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Cleveland's Tom L Johnson a tireless public servant
J. A. Edgerton profiles Mayor Tom L. Johnson of Cleveland highlighting his relentless energy and reformist zeal. The piece traces his rise from humble beginnings in Louisville to leading streetcar innovations, battles with Mark Hanna, and advocacy for three cent fares and equal taxation while portraying him as uniquely capable and deeply American.
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Kentucky
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Blaine
Arkansas
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Staunton
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McClure’s
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United States
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New York
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J. A. Edgerton