New Britain herald., 1915-07-27
CASH FINE PART OF
 OFFICERS PENALTY
Charles Johnson First Policeman
 Ever Fined by Safety Board

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 lie safety last night in voting to me Officer Charles Johnson seven oays
 pay as a part of his penalty Tor neslsct l of duty'is the most important bit or l business transacted at the busy, ses- I sion last night, inasmuch as tnls is 1 the first time in the history or New l Britain that police officer mas peen fined for being remiss in his work and l this nena lty was made only with the \ understa:nding that it shall be de- 1 clared legal by the corporation coun- l sel before it can go into effect. The l rest Of Officer Johnson,s penalty IS a 1 four days suspension. Another inn
 nortant niece of business transacted ! last night was the appointment of 1 Tieutenant George Hoffman as cap l tain of Engine company No. | and l Frank Gilligan as his successor, while 1 John l.. Middleton was named as a l regular policeman. As Omcer George 1 Mofflt is still sick his case was con- tfnued until August 3, as was the case of Officer Charles Kemmerer. Both men are under suspension:
 Mayor George A. Quigley was pres ent at last nights meeting and re- mained throughout the entire session, but before the board convened he met all three of the commissioners Messrs. E. B. Alling, Frank Holmes and Ray rnond Healey in the hall, where they held a private talkfest for-a few mo- ments. Police and Fire Reports.
 Chief Rawlings report of the super numerary payroll showed the vaca- ton account to be $l42.50, the emergency account $127.28 and the sick account $25.00, making a total of $2947s. The fire detail amounted to $47.6O. The supernumerary pay l rool was $274. License fees amount ed to $229. The dog warden de- l stroyed seventeen dogs. Sick leave pay was granted to Officer Malone, thirty days, and Officer Fred Wagner, ten days.
 Fire Chief Danes report showed eleven fires for the past month, two being bells and nine stills. The esti- mated fire loss was $1,710in build- ings and sso1 in contents
 Grant, Tabs Request.
 A petition was received from the Y MT A. & B. society asking per- mission to install an alarm bell in their club house for the benefit of members who belong to the fire de- partment It was granted, the work to be done under the supervision of City Electrician George Cooley.
 To Subpoena Jackson.
 When Manager Jackson of Fox's theater, only witness against sns- pendeds oficerag Charles Eemmerer, failed to show tip at the hearing and the police could not locate him the commissioners were much aggravated and it was voted to continue the hear ing until August when MT. Jackson will be subpoenaed to appear.
 Praise Police Department.
 A letter highly commenting the work of the New Britain police under Chief Rawlings during the July eel ebration was received from the Chamber of Commerce. The letter of thanks was signed by Chairman J. R. Andrews of the celebration commit tee and Secretary Andrews and was effusive in its words of appreciation of the policemen's work.
 O'Keefe Wants Sundays on.
 A petition was received from Den his O'Keefe asking that he be given Sunday afternoons off. He thinks he is entitled to it as he works ten hours day and seven days a week. Chief Rawlings said there is not much work for O'Keefe Sunday afternoons as he does most of it in the morning. MT. Healey said as Officer -O'Keefe is de- tailed as utility man it, is necessary 1 to have him their every day. MT. L. JoI l was denied.
 l Seeking Promotion.
 l Applications for the explaining in
 Engine Co. N. 1 were received from Lieut. Thomas F. Higgins of Go. No. l 5., Lieut.. George Hoffman (presented I by Chief Dame) of Co.,, No. 1, and l Lieut., Thomas Hinchey of Go. No. 4, l who has served over twenty-three
 years. Those petitioning the board
 for the position of lieutenant are
 Fred Smith of Go. Mo- 5, Michael w. I Butler of Co. No. 2, and Carl w. ] Kuhs of Go. N. 1: An application was I received from Harry J. Phalon ask ing to be raised from sub-callman to
 callman. John F. Stanton, callman al I Go. No. 3, asked promotion to a reg
 ular fireman. M. J. Leyden wants tc I be given a regular birth J. J.. Sowney I wants to be a permanent substitute
 John Blair wants to be a substitute hOseman.
 From the police, Charles Grace and I Thomas Woods seek regular appoint l ments and Adolph Wacker of 25 I Greenwood street wants to be g special policeman. Dr. Reeks of the I health board, requested that Dr. E. I D. Radcliffe, food inspector, and I Plum bing Inspector Quinlivan be
 named as special officers. The doc
 tors request was granted and these l two public officials will receive tleil