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On the recordOctober 4, 1909
We are digging out of it three millions of cubic yards a month.
Said by
Bill Taft
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Address at a Banquet Tendered by Citizens of San Francisco at the Hotel Fairmont

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