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Actually, charged popular, three-time Charterite Mayor Russell Wilson, the reward demanded by Councilman Bigelow for supporting the charter was three important city jobs for his friends. Rather than pay that price, Chartermen would apparently dicker with the Republicans. Meantime, Councilman Bigelow blithely observed: "Perhaps we may never get a Mayor. What's the difference? A Mayor is only a ceremonial figure, a sort of political parsley to adorn ceremonial dinners. Why shouldn't the Councilmen take turns at this sort of punishment, eating meals without money and making speeches without meaning...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: OHIO: Two & None | 1/13/1936 | See Source »

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