Indictment of Former Maine Official for Embezzlement
Pascal P. Gilmore of Bucksport former State treasurer was indicted by the Kennebec county grand jury for embezzlement of State funds in February and March 1909. The 15 counts allege use of the State’s money for his own needs with his personal checks as security totaling $8,800. Gilmore, a prominent Hancock county figure, has a long public career from Dedham to Bucksport and service in the Legislature and as liquor commissioner. He is also a Civil War veteran and businessman.
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Alleged embezzlement scheme involving Maine official deposits
The record details an alleged embezzlement totaling 10575 dollars across seven dates from Feb 1909 to Mar 1909. It claims Gilmore deposited personal checks into cash and issued Maine State checks for his use, except on one occasion where a note was deposited instead of a personal check.
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Clerk Testimony Highlights Gilmore Cash Misuse Probe
Melville W. Wiswell testified that Gilmore used the State’s cash for about a month after being directed to handle his personal checks. Auditor Hatch said the checks were taken up after notice to Gilmore. Gilmore, en route to Augusta for arraignment, faces probable court action.
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