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Austin: Soldier Speeding, Birth/Death Records

Monday, November 25, 1918 special called

  • Public Health Records:

    Funds were approved for the City Health Officer to file 485 birth and death certificates, highlighting early vital statistics tracking efforts.

  • Reduced Driving Fine:

    A soldier received a significant reduction on his fine for "fast driving of an automobile," acknowledged due to his military service and lack of prior offenses.

  • Employee Leave Policy:

    A city park keeper was granted a leave of absence with specific terms outlining both paid and unpaid time off.
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B. A. Salisch Leave of absence SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, Nov. 25, 1918. The Council met with all members present. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That S. A. Salisch, keeper of West Twelfth Street Park, be and he is granted leave of absence from his work from Dec. 9 to Dec. 31, 1918, dates inclusive; and that one-third of such leave shall be at his usual rate of salary, the remaining two-thirds being at his own expense. The resolution was adopted by a vote of 5 yeas, no nays. APPROVED, Nov. 25, 1918: A. P. Wooldridge, Mayor. The Council then adjourned. V. L. Martin City Clerk Dr. O. H. Radkey Approp. for filing Vital statistics SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Nov. 27, 1918. The Council met with all members present. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That in accordance with the law of the State of Texas, the sum of One Hundred Twenty-one Dollars and Twenty-five Cents ($121.25) be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the General Contingent Fund of this city, in payment of the bill of Dr. O. H. Radkey, City Health Officer, for said sum, as per attached certificate of the State Registrar of Vital Statistics showing that the said Dr. Radkey filed with him 485 birth and death certificates. The resolution was passed by a vote of 5 yeas, no nays. APPROVED, Nov. 27, 1918: A. P. Wooldridge, Mayor. There was laid before the Council the following resolution: O. N. Hammonds Fine RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That all but $9.90 of the fine and costs, amounting to $24.80, assessed against O. N. Hammonds, for fast driving of an automobile, in Cause No. 13137, Corporation Court of the City of Austin, be and the same is hereby remitted, the amount remitted being $14.90. This action is taken in consideration of the fact that the said Hammonds is a soldier, drawing small remuneration, and the further fact that he has not heretofore offended against the city ordinances. The resolution was passed by a vote of 5 yeas, no nays. APPROVED, Nov. 27, 1918: A. P. Wooldridge, Mayor. The Council then adjourned. V. L. Martin City Clerk