Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 December 1901 — Case of Treasurer Gerst. [ARTICLE]

Case of Treasurer Gerst.

Buffalo, N. Y., Dec. 12.—City Treasurer Philip Gerst’* hearing upon an order to show cause why be should not be removed from office for alleged misconduct in office was begun before Mayor Diehl. Mr. Gerst. in a written statement, presented by ids attorney, pleaded guilty to the charge that a shortage existed, but that since Nov. 18 the shortage had been made goKl. and that there is now nothing owing the city treasury on his account. Mr. Gerst added that he did not desire to make any defense against the mayor’s charges, but consented to the mayor making an order removing him from office.