Limerick, Ireland – A serious allegation of embezzlement has been made by Mr Patrick Keaveney, an inspector representing Messrs Lipton and Company, Limited. On Tuesday night, Mr Keaveney arrived in Limerick and subsequently filed a sworn deposition at the William Street Police Barrack before Mr John Guinan, Assistant Commissioner. The deposition accuses Mr John Sheely, who served as the manager of Lipton and Company’s Limerick establishment for approximately twelve years since its opening, of embezzlement. Mr Keaveney requested a warrant for the arrest of the accused, who has since absconded.

Preliminary investigations into the accounts have revealed substantial defalcations amounting to an estimated £200. Authorities have been informed that the former manager departed Queenstown on the steamship Friesland for Philadelphia last week on Thursday. In light of this information, the magistrates granted the application for a warrant, which has been handed over to the Constabulary for execution.

The case has caused a stir in the local business community, and efforts are underway to apprehend the accused and recover the alleged misappropriated funds.

Kerry News – Wednesday 04 May 1904