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John Sherman: “Whenever such methods appear in municipal governments, it is the duty of good citizens, without respect to party, to…”

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Whenever such methods appear in municipal governments, it is the duty of good citizens, without respect to party, to depose the boss and enthrone the people.
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John Sherman
Ohio

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Sherman calls on citizens to act against corrupt political bosses in municipal governments.

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