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Paved Streets Discussion in Cumberland Bond Vote Debate
City leaders debate a $150,000 bond issue to pave streets. Attorney Richmond defends the plan and argues taxes will be covered as the city grows. Mayor Koon asserts no tax increase is needed. Col. Pownall questions methods while urging clear street designations before any referendum.
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Camebriand
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Benjamin A. Richmond
Williams
Richmond
Say
Cumberland
Samall
New York
Felow
J. W. 8S. Cochrane
Col
Thomas G. Pownall
Pownall
Council
Koon
Commission
J. W.S. Cochran
Cochran
Col. Pownall
Hirsh
Redmond
Uncle Sam
Thomas Street
Cochrane
Frederick
Ku Ayo
Mr. Pownall
Poole
Egypt