The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-03-03
NEW COUNCIL
REFUSES LIQUOR
LICENSE RENEWAL
Application of William Hyatt Turn
ed Down By Alderman, While That
Of McKim & Son Is Withdrawn
SALOONS NOW TOTAL BUT ~

JVe QdIIluS tUU NdulCU AS OeDA OSI.
geant Succeeding Fred Bursley-
Other Offices Remain Unchanged
Expected fireworks at the council
meeting OF last evening were not
forthcoming, and the first session of
the newly elected council establish
ed a precedent which If carried out
during the terms of the men now sit
ting as aldermen will win back the
confidence of the city's citizens lost
through the non-fulfilment of pro-
misses made by the council of q year
ago. -~.'~ 49,.
Those who claimed to he familiar
with the situation believed that
trouble was to be encountered by
the aldermen when it took up the
appointment of city employees for the
ensuing year, and that it would al
so be "put to the test" when action
was taken on the application of two
saloon men for renewal of licenses.
Harmony Prevailed
In both instances those who at
tended the meeting in anticipation
that something was to be doing were
disappointed. When George Stein,
city clerk, read the request of Nc
Kim & Son that their application be
withdrawn sigh of surprise was
heard, but when a moment later
each member of the council voted
nay to the application of William
Hyatt, the alderman showed beyond
a doubt that they are in favor of
cutting the number of saloons now
doing business in Bemidji. The fact
that Hyatt was not granted renew
al of license was not because he has
violated any liquor law, but simply
for the reason that the council be-
heves the drinking establishments
should be lowered in number and
were of the opinion that now was as
good time as ever to begin cutting.
This leaves Bemidji with 81 saloons.
Harrington Named
But one change was made in the
list of city employees for the ensu-
ing year, Joseph Harrin gton being
named as desk sergeant to succeed
Fred Bursley who has held the posi-
tion during the past several years.
Mr.. Harrington is we'll fitted for the
position, having served as chief of
police and is an engineer of many
years. He was at one time state boil
er inspector. One of Mr.. Harring-
toms new duties will be to operate
the fire engine. B. B. Lundgren and
w. A. Canes also applied for the posi-
ton. Bursley did not seek the ap-
pOintment.
Other Appointments
Without an exception all of the
other Officers were renamed as fol-
los: ..-..
P.J. Russell, city attorney.
w. A. Walker, might jailer:
George Kirk, clerk of the water
board. ~ i
Thomas Swinson, city engineer.
A. A. Carter, street commissioner.
William Pickles, scavenger.
Garry Bremen, fire team driver.
Meet Twice Each Month
1t was decided to meet every two
weeks as has been the case during
the past year. -
Following a short speech by May
or McCuaig Alderman at large MUIR
ply stated that he felt sure the
council wished to unite with the
mayor in working for the best in
terest of the city.
Mayor McCuaig said in part:
F" Mayor McCuaig Talks
"Those who have criticized this
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administration for the only reason
that have tried to enforce the law
will still have to criticize as an
going to enforce the laws Of the
state and city. This administration
stands for a clean police admins.
tration and is an absolute necessity
to the growth and we'll being Of the
police department. And ! believe II
Is i'm our interests as well as in the
Interests Of the community that VIZ
enforce the law as it is handed down
to us. To exercise the discretion
however wisely we may think thai
the law does not empower us with i.
only to leave ourselves open to sus
picion and adverse criticism.
TN regard to finance the average
citizens proof that the administra
ton is insufficient is In the fact o
an increasing tax rate. He rail
against high tax rates simply be
cause they are high. He forget
that tax rates are quite likely to q
mp in progressive community. Ia.
: rates may go down in communitie
that have lost their civic pride, tina
can not boast Of clean streets an
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