388:"The New Mayor's Message; the Government of the City Reviewed. What He Approves and Disapproves--His Opinion of Albany Legislation--the Financial Position of the City--the Police Board to Be Non-Partisan--Miscellaneous Topics. Finances. Municipal Expenditures. Claims and Litigations. State Taxes. Public Works. Central Park. Docks. Public Buildings. Police Department. Street Cleaning. Fire Department. Health Department. Taxes and Assessments. the City Prison. Markets. City Ordinances. City Record. Rapid Transit. Brooklyn Bridge. Albany Legislation"
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