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April I0, 1923
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<br /> In this connection, a communication was read from the Elm Avenue School League asking the
<br />0ounoil re-elect Mr. Gummas a member of the School Board for the Seventh Wa~d.
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<br /> Also, a communication was read from the Lee Wa~d Social- and Welfare Club a~ki~g that
<br />Council appoint ~. D. West of Lee Ward to fill the vacancy on the School BBard from the Third
<br />School District.
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<br /> There being no other nominations, these gentlemen were elected, ~nd by the following
<br />vote, the vote being the same for each:
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<br /> Ayes-- Brooks, Hutchins, 0asr, Smith,' Btewart, White,
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<br /> With regard to the election cf a successor to the late R. B. Esleeck,
<br />munications were read:
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<br />the following
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<br /> From the Carpenters Local Union $303 endorsing Mr. J. R. Stewart to fill the vacancy.
<br /> From the Shipfitters Lodge 178 of Portsmouth, Va., endorsing Mr. J. R. Stewart.
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<br /> From the Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers of America, Local No. g?4, endorsing Mr.
<br />J. R. Stewart.
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<br /> From the Draftsman's Ur~on endorsing Mr. J. R. Stewart.
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<br /> An application was read from S. B. Laylor as an aspirant
<br />vacancy created by the death of Mr. Richard Esleeck.
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<br />to membership By reason of the
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<br /> From the Lee Ward Social and Welfare Club en~sing S. B. ~aylor for the position.
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<br /> From the Railroad Carmen $188, endorsing'S. B. La[lo~ fo~ the position.
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<br /> From the Oentral Labor Union stating that at a meeting of the body March 23, S. B. Laylor,
<br /> J. H. Wilson, and C. W. Morell were endorsed as candidmtes to fill the unexpired term of
<br /> R. B. Esleeck,
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<br /> From H. ~. Ozmon, Wm. H. Fox, and John E. Eller, Committee from the Oentral~Labor ~Union,
<br /> stating ~hat S. B. Laylor, J. H. Wilson, and C. W. Morel were nominated and elected for the
<br /> Oouncil's consideration to fill the unexpired term of the late R. B. Eslee6k.
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<br /> From Portsmouth Lodge ~441, Machinists, informing Council that said body went on record
<br />March 2?th, 1923, favoring the endorsement of the three names submitted to Couhcil by the
<br />~C~ntral Labor Union. '
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<br /> From the following Locals endorsing a~y one of the three candidates selected by the
<br />Central Labor Union: Sheet Metal Workers Local ~161, Machinists Local $~y~, Blacksmiths
<br />Local $1~, Boilermakers ~ooal ~2~, Boilermakers Local $57, and Electrical Workers Local
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<br /> An application was read from Mdlton J. Elliott to fill the unexpired term of Councilman
<br />R. B. Esteeck, decemsed.
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<br /> A resolution adopted by the Harrison Weird Civic & Improvement League was read, which
<br />asked that Council appoint some one from the outlying Wards tc fill the vacancy caused by
<br />Mr.Esleeck'S death.
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<br /> M~v. Brooks moved that the privilege of the floor be granted to a Committee from
<br />the Central Labor Union and to any others who may be interested.
<br /> The motion was adopted, and Mr. Ommon spoke as to the candidates recommended by
<br />the Central Labor Union. Mr. E. R. Putnam spoke in favor of the candidate endorsed by~e
<br />Lee Ward Social and Welfare Club.
<br /> Mr. ~hite moved that all the names mentioned be placed in nomination.
<br /> The motion was adopted, and there ~eing no other nominat£ons, the vo~e resulted as
<br />follows:
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<br />For J. H. Wilson-- Brooke, 1.
<br />For J. R. Stewart- Hutchins, Oaet, Smith, Stewart,R.E.B., White, 5.
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<br /> The Chair declared Mr. J. R. Stewart elected. Whereupon, Mr. Brooks moved that the
<br />election of Nv. Stewart be made unanimous. Mr. Brooks~ motion was adopted.
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<br />NEW BUSI NESS
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<br /> A bill of P. C. Hutchins, State Game Warden, to amount of $~7.50, for services rendered
<br />in destroying 23 tagless dogs @ $2.50 each, was referred to the Finance 0ommittee.
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<br /> A petitio~ of E. H. Downey, 15 Rrospect Parkway, Cradock, to be refunde~ $17.00, paid
<br />for merchant's license, he having been unable to secure suitable quarters for business, was
<br />referred to the Finmnce Committee.
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<br /> A petition was read from certain tax payers and property ~ owners in the vicinity
<br />of Court~ ~the, Washington, and South streets, protecting against the location of the stables
<br />for Grimes Battery in the vacant lot at the intersection of Race, Wythe, and Dinwiddie streets.
<br /> On motion, the petition was referred:to the Ci~y M~nager.
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<br /> A communication was read fro~Frank L. Crocker, attorney for the Housing Corporation,
<br />re~rning deed from the Unite~ States of Amerlc~ to the City of Portsmouth and the County of
<br />Norfolk, for the Newton Wharf property; correction having been madetherein as requested by
<br />theOouncil.
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