed to Immediately notify all
Republican county organizations of
this action by telegram.
(Signed)
GEORGE A. DAY, Chairman.
WILL H. GIBSON, Secretary.
c. H. POTTS.
f. H. DEWEY.
d. w. DAVIS.