JOHN M. SAEMANN
Mayor of Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Newspaper Articles Pertaining to
His Term as Mayor
1890

IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS
MUST STAND TRIAL.
Mayor Saemann, of Sheboygan, Will
Answer to Charges of Malfeasance.

Sheboygan, Wis., Aug. 5. � The resolution presented to the common council, exonerating Mayor John M. Saemann from the charges of malfeasance in office was tabled by a vote of 7 to 9, democrats representing the majority. A resolution calling for a trial as provided by the charter to commence Monday, Aug. 12, was unanimously adopted. A resolution charging three aldermen with offenses similar to those preferred against the mayor was tabled by a close vote, the accused aldermen voting with the majority.

From The Milwaukee Journal
Milwaukee, Wis.
August 5, 1890
Column D

NINE ALDERMEN ARRESTED.
Mayor Saemann, of Sheboygan, Accuses Them
of Conspiracy to Oust Him.
[Special Dispatch to The Sentinel.]

Sheboygan, Wis., Aug. 13. � Like a clap of thunder out of a clear sky to-day came the arrest of the nine aldermen who had last night voted for the impeachment of Mayor Saemann. The mayor made the complaint and caused their arrest on a charge of conspiracy to oust him from his office, and slander. He lays his damages at $5,000, and holds the aldermen personally liable to this amount. The order of arrest was signed by County Judge Williams, who fixed the bail for their appearance at $500 each. The names of the arrested parties are Wilbur M. Root, Charles Lutze, Jacob Hildebrand, Peter Rommelfanger, Fred C. Runge, August Warnecke, Albert Wendt, Fred Telgener and Herman Mehrtens. The complaint charges them with having held secret meetings with closed doors and plotted for the ousting of the mayor, and sets forth that Root was the ringleader in the plot. The aldermen have all given bail and are at liberty. The arrests have caused intense excitement among the citizens. Public sympathy is with the mayor.

From The Milwaukee Sentinel
Milwaukee, Wis.
August 14, 1890
Page 4, Column F

THE IMPEACHMENT STOPPED.
An Injunction Served on the Common
Council of Sheboygan.

Sheboygan, Wis., Aug. 18. � The common council met in extraordinary session last night, the time set for the trial of Mayor John M. Saemann, charged with malfeasance in office. The complaint was read by the city attorney. Attorney Timlin, of Milwaukee, the mayor�s counsel, addressed the aldermen claiming that the charges preferred could not be sustained. Ald. Halsted then moved that the mayor be exonerated and the charges dismissed. Defeated by a vote of 6 to 9.

Injunctions were then served by Court Commissioner A. C. Prescott, setting forth conspiracy and other offenses against the prosecuting aldermen. The republicans set up a loud cheer when the discomfited councilmen adjourned. An effort will be made to have Judge Gilson hear arguments next week for setting aside the injunction.

From The Milwaukee Journal
Milwaukee, Wis.
August 13, 1890
Column D

Mayor Saemann Exonerated.

Sheboygan, Sept. 3. � The Common council has dropped the impeachment proceedings against Mayor John M. Saemann and a resolution adopted exonerating him from the charge of malfeasance in office. This was done after examining witnesses on oath, who testified that the mayor had simply carried out the instructions of the old council. The mayor will publicly withdraw his suits against aldermen.

From The Milwaukee Sentinel
Milwaukee, Wis.
September 4, 1890
Page 2, Column D