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Governing a Municipality by a Mayor Judge and Enforcer
A mayor reflects on municipal law guiding a town like Indianola. He stresses rights under law, limits of liberty, and avoiding harsh enforcement. He narrates 1881 struggles with prohibitionist tactics, mob pressure, and the need for discretion in policing to preserve respect for law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleason
Magner
Indianola
Lewis Todhunter
Todhunter
Schooley
John Doe
Iowa