Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-26

'Sec'y."
The signature of the letter was
omitted in the copy furnished by the
mayer nor could II be ascertained
las: night.
The clerk then read the request of
members of the council that special
meeting be called to take action upon
these letters. The councilmen sign
ing this call were: George w. WHIT
ley. w. c. Harris. w. E. Jones. L. J.
Boiling, George f. Via. C X. Fellows,
w. E. Spruill, W. f. Hutchens and
L. f. Christie.
Cox Insists Upon Charges.
After President Jones asked what
was the pleasure of the council IN
the matter there was an instant's
pause. Then Mr.. Cox arose and said
that he would like to know what
charges had been brought against
him. I want 10 know what the
charges are and I want a copy CT
them and to have the right to defend
myself. You get your Witnesses and
u 81 blihN. Nttidl GO
President Jones said that he had
made no charges against Mr.. Cox.
Your letter. Mr. Cox. is enough in
itself" he declared.
Mr.. Cox insisted that some charges
lc perferred so that he might defend
himself
The Presidents Charges.
Then | charge you" declared
President Jones. with appearing to
the public at large as crook and
dishonoring the city council and i'm
plicationg every member of the coun-
Gil"
We'll. make your charges in writ
ing and give me copy have ccun-
sci to defend me- said Mr.. Cox.
Councilman Harris moved that the
city attorney be directed to prepare
the charges, which motion prevailed
without dissension. President JorSs,
Mayor jones and City Attorney Mas
sic retired from the chamber TO pre-
pare the charges.
They returned fifteen minutes later
and City Attorney Massie read the
following charges:
To f. c. Cox, Esq,
Member Of Common Council,
City of Newport News, Va,
Sir:-You are hereby charged with
misfeasance and malfeasance in Office
as q member of the common council
of this city in that you did on the
18th. day of June, 1909. write a let
ter to Mr.. Bramley, Of Cleveland Ohio.
In which you reflected upon the hon
esty and integrity of the members of
this body and ask for employment by
the company of which Mr.. Bramley
is president and with whom this city
has contract relations at present
copy of your letter Is herewith attach
ed as further charge in detail''
Newport News. Va, June 18th 1909
Mr.. Bramley, Cleveland, Ohio.
Dear sir:-I guess you have heard
OF my election, | carried every ward
in the city by large majority, so you
can see how ! stand here with the
people. There are a few places
would like to go il your behalf as |
am sure can do you some good, and
myself too, and you can send me a
check for 800 to defray expenses as
soon as possible. | would also like to
come over to Cleveland, and have a
talk with you. as when | resign my
seat in the council the first of the
year. I would want torepresent you in
your behalf as you know understand
everything. and can save you many a
dollar, when the time comes. 7 will
$50 put man in my place that can
talk to. as you know the majority OF
the council is with me, and they will
DO business with me before they will
anyone else as we ali understand each
ether.
Hoping you viii give this your
prompt attention, am,
Yours truly.
Il c. cox,
Councilman.
Il hereby certify that this is a cor
rect copy Of the original letter in my
possession.
tSigned) CHARLES c. BERKELEY. .
Councilman W. f. Jones moved the
adoption OF the charges
Mr.. Harris said that he thought
that al that was necessary was to
charge NJ. Cox with writing the let
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