Gritty streets of Mankato, Minnesota, 1921. The city’s council members were set to convene on June 14 to discuss a matter that had been brewing beneath the surface. The proposed appointment of a female police officer had sparked heated debate, with some city residents passionately advocating for the change. Mayor W.A. Bearn, a stalwart supporter of the initiative, had called for a special meeting to gauge the public’s sentiments on the matter.
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Key Facts
- State: MN
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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