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Newspaper
Washington Daily Herald
Location
Washington, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1913
Page
2
Herald reports near Bloomingdale on a sweeping investigation. Attorney Ulrey claims soon filed charges against an official over city clean up, with affidavits, arrests, and more witnesses expected. Trials may begin before Mayor Creath this afternoon.
Notice of sale describes a 104 acre and 244 acre parts in Washington County offered by the sheriff at the courthouse on Saturday July 29 1938. The property is described as a splendid farm well improved and in fine location with a note that the writer would be surprised if others could see themselves as it is presented.
Durant leads petition to send charter commission question to voters while two members oppose immediate action. Council debates readings and timing, aims for primary election action, with oath to state constitution cited and potential special session discussed for further action.
The text notes a petition prompt forcing immediate council action. It cites Ariel PS Section s and a two thirds council vote upon a petition by ten percent of the electors to enact by ordinance provisions for charter creation and reform. It also references Section three of the General Code on oath of office for city officials.
The article argues that while motorcycles offer mobility, a small minority with loud, unsafe riding has harmed public opinion. It credits public pressure and manufacturer action, noting Detroit police arrests for speed or noise violations and temporary motorcycle seizures as deterence.
A fragmented line notes welcoming change and the world of law and order as motor activity continues. The readable bits mention a broad embrace of new policies amid ongoing social shifts.
Auhoubeément announced the appointment of Bell of Detroit as general manager of the DT & J railroad as successor to George P. Johnson who will become general manager of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad. Bell will keep his post as general freight and passenger agent and is praised by employees and friends for courtesy and leadership.
Chas. D. Fox of Kingston was adjudged insane and sent to Athens State Hospital after a cat bite. Four years earlier a hydrophobic cat bite triggered persistent fear, leading to mental deterioration and a grave, impending death prognosis.
Jea LeVailey, 15, was fatally shot by neighbor William Collina also 15 after taking a rifle from a baby brother. The youth casually pointed and fired, the bullet piercing the girl’s lungs.
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