The Municipal Problem: A Discussion (1) of the Conditions which Make Difficult the Government of American Cities; (2) of Defects in Charters which Provoke Evils; and (3) of Remedies for These Evils Already Under Trial Or Proposed1891 - Municipal government - 78 pages |
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