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340:. Strong served as mayor of New York from January 1, 1895, to December 31, 1897, gaining an extra year on his term because of the impending consolidation of New York City, which moved elections to odd-numbered years. He won by a decisive majority of more than 42,000 votes and was joined in victory by
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462:References
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325:Strong, a
308:Plaza Bank
273:Hayesville
232:Early life
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111:1827-03-22
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