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Dixon Ward Races and Court News Shape Local Politics
In Dixon wards candidates emerge for the city election with George Steel and Charles Atkins in ward one, A C Bardwell in ward two opposing Alderman Becker, and L D Pitcher versus Q O Dodge in ward three. The court action covers Judge Bailey’s appellate bid, trials of Fritz, Mason, and others, plus a special election for the legislature and apportionment shifts in federal districts.
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