Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 170, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 July 1913 — Fogarty Continues Warden Of Michigan City Prison. [ARTICLE]

Fogarty Continues Warden Of Michigan City Prison.

The hoard of trustees of the state prison at Michigan City met Friday and decided to permit E. J. Fogarty to continue as warde* of the penitentiary. The fact that he had resigned and then recalled his resignation before action had been taken him the job. Fogarty was on hand to make the board understand that he wanted to hold the job. As a guide for politicians who are holding appointive, offices the board of trustees adopted the following resolution: “Whereas, The various state institutions of Indiana are under existing laws to be conducted ‘ upon a nonpartisan basis, therefore, be it “Resolved, That whenever an officer or employe of the state prison becomes a candidate for public office, the announcement of such candidacy shall by the board of trustees of the Indiana state prison be considered, construed and adjudged as a notification of his purpose to sever his connection with this institution, and that -Such announcement of candidacy shall at once be followed by formal resignation.” After the meeting Foley said tb& board was glad to have Fogarty re main as warden. “He has given excellent service,” said Foley. “There is no way under the law by Which the hoard could remove him, even If it wished to do so, except through the filing of charges and a hearing. There is no earthly reason for any charges being filed against Mr. Fogarty,”