Historically Speaking: More scandal, tragedy in Dover banks
Historically Speaking: More scandal, tragedy in Dover banks Anthony McManus As noted, James E. Lothrop commented that he was "surprised that the business of the bank had been conducted so loosely." It should have been no surprise at all because for several years previous, starting perhaps in 1893, Cocheco Savings Bank had been under the strict supervision of the New Hampshire state banking commissioner as the result of questionable practices relating to handling of deposits. During that time, Harry Hough was listed as treasurer of the bank. The story is complicated somewhat because the two ...
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