American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-10-29
STATE TREASURER ALLEN
ARRESTED FOR EMBEzZLEMENT

State Treasurer Allen is formally charged with embezzlement by
Governor Haines. The governor arrived in the city last night shortly
after II o'clock from the southeast He was met by Axel Ramstedt.
who has been in charge of the treasurers office, and who informed
him that the audit of the treasurers accounts had developed far
short in his accounts.
Prosecuting Attorney Givens was at once called in and asked
to prepare a complaint, which the governor signed Immediately. with
In half al hour after he had arrived in the city.
The specific charge is the embezzlement of $40, 854 6S, but it is
possible the complete audit. which will require some LITTLE time vot
may disclose a larger amount.
1t is understood also that proceedings will be commenced against
Fred M Coleman a former deputy in the treasurers office. who is .
now said to be at Seattle.
The warrant was served or Mr. Allen last nigbt To hos boon
constantly under surveillance since he rendered his resignation.
The executive committee of the Republican state committees ho,d
a meeting late last night and repudiated Mr.. Allen al a candidate for
treasurer and sent word through the various county organizations to
all Republicans not to vote for him.
STATEMENT BY GOVERNOR HAINEs.
Governor Haines made the following statement:
so soon rs there was brought to my attention any facts relative
to any irregularities in the treasurers office, 1 at once placed MIR Ram
stedt IN charge notified the banks not to cash any treasurers checks
and had Mr., Allen placed under close surveillance. I did not say
anymn oou this surveillance before I left for the southeast a few
days ago to fill some speaking dates. but I can say now that MI. Allen
has been closely guarded all lifetime.
Il told Mr. Ramstedt to facilitate the audit of the books everv
possible way, and to notify m at once whenever ANYTHING tangible
developed. Then I went to the southeast, knowing that the pubuc,s
interests had been protected, that the machinery was running to CON
duct the state treasury business, that Mr.. Allen could not get away.
and that a searching exporting of the books was being made " r.
hamstedta and by the bonding companys experts
That was all that could be done at that time After Al T.
"hauo OF the BOOKS covering about three days, Mr. Ramstedt dis
over evidence OF glaring Irregularities and at advised me 7
came home as rapidly a l could and, after going over the matter with
Mr. Ram@edt' Immediately signed a complaint charging Mr.. Allen
with embelement.
4 cannot say what the subsequent work on the books NAV deveIon
but If any further shortage is unearthed another comnlaint will 10 aIos
Moreover, 1 shall utilize all ~ powers Is governor - -. -
any Others beside Mr.. Allen who may be shown by the records to have
tempered with the state funds.
meantime however, l desire to repeat my positive Insurance To
ue FOL OF M state that the states funds ar amply protected
"u ns 10 N that the people will not lose a cent"
COVERED BY ~PHONYr CHECKS. 4
The Statesman has It from a reliable authority that cbec." .,t,nor ]
M TN Sc OF worthless checks have been used to covsr M .bortaae
ma ~ sur ONCE according to the disclosures Of the exnerts
working on the books. They IRE understood to have nsar+had ns
e." se persona check of Mr. Allen, in favor cash" for v ]
horag 10 extent Another check for 1922 ~ Ala 49, 20
mase IN W OF cash" and similarly carried, and for a simnarIv o.
- hain ."r ;, a similar purpose IS alleged, is signed by Fred M Cole ]
rs personal check Coleman va formerly a deputy in 4
III once n 1t Is understood he is to be proceeded against 4
$4,000 0'efms checks would indicate a shortage of around !
Assistant Attorney General Guheen, representing h ,on. !
%a omoe was In consultation last night with the eoverno ma 4
ohes OF te Alen Ease. THE attorney generals oacs III a. !
case" said Mr.. Guheen. VIC rosecuuo OF this \
REPUDIATED BY COMMIrTER I
n committee Of the Republican partv hav,,s .r- !
ee,eu satisfactory evidence that o. v. Allen. state tre.surae -. I
apprDprla.ea the funds Of his office and is unfit to he = ndida Z
nominatsa hu "a ucke 10 the office Of treasurer. for which he was 1
o IN people 1t III recent primary election j
Ihereior b IT resolved. that we hereby epudtats y. Al, 7
" Auen Tor n office Of state treasurer and rroa ~. I
ton. LUZ mn u me general cleo !
me executive omcers Of the Republican state NM, !
o instructed to Immediately notify all nrhlto. MINUTES e.ee ar \
uon or Mss cdon BY telegram sAnn@ J
GEORGE A DAY. Chairman. (
WILL n GIBSON. Secretary. 4
c H. POTTS. I
T. H. DEWEY. )
d. W. DAVIS i
FRED ". GooDING. J
Executive Committee Z