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Tom Johnson the Popular Popularist and Streetcar King
A profile of Tom Johnson, Cleveland mayor and early single tax advocate, detailing his rise from Kentucky roots to streetcar empire and political fame. It traces his business ventures, adoption of Henry George’s ideas, bid for national prominence, and bold move to strike down a lakefront franchise on his first day in office.
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Indianapolis
Mark Hanna
Cleveland Air Lines
Henry Goeorce
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Cleveland Car Lines
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Congressional Record
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Tom L. Joinson
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Belant & Knott
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