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- Title
The Enigma of Meyer Lissner: Los Angeles's Progressive Boss.
- Authors
Stevens, Mark H.
- Abstract
The article profiles Meyer Lissner, a political reformer in Los Angeles, California, during the early 20th century. It notes that Lissner's reform actions were focused on the interests of the Southern Pacific railroad and the power held by the company. It includes biographical information and discusses his relationship with the local press. The article explores fears that Lissner was attempting to alter the political and social structure of Los Angeles and traces the decline of his political effectiveness to a falling out with Los Angeles Mayor George Alexander concerning control of local utilities.
- Subjects
LOS Angeles (Calif.); CALIFORNIA; LISSNER, Meyer; LOS Angeles (Calif.) politics &; government; POLITICAL change; SOCIAL change; SOCIAL structure; SOUTHERN Pacific Co.; ALEXANDER, George; PUBLIC utilities -- Management
- Publication
Journal of the Gilded Age & Progressive Era, 2009, Vol 8, Issue 1, p111
- ISSN
1537-7814
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1017/S153778140000102X