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Marietta Daily Leader
Marietta, Washington County, Ohio
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In Canal Dover, Mayor Henry Streb was arrested on Saturday evening for allegedly receiving a bribe from two undercover detectives posing as Cleveland gamblers planning to open a gambling room. He was arraigned in New Philadelphia, waived examination, posted bond, and his trial is scheduled for this morning. Streb proclaims innocence, attributing the arrest to political rivals.
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Quite a sensation was created in Canal Dover on last Saturday evening when it was learned that Henry Streb, Mayor of that city, had been arrested on the charge of receiving a bribe from two men representing themselves to be gamblers from Cleveland, but in reality detectives, who were about to open a gambling room in that city.
The arrest was made by Officer John Utterback. of Canal Dover. Mr. Streb was taken to New Philadelphia and arraigned before Louis Welty. J. P. He waived examination and gave bond and his trial takes place this morning.
Mr. Streb earnestly proclaims his innocence and says his arrest was brought about by his political enemies who are trying to side-track him for the indorsement for State Senator.
The news of Mr. Streb's arrest was a great surprise to his friends, as he has been regarded as an honest, honorable and upright citizen. The Tribune hopes that he can firmly establish a complete vindication.-New Philadelphia Tribune.
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Canal Dover
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Last Saturday Evening
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arrested, waived examination, gave bond, trial this morning
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Henry Streb, Mayor of Canal Dover, arrested by Officer John Utterback on charge of receiving a bribe from two men posing as gamblers from Cleveland but actually detectives planning to open a gambling room. Taken to New Philadelphia and arraigned before Louis Welty, J.P. Proclaims innocence, blames political enemies seeking to block his endorsement for State Senator.