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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1900
Page
2
The discussion centers on Griffiths and a board inquiry. A speaker argues experts should be appointed by the Mayor or City Auditor, not by the board or its committees, and expresses confidence in the board’s integrity.
The board names three experts led by Mr. Griffiths to audit state records and determine shortages by year. The effort, overseen by Chairman Robinson and the County Auditor, aims to fix sureties on bonds and may involve a separate inquiry by Superintendent Bonebrake.
Robinson Hartel Keller Ballman and Toelke form a committee. The board adjourned as Corporation Counsel Hunt and Assistant Bills join to aid the inquiry. Keller moves to appoint experts including Stegner and King with city auditor consent. Hull proposed as third examiner. Stegner doubts availability. debate on appointment delays persists.
A note indicates Mayor and committee should meet Monday at 7:30 PM to hear Snee’s report, referencing a form Griffiths should have used in his last forgery.
The examination reveals a growing gap between George R Griffiths reports to the Board of Education and the County Auditor. The Board notes receipt of 822,342 60 from district tax while the County Auditor cites 905,344 61 from local tax for schoolhouse purposes. The two figures refer to the same revenue source, with motive for the difference yet to be explained.
Officials question the status of official bonds posted by Clerk Griffiths for his duties. The bonds, $5,000 each, were reportedly deposited with the Board of Education president and a copy filed with the County Auditor. Investigators may verify their existence and custodianship as rumors of disappearance circulate.
The 1897 audit of Clerk Griffiths by Keller Frey and Friedlein found the office's records sound apart from forged Treasury receipts. The committee believes the receipts concealed a shortage, which they would have uncovered if not for the forgeries.
Officials of the Board of Education yesterday took down and moved aside a memorial tribute to their late Clerk, initially praised for fidelity and honesty. The move occurred as the board prepared to hold a meeting about ongoing investigations, revealing the memorial’s new symbolic meaning and its displacement from the wall.
Among the former board members present to observe actions on the investigation were Captain E R Monfort and Hon Nicholas Longworth. They sat in the audience during the board’s session.
State School Commissioner Bonebrake will take no official action over Cincinnati school fund shortage tied to the Griffiths case unless urged by bondsmen or others. He previously urged a bill to create a State Examiner of School Funds, saying legislative action would have revealed the shortage earlier if adopted.
The article details how Griffiths used dual reporting to hide embezzlement from a Board of Education and the County Auditor. He itemized revenues to the board while lumping them for the auditor, masking $6,387 and leaving a nest egg of about $666. The text cites specific sums and misstatements from the accounts and notes a thirteen year pattern of such fraud.
The War Office announced that Lord Roberts handed over command in South Africa to Lord Kitchener. The Queen is said to have approved Kitchener's promotion to Lieutenant General with the rank of General while in command in South Africa.
Miss Eugenia Washington great granddaughter of George Washington and DAR founder died in Washington yesterday morning. Mrs May Vance Weiskoph wife of John Weiskoph Prudential assistant superintendent died Tuesday night November 27 age 36 at 349 Poplar Street buried Thursday. She was an artist whose leaves and medallions adorn residences. leaves two daughters. pallbearers were Mr Weiskoph's office comrades. flowers contributed. Mrs Weiskoph laid in Madisonville Cemetery beside her father who died two weeks earlier.
The American Engineering Company Springfield capital stock 50000 and the Cincinnati Nutlock and Manufacturing Company Cincinnati capital stock 10000 are Incorporated. The Standard Improvement Company Cambridge capital stock 5000 and the Riverside Selo Club Cincinnati with directors are formed. Edwin Bell & Sons Company Youngstown renamed Edwin Bell Company. Warren’s Novelty Woodworking Company renamed Western Reserve Furniture Company. Little Miami Traction Company Xenia to build an electric line Xenia Cincinnati capital stock 50000. McArthur Coal Company McArthur capital stock 20000.
In St Paul Minnesota on November 3 a long line formed as people filed through the Governor's rooms in the State Capitol to view the body of the late United States official who lay in state for five hours.
Mrs. George M. Paschall prominent St. Louis social figure died at the Grand Hotel after a brief illness while en route to Europe for the winter. Initial signs of secrecy gave way to confirmation of natural causes. she had fallen ill on the Big Four train at Indianapolis and died in Cincinnati with several federal officials present.
Telegrams report Mrs George M Paschall died aboard a train en route to Cincinnati after a paralysis attack. She was wife of George M Paschall of Seattle and sister of Henry Turner of St Louis. remains expected to be brought to St Louis for burial. relatives rushed to Cincinnati and Seattle.
Prince Komora arriving from the Paris Exposition commented on the French, calling them a “fuzz-fuzz people” prone to excitement. He predicted England would prevail in any future war, noting Japan’s aligned interests with Britain and dismissing popular doubt about English success.
In Loganport Indiana on Sunday night thieves raided Alfred McCoy’s ranch six miles from Rensselaer driving off 265 cattle. The stock were shipped to Chicago and disposed of before discovery. Authorities see Chicago crooks behind the elaborate loss estimated at about 12000 dollars.
Diplomatic circles say American claims from the Armenian massacres are nearly settled as a trade advances for building a cruiser in the United States. The Harpout consulate issue remains unresolved with Turkey denying Norton exequatur. The Kentucky’s Smyrna presence boosts hope for early settlement of all remaining issues.
In New Albany Indiana Thomas ONeill Jr and Martin ONeill attacked a mule at a wedding feast protesting their father's new marriage. They prodded the animal with sticks causing chaos that led to the police intervention and possible prosecutions.
Ayres Asphalt crew repaired Main Street sections as ordered by the City Council but would not touch tracks within eighteen inches of the traction line. Mr and Mrs Geo Steckroth marked their sixtieth wedding anniversary at their Fairmount Avenue home. Kate Flynn attempted suicide by cistern and was rescued by bystanders. Dr Indy administered restoratives. A Middletown Building and Deposit Association transfer involved property lots 1206 and 2104 among parties including Henry Brinkman and Jas Morgan.
A New York case centers on a man whose mental state will determine control of a large fortune. court proceedings weigh sanity against allegations of unlawful possession and wealth.
In New York Justice Fitzgerald heard motion by Mrs Newcomb and son Herman Newcomb to order a new medical exam of millionaire H Victor Newscomb by six physicians previously deeming him incompetent. Attorney Delancey Nicoll argued against forced scrutiny as punitive and abusive. The referee's report is pending as the case to restore Newscomb's property and end his custody continues.
The executors of Marcus Daly announce the sale of his Bitter Root Montana stable of thoroughbreds and breeding horses after costs exceed 600000 dollars. The lineup includes stallions Hamburg Tammany Bashampton Isador Ogden and Inverness with over one hundred brood mares also to be sold. The sale draws bidders from around the world.
Columbus announces two weeks exposition of the State Fair next fall as project secured by the Board of Trade secretary.
San Francisco reports two more victims from yesterday's disaster, bringing the death toll to sixteen. The deceased are identified as Robert Harrison and Lawrence Miel, both boys, as officials update the casualty list.
Vague advertisement fragment promises laxative tablets with a money back guarantee. The snippet mentions Groves and a refund offer but provides no clear details or dates.
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