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 | | JEROME, WILLIAM TRAVERS [Jerome, William Travers] 1859-1934, American lawyer, b. |
 | | Prominent in the cause of reform, he served (1894-95) on the Lexow commission to investigate political corruption and managed (1894) the successful campaign of William L. Strong for reform mayor of New York City. |
 | | As district attorney (1901-9) of New York co., Jerome led a continuous and independent campaign against crime and political corruption. |
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