Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04
NEW OMAHA POLICE BOARD
Robert COwell, John L. Kennedy, VI. N.
Gillsr and E 0. Page Named.
NEITHER OF THEM APPLICANTS FOR PLACE
ApPointees Have Conference with the
Governor and Policy TO he Pur-
sued is Decided Upon at
that Time.
CFrom a star correspondentl

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LINCOLN, April 2-(special Telegram)-
Governor Sheldon this evening announced
the appointment Of the Omaha Board OF
Fire and Police Commissioners. As antic-
pated the new board is composed Of Robert
Cowell and John L. Kennedy, republicans.
and w. NJ Giller and r. G. Page, demo-
Gratis.
The governor made the announcement
this morning that he would make the zap
podntments during the day.
Governor Sheldon has had designations
from the members of the old board in his
hands for several days. DR.. Miller sent in
his resignation in January. Colonel Thomas
sent his a little later and Captain Broatch
filed his last week. None OF them were ac-
cepted however. until today. The terms OF
office for which Commissioner Spratlen was
named expired some time ago.
Many Candidates for Place.
Neither Of the four appointees was
candidate for the place There were, how
ever, a large number Of applicants who
were active in pushing their claims upon
the governor. The appointments were
really decided on last week Tuesday, when
the governor announced he desired to name
an entire new board the way for which
was opened by the expiration Of the term
Of Mr. Spratlen and the designations OF
Messrs. Thomas and Miller. which were
already in the hands OF the governor. The
only obstacle was the lack of a resignation
] from w. ]. Broatch Mr.. Broatch had a
conference with the governor last week
and his resignation was forthcoming as a
result Of this. The men whom Governor
Sheldon decided to appoint were called to
confer with him and the policy to be pur-
sued by the new board was discussed and
decided upon.
Robert Cowell, one OF the republican
members, is managing partner Of the firm
of Thomas Fitzpatrick g. Co, has been
prominently Identified with the politics of
the city, and at the recent election was
chosen one of the State Railway commits
sioners, but resigned because affairs so
shaped themselves he did not think he
could devote the time to the office neces-
sary to do justice to 1t.
John l. Kennedy, the other republican
member, Is a lawyer, and on March
| completed a term in the national congress
and is well known in the city and state.
W. M Giller. one of the democratic men,
bers, is member OF the legal Arm of
Weaver g. Giller, and is prominent in legal
and Royal Arcanum circles.
e. c. Page, the other democratic member.
is also a lawyer, graduate Of Cornell and
recently retired from the position of ex-
alted ruler OF the local lodge Of Elks.
The State Board Of Irrigation met this
afternoon and reelected Adna Dobson. sec
retary and H Smith of Lexington and P.
TT. Francis. division secretaries. The office
force will remain the same George w
Bates. assistant, and Miss Gilmore, stenog-
rapher.
Thirty fusion members of the legislature
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. J.
Bryan at a dinner and reception given to-
night at Fairview. 1t was an informal
gathering. with no set speeches.
Governor Sheldon tonight signed H. r.
R5, the state wide primary bill; s. f. 49,
by Epperson, the anti-bucket shop BILL and
the 2-cent mileage book bill by Knowles.