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Governor's reform crusade draws skeptical cheers at opera house
Band led crowd as Governor lambasted public office corruption and the Senate. He extolled moral awakening, cited past bribery as crime, and praised his reform drive while railing at rivals like Cockrell and West. Critics noted self promotion and political machine influence. The speech energized partisans but unsettled opponents.
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