Council Proceedings: April 17, 1903

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Filed 4/ 17 1903 JT Montgomery City Secretary

Honorable Mayor and City Council

In response to the attached motion I would say that I see no way in which it is possible for the city to get a larger proportion of the county bridge and road fund spent in the city than at present except by a course of litigation, the outcome of which in my opinion would be very doubtful in so far as establishing the city's right is concerned.

It is not my opinion that mandamus will lie, though there is sufficient ground to say that the courts might hold mandamus would lie.

Very respectfully, EC Orrick City Atty

John T. Montgomery, City Attorney William J. Estes, Assistant

City of Fort Worth, Office of City Secretary

Fort Worth, Tex. March 1903

On motion of Alderman Waggoman, the City Attorney was instructed to investigate the bridge and road fund of the county and ascertain if it is not possible for the city to get a larger proportion of said fund spent in the city.

Minutes of Council February 16 1903. A true copy Jno T. Montgomery City Secretary

Report on Alderman Waggoman Resolution

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Filed 4/3 1903 Jno T Montgomery City Secretary

E. C. Orrick City Attorney

Fort Worth, Tex, Apl 14 1903

Hon Mayor & Board of Aldermen Gentlemen,

We your committee appointed to canvas returns of regular election held in Fort Worth Apl 3rd 1903. would respectfully report that there was cast

for		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Total
W.J Gilvin.	Assr & Coll	46	48	20	32	24	21	31	22	30	274
W.M. Rea	City Marshall.	46	48	20	32	24	21	30	22	30	273

and that W.J. Gilvin received a majority of all votes cast for assessor and collector. and that W. M. Rea received a majority of all votes cast for city marshall. Respectfully -

BLWaggoman WH Ward TF Murray