In a shocking turn of events, Commissioner Charles Grant’s bid for the presidency of the Police Board was scuttled by a tie vote on April 26, 1897. The disgruntled Grant refused to budge, sparking a turf war within the department. Commissioner Frank Hemming, who was instrumental in Grant’s defeat, warned Grant that delaying police business was a serious matter. Commissioner William Parker, who shared Grant’s defeat, joined Hemming in urging Grant to let the meeting proceed. The standoff continued for nearly an hour past the scheduled start time, with President Pro Tem Andrews intervening to move the election of Commissioner Moss as Chairman.
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- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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