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August 9, 1896
The Wichita Daily Eagle
Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas
What is this article about?
Sheriff John Skinner of Cowley County exonerated by commissioners of false fee charges with Attorney Fink; plans lawsuit. Reports Judge Buckman's election as Republican committee chairman, lauding his organizational skills and public confidence.
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SHERIFF SKINNER EXONERATED
County Commissioners Say the Charges are Not Sufficient.
Sheriff John Skinner of Cowley county was in the city yesterday taking a patient to the asylum. Mr. Skinner was the gentleman who was charged with County Attorney Fink of accepting fees from the county by false representation. The case came up before the county commissioners a few days ago and Mr. Skinner says he was completely exonerated. He says he will bring a damage suit against Colonel Fink. Mr. Skinner also brought information of the election of Judge Buckman as chairman of the county Republican committee of Cowley county and thinks it was the best selection that could have been made. Judge Buckman is a very able man, has great ability for organization and has the confidence of the entire people regardless of politics. He will make a clean and effective campaign.
County Commissioners Say the Charges are Not Sufficient.
Sheriff John Skinner of Cowley county was in the city yesterday taking a patient to the asylum. Mr. Skinner was the gentleman who was charged with County Attorney Fink of accepting fees from the county by false representation. The case came up before the county commissioners a few days ago and Mr. Skinner says he was completely exonerated. He says he will bring a damage suit against Colonel Fink. Mr. Skinner also brought information of the election of Judge Buckman as chairman of the county Republican committee of Cowley county and thinks it was the best selection that could have been made. Judge Buckman is a very able man, has great ability for organization and has the confidence of the entire people regardless of politics. He will make a clean and effective campaign.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Sheriff Exoneration
County Commissioners
Damage Suit
Republican Committee
Judge Election
What entities or persons were involved?
Sheriff John Skinner
County Attorney Fink
Judge Buckman
Where did it happen?
Cowley County
Story Details
Key Persons
Sheriff John Skinner
County Attorney Fink
Judge Buckman
Location
Cowley County
Event Date
A Few Days Ago
Story Details
Sheriff John Skinner was exonerated by county commissioners of charges of accepting fees by false representation with County Attorney Fink. He plans to sue Fink. Skinner also reported the election of Judge Buckman as chairman of the county Republican committee, praising his abilities.