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December 8, 1891
The Roanoke Times
Roanoke, Virginia
What is this article about?
At a fire board meeting, Chief Knepp was re-elected with six votes against five for candidate Jos. T. Engleby, who was then chosen as first assistant chief. Jas. McFalls was elected second assistant chief.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS.
Chief Knepp and Assistant Engleby Re-elected—McFalls the Other Assistant.
The fire board held a meeting last night for the purpose of electing a chief of the fire department and two assistants. There were two candidates for the position of chief, Mr. Knepp, the present incumbent, and Mr. Jos. T. Engleby. Of the eleven ballots cast Mr. Knepp received six and Mr. Engleby five. Mr. Engleby was then elected first assistant chief and Mr. Jas. McFalls, of the Juniors, second assistant chief.
Chief Knepp and Assistant Engleby Re-elected—McFalls the Other Assistant.
The fire board held a meeting last night for the purpose of electing a chief of the fire department and two assistants. There were two candidates for the position of chief, Mr. Knepp, the present incumbent, and Mr. Jos. T. Engleby. Of the eleven ballots cast Mr. Knepp received six and Mr. Engleby five. Mr. Engleby was then elected first assistant chief and Mr. Jas. McFalls, of the Juniors, second assistant chief.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What keywords are associated?
Fire Department
Election
Chief
Assistant
Re Election
Ballots
What entities or persons were involved?
Knepp
Jos. T. Engleby
Jas. Mcfalls
Story Details
Key Persons
Knepp
Jos. T. Engleby
Jas. Mcfalls
Event Date
Last Night
Story Details
The fire board elected Chief Knepp with six votes over Engleby's five for chief; Engleby became first assistant and McFalls second assistant.