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On the recordSeptember 30, 1890
To the Senate:I return without my approval the bill (S. 3830) \to prohibit book-making of any kind and pool selling in the District of Columbia for the purpose of gaming.\
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Benjamin Harrison
Republican · Indiana

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Message to the Senate Returning Without Approval a Bill to Prohibit Book-making of any Kind and Pool Selling in the District...

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