Evening journal., 1919-05-02
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TWO CITY OFFICES
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assistant building Inspector, who was
nominated by Councilman Cathcart
Ellis P. Preston, present holder OF the
office. who was nominated by Coun-
Gilman Forwood, and Samuel J. New
man, who was nominated by Council
man Kane.
The candidates for milk inspector
are Emil Ulrich. who was nominated
BY Councilman Ward; James l.. Lynch,
who was nominated by Councilman
McDonough. and John A. Porter, who
was nominated by Councilman Rob
ertson.
On both votes for building inspector.
Mr.. Creamer received five votes, ana
Mr.. Preston and Mr. Newman four
votes each For milk inspector, each
candidate received four votes.
Tho election Of building inspector
was enllvened by some unpleasant
words passed between Councilmen
Johnson and Robertson, and by dis
agreements on other questions that
arose.
After Mr.. Preston was nominated by
Councilman forwood. Mr.. Robertson
seconded the nomination and vigorous
ly urged the reelection OF Mr.. Pres
ion, stating that the city builders are
in accord for this action. The Smyih
Construction Company sent a com
munlcation recommending Mr.. Preston.
On motion OF Mr.. Robertson, II was
decided TO have the vote by roll call
The vote was as follows:t
For Mr. Creamer-C0uncllmen John
son, Atkins. Hopkins, Cathcart and
President Lyons.
For Mr.. Preston-Councilme Rob-
erison, Mearns. Ward and Forwood.
For Mr.. Newman-Councilmen Ab-
berger, Kane, McD0nough and Har-
As none Of the candidates received the
required seven votes, Mr.. Robertson
moved that the election be deferred
for ono week. Exception to such action
was taken by Mr.. Calhcart, who held
that the election should have been by
ballot, and that the inspector must be
elected at the FIRST meeting Of the BODY
in May.
"And what will result II he is not
elected?" Mr.. Cathcart asked.
Mr.. Johnson took the floor and de-
clared that he didn't believe in this
kind OF business" !" "AIr. Robertson, who
claims TO be fair and square, Is now
trying 10 back out for another week,
the First ward Councilman.
Mr.. Robertson resented this state
ment and declared that he will hit
back when hit az, and that he didn't
want 20 hear such abuse again. Mt.
Johnson replied that he did not mean
10 be personal, but that he did not re-
gret anything that he had said. With
this their words ended.
In regards to the legality Of postpon-
ing the election, Councilman Robertson
held that action could be deferred on
anything. He persisted in his motion
for a postponement and was seconded
by Mr.. Mearns A vote was taken, and
the motion was defeated by a vote of
S TO 5. as follows: Nays-Messrs. John
son, Atkins, Abberger, Hopkins, Nc
Donough. Harrington, Cathcart and
Lyon: yess-Messrs. Kane, Robertson,
Mearns. Ward and Forwood.
Mr.. Cathcart moved that the vote
on the inspectorship be taken by ball
lot Mr.. Robertson moved that Mr.
Cathcart's motion be laid on the table.
Again Mr.. Robertson's motion was de-
feated by a like vote, and election Of
building inspector by ballot proceeded.
10 resulted In the same number of
votes for each candidate as given on
roll call
Motion by Councilman Robertson for
a postponement Of the election for one
week was then carried.
After the nominations for milk in
spector. Mr.. Robertson moved that the
vote be by roll call. The motion was
carried. The vote follows:
For Mr.. Ulrich-Councilmen Mearns, |
Ward, Forwood and President Lyons
For Mr.. Lynch-Councllmen Abber-
ser. Kane, McDonough and Harrington. !
For Mr.. Professionalism Atkins, |
robertson, Hopkins and Cathcart.
Mr.. johnson did not vote.
The election falling, a motion for /
Dostponement for one week was car
led
Following the session Of Council Mr.. |
aobertson said that leading builders |
md contractors here all urged the re- |
Election Of Inspector Preston, whom /
hey contonded was an efficient official. |
)ut one who was strict and made them |
comply with the building laws.