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The Bowen Street Tenements and a City Reckoning
John Gordon confronts Mr. Marsh over substandard Bowens Street tenements. A tour reveals a city slum scene with crowded sidewalks and neglected blocks, highlighting municipal neglect and the push for reform at Hope House playgrounds.
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Nester
Gordon
Stella
Biope House
Hope Hoover Adda
Bain
John Gore
Don
Luella
Tnrdasenail
John Gordon
Hope House
Mr. Marsh
Luelht
Marsh
John
Marek
Bowen Street
Disnel
Wasterside
Mr Marsh
Mise Andrews
Nyin
Marah
March
Wnensilys
Davisly
Long Avenue
High Lane
Minaber Luella
Mitle Marsh
Lueila
Mise An- House
Mr. Mars
Mr Merst
Amicus
Dom. Hissin
cNew York Tenement
John Gono
John Gorton
Menna
Tency
Siavan
Chicago