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Henry George Dies After Campaign Strain in New York
Henry George, Democratic mayoral candidate for Greater New York, dies at Union Square Hotel after a long campaign. He grew fatigued from mass meetings in Queens and Brooklyn, deteriorated suddenly, and passed away at 4:46 AM. Family and campaign aides, including Frank Stevens, witnessed the collapse and efforts to revive him failed. Wealth of coverage notes his aggressive campaign against Croker and Pratt and the political tumult surrounding the election.
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