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Daily Kennebec Journal
Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine
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Dr. Gorton chosen by State board as superintendent of Tewksbury alms-house, but Governor asserts his nomination right, deeming election invalid; board plans to combine roles for $100 savings, which Governor doubts feasible; Gorton likely to decline.
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At Tewksbury—What the Governor Says of Him.
Boston, June 8.
Dr. Walcott and Dr. Davis of the State board of health, lunacy and charity, called upon the governor today and informed him that Dr. Gorton had been chosen by that body as superintendent of the State alms-house at Tewksbury. His excellency replied that as he construed the law, he has a right to nominate that officer and that this election was of no effect. When further informed that the board had decided to combine the offices of superintendent and physician, and thus make a saving of $100 per annum, he said he did not think that this could be done under these circumstances. It is likely that Dr. Gorton will decline to have anything further to do with the office.
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Tewksbury
Event Date
June 8
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election deemed invalid by governor; likely dr. gorton will decline the office.
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Dr. Walcott and Dr. Davis informed the governor that the State board chose Dr. Gorton as superintendent of the Tewksbury alms-house. Governor stated he has nomination rights per law, making the election ineffective. Board decided to combine superintendent and physician roles to save $100 per annum, but governor doubted feasibility. Dr. Gorton likely to withdraw.