The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-06-17
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STILL OVER CLERK
Buhrer and 0akman Vote To Fire
Christensen, But, Backed by
Robertson, He Hangs On.

The row between County Auditors
Buhrer and Oakman on one side and
Auditor Robertson on the other. over
the dismissal OF Buhrers brothsrsin-
law, Max Christensen, a clerk In The
auditors ONCE, was resumed. Satur-
day morning, when, In a meeting OF
the board, a motion Diminishing Chris
Hansen and appointing former JUS
tice OF the Peace Julius Thiedc, of
Wyandotte. to NIL the vacancy. was
adopted.
According to a statement by Buhr-
er In the meeting, Christensen Is dis
missed because Of dissention in the
ONCE between him and Simon Weiss.
another clerk, but both Weiss and the
deposed clerk deny they have had
trouble.
Owing to discord In the ONCE, be-
cause he will not come down stairs
to do work when necessary, ask
that Mr.. Christensen be removed as
clerk and that Mr.. Thiede be In
stalled" said Mr.. Buhrer when the
meeting of the board was called to
order.
We'll, what Is the nature of the
discordT Robertson asked.
Il have already told YOU" snapped
back Buhrer.
Il think that since this Is a county
affair and that all the county's affairs
are public, that this should be more
fully explained" replied Robertson.
why. there has been discord In
the office and Christianson has not
spoken to Simon Weiss for two
months. This matter see.rs more to
me since Christensen is a brother-in
law Of mine, but for tnc interest OF
the county, l think It advisable to
have him removed"
We'll, IL they don't speak, more
work WILL be accomplished" replied
Robertson.
That may be your way OF reason
ing, Mr.. Robertson" declared Buhrer
A motion by Robertson to have
Christiansen summoned before the
board was killed.
II want Weiss summoned and hear
his side of the story" said Robert
son.
Il object" put in Mr.. Cakman.
II have a petition here signed by
moro than a hundred ci.izenR from
Wyandotte who ask that Mr. Thiede
be appointed; have you any question
regarding my Judgment IL the maj.
agement- of this -office?. shouted
Buhrer.
procity In this Office" replied Robert
son, calmly. Il want some right 70
make appointments"
You have been bCsybody here
In the last few days. charged the
chairman. you called up newspa
per man and gave him the story a5ont
Christensen, and instead of uphold
ing the dignity of this ONCE, you told
Christensen that he was not to re
sign. You created dissention among
the janitors in this building, too
They now get $14 week but you tolt
them they should be earning $40.
II did not do that" again calmly
replied the accused auditor. II wish
you would please confine yourself tc
facts"
Auditor Oakman broke into the
row, declaring that the reason that he
WdhICu aPpOihtCd W thO PooA
ton vas because he IL q clever pen
man.
This clerkship pays only $1,000
but yet you make great huilabaloc
over It," said Auditor Buhrer, glazing
at Robertson.
BE calm, Mr.. Buhrer," suggested
Mr.. Robertson.
A motion providing that Christian
sen be dismissed and Thiede install.
ed, was then adopted, Robertson cot.
ing mo" and the other two yes"
According to Buhrer, Thiede will
report for duty Monday morning.
"rll be on hand, Monday morning
as usual" declared Christensen,
when told that he had been ousted
by the board. II will fight this thing
to the finish, and. Monday, l shall
probably ask for an Injunction
through my attorney, to prevent
Thiede from starting. This is only
a game OF politics. Oakman will be
a candidate for sheriff in the next
election, and is strengthening mis- poll
tical fences. And as far as there be-
ing any dissention In this Office, why
there il nothing to It. Weiss and
are good friends, and although we
may at some time have had a few
words, the trouble soon passed over