Austin's New Police Force and Historic Hire
Police Leadership Overhaul:
The City Council accepted the resignation of City Marshal J. H. Rogers and appointed J. N. Littlepage to the top police role. Sam D. Griffin was also confirmed as the new Sergeant of Police.Historic Police Appointment:
In a significant move, A. M. James, identified as "Colored," was nominated and confirmed as a regular policeman for the city of Austin.Railway Infrastructure Review:
An agreement for a new bridge span, built by the I&GN Railway Company to serve Austin's Water, Light, and Power Plant, was sent to the City Attorney for approval.
Full Transcript
294 The Council then recessed, SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, May 03, 1924. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the fol1owing members present: Mayor Yett, Councilmen Haynes, Nolen and Searight,4; absent, Councilman Avery. The resignation of Capt. J. H. Rogers as City Marshal of the City of Austin was read and Councilman Nolen moved that the resignation be accepted. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Haynes and Searight, 3; nayes, none, Councilman Nolen not voting Councilman Avery absent. Councilman Nolen nominated J. N. Littlepage as City Marshal. Nomination was confirmed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Haynes and Searight, 3, nayes, none, Councilman Nolen present but not voting; Councilman Avery absent. Councilman Nolen nominated Sam D. Griffin as Sergeant of Police of the City of Austin. Nomination was confirmed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Haynes and Searight, 3; nayes, none, Councilman Nolen present but not voting, Councilman Avery absent. Councilman Avery entered the council Chamber. The resignation of J. N. Littlepage as Sergeant of Police was read and Councilman Nolen moved that same be accepted. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 5; nayes, none. The oath of office was administered to J. N. Littlepage as City liarshal of the City of Austin by J. B. Rector, City Attorney. The bond of J. Il. Littlepage as City Marshal was presented and approved by the Mayor and City Attorney. Upon the recommendation of J. W. Littlepage, City Marshal, Councilman Holen nominated A. 11. James, Colored, as a regular policeman of the City of Austin. Homination was confirmed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes and Searight, 4; nayes, none, Councilman Holen present but not voting. Councilman Avery offered proposed agreement covering bridge span on track extension recently constructed by the I&GIN Railway Company to serve the Water, Light and Power Plant of Austin, which was referred to the City Attorney for his approval by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Holen and Searight, 5; nayes, none. The Council then adjourned. es formally bity o !