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Letter to Editor
June 17, 1874
Wilmington Daily Gazette
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
What is this article about?
A letter to the Gazette questions the secrecy and delays in investigating the late City Treasurer Killgore's $6,200 defalcation, notes inconsistencies in reported figures, and criticizes his reappointment despite early issues and serving without security.
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The Late City Treasurer's Defalcation.
For the Gazette.
Is it not strange that after so many announcements of the wonderful investigations now going on in regard to the accounts of the late Treasurer the citizens can learn nothing? The learned accountant stated that the deficiency was $6,200, nearly all during the first year. He told one of the sureties that there was about $600 during the first year. He said that he knew exactly the time when errors occurred. Now the Republican says that the work is enormous and the delay unavoidable.
If Killgore was a defaulter the first year, why was he forced on the city for a second term? Why was he allowed to act for six months without any security? Are Finance Committee-men dummies and figure heads, and Auditor's statements and receipts humbugs?
Fair Play.
For the Gazette.
Is it not strange that after so many announcements of the wonderful investigations now going on in regard to the accounts of the late Treasurer the citizens can learn nothing? The learned accountant stated that the deficiency was $6,200, nearly all during the first year. He told one of the sureties that there was about $600 during the first year. He said that he knew exactly the time when errors occurred. Now the Republican says that the work is enormous and the delay unavoidable.
If Killgore was a defaulter the first year, why was he forced on the city for a second term? Why was he allowed to act for six months without any security? Are Finance Committee-men dummies and figure heads, and Auditor's statements and receipts humbugs?
Fair Play.
What sub-type of article is it?
Investigative
Persuasive
Provocative
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Politics
What keywords are associated?
City Treasurer Defalcation
Killgore
Investigation Delay
Finance Committee
Auditor Statements
Public Accountability
What entities or persons were involved?
Fair Play
Gazette
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Fair Play
Recipient
Gazette
Main Argument
questions the lack of public information on the investigation into the late treasurer killgore's defalcation, highlights inconsistencies in deficiency amounts reported, and criticizes his reappointment and operation without security, accusing officials of negligence.
Notable Details
Deficiency Of $6,200 Nearly All In First Year
Accountant Told Surety About $600 In First Year
Republican Newspaper Claims Enormous Work And Unavoidable Delay
Killgore Forced For Second Term
Acted Six Months Without Security
Finance Committee Men As Dummies
Auditor's Statements And Receipts As Humbugs